Director
UI Obesity Surgery Program

Samuel has extensive clinical and basic science research background and currently spearheads the Obesity Surgery Program at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Samuel has played a leading role in the development of a Multidisciplinary Bariatric SurgeryCenter of Excellence and successful funding of a New Clinical Initiative at UI Hospitals and Clinics to support and expand the UI Obesity Surgery Program.

Post-Graduate Education

• Laparoscopic and bariatric surgery training: 2000-2002
  University of Iowa Obesity Surgery Program
  Proctored training under Dr. James Maher, Dr. Cornelius Doherty and Dr. Edward Mason
• Surgical Residency: 1994-99
  Department of Surgery, Rush Medical College, Rush University, Chicago, IL   
• Research Fellowship:  1991-1994
  Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
• Higher Surgical Studies: 1987-1991
  Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS), UK 1989
  Registrar in Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds University, Leeds, UK 1987-1989
  Registrar in Surgery, St Thomas’ Hospital, University of London, UK 1989-1991
• Lecturer: 1985-1986
  Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, St John’s Medical College, Bangalore University, India
  Post-graduate Studies: 1982-1984
  Internship & Surgical junior residencies: Bangalore (1981-1983) and Tiruvella (1983-1984), India

Education

• Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore University, India           1981

Certification and licensure

Certification:

American Board of Surgery: Board Certified April 11, 2000

Licensure:

Iowa, Illinois, California