Glenn T. Ault, MD

Professor of Clinical Medical Education and Surgery (Educational Scholar)

Designated Institutional Official and Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education

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Overview

Dr. Glenn T. Ault graduated from the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA and completed his surgical training here at the University of Southern California. Dr. Ault went on to complete his training in colorectal surgery in June 2004 at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Upon completion of his colorectal training, he joined the faculty as Assistant Professor of Colorectal Surgery in July 2004. In addition, Dr. Ault is the Chief of Service for the Department of Colorectal Surgery at LAC+USC Medical Center.

Dr. Ault’s major areas of research interests include Colon and Rectal Cancer, Recurrent Colon and Rectal Cancer, as well as Benign Colon, Rectal and Anal Conditions.

Because of an interest in education, Dr. Ault completed a Masters Degree in Education at USC in 1999.

Publications

  • A Novel Classification, Evaluation, and Treatment Strategy for Supralevator Abscesses. Dis Colon Rectum. 2015 Nov; 58(11):1109-10.. View in PubMed
  • A novel approach to assessing technical competence of colorectal surgery residents: the development and evaluation of the Colorectal Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skill (COSATS). Ann Surg. 2013 Dec; 258(6):1001-6.. View in PubMed
  • Are telephone interviews an adequate substitute for postoperative care? JAMA Surg. 2013 Sep; 148(9):827-8. Ault GT . View in PubMed
  • Elective versus emergency surgery for ulcerative colitis: a National Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysis. Am J Surg. 2013 Mar; 205(3):333-7.. View in PubMed
  • Rectal foreign bodies: what is the current standard? Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2012 Dec; 25(4):214-8. Cologne KG , Ault GT . . View in PubMed
  • Laparoscopic versus open colon resections in California: a cross-sectional analysis. Am Surg. 2012 Oct; 78(10):1063-5.. View in PubMed
  • Enhanced recovery protocol: implementation at a county institution with limited resources. Am Surg. 2012 Oct; 78(10):1041-4.. View in PubMed
  • Current controversies in the management of colon cancer. Curr Probl Surg. 2012 Jul; 49(7):398-460.. View in PubMed
  • Colorectal procedures: what proportion is performed by American board of colon and rectal surgery-certified surgeons? Dis Colon Rectum. 2010 May; 53(5):713-20. Etzioni DA, Cannom RR, Madoff RD, Ault G . View in PubMed
  • Diverticulitis in California from 1995 to 2006: increased rates of treatment for younger patients. Am Surg. 2009 Oct; 75(10):981-5.. View in PubMed