Dr. Aurora Pryor, president of Brown Surgical Associates and Brown University Health’s chief of surgery, released the following statement regarding the shooting on the campus of Brown University.
In the wake of the tragic gun violence incident involving students at Brown University, our community witnessed something extraordinary. As lives hung in the balance, the trauma team at Brown University Health responded with exceptional speed, precision, and compassion—resulting in the survival of every injured student our team treated.
That outcome was no accident. It was the result of a Level I Trauma Center grounded in rigorous preparation, advanced clinical expertise, and seamless collaboration across surgery, emergency medicine, nursing, anesthesia, critical care, and support services. Led by the Department of Surgery’s trauma team, our professionals performed with precision under extreme pressure—delivering the highest level of care when every second mattered.
This moment underscores why a world-class trauma center is essential—not only for major events, but every day emergencies. Trauma readiness requires sustained investment in people, training, technology, and wellness. The same systems that saved these students are the systems that safeguard our entire community.
We at Brown Surgery want to acknowledge the extraordinary clinicians who serve on the front lines. Our team will continue to expand trauma education and simulation, advance injury prevention and research, support the well-being of our care teams, and ensure readiness for future emergencies.
For families and community members affected by this tragedy, your support offers a powerful way to transform fear into hope and survival into impact.
This is who we are at Brown University Health: prepared, compassionate, and unwavering in our commitment to saving lives. With continued partnership, we will ensure that when the unthinkable happens, the very best care is always here.
