July 07, 2021

Congratulations

Pictured, from left: Erica Giles, MD; Jon Koscso, MD; Doug Nestorovski, MD; Adam Khan, MD; Frank Aversano, MD; Regis O'Keefe, MD, PhD (Dept. Chair); Alexander Aleem, MD (Dir., Residency Program); Constance Chu, MD (Distinguished Lecturer); Martin Boyer, MD (Assoc. Dir., Residency Program); Kevin Schafer, MD; Marie Morris, MD; Michelle Mo, MD.

Congrats to this year's orthopaedic surgery resident and fellow class! The 2021 graduation and award ceremony was held Friday, June 18. 

We are honored to have had Constance Chu, MD, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University, serve as the J. Albert Key Distinguished Lecturer. She spoke about transforming clinical paradigms through bench-to-bedside service. 

Following Dr. Chu's talk, the chief residents presented their research projects and awards were given.

Awards

Excellence in Education Award

• Aaron Chamberlain, MD, MSc, MBA

• Robert Barrack, MD

• Christopher Dy, MD, MPH
• Charles Goldfarb, MD
• Kirsten Jansen, MD
• Douglas McDonald, MD
• Ryan Nunley, MD
• Regis O’Keefe, MD, PhD
• Perry Schoenecker, MD
• Matthew Smith, MD
• Lindley Wall, MD, MSc

Resident Research Award

Adam Khan, MD

Recognized for his project titled:
Factors Associated with Disease Progression in the Contralateral Hip of Patients with Symptomatic Femoroacetabular Impingement:
A Minimum Five-Year Analysis.

Research Mentors:
John Clohisy, MD, and Jeff Nepple, MD

Pictured, from left: Drs . Khan and Kelly

Palma Chironis Award

Mark Miller, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Orthopedics

This award honors a faculty member for excellence in teaching, as selected by chief residents.

Pictured: Chief residents with Dr. Miller.

Jerome Gilden Award

Marschall Berkes, MD
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Orthopedics

This award honors a distinguished physician, as selected by all residents.

Pictured: Chief residents with Dr. Berkes.

Lee T. Ford Award

Jeffrey Nepple, MD, MS
Associate Professor, Pediatric Orthopedics

This award honors a faculty member for academic achievement.

Pictured, from left: Drs. Nepple and O'Keefe.

Medical Student Educator Award

Erica Giles, MD
Chief Resident

Christopher Dy, MD, MSc
Associate Professor, Hand and Microsurgery

This award honors excellence in teaching, as selected by medical students.

Pictured, from left: Drs. Dy, Cipriano and Giles.

Service of the Year

St. Louis VA Medical Center
John Cochran Division

This award honors the service with the top clinical rotation, as selected by all residents.

Pictured, from left: Drs. Carson, Miller and Aleem.

Fellow of the Year

Wesley Mayes, MD
Adult Joint Reconstruction

This award, selected by residents, honors a fellow who demonstrates dedication to teaching and supporting residents.

Welcome, Class of 2026

Pictured, from left: Helena Barber, MD; Jesse Hu, MD; Jeremy Huckleby, MD; Ravi Agrawal, MD; Daniel Pereira, MD; Caroline Granger, MD; Lindsey Kahan, MD; Ndeye Guisse, MD.

As one of the nation's top training programs for othopaedic surgery, we have the opportunity to train some of the most extraordinary and talented physicians. Last month, we welcomed our newest class, the residency class of 2026. Best of luck to all of our residents in the upcoming year!

Thanks to all who help recognize and celebrate this year's residency graduates and award recipients. Special thanks to Alisa Cooperstein, manager of medical education and administrative support; Alexander Aleem, MD, residency program director; and residency program associate directors Martin Boyer, MD, and Lauren Tatman, MD.