Acute Care Surgeon - Hartford Hospital

The Acute Care Surgery division provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care across trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery.

Key highlights of the program include:

• A nationally recognized Level I Trauma Center with a longstanding legacy in trauma innovation and leadership
• Supported by LifeStar helicopter EMS service, established in 1985 by Dr. Lenworth Jacobs
• Foundational contributions to national trauma initiatives including the ATOM course, Stop the Bleed campaign, and Hartford Consensus
• Annual clinical volume includes:
  • 2,600+ trauma patients
  • 1,100+ surgical ICU admissions
  • 1,500+ emergency general surgery cases
• A growing faculty of 14 Acute Care Surgeons, with continued expansion underway
• Home to four Surgical Critical Care fellowship positions, including three AAST-approved two-year Acute Care Surgery fellowships
• Active collaboration with the Chest Wall Injury Society

Hartford Hospital is a major academic hub within the UConn surgical training system, offering extensive opportunities in education, innovation, and research.

• Primary teaching site for the University of Connecticut General Surgery Residency Program
• Faculty engagement across medical student, resident, fellow, and advanced practice provider (APP) education
• Regular presentations at national meetings including EAST, AAST, and the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
• Access to the Center for Education, Simulation, and Innovation (CESI)—one of the most advanced medical simulation centers globally
  • Training includes ATLS, ATOM, ASSET, and APP bootcamps
• Strong institutional support for ACS research, clinical trials, and health systems innovation

The division is actively engaged in cutting-edge innovation through Hartford HealthCare’s Innovation Institute, including:

• AI-driven hypotension prediction models in the surgical ICU
• Use of virtual reality (VR) technology for pre-operative rib fracture visualization
• System-wide initiatives focused on the safe integration of artificial intelligence in clinical care

Hartford HealthCare is a nationally recognized leader in clinical excellence, innovation, and workforce development.

• Named a 2026 Great Place To Work®
• Recognized by the Leapfrog Group as a Top Teaching Hospital for 5 consecutive years
• Ranked as Connecticut’s #1 employer for career advancement (Careerminds survey)
• Strong institutional commitment to physician well-being, leadership development, and career growth

Located in central Connecticut, Hartford offers immediate access to major Northeast metropolitan areas while maintaining a high quality of life.

• Approximately 2 hours from Boston and New York City
• Access to top-ranked public and private schools
• Vibrant urban and suburban living options
• Strong regional culture, arts, dining, and outdoor recreation

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Aaron Hull
Physician Recruiter
📧 Aaron.Hull@hhchealth.org
📱 Call/Text: (959) 599-8751

• BE/BC Acute Care Surgery

• Eligible to be licensed in CT

• Completion of a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship