Jeremy Joseph, MD
Hometown: Houston, TX
Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Austin
Awards & Scholarships: American Society of Plastic Surgeons Top Resident Abstract, 2021; Resident of the Year, 2019-2020;
Provider of the Quarter, 2017; American College of Physicians National Abstract Competition Award Winner, 2016
Why I Chose EVMS Plastic Surgery: Although the integrated plastic surgery program is brand new, EVMS is a historical powerhouse in plastic surgery. This tradition continues to live on with the strong faculty at EVMS. They have demonstrated a passion to mentor and prepare residents to excel in our careers which is integral to ensuring the success of the program as a whole and that of each individual resident. While establishing a new residency poses a challenge for the trainees of such a new program, it is an exciting opportunity to pioneer the reinvigoration of EVMS Plastic Surgery. Additionally, the breadth and quality of training at EVMS in all specialties, especially in general and trauma surgery, suggests that the plastic surgery program will have a strong foundation to build upon.
My passion for plastic surgery began after performing cases for trauma reconstruction, especially those requiring tissue transfer. The creativity and innovative thinking that goes into using the patient's own tissue for coverage of large or disfiguring wounds was both thought-provoking and exciting to me. And the technical skills required to take tissue from one area of the body and place it in a different location and ensure it stayed alive is the exact reason why surgery is something I've wanted to do since before medical school. Finally, the satisfaction and gratitude from patients is what drew me to medicine in the first place and in a field such as plastic surgery, this gratitude can be immense. The patient interaction is what I thrive upon and I strive to provide each patient with optimal care, as if they were my own family.
Hobbies & Interests: I enjoy diving deeper into my faith, spending time with loved ones, active and outdoor activities (hiking), traveling/exploring, trying new restaurants and cafes, watching and playing sports (football and basketball), beach time, pool time, music, movies, podcasts, YouTube, Netflix, etc.