Erica McBride, DO, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis, operative, and postoperative management of surgical patients. Dr. McBride received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and graduated Cum Laude with a Masters in Bioethics from Trinity International University in Illinois. She earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in California. Dr. McBride completed her general surgery residency at the University of New Mexico. Dr. McBride is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.  She has been a board member and is the current President-elect for the New Mexico Chapter of the American College of Surgeons.  She is also a member of the Greater Albuquerque Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, and the American Medical Association. Dr. McBride has a history of dedication to quality improvement and patient safety. She completed the Emerging Clinician Leader Program at Presbyterian Health Services and as the Division Chief of General Surgery at Presbyterian Health Services, she served as the Surgical Co-Medical Director and the Vice-Chair of the Surgical Clinical Services Committee of Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is an advocate for both patients and physicians, serving on the hospital’s Ethics and Wellness committees. Dr. McBride has a special interest in surgical education as she continues her work as a mentor for many medical students, surgical residents, and surgical fellows. She is a member of the clinical faculty at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. She was recently recognized as the preceptor of the year for medical students at the Albuquerque region for the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. McBride also trains Physician Assistant Students from the University of St. Francis as well the University of New Mexico. A message from Lovelace Medical Group's Dr. Erica McBride on Surgical Safety