Dr. Luise Pernar

Dr. Luise Pernar completed surgery residency and an advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She is a minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon on staff at Boston Medical Center. She has an appointment as associate professor of surgery at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Pernar obtained a BA in psychology from Bryn Mawr College, an MD from Harvard Medical School, and an MHPE from Boston University. She serves as general surgery residency associate program director. Her research is devoted to surgery education and curriculum development with focus on fostering teaching skills and developing independence throughout residency training.