KelseyKochMD

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellow

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Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2023 - 2025
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Surgery, 2016 - 2023
University of South Dakota, Sanford School of MedicineClass of 2016
South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyBS, Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 2008 - 2012

John J. & Agnes Maus Medical School Scholarship Sanford School of Medicine, 2014-2015
Karl Wegner Highest Honors Pathology Award Sanford School of Medicine, 2014
Catherine Kehm-Hart Scholarship Sanford School of Medicine, 2012-2013
Dorothy Shaw Leadership Award Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, Inc., 2012
Leadership Hall of Fame Inductee South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 2012
Gustafson Student Leadership Award South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 2010
Phi Eta Sigma Leadership Award South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 2010
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PubMed

4 citations
Teaching Patient-Related Communication to Surgical Residents in Brief Training Sessions.
Muneera R. Kapadia, Anna V. White, Lauren Peters, Clarence D. Kreiter, Kelsey E. Koch
Journal of Surgical Education. 2020-06-11
15 citations
AP-2α–Mediated Activation of E2F and EZH2 Drives Melanoma Metastasis
Jeffrey R. White, Dakota T. Thompson, Kelsey E. Koch, Boris Kiriazov, Anna C. Beck
Cancer Research. 2021-07-01
10 citations
Male sex, ostomy, infection, and intravenous fluids are associated with increased risk of postoperative ileus in elective colorectal surgery.
Kelsey E. Koch, Amy E. Hahn, Alexander Hart, Amanda R. Kahl, Mary E. Charlton
Surgery. 2021-06-28

Abstracts/Posters

Fewer Surgeries and Refraining from Rectal Stimulation Leads to Shorter Hospital Stays for Gastroschisis Patients
Jones-Sapienza S, Koch K, American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program National Conference, Chicago, Illinois, 7/27/2015
The Effect of Rectal Irrigation on Successful Feeding in Patients with Gastroschisis
Jones-Sapienza S, Koch K, American Medical Women’s Association Centennial Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, 4/25/2015
The Teddy Bear Den: An Approach to Encouraging Perinatal Health Unique to South Dakota
Kapsch T, Koch K, Sanford School of Medicine Cultural Colloquium Exhibit, Sanford School of Medicine University of South Dakota, 8/27/2014

Research AssistantExamining radiation exposure in patients following esophageal atresia repair.2015 - 2016
Research Assistant at Sanford Program for Medical Student ResearchResearch assistant with Pediatric Surgery Team, conducted clinical research, participated in daily rounds, surgeries, and completed scientific poster during 10 week program.2013 - 2013