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Issue 12 | December 2025
People
Welcome to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
David Margolis, MD
Specialty: Hand & Upper Extremity
Start Date: January 1, 2026
Tyson Kauffman
Title: Clinical Research Assistant
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Nick Graunke PA-C
Specialty: APP Procedural - Sports with Dr. Dopirak & Dr. Vetter
Start Date: February 1, 2026
Jennifer Hanson NP
Specialty: Inpatient I - Community
Start Date: February 1, 2026
Jacqueline Shannon DNP
Specialty: Inpatient I - Community
Start Date: February 1, 2026
Baylee Broehm PA-C
Specialty: Pediatric Orthopaedics
Start Date: February 1, 2026
I am so excited for my next adventure in orthopedics! I completed my undergrad at UW-Milwaukee in radiologic technology and worked as a CNA at Froedtert while in school. I was also on the UWM dance team! I then attended Concordia University-Wisconsin for my masters in physician assistant studies and graduated in 2023. I’ve been working in abdominal organ transplant surgery/critical care at Froedtert since then but have always had a passion for working in pediatrics.
I married my high school sweetheart, Trever, and we live in Waukesha with our (almost) 6-month-old son, Jonah, and our two dogs- Maui and Duke! I choreograph/ teach dance as a side-passion and love adventuring with my little family.
Departures: Nick Giebel (last day 12/12/25), Lucas Hackmann PA-C (last day 12/31/25),
Stephanie Ludtke PA-C (transfer to DOM 02/01/26)
Education
Craig Young, MD received a call from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) informing him that he had been selected as the senior traveling fellow for 2025. He was totally surprised since this is an honor that is not applied for, but one which the AMSSM officers, the board of directors and International/Inter-Organizational Relations committee pick from the 5500 members to represent them at an overseas destination. Dr. Young ultimately accepted the traveling fellowship after learning the responsibilities (lecturing to international sports medicine organizations and mentoring 2 junior fellows). After eliminating a couple possible countries (too close to conflict region) he settled on 4 possible places. A chance meeting in December at the Major League Baseball Team Physician Association meeting with 2 visiting physicians from South Korea led to an exchange of information and shortly thereafter an agreement that South Korea would be the destination and that he would be a keynote speaker at the 67th Annual Autumn Meeting of the Korean Society of Sports Medicine. While in Korea he also made additional presentations at Chonnam National University Hospital and Bundang Seoul National University Hospital as well as meeting with sports medicine physicians and researchers at the Korea Institute for Sports Science, the Olympic National Training Center, the Paralympic National Training Center, the Korean Baseball Organization, Gen G Global Academy and the Korea Institute for Science and Technology.
At the Korea Institute of Sports Science: Jae Jeong, Saejong Park PhD, David Jeong MD (junior traveling fellow), Craig Young MD, Sharon Busey MD, Brian Kim (junior traveling fellow), Young Koo Noh PhD
Residents held their annual "Power Tool and Pumpkins"
and honed in their surgical skills while getting in the Halloween spirit.
Residents enjoyed a variety of extra-curricular educational opportunities including attending annual meetings for the Orthopedic Trauma Association and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
A few of our residents also enjoyed the sunny weather in Long Beach, CA
while attending an upper and lower extremity dissection course.
FY2026 Quarter 3 Volumes
Workday Transformation Initiative
Check InfoScope for more information on the Workday Transformation Initiative.
Inclusion & Outreach Committee
2025-2026 School Year Dates:
Jan 27th - Sports Medicine
Feb 24th - Athletic Training
March 24th - Careers
April 28th - PT/OT
May 26th - Research
June 9th - Field Trip to MCW
The events occur once per month from 1:00pm - 2:20pm. All are welcome to join. Staff do not need to be able to attend every event to participate. If you are interested in participating in any of the scheduled dates, please contact Cindy Dusel cdusel@childrenswi.org.
October Pipeline theme: Finance
Students & committee members played a version of Monopoly based on different orthopedic career paths. It's a fun way for students to learn about the financial implications of different schooling & job options within orthopedics.
December Pipeline Holiday Party!
Students & committee members played games like stack it up pennies, balloon keep it up, marshmallow mouth, movin' on up cup stacking race, & ping-pong egg cartons! Oh what fun!
January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month
More than 40 million Americans live in poverty. While poverty is a complex social issue, you can make a difference. Each of the nonprofits listed below, vetted by America’s Charities, are dedicated to helping the impoverished through programs and services concentrated on addressing the root sources of poverty and working to create sound policy frameworks locally and nationally that will help lift our fellow neighbors, family members, and friends out of poverty so they can live independent, sustainable lives and contribute to the community.
Provide food and support through community coordination:
Provide food, shelter, counseling and support:
Provide affordable housing and support:
Provide Access to Education and Support Disadvantaged Youth:
Support for individuals and families struggling with poverty: Christian Appalachian Project
February is National Black history Month
The origins of Black History Month date back about a century, and its creation is largely credited to historian and activist Carter G. Woodson. Known as the "Father of Black History," Woodson dedicated his work to ending the dearth of information about Black American accomplishments and histories. Much of Woodson's work was dedicated to making education accessible to Black students, opening the doors for Black Americans to write their own scholarship, both in fiction and in scholarship. In 1915, he founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (an organization which is still active today)—and a decade later, Woodson and his colleagues designated the second week of February as "Negro History Week."
Over time, this celebration grew in reach, encouraging teachers and schools across the country to include Black history in lessons on American history. In the 1960s, people began pushing for the expansion of this week into a whole month—and in 1976, Black History Month was first officially observed.
Consider learning more about Black history (and current realities) while reading a nonfiction book from this list. Largely focused on African American stories, these books shed light on Black lives and stories through sharply focused individual perspectives and critical examinations of history and culture.
Example from the list: Legacy
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
The rousing, captivating story of a Black physician, her career in medicine, and the deep inequities that still exist in the U.S. healthcare system.
Disclaimer: The book recommendations shared in this newsletter are provided for general informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed in the recommended books are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of MCW or its employees. MCW does not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, accuracy, or suitability of the material referenced. Readers are encouraged to use their own judgement and discretion when engaging with any of the recommended content.
December 2025 Major Religious Holidays
December 6 – Christian: Saint Nicholas Day
Celebrates Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children.
December 8 – Buddhist: Bodhi Day
Commemorates the enlightenment of Buddha.
December 15-22 – Jewish: Hanukkah*
The Festival of Lights, celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple.
December 21 – Pagan and Wiccan: Yule*
Celebrates the winter solstice and the rebirth of the sun.
December 25 – Christian: Christmas
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.
January 2026
January 3 – Buddhist: Mahayana New Year
Celebrated in many Mahayana communities on the first full moon of January, focusing on reflection and renewal.
January 4 – UN: World Braille Day
Celebrates the importance of Braille for people who are blind or visually impaired.
January 7 – Coptic & Eastern Orthodox Christian: Christmas
Marks the birth of Jesus Christ according to the Julian calendar.
January 19 – US: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Observed on the third Monday in January, honoring Dr. King’s leadership in the civil rights movement.
January 27 – UN: International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and promotes Holocaust remembrance and education.
February 2026
February 1–7 – UN: World Interfaith Harmony Week
Encourages respect and cooperation between people of different faiths.
February 2 – Pagan and Wiccan: Imbolc
Marks the early signs of spring and is associated with the goddess Brigid.
February 4 – World Cancer Day
Raises awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment.
February 15 – Hindu: Maha Shivaratri
Major Hindu festival honoring Lord Shiva with night-long prayers and fasting.
February 18 – Islamic: Ramadan begins*
In many countries, Ramadan in 2026 is expected to begin around this date, marking a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection; the exact start varies by local moon sighting.
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