As an advocate for expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Angela Champion is a fully trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas. Combining the latest innovations with a woman’s touch in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Champion offers her patients the most current technology in cosmetic surgery available on the market today.
Dr. Champion is a candidate for membership in the prestigious and nationally recognized American Society of Plastic Surgeons and an active Associate Member of Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Sept. 1993 to May 1997
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
Graduate
Doctor of Medicine
Sept. 1997 to May 2001
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
Post-Doctoral Education
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency
July 2002 to June 2007
Department of Surgery
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
Externships
Aesthetic Surgery - Feb 2006
James M. Stuzin, M.D.
Miami, FL
Microsurgery/Cancer Reconstruction - June 2006
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
General Surgery Internship
July 2001 to June 2002
Department of Surgery
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX
HONORS AND AWARDS
Dean’s List – 1998
University of Texas Medical Branch
Dean’s List – 1993-1997
Texas A&M University
College Station Panhellenic Scholarship Recipient – 1996
Texas A&M University
Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Society – 1995-1997
Texas A&M University
Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society – 1995-1997
Texas A&M University
Golden Key National Honor Society – 1995-1997
Texas A&M University
Academic Incentive Scholarship Award – 1994
Texas A&M University
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Medical Student Tutor
July 1998 to Dec. 1998
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas
Tutored Gross Anatomy and Neuroscience
STATS (Students Teaching AIDS to Students)
Nov. 1998 to Nov. 1999
AIDS awareness mentor for Galveston
High School Students
RESEARCH AND PRESENTATIONS
Champion, AF, MD. Walden, JL, MD. Murphy, J, MD. and Phillips, LG, MD. The Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap in the Obese: A Twelve Year Review;
Presented at Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Conference, May 2006, Dana Point, CA and
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Senior Residents Conference, February 2007, Los Angeles, CA
Champion, AF, MD. Principles of Rhinoplasty; Presented at Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, March 2007
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Champion, AF, MD. and Phillips, LG, MD. Facial Chemical Peeling; Presented at Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, February 2006
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Champion, AF, MD. and McCauley, RL, MD. Principles of Skin Grafts; Presented at Plastic and Reconstructive Grand Rounds, August 2005
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
VOLUNTEER WORK
Super Scientific Technology Conference
March 2006
University of Houston Clear Lake
Held flexor tendon workshop for junior high
school girls interested in scientific career
Senior Mentor for Medical Students
June 2000 to July 2000
University of Texas Medical Branch
Oriented and helped prepare students
in the Early Acceptance Medical
School Program (EAMSP)
Science Fair Judge
Jan. 1999 to Jan. 2001
Galveston Independent School District
Judged science fair projects for local
elementary schools
QUEST Small Group Leader
August 1998
University of Texas Medical Branch
Orientation weekend for incoming medical students
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
2007-present
Candidate for Membership
Orange County Society of Plastic Surgeons
2008
Associate Member
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons
2006-2007
Resident Member
American College of Surgeons
2005-2007
Resident Member
Student Association of Gynecology and Obstetrics
1998-2001
President 1999-2000
American Medical Women’s Association
1998-2001
American Medical Student Association
1997-2001
Zeta Tau Alpha National Sorority Member
1993-1997
Vice President/Director of Pledge Programming 1995-1996
Social Chair – 1993-1994
Texas A&M University
ACCREDITATION
USMLE Steps I through III
LICENSURE
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Medical Board of California