LaDonna Kearse, MD

Surg Onc Fellow @MDAndersonNews via @MayoSurgery. SurgEd Enthusiast. Co-founder @SurgEdFellows. Mom. AKA. 🦋@signedDrK.bsky.social. Views my own.

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

So incredibly thankful for my community of family, friends, and mentors who supported me through this process and kept me uplifted and sane while I counted down to today!

Elated and over the moon to share that I matched into Surg Onc fellowship at @MDAndersonNews #FellowMatch

[American College of Surgeons @AmCollSurgeons]

#Match2026 is in the books! Congrats on the next chapter of your surgical journey. 🎉

The ACS Resident and Associate Society, @RASACS, is your community for mentorship, leadership opportunities, education, and resources designed to help you grow and thrive during training.

No matter where you matched, you are now part of something bigger.

P.S. It’s free to join.

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

En route to @AcademicSurgery @UnivSurg #ASC2026! Bringing the cold with us from Houston to Orlando. 🥶❄️

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

@BryanRichmondM1 @AmBdSurg I am so relieved! Thank you.

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

Re-enactment of my reaction to getting the @AmBdSurg Certifying Exam results email.

Glad to report, I passed!! I’m officially a board certified general surgeon! 🥳🥹

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

@AnitaHagan @AmBdSurg Thank you!!

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

Hi all! Ecstatic for the opportunity to give back to @AcademicSurgery. Please consider supporting me in either the Education, DEI, or Technology and Communications Committees where my passions/prior experiences intersect. #ElectMyAAS

LOI: https://t.co/9UhmOBI7bZ

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

@TheNotoriousHPB @VautheyMD ✍️…
I’ve also found that debriefing after each case also helps with understanding technical/decision-making nuances, esp in complex cases.

What resource(s) do you recommend to keep up with the latest literature?

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

Month 3 of fellowship recap/tips:
-Fellowship is amazing! It’s both equally challenging & rewarding.
-Take lots of notes, esp in the OR (helps build your pref cards).
-Cliche, but read as much as possible (incl landmark trials & new studies).
-Enjoy the process (& the views)!

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

@StanfordSurgery Yes! Efficiency is in and waste is out.

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

Any tips/recs for maximizing the @SocSurgOnc fellowship experience? #SurgOnc #SurgEd

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

@StanfordSurgery @RASACS Thank you!

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

Completed my year as Chair of the Communications Working Group! What a year! So excited to see the wonderful work that will continue to come from @RASACS. #ACSCC25

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

@herniabarbie @AmCollSurgeons It was so great seeing you!

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

@SimonRodierMD @OMGhanemMD @herniabarbie @SimonLaplante Congrats!

[Stanford Surgery @StanfordSurgery]

TFW: you walk into a session late and the lighting is terrible, but you KNOW that voice. It’s our former #surgEd fellow! Hi @signedDrK !!! #ACSCC25

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

@StanfordSurgery Hope to see you here soon!

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

So well deserved!! Congratulations @j_clan15. 👏🥳

[RAS-ACS @RASACS]

Congratulations to @j_clan15 at @washusurgres for winning the @RASACS Resident Exemplary Teaching Award! 🎉

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

3 more days to cast your vote (by 9/19)! Ballots in email.

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

Dear colleagues,
I’m running for @RASACS Secretary & would love your support! This organization has given me so much and I’m dedicated to seeing its continued growth. I’m passionate about trainee/patient advocacy & finding innovative ways to support you during your career.
Thx!

[LaDonna Kearse, MD @signedDrK]

Dear colleagues,
I’m running for @RASACS Secretary & would love your support! This organization has given me so much and I’m dedicated to seeing its continued growth. I’m passionate about trainee/patient advocacy & finding innovative ways to support you during your career.
Thx!

[RAS-ACS @RASACS]

🚨 Currently searching for our next RAS-ACS Secretary. Term will begin in October 2025 and requires a 4-year commitment. The position ascends to Vice Chair, Chair, and Ex-Officio.

Applications due Tuesday, August 19th.