CraigF.CopelandMDMBA, FACS

Summary

• Dear Hiring Manager:
  
  As a dedicated healthcare provider and surgeon with over 22 years of experience, I am excited to be applying for this General Surgeon position. Your need for a qualified General Surgeon is an excellent match to my background and career goals. With proven proficiency in the areas of general surgery, emergency medicine, healthcare management, and leadership, I am confident I can make an immediate contribution given the opportunity.
  
  The most compelling points of alignment between my qualifications and your needs include:
  
  I am currently certified by the American Board of Surgery with added qualifications in Surgical Critical Care to perform both general and trauma surgery. I have extensive experience working in both open and laparoscopic surgeries involved with the gallbladder, general gastrointestinal tract, and hernias, most recently serving as a general surgeon at the VAMC in Fayetteville, NC.
  
  In my career, my responsibility has been to administer quality surgical care to patients, contribute to the scientific community, and managing the operations of healthcare businesses. Receiving my Master’s in Business Administration has elevated my business acumen and enhanced my data organization capabilities. These skills, combined with my IT experience, allows for the implementation of strategic processes that are driven by proven data.