Mackenzie R. Cook, M.D.

Mackenzie R. Cook, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Surgery and a trauma surgeon at Oregon Health & Science University. Her research focuses on surgical education, medical training, and palliative care integration within acute care surgery. Her recent work examines transfer decisions in moribund patients, gamified wellness programs to reduce emotional exhaustion in surgical residents, and primary palliative care consensus guidelines for acute care surgery. She has also developed novel surgical education courses for preclinical medical students and studied faculty feedback methods during surgical clerkships. Her contributions span trauma systems, end-of-life care, and innovative educational interventions, establishing her as a leader in improving both surgical training and patient-centered acute care.