Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, serves as the Executive Director and CEO of the American College of Surgeons and holds multiple roles within the organization as a Fellow and Member. At UChicago Medicine, Patricia acts as a Clinical Professor of Surgery and previously served as a Clinical Associate Professor. In addition, Patricia contributes as a Board Member at OceanFirst Bank and is a Member of the Board of Trustees at Wake Forest University. Within the American Medical Association, Patricia has held various positions including Council Member, Council Chair, and Delegation Chair. Patricia obtained a BA in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania and an MD in Surgery from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.