School of Medicine
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

The spirit of Dr. Fu's vision was on full display during the premiere of FuNomenial, the new documentary celebrating his extraordinary life and legacy.

On Thursday, September 10, more than 300 guests gathered at the UPMC Club at Acrisure Stadium for an unforgettable evening. Friends, family, colleagues and former trainees came together to reflect on the profound impact Dr. Fu had on their lives and careers.

The event featured remarks from department chair Dr. MaCalus V. Hogan, University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg and the film's director, Emmai Alaquiva, Director, President + CEO of Ya Momz House, before culminating in the premiere screening of the documentary.

The evening served as a powerful reminder that Dr. Fu's influence continues to inspire the future of orthopaedics, sports medicine, research, and patient care.

Click here for a full photo album from the evening.  (Photo credit: Elan Mizrahi)

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Orthopaedic Surgery was pleased to welcome back UPMC-PittOrtho alumni Ronald A. Navarro, M.D., as the first Grand Rounds guest speaker of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Dr. Navarro, Director of Clinical Affairs and Professor at the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, spoke with faculty, staff and residents on the future of orthopaedics and the importance of providing high-quality care to the diverse patient populations orthopedic surgeons serve every day.

In addition to his Grand Rounds presentation, Dr. Navarro generously spent additional time with our residents, delivering a special session on research examining surgical irrigation in shoulder arthroplasty.

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Navarro for returning to Pittsburgh and contributing to the educational mission of our department. We look forward to welcoming him back in the future!

The Bethel Musculoskeletal Research Center (BMRC) is pleased to announce its newest cohort of BMRC Bethel Fellows. These exceptional early-career researchers have demonstrated outstanding promise in advancing musculoskeletal science through innovation. 

For a full list of Fellows and their research focus, visit the BMRC website here.

The BMRC Fellowship Program provides one-year awards of $20,000 for postdoctoral and resident researchers and $30,000 for junior faculty investigators to support the generation of preliminary data for future external grant applications.

Bethel Fellows are required to present their research at the annual BMRC Research Symposium each September in Pittsburgh.