2009-2010 Congratulations to our 2010 Orthopaedic Residency Graduates. On Saturday, June 19, 2010, we celebrated our graduating residents and wished them well. Link to a summary of where they are going for their fellowships. Carl A. Johnson. MD. was honored May 11th, at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center’s Annual Excellence in Patient Care Symposium. The Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence Scholars’ Program mission has been to define clinical excellence in an academic setting, to develop a systematic means of measuring it, and to recognize clinicians who provide excellent patient care, just as excellent scientists are rewarded for their research accomplishments. Link to his speech. The Clinically Excellent Academic Physician: has achieved a level of mastery in communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism & humanism, and negotiation of the health care system. Such physicians are exemplary with respect to diagnostic acumen, knowledge and their scholarly approach to clinical practice. They exhibit a passion for patient care, and explicitly model all of the above to medical trainees, earning them a reputation for being exceptional. (Miller/Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence) Congratulations, Dr. Johnson. Johns Hopkins students win $20k prize over 230 teams. A student team mentored by Dr. A. Jay Khanna, has developed a system to make spinal surgery more successful in patients with osteoporotic bone, designing a bone screw equipped with an anchor. They qualified for a cash prize and $10k in accounting & legal services toward their patent process in the 12 yr old Wharton Business Plan Competition at Univ of Pa. >>>> link Congratulations to Laura Woodward, RN, ONC, who was recently elected the next President of the Baltimore Chapter of NAON, National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses. Laura’s term will begin this spring/summer. Susan Kulik, RN was also recently awarded the Achievement Award at the Baltimore NAON conference for her contributions and dedicated service. Dr. Frank Frassica was recently awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Medical University of South Carolina, for outstanding service to the profession of medicine. This award is given to a person who has brought honor to the university, and who continues to be a role model to others. SAD NEWS Keisha DePass, M.D., Resident, Class 2005 We are so sorry to pass along to you news that Keisha DePass, M.D. died suddenly on Tuesday, Jan 19, 2010. Online Condolences can be found at this link. Khaled M. Kebaish, M.D., has been promoted to Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective Feb 1 , 2010. Congratulations, Dr. Kebaish! A. Jay Khanna, M.D., has been promoted to Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective Dec 15, 2009. Congratulations, Dr. Khanna! Richard Skolasky, Jr., Sc.D., has been asked to serve as a member of the Research Project Management Committee of the North American Spine Society. This term runs from 2009 to 2012. Congratulations, Dr. Skolasky. In August, 2009 we welcomed the new Bone Biology Group headed byThomas L. Clemens, Ph.D., and Xu Cao, Ph.D. This group will now join our researchers to form the Center for Musculoskeletal Research at Johns Hopkins. Click here to see the group. Click here to see Dr. Frassia’s welcome to the group. Kristy Weber, M.D., has been promoted to Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective July 1, 2009. Congratulations, Dr. Weber! 2008-2009 Gary Horsman, ATC PA-C, who works with Dr. Andrew Cosgarea, was inducted into the Maryland Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame in May, 2009. Congratulations, Gary! Link to MATA. Congratulations to Janet Kelly, MSN, CRNP for JH Clinical Excellence NP/PA Award 2009. Dawn LaPorte, M.D., has been promoted to Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective May 1, 2009. Congratulations, Dr. LaPorte! On Monday, May 18, 2009 the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery will celebrate the dedication of the Paul D. Sponseller, M.D. Professorship in Pediatric Orthopaedics. The ceremony and the installation of the first inaugural recipient, Dr. Paul D. Sponseller, will be in the Frank M. Houck Memorial Lobby of the historic Henry Phipps Building, 600 N. Wolfe Stret, Baltimore, MD, 21287. For more details please call 410.516.6398. Dr. Carl Johnson advises faculty & residents ”Don’t Worry, Be Happy”, Grand Rounds on April 23. Click here to play his talk (wmv). Orthopaedic Surgeons @ Johns Hopkins remembered James Wenz on April 2, 2009 at the Inaugural James F. Wenz, M.D. Memorial Lecture Javad Parvisi, M.D., M.S., a contemporary and close friend of the late James F. Wenz, M.D., spoke at the inaugural James F. Wenz, M.D. Memorial Lecture, held at the Asthma and Allergy Auditorium at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center on Thurs, April 2. Link to a small poster about the event. Dr. Frank J. Frassica, and Dr. Simon C. Mears, both remembered their close friend and colleague, Dr. Wenz. Click here to play a video of their comments. Link to all At noon on Thursday, March 19, at Match Day ceremonies across the country, nearly 30,000 applicants, including more than 15,000 U.S. medical school seniors, learned where they will spend the next three to seven years of residency training. Five new residents will join Johns Hopkins Orthoaedic Surgery. They are: Rishi Balkissoon, Howard University SOM, Ashvin Kumar Dewan, Baylor, David Macias, University of Mississippi, Emmanuel Menga, University of Rochester, and Eric Tan, Johns Hopkins.  Welcome to Heather V. Lochner, M.D. Dr. Lochner will see children and adults with hand conditions at the JHOC and White Marsh locations. Dr. Lochner graduated from Boston University School of Medicine, and completed her orthopaedic residency at Boston University Medical Center. She also completed a hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery fellowship from Duke University Medical Center, and an additional fellowship in pediatric hand and upper extremity from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas. Steve A. Petersen, M.D. is very proud to have been recently named as an Assistant Editor for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. “This authoritative journal is the only publication to focus exclusively on medical, surgical, and physical techniques for treating injury/disease of the upper extremity, including the shoulder girdle, arm, and elbow.” “Clinically oriented and peer-reviewed, the Journal provides an international forum for the exchange of information on new techniques, instruments, and materials. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery features vivid photos, professional illustrations, and explicit diagrams that demonstrate surgical approaches and depict implant devices. Topics covered include fractures, dislocations, diseases and injuries of the rotator cuff, imaging techniques, arthritis, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and rehabilitation.” Congratulations to John Tis, M.D. for passing the Sports Medicine exams, He is now certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in both Orthopaedic Surgery and the subspecialty of Sports Medicine. 2008 Renowned orthopaedic surgeon, David S. Hungerford, M.D., was honored at receptions marking his 36 years of service. Dr. Hungerford served for 28 years as Chief, Arthritis Division, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, and Chief, Orthopaedics at Good Samaritan Hospital. Link to more about Dr. Hungerford’s celebration. Welcome to John E. Tis, M.D. Dr. Tis will see children at the JHOC, Cedar Lane & Odenton. Dr. Tis graduated from Georgetown Medical School, did his residency at Walter Reed, his fellowship at Pediatric Orthopaedic and Scoliosis Specialists in San Diego, and was Director of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Walter Reed from 2004-2008. Both Catherine Sargent, M.D. and Bashir Zikria, M.D. have passed their oral boards and are now Board-Certified. The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, functions to serve the best interests of the public and of the medical profession by establishing educational standards for orthopaedic residents and by evaluating the initial and continuing qualifications and knowledge of orthopaedic surgeons. The concept of a specialty board was first proposed in 1908 by Dr. Derrick T. Vail in his presidential address to the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. The purpose of which being, to define specialty qualifications, to supervise examinations that test the preparation of those who desire to practice and to issue credentials that would assure the public of the specialist's qualifications. Up until that time, there was no way to confirm that a physician claiming to be a specialist was indeed qualified. The idea was well received and soon other areas of medicine began forming their own boards. At a June 1933 conference, the active specialty boards to date (Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Dermatology and Obstetrics and Gynecology) and the American Hospital Association, the Association of American Medical Colleges, the Federation of State Medical Boards, the American Medical Association, the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals and the National Board of Medical Examiners agreed to create the Advisory Board for Medical Specialties to oversee the examination and certification of specialties as conducted by the specialty boards. From 1933 to 1970, the Advisory Board operated as a federation of individual specialty boards. In 1970, the membership voted to reorganize the Advisory Board as the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)as it is known today. The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery was approved as an ABMS Member Board in 1935. Steve A. Petersen, M.D., has been promoted to Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective July 1, 2008. Congratulations, Dr. Petersen! Lynne Jones, Ph.D., was recently elected, in Amsterdam, to the position of President-Elect for the Society For Biomaterials (U.S.), which will be followed by the Presidency for 2009/2010. The Society For Biomaterials is a professional society which promotes advances in all phases of materials research and development by the encouragement of cooperative educational programs, clinical applications, and professional standards in the biomaterials field. Dr. Jones also has been selected as a Fellow, Biomaterials Science & Engineering by the International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science & Engineering for her work in the field. In addition, Dr. Jones serves as Member-At-Large for the Orthopaedic Research Society. Congratulations and best wishes to our 2008 graduating residents for their hard work and dedication during their residency here with us at Johns Hopkins. Bashir Zikria, M.D., was recently celebrated at the 2008 Resident Day as “Teacher of the Year”. This is a great honor, as it is voted on by all the residents. Andrew J. Cosgarea, M.D., was recently promoted to Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective May 1, 2008. Congratulations, Dr. Cosgarea! Thomas Brushart, M.D., Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, received the Hanno Millesi Award from the World Federation of Neurological Societies at its March meeting in Vienna, Austria. The award, named in honor of the pioneering peripheral nerve surgeon who developed modern techniques of nerve grafting, recognizes Brushart’s “outstanding contributions to peripheral nerve research.” Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Review Course July 7 - 11, 2008  Monday through Friday  $695. This year our Review Course is 5 days, Monday through Friday. This year’s topics include: Pathology, Basic Science, Spine, Hand, Foot/Ankle, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Orthopaedics and Adult Reconstruction. The course also includes handouts for all topics, special lectures on “How To Study for the Boards”, test questions and mock exams, breakfasts and lunches, and 2 dinners with faculty. Link to a pdf about the course and how to register. Welcome to E. Gene Deune, M.D. who recently transferred to Orthopaedic Surgery from Plastic Surgery. Dr. Deune joins the Hand Division. Fall, 2007 Hopkins Bayview Joint Replacements During September & October, radio ads and publications featured information about the outstanding services offered by Johns Hopkins orthopaedic surgeons at the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Patients were encouraged to call 410.550.0453 to find out about the free seminars given by Dr. Simon Mears and Dr. Tariq Nayfeh of our department. Click here to see more information about the seminars, and to read an article by Dr. Mears about getting ready for hip surgery. You can still call 410.550.0453 to find out about hip surgery at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. August, 2007 Congratulations to Richard Skolasky for completing his Sc.D. in Health Policy and Management from the Bloomberg School of Public Health. His dissertation analysed the determinants of functional recovery following low back surgery. This work was supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and is currently being prepared for manuscript submission. Richard’s research focuses on improving patient safety and outcomes through furthering knowledge and increasing the efficiency of spine care. Welcome to Kristin Archer, Ph.D, D.P.T., who is joining the Spine Outcomes Research Center this fall. And congratulations to Kristin and her husband on the arrival of a son in early September. July, 2007 Welcome to Bashir Zikria, M.D. who will be practicing Sports Medicine at Green Spring and White Marsh starting in July, 2007 June, 2007 Congratulations and best wishes to all our graduating residents for their hard work and dedication during their residency here with us at Johns Hopkins. The cover of the June 6 issue of JAMA is a watercolor by Esther Heins, grandmother of Arabella Leet, M.D, Associate Professor, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. May, 2007 Congratulations to Arabella Leet, M.D., for receiving the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Outstanding Basic Scientific Paper award in May for her paper, "The Paradoxic Response of Human Osteoblasts in Patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta to Alendronate".