Yazan N. AlJamal

Yazan N. AlJamal, M.B.B.S., is an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Medical Education at Mayo Clinic's Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. A board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. AlJamal specializes in robotic and minimally invasive cardiac procedures, including totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB) and valve surgery. His academic trajectory includes residency and fellowship training at Mayo Clinic, with advanced robotic surgery training at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Education:

• Clinical Associate in Advanced Robotic Cardiac Surgery, University of Chicago Medical Center (2025)
• Thoracic Surgery Residency, Mayo Clinic (2024)
• Surgery Residency, Mayo Clinic (2021)
• Postdoctoral Diploma in Clinical and Translational Science, Mayo Clinic (2018)
• M.B.B.S., Jordan University of Science & Technology (2010)

Research Focus: Dr. AlJamal's research spans robotic coronary revascularization strategies, multi-arterial grafting techniques, minimally invasive valve surgery, and innovative surgical education tools. He develops low-cost simulation platforms for cardiac surgery training and studies hybrid approaches for complex coronary disease. His work emphasizes enhancing procedural safety and accessibility of advanced robotic techniques.

Publications: Recent articles (2020-2025) demonstrate three key themes: refinement of robotic cardiac procedures (particularly TECAB and valve repair), development of surgical simulation technologies for training, and comparative outcomes research validating minimally invasive approaches. His publications frequently appear in leading surgical innovation journals.

Awards & Honors:

• O.T. Clagett-Jack Taylor Foundation Travel Award (2024)
• STS/TSF Advanced Robotic Cardiac Surgery Fellowship (2023)
• 1st Place, AATS Robotic Thoracic Simulation Competition (2023)
• Best Poster Presentation, ISMICS (2023)
• Kaare K. Nygaard Travel Award (2020)
• 1st Place, Robotic Simulation Surgery Competition (2020)
• 1st Place, Minnesota Surgical Society Meeting (2018)

Professional Engagement: Active member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. Previously served as Instructor in the Department of Surgery and Meeting Abstract Reviewer for the ACE Educational Institute.