Patty L. Tenofsky, M.D., FACS

Professional Background

I am a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita Department of Surgery. My current academic and educational responsibilities include serving as Educational Director of the ACS/AEI Surgical Skills Lab, Assistant to the Medical Student Surgical Clerkship Director, clinical educator in the anatomy laboratory, member of the Surgical Residency Interview Committee, CBCL Monitor, and member of the Department of Surgery Research Committee.
Prior to transitioning fully into surgical education and academic leadership, I practiced as a general and breast surgeon for 24 years before retiring from clinical practice in 2024. My professional interests include surgical education, simulation-based training, curriculum development, resident and medical student education, and breast disease.

• BS, Biology, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
• MD, Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
• Residency, General Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS

• The American Board of Surgery certification in Surgery, The American Board of Surgery

• AEI Educational Director, AEI Surgical Skills lab, Director, 2025 - Present
• AEI Planning Committee, AEI Planning Committee, Member, 2018 - Present
• Research Committee: Kansas University Medical Center Surgical Residency Wichita, Research Committee, Member, 2017 - Present
• American Society of Breast Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, Member, 2007 - Present
• The American College of Surgeons, The American College of Surgeons, Member, 2000 - Present

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