Jeffrey Farma, MD, FACS, the Paul Grotzinger and Wilbur Raab Chair in Surgical Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, has been named a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators, an honor recognizing sustained excellence and leadership in surgical education.
He was formally inducted into the Academy during a ceremony at the ACS Clinical Congress in September.
Farma was selected through a rigorous peer-review process that evaluated his accomplishments in education, mentorship, scholarship, and service. Membership in the Academy is reserved for surgeons who have demonstrated significant and lasting contributions to the training and professional development of future surgeons. Farma previously was an associate member of the organization.
A nationally recognized surgical oncologist specializing in melanoma and soft tissue sarcoma, Farma has built a career that combines clinical expertise with a strong commitment to surgical education.
The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators recognizes leaders in surgical education and fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence in training the next generation of surgeons.