Gewertz, Cohen & Jain Lab

As Surgeon-in-Chief, H & S Nichols Distinguished Professor, vice dean for Academic Affairs and Clinical System Development and vice president for Interventional Services, I am dedicated to advancing surgical knowledge and improving clinical care. Human factors and innovation are essential to shape the future of healthcare."

My interest in human factors is drawn from a background in psychology, a passion for aviation and an interest in design. Throughout my private pilot training, I became fascinated by the complexity of systems, how they function and how to better design them for the user. The dynamic nature of healthcare continually presents new challenges and our research seeks to identify innovative solutions that enhance safety, efficiency and overall wellbeing."

In my role as a general and endocrine surgeon, assistant professor of Surgery and Surgical Innovation Officer at Cedars-Sinai, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to addressing challenges at the intersection of healthcare and technology. Beyond the operating room, I've fostered strategic collaborations across the Southern California ecosystem and assumed leadership roles in locoregional and national surgery and innovation organizations. I am passionate about shaping the future of healthcare by imparting knowledge on human factors, performance improvement and innovation to the next generation of physician leaders."