Resident Physician
Boston University Medical Center
Dr. Gordana Rasic is a general surgery resident physician at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (BUSM) affiliated with Boston Medical Center. She has completed two years of clinical training, and is now enrolled in a two-year post-doctoral research fellowship at BUSM where she evaluates the utility of circulating tumor DNA in post-operative surveillance of solid tumors, specifically head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. In addition to her basic science research, Dr. Rasic has devoted her efforts to improving oncologic outcomes from a public heath perspective. She currently conducts database research to identify racial and socioeconomic disparities amongst underserved populations diagnosed with cancer ranging from receipt of curative therapies to timing of treatment amdist the COVID-19 pandemic. Ultimately, Dr. Rasic aspires to pursue surgical oncology fellowship training where she can integrate her knowledge of circulating tumor DNA into her future research and clinical endeavors while simultaneously advocating for equitable oncologic care access and delivery within her local community.