Jay G. Shake

Jay G. Shake is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he concurrently serves as Associate Chief of Staff since July 2023. His clinical expertise spans Thoracic Surgery and Critical Care, with board certifications in Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, and Thoracic Surgery.

His academic training includes:

• Graduate School: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
• Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
• Internship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Fellowship: Mayo Medical School

Dr. Shake's research focuses on thoracic surgical interventions, critical care management, and cardiothoracic vascular procedures, with documented investigation into xenotransplantation through a 1995 Minnesota Medical Foundation scholarship supporting large animal studies. His work bridges clinical practice and surgical innovation in high-acuity settings.

His extensive recognition includes:

• LEAP Leader Award - 100 day Workout for Growth and Leakage, University of Mississippi Medical Center Administration (2016)
• President's Award, Baylor Scott & White Health (2014)
• George D. Zuidema Surgical Residents Research Award, Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery (2002)
• Resident Research Award (top in USA), Thoracic Surgery Directors Association (2001)
• The Irene Piccinni Investigator in Cardiac Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital Cardiac Surgery (1999)
• Surgical Student Research Award, Association for Academic Surgery (1997)
• AOA membership, Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Medical Society (1996)
• Gerald P. Plaisance Scholarship, Minnesota Medical Foundation (1996)
• Research Scholarship for Large animal study in xenotransplantation, Minnesota Medical Foundation (1995)
• MMF Centennial Scholarship, Minnesota Medical Foundation (1995)
• Walter and Elva Lovell Scholarship, Minnesota Medical Foundation (1995)
• James H. Moller Scholarship, American Heart Association - MN affiliate (1995)
• Minnesota Medical Foundation Scholarship (1994)

While his leadership roles include Associate Chief of Staff responsibilities, no information is available regarding graduate student mentorship or externally funded research grants.