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Gabriel E. Burkhardt, MD
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Education:
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, 2006
Other Postgraduate Training:
Resident, General Surgery, SAUSHEC, San Antonio Tx, Jul 2006-Jun 2013
Publications:
Presentations:
2010, Aust Surgical Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas. 'Surgical Restoration of Flow Following Prolonged Ischemia Inhibits Neuromuscular
Recovery in a Porcine (Sus Scrofa) Model of Extremity Vascular Injury'
Research:
Description of current research: Integrative Cardiovascular Laboratoies
Research Assistant, USUHS Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics; Analysis of insulin uptake in knockout mice
Develop an animal model for sleeve gastrectomy in morbidly obese Zonker rats; Advisor: Peter Lopez
Assess the ability of L-arginine to improve return of microvascular perfusion in a rat hemorrhagic shock model; Advisor: Fruschi and Bob Johnson
Survey of perceptions surrounding training in the repair of vascular injuries. Advisor: Todd Rassmussen
Awards and Honors:
2010, 3rd Place, Aust Surgical Society Resident Paper Competition
Achievement Medal: 1997- Awarded for professionalism and dedication that significantly contributed to success during a Joint Readiness Training Center exercise.
Achievement Medal: 1998- Awarded for bringing credit to the squadron during several major nuclear inspections.
Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society: 1999- Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY. International honor society welcoming students in two-year degree programs maintaining grade point averages above 3.5.
National Dean's List: 2000- University of Colorado at Denver, Denver CO. Recognition awarded to nominated individuals that rank in the top ten percent of their graduating class.
Commendation Medal: 2002- Awarded for leadership and initiative both as one of the first Guardsmen to successfully complete the Air Force Space Command Scout/Sniper course, and for the role played in the wake of 11 September 2001.
Professional Societies and Organizations:
American Medical Association, 2002
Societies Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, 2004
American College of Surgeons, 2006
Biosketch: Gabe Burkhardt is a General Surgery Resident working in Dr. Robert Johnson's laboratory in the Trauma and Emergency Surgery Division of the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Dr. Burkhardt completed his medical training at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in 2006. Dr. Burkhardt trained in the Air Force Command Scout/Sniper course where he learned to make difficult decisions under pressure and cultivated an appreciation for precision; a devoted husband and active member in the church.
Dr. Burkhardt's prior research experience includes working as a Research Assistant at USUHS Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics. His studies focused on analysis of insulin uptake in knockout mice. Dr. Burkhardt is currently working with Dr. Peter Lopez identifying the metabolic, endocrine, and cardiovascular effects of a novel bariatric surgical procedure, sleeve gastrectomy.
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