Sports Medicine Education & Training
We Train Sports Medicine Leaders
HSS has trained the minds, hearts and hands of some of the finest surgeons and physicians in the nation. Our renowned sports medicine specialists are thought-leaders, researchers and educators actively shaping the field of musculoskeletal health. They actively participate and have leadership positions in both national and international societies and programs including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM), American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) and the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS).
Sports Medicine Fellowships
As the No. 1 Hospital for Orthopedics, HSS offers one of the nation's top-ranked sports medicine fellowship programs, nurturing the next generation of elite practitioners. We offer an ACGME-accredited postgraduate sports medicine orthopedic surgery fellowship, as well as a primary sports medicine fellowship in one of the highest volume areas in the country. Fellows can expect to work with professional sports teams like the NY Giants, Rangers, Knicks and Liberty, as well as local schools and organizations. Learn more:
Meet our Incoming Fellows Class of 2024-2025
Alyssa Althoff, MD
Residency: University of Virginia
Med School: MUSC
Undergrad: Furman
Hayden Baker, MD
Residency: University of Chicago
Med School: University of Illinois Chicago
Undergrad: Northwestern
Mark Amirtharaj, MD
Residency: University of Nebraska
Med School: Georgetown
Undergrad: University of Maryland
Obianuju Obioha, MD
Residency: Rush
Med School: University of Pittsburgh
Undergrad: Princeton
Lasun Oladeji, MD PhD
Residency: University of Missouri
Med School: University of Illinois Peoria
Undergrad: Duke
Ryan Thacher, MD
Residency: HSS
Med School: Columbia University
Undergrad: Stanford
Mason Uvodich, MD
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Med School: University of Kansas
Undergrad: Iowa State
Class of 2024 Graduates
Antonio Cusano, MD – University of Connecticut
Michael Davies, MD – University of California San Francisco
Heath Patrick Gould, MD - Sanford Health (University of North Dakota)
Justin James Hicks, MD - University of Pittsburgh
Paul Mark Inclan, MD - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Erick Marigi, MD - Mayo Clinic
Ayoosh Pareek, MD - HSS
Joel Peterson, MD - Princeton University
Tyler Jackson, MD - UCLA
Dylan Bennett, MD - HSS
Class of 2023 Graduates
Kelms Amoo-Achampong, MD - Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists
Dylan Bennett, MD - HSS – PSM Research Fellow
Carl Cirino, MD - HSS
Claire Eliasberg, MD - HSS
Matthew Fury, MD - Baton Rouge Orthopaedic Clinic
Kiera Kingston, MD - Brigham and Women’s Hospital Foot and Ankle Fellow
Laura Moore, MD - HSS
Prem Ramkumar, MD - Long Beach Orthopaedic Institute
Alan Shamrock, MD - Foot and Ankle Fellowship – HSS
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HSS eAcademy Sports Medicine Courses
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HSS eAcademy Sports Medicine Courses
HSS eAcademy Sports Medicine Courses
Expand your knowledge with hundreds of live and on-demand sports medicine education webinars and videos from HSS. From live events and surgical videos to in depth studies showcased in HSS Journal, you can learn from the most trusted educator in orthopedics and sports medicine at your convenience without leaving home.
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Diversity and Inclusion in Sports Medicine
In 2022, the hospital launched the Summer Premedical Internship program as a part of the HSS Diversity in Orthopedics Initiative. The inaugural program from the Sports Medicine Institute hosted 3 interns from Howard. Ultimately the hospital was able to secure a five-year commitment of $1 million dollars from the Gray Foundation to continue to support the mission and focus of increasing diversity among orthopedic physicians and surgeons by addressing disparity in education and mentorship.
Thanks to the generosity of the Gray Foundation, the support of Andrew Pearle, MD, Answorth Allen, MD, Daphne Scott, MD (Chief Medical Diversity Officer), and the SMI, the hospital welcomed five undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds to HSS to participate in its 2nd Summer Premedical Internship during the months of June and July. In addition to providers from the SMI, the interns had the added privilege of learning from HSS surgeons and physicians in the Departments of Foot and Ankle, Hand, Spine, and Physiatry.
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Alumni Highlights and Updates
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Brian Cole, MD
1992-1996
Dr. Cole was appointed Acting Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center on January 1, 2024. According to the press release by Becker's Spine Review, Dr. Cole is recognized for his leadership and expertise in orthopaedic surgery. He has a proven track record in both clinical practice and research, and this appointment reflects his significant contributions to the field. Please see link for further details here.
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John Braun, MD
1993-1994
Dr. John Braun has been instrumental in developing a groundbreaking procedure for adolescent scoliosis known as vertebral body tethering. This innovative technique aims to correct spinal deformities while allowing for continued spinal growth. Dr. Braun’s research focuses on refining this procedure to enhance its effectiveness and patient outcomes. For more details on Dr. Braun’s work and contributions, please visit his research profile here.
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Brian R. Wolf, MD, MS
2002-2003
Dr. Brian Wolf has been appointed as a Board Member/Director on the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) for the 2024-2034 term. Additionally, Dr. Wolf has been elected 2nd Vice President of the Mid-American Orthopaedic Association and Vice-President of the Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons (ACESS) Group. He is also serving as Chair of Education and on the Board of Directors of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).
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K.J. Hippensteel, MD
2021-2022
Dr. Hippensteel has recently delivered the follolwing noteworthy podium presentations:
"Hip Arthroscopy in Recreational Athletes: Risk Factors for Failure to Return to Sport and Factors That Influence Psychological Readiness to Return to Sport" at the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Specialty Day 2024.
"The Effect of Femoral Retroversion on Hip Range of Motion - A 3D Computational Analysis" at
the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons (SOMOS) Annual Meeting 2023.
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Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D
1993
Dr. Laurencin has recently been honored with two prestigious awards: the McGovern Compleat Physician’s Award and the Augustus White III Founder’s Award from the Gladden Society. For more information about these esteemed recognitions and Dr. Laurencin’s achievements, please check out the articles linked below:
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Kristofer Jones, MD
2012-2013
Dr. Kristofer Jones has been appointed Head Team Physician and Director of Orthopaedic Surgery for USA Basketball and will be traveling to Paris with the team for the Olympics this summer. Additionally, Dr. Jones has joined the Board of Trustees for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has also been awarded a $3.5 million Department of Defense (DOD) grant to research the use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for treating bone stress fractures and stress reaction injuries, with the aim of accelerating athletes' return to sport. Furthermore, he has been appointed to the Musculoskeletal Injury Committee for the National Football League (NFL).
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James E. Voos, MD
2004-2010
Dr. James Voos has recently been elected President of the NFL Physicians Society for a two-year term. Additionally, he has launched the $20 million Haslam Sports Innovation Center at University Hospitals Cleveland. In another significant achievement, the research team from Case Western and University Hospitals, including James Voos, Jacob Calcei, and Ozan Akkus, has been awarded a $47 million ARPA-H grant for the development of a biologic joint.
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Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, MD
2019-2020
As of January 2024, Dr. Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw has been appointed Deputy Editor for Sports Hip and Arthroscopy for the Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (CORR) journal.
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Luke McDonald
2014-2015
Dr. McDonald is currently completing, and will soon finish, the 2024 American Orthopaedic Association/Japanese Orthopaedic Association (AOA/JOA) Traveling Fellowship.
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Robert Klapper, MD
1984-1988
Connecting his lifelong passion for art and science, Robert C. Klapper, M.D. delivered a compelling Grand Rounds presentation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center titled “Michelangelo and The LaBrea Tar Pits: The Orthopedic Connection I Saw in My Discovery of the Sabertooth Hip.” His research and collaboration with paleontologists have resulted in a permanent exhibit at the LaBrea Tar Pits in Los Angeles. Dr. Klapper also shares his insights weekly on ESPN Radio in LA and has recently joined Sports Science legend John Brenkus on BrinxTV.
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Niv Marom, MD
2019-2020
Dr. Marom was recently elected as the Chair of the Israeli Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy. This prestigious role underscores his leadership and commitment to advancing the field of sports medicine and orthopedics.
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Peter J. Millett
1995-2000
Dr. Millett is set to perform shoulder surgery on Devils star Jack Hughes. His expertise has also been pivotal in recent high-profile cases, including Ottawa Senators' Josh Norris, who underwent a third shoulder surgery, Blue Jackets' Kent Johnson, who had a successful procedure and is expected to make a full recovery, and Arber Xhekaj, who is anticipated to return for training camp following season-ending shoulder surgery. For more details on these remarkable achievements and Dr. Millett's contributions, click the links below:
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Zahab Ahsan, MD
2019-2020
Dr. Zahab Ahsan has joined the Chicago Fire FC, an MLS soccer team, as part of the medical staff.
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Sarav Shah, MD
2019
Dr. Marom was recently elected as the Chair of the Israeli Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy. This prestigious role underscores his leadership and commitment to advancing the field of sports medicine and orthopedics.
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Paul Francis Lachiewicz, MD
1982(Resident), 1983(Fellow)
A highly regarded HSS alumnus, recently passed away. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing on May 5, 2024, of alumnus Paul F. Lachiewicz, MD (Resident 1982 and Fellow 1983). Dr. Lachiewicz was a consulting professor at Duke Ortho and an attending surgeon at the Durham VA Medical Center, with a career focus on total hip and knee arthroplasty. He was an AOA graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College and completed his residency and fellowship at HSS. Following fellowship, he joined the faculty of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UNC-Chapel Hill before retiring in 2009 at the rank of Professor.
Dr. Lachiewicz was a member of the Southern Orthopaedic Association since 1985 and served on the Board of Directors as Program Chair and President in 2011. In 2023, he received the SOA L. Andrew Koman, MD, Distinguished Southern Orthopaedist Award at its 40th annual meeting. Dr. Lachiewicz was also an active member of the Knee Society, the International Hip Society, and the Hip Society serving as President in 2014. A prolific researcher and investigator, Dr. Lachiewicz had over 200 scientific papers and book chapters specializing in clinical research on thromboembolism prophylaxis, total hip and knee revision surgery, and peri-operative pain management. Paul was a vocal and loyal alumnus of HSS. He loved to share his memories of his time in New York and the tremendous impact that HSS had on his career. On behalf of the HSS Alumni Association we extend our deepest condolences to Paul’s wife, Dr. Ave Lachiewicz, their five children and many grandchildren, and to all other friends and family during this most difficult time.
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Brian Cole, MD
1992-1996
John Braun, MD
1993-1994
Brian R. Wolf, MD, MS
2002-2003
K.J. Hippensteel, MD
2021-2022
Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D
1993
Kristofer Jones, MD
2012-2013
James E. Voos, MD
2004-2010
Kwadwo Owusu-Akyaw, MD
2019-2020
Luke McDonald
2014-2015
Robert Klapper, MD
1984-1988
Niv Marom, MD
2019-2020
Peter J. Millett
1995-2000
Zahab Ahsan, MD
2019-2020
Sarav Shah, MD
2019
Paul Francis Lachiewicz, MD
1982(Resident), 1983(Fellow)
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