Free Virtual Event:

Surgical and Nonsurgical approaches to the Management of Obesity

Thursday, October 24, 2024
 to  MT

During this free and virtual session, Dr. Good will discuss the latest options available for managing obesity, including both surgical interventions and nonsurgical treatments. Whether you’re considering bariatric surgery or exploring other weight management strategies, this event is an excellent opportunity to learn more.

The session will also feature dedicated time for a Q&A.

Wanda Good, DO is a fellowship-trained robotic surgeon specializing in metabolic, bariatric, anti-reflux (hiatal hernia), and robotic surgery.

Jessica Babcock, MD

Area of Focus:

  • Injury Prevention
  • Community Outreach
  • Resident Education and Simulation
  • Trauma Resuscitation
Jessica Babcock, MD
  • Clinical Activities
  • Certifications
  • Education/Training

Clinical Activities

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (2010 – Present)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (2010 – Present)
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (2010 – Present)
  • Stop the Bleed Instructor (2018)
  • Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)  (2018)
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine Critical Care Ultrasound Course Completion (2018)

Certifications

  • Board Eligible, Surgical Critical Care

  • Board Certified, General Surgery

Education/Professional Training

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Doctor of Medicine (2006-2010)

Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Magna Cum Laude (2002-2006)

Jackson Health System/University of Miami, Miami, FL, Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Fellowship (2019-2020)

Hahnemann University Hospital/Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, General Surgery Residency (2010-2017)

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, Pediatric Surgery Research Fellowship (2012-2014)

More About Dr. Jessica Babcock

Honors/Awards/Grants

  • Drexel University College of Medicine Golden Apple Teaching Award (2012)
  • Lonestar Graduate Diversity Colloquium Choice Award Winner (2006)
  • International Education Week Choice Award Winner, Texas A&M University Student Research Week, Undergraduate Student Research Award (2006)
  • Second Place, Texas A&M Student Research Week, Undergraduate Student Research Award, Life Sciences National Dean’s List (2006)
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2004)
  • Texas A&M Lechner Scholarship (full tuition, room and board) (2002-2006)

Memberships/Professional Societies

  • American College of Surgeons Member (2012 – Present)
  • South Florida Chapter, American College of Surgeons Member (2019)
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine Member (2019)
  • Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Member EAST (2020)
  • Practice Management Guidelines Committee Member (2019)

Publications

Peer-reviewed

Robinson LA, Turco LM…Babcock JM, et al. Outcomes in Patients with Gunshot Wounds to the Brain Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: An Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma Multicenter Study. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2019 Nov 17;4(1)

J.M. Babcock, B.D. Babcock, M.Z. Schwartz. Maintaining aSufficient and Quality Physician Workforce: The Role of For-profitMedical Schools. Health Services Insights. 2013, 6:87-98.

K.S. Montgomery, J.M. Mackey, K. Thuett, S. Ginestra, J.L. Bizon, L.C. Abbott. Chronic, Low-Dose Prenatal Exposure to MethylmercuryImpairs Motor and Mnemonic Function in Adult C57/B6 Mice. BehavBrain Res. 2008, 191(1):55-61.

Case Reports

Pontell M, Scantling D, Babcock J, Trebelev A, Nunez A. Lateral Thoracic Artery Pseudoaneurysm as a Result of Penetrating Chest Trauma. J Radiol Case Rep. 2017, 11(1):14-19.

Books, Textbooks, Chapters

Stein D.E., Babcock J.M., Shen A.W. Colon Resection. Medscape. Updated February 2019

Teaching, Lectures

Surgical Grand Rounds, University of South Florida/Kendall Regional Medical Center

Trauma Whole Blood in Massive Transfusion (2021)

Medical Student Lecture Series for General Surgery, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 20 medical students/session (2020 – 2021)

Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Journal Clubs, Jackson/Health System/ University of Miami, Fellows (2019-2020)

Medical Student Lecture Series for General Surgery, Loma Linda School of Medicine, 10 medical students/session (2017-2019)

General Surgery Intern Boot Camp Instructor, Loma Linda Department of Surgery, 6 residents/group (2018-2019)

Surgical Grand Rounds, Hahnemann University Hospital/Drexel University College of Medicine

A Case of Pneumothorax (2015)

A Case of Airway Compromise (2014)

Malrotation (2013)

Pediatric Thyroid Cancer (2013)

Acute Limb Ischemia (2012)

Choledochal Cyst (2012)

Trauma Conferences, Hahnemann University Hospital/Drexel University College of Medicine

Blunt Abdominal Trauma II (2017)

Blunt Abdominal Trauma I (2017)

Acute Renal Failure (2016)

Critical Care, Part II of III (2016)

Bleeding and Clotting II (2014)

Bleeding and Clotting I (2014)

Medical Student Suture Workshops, Drexel University College of Medicine, 15 students/group (2011, 2013-2015)

Teaching, Supervisory

  • Pig Lab Simulations, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine 1 resident/pig (2019)
  • Standardized Patient Exams, Loma Linda Department of Surgery, 5 students/session (2019)
  • General Surgery Journal Club Moderator, Loma Linda Department of Surgery (2017-2018)
  • Trauma Conference Lecturer, Trauma/Critical Care Billing and Coding, Loma Linda Department of Surgery, Trauma Faculty (2018-2019)

Lectures by Invitation

  • Single-Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy Versus Traditional Laparoscopic Appendectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study in the Pediatric Population. J.M. Babcock, A.F. Whitehead, S.J. Timmapuri, R. Prasad, M.S. Katz, L.G. Arthur. American Academy of Pediatrics, San Diego, CA (2014)
  • Effects of Hepatocyte Growth Factor and Glucagon-like Peptide on a Neonatal Rat Model of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. A.F. Whitehead, J.M. Babcock, M.Z. Schwartz. St. Christoper’s Hospital for Children Research Day, Philadelphia, PA (2014)
  • Hippocampal Cell Proliferation is Reduced in Adult Homozygous Leaner Mice Compared to Age-Matched Wild Type Mice. S.E. Wills, J.M. Mackey, M.A. Hughes, L.C. Abbott. Society for Neuroscience, Washington D.C. (2005)