On the evening of June 28, the Duke Orthopaedics community gathered with the Piedmont Orthopedic Society for a memorable celebration honoring the accomplishments of our Chief Residents and Fellows. The event was filled with pride, camaraderie, and heartfelt recognition of the dedication and achievements of our graduating class.
The evening spotlighted the exceptional contributions of our 2025 Chief Residents and Fellows.
Chief Residents: Matthew J. Brown, MD; Jonathon M. Florance, MD; Joshua K. Helmkamp, MD; Patrick J. Kelly, MD; Nicole L. Levine, MD; Lucy E. Meyer, MD; Caroline N. Park, MD; and Alexandra V. Paul, MD.
Fellows: Matthew Akelman, MD; Luiz Almeida, MD; Albert Anastasio, MD; George Borrelli, MD; Canon Cornelius, MD; John Dankert, MD, PhD; David Deckey, MD; James Fischer; Michael Fox, MD; Andrew Gudeman, MD; Marco Gupton, MD; J. Scott Holmes, MD; Nacime Mansur, MD; Haley Nakata, MD; Conor O’Neill, MD; Olivia O’Reilly, MD; G. Drew Puneky, MD; Sam Rosas, MD, PhD, MBA; Lauren Seo, MD; and Matthew Stein, MD.
Award Highlights:
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Annual Award for Excellence – Chief Resident Podium Presentation
Recipients: Jonathon M. Florance, MD and Caroline Park, MD
Honored for the outstanding quality and impact of their research presentations.
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Fellow of the Year Award
Recipient: George Borrelli, MD
Recognized by Residents for his exceptional commitment to teaching and patient care.
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Frank H. Bassett, III, MD, Faculty Teaching Award
Recipient: Anthony A. Catanzano, Jr., MD
Celebrated for excellence in clinical instruction and dedication to Resident education.
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John M. Harrelson Chief Resident Teaching Award
Recipient: Matthew J. Brown, MD
Acknowledged for his significant contributions to orthopaedic training and mentorship.
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William S. Ogden, Jr., Piedmont Traveling Fellowship Award
Recipients: Christine J. Wu, MD and Jacob S. Torrey, MD
Honored for their leadership, compassion, and professionalism throughout the Residency.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all awardees and graduates. Your hard work, leadership, and dedication have left a lasting impact on Duke Orthopaedics. We wish you continued success in your future endeavors.