PRE-MED/PRE-PA 🔥Pre-Health Fireside Chat Series | Dr. Justin Hsu & Dr. Armelle DeRiso | UToledo Department of Surgery

FEATURING | Dr. Justin Hsu | Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director & Associate Professor Department of Surgery | UToledo Health Beyond the Operating Room Dr. Hsu is returning after participating in a PHAC surgery panel event last year, giving students another opportunity to hear directly from a practicing surgeon about the path into medicine, the realities of surgical training, and the lessons that shaped his career. Joining him is Dr. Armelle DeRiso, UToledo's Chief Surgical Resident; who is preparing to complete residency and begin the next chapter of her career as a surgeon. Together, they offer students a unique opportunity to hear perspectives from both an established leader and a physician actively navigating the final stages of surgical training. What Students Will Hear About • The journey through medical school, general surgery residency, and advanced fellowship training • The realities, challenges, and rewards of a surgical career • Life as a chief surgical resident and the transition into independent practice • Metabolic, bariatric, minimally invasive, and robotic surgery • How surgeons combine technical expertise with patient-centered care • Lessons learned through medical training and clinical practice • Advice for students exploring medicine, surgery, and other healthcare careers Why Attend? This is not a formal lecture or admissions presentation. It is an opportunity to ask honest questions and learn directly physicians a