Trevor Farmer, MD

I was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky. As a lifetime Wildcats fan, I went to the University of Kentucky where I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology.

Resident

Organization:

West Virginia University School of Medicine

Department:

Surgery

Classification:

Resident

• MD, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
• BS, University of Kentucky, 2019

I was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky. As a lifetime Wildcats fan, I went to the University of Kentucky where I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology.  After having loved my four years as an undergraduate student in Lexington, I decided to stay at the University of Kentucky to complete medical school as well. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy traveling with my wife and cheering on the CATS during basketball season. 

What attracted you to WVU Residency? 

During the interview season, I was looking for a program like many other candidates, that included comprehensive, broad-based general surgery training capable of yielding competent and confident surgeons ready for independent practice after completion of residency but were equally competitive for fellowship opportunities. I found that WVU Surgery had a track record that supported and exceeded this expectation. Furthermore, as a lifelong Kentuckian, I wanted to step outside of my comfort zone for the finite time in which residency allows me to experience a different hospital system and take care of patients with both complex pathology and high acuity of illness in doing so. When considering these factors, WVU surgery was ultimately a terrific personal fit. 

What makes our program unique?

The Fresh Tissue Training Program at WVU Surgery was unlike any other opportunity I had observed on the interview trail. As an incoming surgery resident, I was excited about the integrated curriculum enabling trainees to develop and further refine the preparedness of their surgical skills in this setting utilizing perfused cadavers. Furthermore, as someone with a preliminary interest in surgical oncology, I found the increased emphasis on robotics training to be incredibly unique for translation purposes in the future. 

What do you like about living in Morgantown?

Morgantown offers a “small-town” feel with a large academic medical center and tertiary referral center, similar to Lexington. Additionally, Morgantown is in close proximity to Pittsburgh for a larger city experience. Lastly, the incredible outdoor scenery and activities within and around Morgantown make it a great place for leisure at the end of a long workday or week. 

Awards:

• University of Kentucky College of Medicine Dr. Richard and Dorothy Crutcher Memorial Scholarship (May 2019): Awarded for four consecutive years of study based on exemplary academic achievement prior to matriculating into medical school.

Poster Presentations:

• Farmer, T. N. (2020, March 05). Ventral hernia repair with concomitant soft tissue excision improves satisfaction without increased costs. [Poster presented]. Alpha Omega Alpha MD/PhD Student Research Symposium /Lexington, KY, USA.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts:

• Gan, T., Stevens, A. T., Xiong, X., Wen, Y. A., Farmer, T. N., Li, A. T., Stevens, P. D., Golshani, S., Weiss, H. L., Evers, B. M., & Gao, T. (2020, Sep). Inhibition of protein tyrosine phosphatase receptor type F suppresses Wnt signaling in colorectal cancer. Oncogene, 39(44), 6789-6801. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 32973331. Pub Status: Published.
• Hubbuch, J., Plymale, M.A., Davenport, D.L., Farmer, T., Walsh-Blackmore, S., Hess, J., Totten, C.F., & Roth, J.S. (2021, Dec). Ventral hernia repair with concomitant soft tissue excision improves satisfaction without increased costs. International Journal of Abdominal Wall and Hernia Surgery, 4(4), 202-210. Pub Status: Published.
• Stevens, P. D., Wen, Y. A., Xiong, X., Zaytseva, Y. Y., Li, A. T., Wang, C., Stevens, A. T., Farmer, T. N., Gan, T., Weiss, H. L., Inagaki, M., Marchetto, S., Borg, J. P., & Gao, T. (2018, Sep). Erbin suppresses KSR1-mediated RAS/RAF signaling and tumorigenesis in colorectal cancer. Cancer Research, 78(17), 4839-4852. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 29980571. Pub Status: Published.

Oral Presentations:

• Farmer, T. N.  (2018, December 12). Analysis of Erbin as a tumor suppressor in colorectal cancer via negative regulation of cell motility. [Oral Presentation]. Agricultural and Medical Biotechnology Student Research Symposium /Lexington, KY, USA.
• Farmer, T. N. (2022, February 09). A Unique Presentation of Multiple Sclerosis [Oral Presentation]. University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Neurology Teaching Conference for Medical Students and Residents /Lexington, KY, USA.
• Farmer, T. N. (2022, July 21). Use of Radiation Therapy in the Multimodal Treatment of Primary Soft Tissue Sarcoma [Oral Presentation]. University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Surgery Teaching Conference for Medical Students and Residents (Division of Surgical Oncology)/Lexington, KY, USA.

Personal Interests:

• Fishing, particularly deep-sea fishing, traveling anywhere warm/tropical snorkeling while there, hiking, and spending time with my wife trying new restaurants.