the DIEP end: A Plastic Surgery Podcast Dr. Kevin Chung: Editor-in-Chief of the Journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Professor and Hand Surgeon at University of Michigan (#26)
Guest: Dr. Kevin Chung, Professor and Hand Surgeon at University of Michigan | Editor-in-Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Editor, Grabb and Smith’s Plastic Surgery
Podcast: The DIEP End
Episode Summary:
In this episode of The DIEP End, Dr. Said Azoury sits down with Dr. Kevin Chung, a world-renowned hand surgeon, outcomes researcher, and editorial leader. Dr. Chung discusses his journey from clinical excellence to academic leadership, shaped by a Master’s in Health Services Research and a career of combining surgical mastery with innovation.
As Editor-in-Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Editor of Grabb and Smith’s Plastic Surgery, Dr. Chung reveals his vision for academic publishing that’s inclusive, rigorous, and globally impactful. This is a must-listen for aspiring academic surgeons, educators, and anyone passionate about the future of plastic surgery.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
● The mindset of a successful surgeon-scientist
● How to balance editorial leadership with clinical excellence
● What mentorship really looks like in academic medicine
● The difference between innovation and evidence
● How Dr. Chung is shaping the future of PRS and global plastic surgery
Quotable Moments:
● "Curiosity is the most important trait of a great surgeon."
● "Your job as a mentor is to build people up—then get out of their way."
● "The journal is not mine—it belongs to the specialty. My job is to guide it with clarity and purpose."
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