We extend our deepest gratitude to Dr. Brian Cole for his invaluable insights and contributions during our Grand Rounds session. His expertise and generosity of time truly enriched our community.

Dr. Brian Cole is a distinguished Professor of Orthopaedics, Anatomy, and Cell Biology, as well as the Dr. Ralph & Marian C. Falk Professor of Biochemistry at Rush University. He serves as the Associate Chairman of Orthopaedics and Section Head at the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center and occupies the position of Chair of Surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital. As the Managing Partner at Midwest Orthopaedics, Dr. Cole brings extensive expertise to his practice.

His leadership in the field is notable, having served as past President of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and currently as President of the NBA Physicians Society. In addition to having written over 1000 papers and 20 text books on a variety of topics, conditions, and cases, Dr. Cole is also recognized for his role as a team physician for several prominent athletic organizations, including the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Red Stars (NWSL), Chicago Dogs, and DePaul University. He is also known for his 10-year contribution to the ESPN radio tallk show Sports Medicine Weekly, and now the Sports Medicine Weekly Podcast. 

"He has advanced this field significantly" - Marc Safran, MD

Congratulations to our PGY-4 and PGY-5's on amazing fellowship matches!

PGY4s

Connor Sholtis (Sports Medicine) – University of Wisconsin

Stewart Bryant (Sports Medicine) – Wake Forest University

Owen Marecic (Trauma) – Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington

Jacquelyn Cruz (Trauma) – OrthoIndy

Kelly McFarlane (Pediatrics) – Rady’s Children Hospital, UC San Diego

Clare Wise (Hand) – TBD, May 2025

Christopher Chung (Hand) – TBD, May 2025

PGY5s

Ian Hollyer (Pediatrics, Sports Medicine) – Boston Children’s

Cierra Hong (Adult Reconstruction, Oncology) – Duke University, University of Toronto

A phenomenal Resident Research Day! We are thankful for our esteemed visiting professor, faculty, and outstanding residents for their contributions, talks, and research presentations!

Nagel Visiting Professor: Professor Fares Haddad, Hip and Knee Reconstructive Surgeon, University College Hospitals

Annual Resident Research Day Chair: Dr. Seth Sherman, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

We are honored to have had Dr. Robin V. West as our 8^th Annual Don E. King, MD Lectureship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine visiting professor!

Dr. West is a board-certified orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience. Some highlights from her amazing career include:

• President, Inova MSK Service Line
• Team Physician, Washington Nationals (MLB)
• Associate Professor, Georgetown UniversityMedical Center
• Associate Professor, Uniformed Services University Health System
• Professor of Medical Education, Universityof Virginia School of Medicine, Inova Campus
• Former Head Team Physician NFL Washington Redskins/Commanders
• Former Team Physician, NFL Pittsburgh Steelers

We were honored to have, as the C. Howard Hatcher, M.D. Visiting Professor for our 2024 Disputation Day:

Mark A. Lee, MD
Professor and Vice Chair of Administration
Trauma Service Chief, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of California, Davis

Congratulations to Julius Bishop, MD, Associate Residency Program Director, who received the Arthur L. Bloomfield Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Teaching of Clinical Medicine. This award honors faculty, who have made outstanding contributions to MD student education in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Congratulations to our PGY 4's on an incredible match!

A phenomenal Resident Research Day held last Saturday! We are thankful for our esteemed visiting professor, faculty, and outstanding residents for their contributions, talks, and research presentations!

Donald A. Nagel, MD Visiting Professor: Dr. Bert Mandelbaum, Cedars Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute

Annual Resident Research Day Chair: Dr. Seth Sherman, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Thank you to Dr. Scott E. Porter, MD, MBA, FACS, FAOA for presenting at Grand Rounds March 6, 2024 as our Augustus White III, MD DEI Visiting Professor. What a great topic on “The Diversity Tapout.”