Yinin Hu

Dr. Yinin Hu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Maryland, specializing in surgical oncology with clinical expertise in endocrine and gastrointestinal cancers. He completed medical training at Washington University in St. Louis and advanced clinical training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

• Education
  • BA in Biology and Economics, Northwestern University (2007)
  • MD, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2011)
  • General Surgery Residency, University of Virginia School of Medicine (2018)
  • Fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (2020)

Dr. Hu’s research focuses on patient decision-making, quality of life, comparative effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness in surgical care. His work extends to surgical education, including studies on learning curves and adaptive teaching curricula. Recent publications highlight his contributions to thyroid cancer treatment de-escalation, melanoma adjuvant therapy, and gastric cancer management.

His research trends emphasize oncological surgery, cost-benefit analysis, and innovations in surgical education. Key subfields include thyroid cancer, melanoma, gastrectomy, endocrine surgery, surgical metrics, and minimally invasive techniques.

• Scientific Awards
  • T32 Research Fellowship in Melanoma Immunotherapy

Dr. Hu is actively involved in academic societies including the Society of Surgical Oncology, American College of Surgeons, and American Association of Endocrine Surgeons. His work integrates clinical practice, research, and education to improve surgical outcomes and patient care paradigms.