Beth Sutton

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Beth Sutton
Alma mater Baylor University
Scientific career
FieldsGeneral surgery

Beth H. Sutton is an American general surgeon who is the president-elect of the American College of Surgeons.

Early life and education

Sutton developed an early interest in medicine after receiving a book about the human body from her great-aunt when she was a young girl. [1] The book, which included detailed pictures and descriptions, sparked her fascination with healthcare. [1] Sutton earned a M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine in 1976. [2] [3] She completed a residency at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple. [2] She did an internship at the St. Paul Hospital at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. [4]

Sutton works as a general surgeon in private practice in Wichita Falls, Texas. [2] In 1984, she was elected a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). [2] Sutton has experience performing gallbladder surgeries. [5] She was president Association of Women Surgeons in 1999. [6] [7] From 2004 to 2010, she was the governor-at-large of the ACS North Texas Chapter. [2] In 2007, she served as the president of the Texas Surgical Society. [7] Sutton was a member of the ACS board of governors executive committee from 2008 to 2010. [2] She was a member of the ACS board of regents from 2012 to 2021 and served as its chair. [2] On October 25, 2023, she was named the ACS president-elect. [2] She is set to succeed Henri Ford in October 2024. [2] Sutton is a director of the American Board of Surgery and has served as the president of both the Texas Surgical Society and the Association of Women Surgeons. [1]

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References

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  7. 1 2 "Dr. Beth H. Sutton elected Chair of ACS Board of Regents". American College of Surgeons Bulletin. January 2020. Retrieved 2024-02-18.