Lisa Dresner

Dr. Lisa Dresner is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Vice Chair of Surgical Education at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, serving as Designated Institutional Official for Graduate Medical Education accreditation and Director of Breast Surgery at University Hospital.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Cornell University
• MD, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
• Internship and Residency, SUNY Downstate/Kings County
• Surgical Critical Care Fellowship, Jackson Memorial Hospital

Research Interests: Dr. Dresner's work centers on Surgical Education and Breast Cancer, with significant contributions to curriculum development as Clerkship Director and ACGME Program Director. Her clinical research focuses on breast oncology and surgical critical care outcomes, integrating education with patient-centered treatment for benign and malignant breast conditions.

Honors:

• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.)
• Board Certified in Surgery and Surgical Critical Care

Academic Leadership: Dr. Dresner has directed surgical education programs for over a decade, including overseeing residency accreditation and clerkship design. Her clinical leadership spans directing the Surgical ICU at Kings County Hospital, co-directing the Med-Surg ICU at University Hospital, and currently leading the Breast Surgery program where she implements evidence-based surgical education models.