Chelsea Dorsey
Board Member
Dr. Chelsea Dorsey is a Professor of Surgery in the Section of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at the University of Chicago Medicine. She serves as the Associate Dean for Medical Student Academic Advising and Advancement at the Pritzker School of Medicine and Senior Vice-Chair of Faculty and Educational Affairs in the Department of Surgery. After earning her medical degree from the University of Chicago, she completed a vascular surgery integrated residency at Stanford University and returned to the University of Chicago as faculty. Dr. Dorsey is Director of the UChicago Vein Clinic where she focuses on venous conditions utilizing treatment algorithms involving medical management, minimally invasive interventions, and open surgery. Her research interests include workforce diversity in surgery, augmentation of inclusive practices in the surgical environment, and optimizing academic resources for diverse learners in the undergraduate medical education space.
Dr. Dorsey was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators at the University of Chicago. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the Society of Vascular Surgery and she was also recognized nationally as one of the “40 under 40” surgeons from the Association of Women Surgeons. Additionally, she made the prestigious Chicago Crain’s “40 under 40” list which recognizes promising leaders across disciplines. Past honorees include Oprah Winfrey, Chance the Rapper, and former President Barack Obama. A committed educator and mentor, Dr. Dorsey regularly teaches, advises, and mentors learners at all levels with the hope of having an impact and supporting the next generation of medical professionals.