Duke Ortho Hosts the Perry Initiative Outreach Event
Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to have a ton of strength or much experience using power tools to become an orthopaedic surgeon. These are among the myths and stereotypes that deter women from entering the field.
May 2-3: Departmental Research Day, Symposium & Grand Rounds
On May 2, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery will host the 29th Annual Departmental Research Day and Symposium, where faculty and chief residents highlight their research through podium presentations.
Submit Your Poster for 2023 Departmental Research Day
If you are interested in presenting a poster during the morning and afternoon sessions during the 29th Annual Departmental Research Day & Symposium (May 2), please complete the online form by Thursday, April 13, 2023.
Awards are available for the following categories:
Ashley Poole, PT, DPT, CCS Named a Duke AHEAD Fellow
Ashley Poole, PT, DPT, CCS, an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, has been named a Duke AHEAD Fellow.
May 17: Department Photo Day
The Department of Orthopaedics group photo day is set for 7 a.m., Wednesday, May 17, at the Cameron Indoor Stadium.
We encourage everyone in our department to join this experience (DPT, Orthopaedics, OTD, and Research) - faculty, staff, residents, fellows, APPS, and medical students (Duke and visiting).
Parking: 102 Science Dr. or 302 Science Dr.
Questions? Contact Wendy Thompson.
Eight OTD Students Pitched Business Plans at the Fuqua School of Business
Duke OTD students pitched their occupation-centered business plans in a simulated 'Shark Tank' experience at the Fuqua School of Business. The exercise was a culminating project for OTD 621: Becoming an OT Social Entrepreneur.
Student participants included: Emmanuel Acheampong, Sherwina Adams, Trace Arrick, Phillip Firehock, Caroline Lass, Jazmin Richter, Lunar Singsomphone, and Carlita Tibbs.
Robert L. Satcher, MD, Visiting Professor, Former Astronaut, and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Oncology, Shares Space Exploration Journey
Duke Orthopaedics welcomed Robert L. Satcher, MD, PhD, to a packed hybrid session of Grand Rounds on March 29. His all-day visit to our campus was part of the John M. Harrelson, MD, Visiting Professor Grand Rounds.
Meet Flavia Penteado Kapos, DDS, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Where did you complete your professional training?
William Singleton Ogden, MD, Portrait Unveiled
We were honored to receive and unveil a portrait of William Singleton Ogden, MD, (1940-2021) from his family at the Tenth Annual George S.E. Aitken, MD Lecture.
