The World Journal of Surgery Is Pleased to Welcome Associate Prof. Dr. Chowdhury T. K. to Our Editorial Board

We are pleased to welcome Associate Prof. Dr. Chowdhury T. K. of Bangladesh, who has joined the WJS editorial board as a representative from the Global Initiative for Children's Surgery Global, an affiliated society of WJS. He brings expertise in pediatric and global surgery. Dr. Chowdhury T. K. is a pediatric surgeon focusing on pediatric urology. He is currently an associate professor of pediatric urology at Chittagong Medical College in Bangladesh. Dr. Chowdhury obtained his medical degree from the University of Chittagong and completed his pediatric surgery residency at Chittagong Medical College. He received his MS in pediatric surgery from the University of Chittagong and then completed a 1-year fellowship training in pediatric urology from Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, as a Rowan Nicks Fellow. In addition, he was an international observer trainee in Ospadale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy and has additional training in laparoscopic surgery and research methodology. Dr. Chowdhury is a member of the Global Initiative for Children's Surgery (GICS). He is also a member and has performed executive roles in different national and international societies of pediatric surgeons, surgeons, and laparoscopic surgeons. He is an “Emergency Management of Severe Burns” course instructor for the Australia and New Zealand Burn Association. His accolades include Best Young Pediatric Surgeon Award by the Association of Pediatric Surgeons of Bangladesh and the crest of honor from the Director General of Health Services in foundation training. He is a coauthor of a book chapter, “Cultural Differences in the Developing World” in Disorders/Differences of Sex Development, edited by J. M. Hutson et al. He is also a contributor to “Handbook of Common Surgical Problems in Children” edited By T. Banu. He was a former editorial board member of the Journal of Association of Pediatric Surgeons of Bangladesh and a current editorial board member of the Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers' Association. His present clinical focus and research are in pediatric surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and global surgery. Welcome, Dr. Chowdhury, and thank you in advance for your service!