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Brenessa Lindeman, MD, General Surgery, Birmingham, AL, University of Alabama Hospital

BrenessaMichelleLindemanMDMEHP

General Surgery • Birmingham, AL

Endocrine, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Associate Professor of Surgery and Medical Education Associate Designated Institutional Official for the Clinical Learning Environment Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education Vice Chair of Education, Dept of Surgery

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Overview of Dr. Lindeman

Dr. Brenessa Lindeman is a general surgeon in Birmingham, AL and is affiliated with UAB Hospital. She received her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and has been in practice 8 years. She specializes in endocrine and surgical oncology (other than breast).

Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's HospitalEndocrine Surgery, 2016 - 2017
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2016
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityMEHP, Health Professions Education, 2012 - 2014
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityM.E., Health Professions Education, 2014
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2009
  • University of Louisville
    University of LouisvilleB.S., Genetics and Subcellular Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2016 - 2019
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Anthony L. Imbembo Award Johns Hopkins University, 2016
  • Outstanding Resident Paper Association for Program Directors in Surgery, 2015
  • Shark Tank Winner Johns Hopkins University Institute for Excellence in Education, 2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effect of Noninvasive Follicular Thyroid Neoplasm with Papillary-like Nuclear Features (NIFTP) on Malignancy Rates in Thyroid Nodules: How to Counsel Patients on Exten...  
    Matthew A Nehs, Erik K Alexander, Nancy L Cho, Brenessa M Lindeman, Atul A Gawande, Trevor E Angell, Annals of Surgical Oncology
  • Does the Influence of Emotional Intelligence in Surgical Residents Extend to Patient Outcomes?  
    Margaux N Mustian, Brenessa Lindeman, Journal of The American College of Surgeons
  • Toward Defining the Foundation of the MD Degree: Core Entrustable Professional Activities for Entering Residency  
    Englander R, Flynn T, Call S, Carraccio C, Cleary L, Fulton TB, Garrity MJ, Lieberman SA, Lindeman B, et. al, Acad Med, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Curriculum Development in Medical Education 
    Chapter: Assessment and Evaluation 
    Lindeman B, Lipsett PAEditors: Thomas PA, Kern DE, Hughes MT, Chen BY.Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD2015
  • Johns Hopkins ABSITE Review 
    Chapter: Endocrine, Hematic, Lymphatic and Breast 
    Lindeman B, Dackiw APB, Habibi M, Lidor AOEditors: Meguid RA, Van Arendonk KJ, Lipsett PA.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PAEdition 2nd,2014
  • Success in Academic Surgery: Developing a Career in Surgical Education 
    Chapter: Training Opportunities in Medical and Surgical Education 
    Page 81 - 94Lindeman B, Yang SEditors: Pugh C, Sippel R.Springer-Verlag, London, UK2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • Teaching Incoming Residents to Play in the Hospital Sandbox: Incorporating Hospital Support Services into Intern Orientation
    Lindeman B, Lipsett PA, Association for Surgical Education, Boston, MA, 1/13/2016
  • Conscientous Objection in Medical Students: The Role of Underlying Values
    Lindeman B, Lipsett PA, Goldstein SD, Arbella T, Lidor AO, Association for Surgical Education, Seattle, WA, 1/24/2015
  • Graduating Student and Surgery Program Director Views of the AAMC Core EPAs for Entering Residency: Where are the Gaps?
    Lindeman B, Sacks BC, Lipsett PA, Association of Program Directors in Surgery, Seattle, WA, 1/22/2015
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Lectures

  • Navigating the Waters: Avoiding Hidden Cycles of Negativity in the Learning Environment 
    Salt Lake City, UT - 1/1/2016
  • Caught in the Middle: Learner Mistreatment from a GME Perspective 
    Savannah, GA, 2013; National Harbor, MD, 2014 - 1/1/2014
  • Challenges and Opportunities Facing Higher Education and Its Future 
    Nashville, TN - 1/1/2014
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Other

  • EPA 12: Perform general procedures of a physician 
    Lindeman B, Garrity M, Association of American Medical Colleges, Core EPAs for Entering Residency
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2014
  • EPA 2: Prioritize a differential diagnosis following a clinical encounter 
    Lindeman B, Garrity M, Association of American Medical Colleges, Core EPAs for Entering Residency
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2014
  • Digital Nerve Block 
    Lindeman B, Lipsett PA, Surgical Council on Resident Education Curriculum Portal
    1/1/2010
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Authored Content

  • Does the Influence of Emotional Intelligence in Surgical Residents Extend to Patient Outcomes?October 2018

Press Mentions

  • UAB Surgeons Perform Alabama’s First Simultaneous Bilateral Adrenalectomy
    UAB Surgeons Perform Alabama’s First Simultaneous Bilateral AdrenalectomyApril 27th, 2023
  • Parathyroid Disease: Often Forgotten and Undertreated
    Parathyroid Disease: Often Forgotten and UndertreatedSeptember 11th, 2020
  • TransformativeMed Partners with UAB Health System to Streamline Clinical Workflows and Prevent Clinician Burnout
    TransformativeMed Partners with UAB Health System to Streamline Clinical Workflows and Prevent Clinician BurnoutFebruary 4th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Brenessa Lindeman, Dr. Brenessa Lindeman, MD, Dr. B Lindeman, Dr. Brenessa Michelle Lindeman