Our Mission
Recognizing social responsibility as a core value of surgical practice and surgery as an essential component of health, this organization aims to identify opportunities for leadership, research, service, and collaboration in the training of surgeons committed to equity. We at Socially Responsible Surgery believe in educating and serving our local community.
SRS Advocacy Event at American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress
Chicago, IL October, 2025
Successful advocacy event hosted by Dr. Diane Haddad of the University of Chicago Chapter of SRS brought together surgeons, residents, and medical students to learn about glassblowing at Firebird Community Arts. Project FIRE is an employment and mentoring program that provides trauma informed support groups, case management, and medical treatment. The program is in partnership with Healing Hurt People-Chicago, a hospital based violence intervention program that provides case management support to participants.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
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Socially Responsible Surgery is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization