We are pleased to spotlight Jessica Santos-Parker, MD, PhD, whose dedication to surgical education has earned her national recognition as recipient of the Association for Surgical Education's Outstanding Resident Teacher Award. This award honors a surgical trainee whose commitment to education elevates both learners and the field itself.

In addition to her roles as a General Surgery Resident and NCSP Scholar, Dr. Santos-Parker serves as a UCSF Simulation Education & Johnson & Johnson Robotic Fellow, a combination that speaks to her deep commitment to advancing surgical training across multiple fronts. Dr. Santos-Parker exemplifies a clinician-educator who pursues cutting-edge surgical innovation while actively investing in the growth of the next generation of surgeons.