Alumni | Department of Surgery

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The Mackenzie Society

The Mackenzie Society logo - Department of Surgery

In 2004 the Department of Surgery established The Mackenzie Society. Named in honor of Kenneth A.J. Mackenzie, M.D., the founding chair of the department, The Mackenzie Society recognizes alumni, faculty and friends who provide essential support of the department at an extraordinary level.

Members of the Society play a particularly significant role in ensuring the continued excellence of the department by providing critically needed resources for our residency training and education programs. Mackenzie Society members participate in decisions regarding projects supported by membership contributions.

Currently we have more than 200 members in the Society.

If you are interested in joining The Mackenzie Society, please contact us.

Membership benefits

  • Invitation to exclusive annual Mackenzie Society events
  • Lapel pin:
    • Sterling silver for Associates, Seniors and Fellows
    • 10k gold for Chairman’s Circle
  • Membership certificate suitable for framing
  • Complimentary dinner at the ACS national meeting
  • Members-only annual report
  • Membership renewal premium

Membership levels

  • Associate Member - limited to physicians in practice five years or less, annual gift of $125
  • Senior or Distant Member - limited to physicians retired from the practice of surgery or whose primary residence/practice is greater than 100 miles from Portland, annual gift of $250
  • Mackenzie Fellow - annual gift of $500 to $999
  • Chairman’s Circle - annual gift of $1,000+

Get involved

Alumni members play a vital role and make important contributions to our teaching, research, practice and services activities. Oregon Health & Science University invites alumni faculty to join our group of experienced professionals who are able to integrate their teaching skills and help develop the next generation of physicians.

OHSU continues to recruit affiliate faculty members to participate in key aspects of our curriculum as we work toward educating exemplary physicians, and leaders in innovation and technology.

To be considered for an affiliate faculty appointment please submit your curriculum vitae and letter of interest to the Department of Surgery Human Resources Manager.

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