Rachel Russell, MD, MS, MPH
RESIDENT
Surgery
School of Medicine

Rachel is a general surgery preliminary intern at UCSF. Rachel grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, and then moved to New Orleans where she received a bachelor’s and master’s in biomedical engineering at Tulane University. During her time there, she developed a passion for global health and founded a global health initiative working to bring engineering solutions to rural areas in Peru.

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She then returned to Phoenix, AZ for medical school at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix where she also completed an MPH and certificate of distinction in global health. Rachel is excited to be starting her surgical residency training here at UCSF.

Awards

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  • Certificate of Distinction in Global Health, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, 2025
  • Newcomb College Institute Grant, Tulane University, 2018
  • Newcomb Tulane College Grant, Tulane University, 2018
  • Dean's Grant, Tulane University, 2017
  • Dean's Honor List, Tulane University, 2015-2019

Education & Training

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  • MD/MPH Medicine University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix 05/2025
  • MS Biomedical Engineering Tulane University 05/2020
  • BS Biomedical Engineering Tulane University 05/2019

Publications (2)

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Ventriculoperitoneal ShuntCerebrospinal Fluid ShuntsPostoperative ComplicationsHumansHydrocephalus, Normal Pressure