Dr. Campbell is the recipient of the Association for Education Distinguished Master Surgical Educator

Dr. Andre R. Campbell, a Professor of Surgery at UCSF and Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Department of Surgery, continues to exemplify excellence in surgical education. Recently, he took to LinkedIn to express his gratitude, stating, “It was truly amazing to be the recipient of the Association for Education Distinguished Master Surgical Educator this year.”(LinkedIn) This honor adds to a distinguished career marked by a deep commitment to mentorship, advocacy, and the advancement of surgical training at both UCSF and beyond.

With a career spanning over three decades, Dr. Campbell has forged a legacy of transformative teaching and leadership. He is known as one of the most decorated surgical educators in the institution, having served as an attending trauma surgeon at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital for over two decades, founded UCSF’s surgical critical care fellowship, and held the university’s Endowed Chair of Surgical Education for ten years across two terms. This latest accolade—the Association for Education Distinguished Master Surgical Educator—reflects his enduring impact on surgical education, his dedication to trainee development, and his unwavering commitment to inclusive excellence among future generations of surgeons.