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Issue 4 | August 2024
People
Welcome to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Carrie Meinerz, MD
Specialty: Trauma
Start Date: August 26, 2024
I completed my residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Medical College of Wisconsin and will complete my Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship in July in Houston Texas at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. My husband Mike and I are looking forward to returning to Milwaukee with our daughter, Viola (Age 2), our dog (Cooper) and are expecting our second child in October. I love spending time outdoors running, biking and swimming.
Justin D. Bric, MD
Specialty: Total Joint
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Dr. Justin Bric is excited to return home to Milwaukee and join the MCW Department of Orthopedics Adult Reconstruction team. A Wisconsin native, Dr. Bric completed his undergraduate training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before attending the Medical College of Wisconsin for both medical school and orthopedic surgery residency. He headed to the University of Florida to complete specialized fellowship training in adult reconstruction hip and knee replacement, where he focused on muscle sparing hip replacement, robotic/computer navigated knee replacement, complex revision joint replacement and limb salvage. Dr. Bric then practiced for two years in Atlanta, GA with Kaiser Permanente specializing in hip and knee replacements. His family is excited to return home to the Milwaukee area, including his wife Dr. Christina Bence who will be working as a Pediatric Surgeon at Children's
Wisconsin. In his free time Dr. Bric enjoys exploring trails with his dog, golf, following Formula 1, hiking/backpacking/kayaking, and finding new restaurants.
Adam Hadro, MD
Specialty: Orthopaedic Generalist - Community
Start Date: September 1, 2024
Since graduating residency last year from the Medical College of Wisconsin, I have been a sports medicine and shoulder fellow at TRIA in Bloomington, Minnesota. During this time I have covered the Minnesota Twins and Gophers Men's Basketball as a team physician. I have also enjoyed playing soccer with my brothers while in Minnesota. My wife and I enjoy all things outdoors including hiking, camping, and spending as much time as possible by a lake or ocean. We are looking forward to moving back to Milwaukee and enjoying Lake Michigan and Kettle Moraine. Dr. Hadro joins our department on September 1, his primary practice will be at Froedtert West Bend and Froedtert Menomonee Falls.
Rachel Lenhart, MD
Specialty: Pediatrics
Start Date: September 1, 2024
After residency at MCW, I completed a pediatric orthopedic surgery fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. I recently finished a second clinical fellowship at Nemours Children's Health (Wilmington, Delaware) where I focused on neuromuscular pediatric orthopedics and gained additional training in gait analysis. I am excited to use these skills as well as my research background in my new position at MCW. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, board games, travel, and being outside.
New Hire Announcements:
Lindsey Kent, DO - Pediatrics (Start date: 10/1/24)
Faculty Clinical Appointments:
Associate Professor: Janelle Cross PhD (6/20), Jessica Hanley MD (7/1), Jonathan Kraus MD (7/1), Anthony LoGiudice MD (7/1), Edward Nelsen-Freund MD (7/1), Karie Zach MD (7/1)
Professor: Scott Van Valin MD (7/1)
Education
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
Incoming PGY-1 Class advisor - Adam Thiessen, MD
24-25 Administrative Chief Resident - Austin Middleton, MD
New 2026 Class Advisor - John Erickson , MD
OITE Achievement Award - Saurabh Mehta, MD
Most Accomplished Research Award - Saurabh Mehta, MD
Outstanding Research Award - Conor McBride, MD
Michael C. Collopy MD Award Excellence in Clinical Teaching - Karl B. Scheidt, MD
Jeffrey P. Schwab MD Award Excellence in Academic Teaching- JC Neilson, MD
APP Excellence Award - Brooke Corbett, APNP
NEW AWARDS this year - 1 faculty & 1 resident who demonstrates compassion, empathy and COMMITMENT to patient care as exemplified by Dr. Hackbarth’s unwavering dedication throughout his career.
Donald Hackbarth MD Humanism in Medicine Resident Award - Conor McBride, MD
Donald Hackbarth MD Humanism in Medicine Faculty Award - Donald Hackbarth, MD
Resident OITE review was a hit this year. The residents are competing in a jeopardy-style OITE review competition for real life prizes this year. Over a number of sessions, 3 teams answer board style questions directed at residents of all training levels and medical students alike. The fun competition has people engaged and studying. The 3 teams are neck and neck, and anything can happen by the end of august!
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are excited to continue Cultural Complications Conferences this upcoming academic year!
New this year, we will have three sessions and will be changing our format to partial small group participation. I would love to hear from you regarding the topics that will be discussed so please feel free to use the Qualtrics survey below to share your thoughts. For reference, the topics will be: Microaggressions and Implicit Bias; Stereotype Threat; Gender Fair Language. However, you can bring up any type of case you want and add it to the Qualtrics survey so it can be referenced in the future.
Please note, these answers will be anonymous.
Click here to take survey: https://mcwisc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8IELHKZk1gjRtd4
MCW Ortho Inclusion and Outreach Committee:
The MLK Jr. 8th grade scholars visited MCW in June to participate in four stations aimed at expanding their knowledge on Orthopaedics.
Finance/Billing
Life Events
Rowan Keeling
Born: May 30th, 2024
Measurements: 7 lbs, 8 oz
Parents: Dr. Peyton Keeling & Hilary Keeling
Madeline Claire Nolte
Born: June 17, 2024
Measurements: 7 lbs 1 oz, 20 inches
Parents: Drs. Elizabeth & Michael Nolte
Holden James Odom
Born: May 20th, 2024
Measurements: 8 lbs, 20 inches
Parents: Dr. Mitchell Odom & his wife Kate
Departures: Brandon Rebholz MD last day 9/2, Diana Roskom retiring 10/4
Social
Evening of Day 1 Camp Schwab – at Dr King’s House
WELCOME 24-25 PGY-1 Residents: Edgar George, Kathryn Manswell, Brianna Statz, Daniom Tecle, Lucas Mathson
Our MCW Ortho page is back up and running on Instagram!
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