Brandt, Mary L.

Faculty

School or College
School of Medicine

Education & Affiliations

MD

Areas of Expertise

Expertise: Gun control
spirituality in medicine
burnout
work-life balance
medical education

Biography

Dr. Mary Brandt is an internationally recognized pediatric surgeon, clinical researcher and educator. Prior to joining Tulane University she served as professor of surgery, pediatrics and medical ethics at Baylor College of Medicine. She also held numerous leadership roles at Baylor including program director of general surgery, vice chair of education in the Department of Surgery, and senior associate dean of student affairs. An established and successful clinical researcher, Brandt has published more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, 26 chapters and two books. In addition to pediatric surgery, she has interest and expertise in physician wellness and speaks and writes regularly on compassion fatigue, work-life balance and the art of medicine.