General Surgery
MD, FACS, FRCSC, FSACME, MAMSE, Director, Division of Education, American College of Surgeons; Adjunct Professor of Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, USA
Dr. Ajit Sachdeva is the Director of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Division of Education. He has made landmark contributions to the development and dissemination of a broad spectrum of standard-setting education, training, verification, validation, and accreditation programs that are aimed at promoting excellence and expertise in surgery.
Dr. Sachdeva received his medical training at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He completed a surgery residency at the Hospital of the Medical College of Pennsylvania (MCP), Philadelphia, and has held specialty certification in surgery since 1981. Dr. Sachdeva has participated in the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Leaders in Medical Education. Before joining the College, Dr. Sachdeva was the Leon C. Sunstein, Jr., Professor of Medical and Health Science Education and professor and vice-chairman for educational affairs, department of surgery, at the MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. He also was associate dean for medical education and director of the Academic Center for Educational Excellence at that institution. In addition, Dr. Sachdeva served as chief of surgical services at the Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center (dually affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania and MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine) for 10 years. Dr. Sachdeva has served as chair of the Committee on Surgical Education of the Society of University Surgeons and as chair of the Education Subcommittee (Study Section) of the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Sachdeva also is adjunct professor of surgery at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
Dr. Sachdeva has received many prestigious awards for his contributions to surgical and medical education. He has published widely in eminent peer-reviewed journals on educational topics and has delivered invited presentations across the U.S. and in Canada, Europe, Australia, and Japan.
Exemplary individual who is not only a remarkable thought leader, but also an expert in the field, able to think outside the box with invigorating goals and ideas. As the name of the award suggests, Dr. Sachdeva leads like a maestro conducting a symphony, believing in his cause, and inspiring others to work together for ultimate success.
Selected publications from PubMed
Preparation of Medical Students for Surgery Residency Training: Key Considerations and Major Advances.
Sachdeva AK
ANZ J Surg. 2025 Dec;95(12):2480-2488 doi: 10.1111/ans.70336.
Conservative management of haemorrhagic cholecystitis, haemobilia with obstructive jaundice: a case report.
Nagakumar NM, Lakhotia V, Jain R, Sachdeva A, Panda S, Agarwal M, Krishnamurthy J
J Surg Case Rep. 2025 Jul;2025(7):rjaf298 doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf298.
Simulation to support transitions in the careers of surgical trainees and surgeons.
Sachdeva AK
Surgery. 2025 May;181:109279 doi: 10.1016/j.surg.2025.109279.
Modified Frailty Index for Patients Undergoing Surgery for Colorectal Cancer: Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample From 2015 to 2019.
Alsayari R, McKechnie T, Kazi T, Heimann L, Sachdeva A, Lee Y, Huo B, Sne N, Hong D, Eskicioglu C
Am Surg. 2025 Jan;91(1):76-85 doi: 10.1177/00031348241269398.
Blue Ribbon Committee I Review: Findings and Impact.
Flynn TC, Brennan MF, Ellison EC, Freischlag JA, Malangoni MA, Pellegrini CA, Sachdeva AK, Turner PL, Warshaw AL, Zinner MJ
Ann Surg. 2025 Jan 1;281(1):3-6 doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000006362.
This panel session, moderated by the esteemed Dr. Paula Ferrada, will delve into the crucial role of leadership in advancing surgical care. Through a series of thought-provoking talks, we will explore the importance of education, global service, and collective leadership in transforming patient outcomes.
With American College of Surgeons
Published
Jul 2024
Maintaining and enhancing surgeon wellness. Dr. Tan Arulampalam (UK), Advancing science. Dr. Kenneth W. Sharp (USA), Challenges in the assessment of resident education. Dr. Jo Buyske (USA), Maintaining effective communication, Dr. Paula Ferrada (USA), Addressing and mitigating health care disparities, Dr. Wayne Meredith (USA), Impact on education. Dr. Ajit Sachdeva (USA), J&J meeting surgeons / future leaders (residents, fellows) evolving education needs. Mr. Vladimir Makatsaria (USA), Discussion. All faculty moderated by Dr Steven Wexner (USA) and Dr Patricia Turner (USA). Faculty: Dr. Tan Arulampalam (UK). Professor of Surgery, Colchester General Hospital. Dr. Jo Buyske (USA). Executive Director of the American Board of Surgery, Past President of SAGES. Dr. Kenneth W. Sharp. MD, Professor of Surgery, Vice-Chair for Faculty Affairs, Department of Surgery, VUMC. Dr. Paula Ferrada (USA). Professor of Surgery, Director Trauma and Surgical ICU, Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Wayne Meredith (USA). President of the American College of Surgeons, Chair of General Surgery and Director of Surgical Sciences at Wake Forest Baptist Health, Founding Executive Director of the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma. Dr. Ajit Sachdeva (USA). Director of the American College of Surgeons Division of Education. Dr. Patricia Turner (USA). Director, Division of Member Services, American College of Surgeons; past Chair, AMA Council on Medical Education; past Chair, Surgical Section, National Medical Association; past President, Society of Black Academic Surgeons; and Member, Board of Directors, Council on Medical Specialty Societies. Dr. Steven Wexner (USA). Director, Digestive Disease Institute, Chair, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Vice-Chair, Board of Regents, American College of Surgeons. Mr. Vladimir Makatsaria (USA). Company Group Chairman, Ethicon (J&J).
With Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Published
Jan 2021
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