Frank Zhao
About Frank Zhao
Frank Zhao is a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at Scripps Clinic Medical Group Inc. in San Diego, California.
Current Roles and Positions
Frank Zhao works at Scripps Clinic Medical Group Inc. as a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery and at Scripps Health as a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon, Surgical Critical Care. Both roles are based in San Diego, California, United States. In these positions, he contributes to the clinical, academic, and research endeavors of these renowned institutions.
Previous Work at Scripps Memorial Hospital
From 2019 to 2021, Frank Zhao served as the Director of Trauma Research at Scripps Memorial Hospital - La Jolla in San Diego, CA. During this tenure, he led multiple research initiatives focused on improving trauma care outcomes. His leadership roles at Scripps Memorial Hospital underpinned strategic advancements in trauma care.
Academic Contributions in Hawaii
Frank Zhao worked at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Surgery from 2016 to 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Concurrently, he also served at The Queen's Medical Center as a Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon and Surgical Intensivist. His roles were instrumental in shaping the academic landscape and clinical practice in surgical education and trauma care.
Educational Background and Training
Frank Zhao studied at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he achieved his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from 2006 to 2010. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, studying from 2002 to 2006. He completed his fellowship in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) from 2015 to 2016, and gained extensive experience as a General Surgery Resident at Parkland Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center from 2010 to 2015.
Experience in Medical Education
Between 2005 and 2007, Frank Zhao worked as an MCAT Instructor at Kaplan Test Prep. In this role, he helped prepare pre-med students for medical school entrance exams by teaching and mentoring them. This early experience in medical education laid a foundation for his later academic roles and contributions.