Kinga A. Powers

Dr. Powers is the Director of the Simulation curriculum for the Carilion Clinic - Virginia Tech Carilion Surgical Residency. Dr. Powers obtained her doctorate from Queen's University in Canada and completed her general surgery residency at the University of Toronto (2006). During her residency, Dr. Powers entered the Surgeon Scientist program at the Institute of Medical Science, obtaining a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. Her doctoral work focused on oxidant-induced cell signaling following shock resuscitation in trauma. Subsequently, Dr. Powers completed a fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School (2007), where she developed an interest in surgical education. While there, her research work included developing innovative teaching models of surgical team training in virtual operating room environments.
As faculty at Harvard Medical School and later at Tufts Medical School she was involved in implementation of simulation curricula for residents. Upon joining the faculty of the Department of Surgery at Carilion Clinic - Virginia Tech Carilion as an Assistant Professor, Dr. Powers is continuing her academic interests in surgical education and simulation and clinical interests in trauma, general and minimally invasive surgery.