Profile phot of Aaron Mulgrue

Aaron Mulgrue, September 2026

As Departmental Administrative Officer for the University of Iowa Department of Surgery, Aaron Mulgrue plays a key role in supporting the department's clinical, research, and educational missions.

Since joining Iowa Surgery, Aaron has helped advance strategic initiatives, strengthen operational processes, and foster collaboration across the department. His thoughtful leadership and commitment to supporting faculty, staff, and trainees have made him a valued member of the Iowa Surgery team.

From the Chair

"In the nine months since Aaron Mulgrue joined the Department of Surgery as our Departmental Administrative Officer, he has become an invaluable member of our leadership team. Aaron brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to every challenge and has quickly built strong partnerships across our clinical, research, and educational missions. His commitment to supporting our faculty, staff, and trainees, coupled with his focus on operational excellence and innovation, has helped advance several key departmental priorities. I am grateful for Aaron's leadership and partnership, and I look forward to the many ways he will continue to contribute to the success of our department."

– Vikas Dudeja, MD, FACS, Chair, Department of Surgery