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Issue 5 | October 2024
People
Welcome to the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Lindsey Kent, DO
Specialty: Pediatrics
Start Date: October 1, 2024
I completed my Pediatrics residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte and pursued a fellowship in Non-Operative Pediatric Orthopedics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Growing up in Wisconsin, I’m thrilled to be back and serving the community. Outside of work, I enjoy distance running, swimming, and spending time with my husband, Jake, and our dog, Reggie White.
Tina Mannion, PA-C
Specialty: Total Joint
Start Date: September 9, 2024
I come from MN, where I worked at an academic level 1 trauma center in ortho trauma for 10 years. We moved to WI 2 years ago for a combination of my husband's job and to be close to family, and I've been able to spend that time at home with our daughter. I am excited to become a part of the ortho onc team with J.C. Neilson and Sean, and I'm looking forward to taking on this new steep learning curve. In my free time, I love exploring with my daughter (Evelyn) and husband (Kevin). I also like to be active with lifting, running, obsessing over my plants, seeking out live music, and playing hockey.
Nichole Schaeve, APNP
Specialty: Community Inpatient
Start Date: October 1, 2024
I recently graduated with my Master's degree from Marquette University as an Adult- Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I completed my bachelor's degree in nursing at Edgewood College in May of 2020. While I was at Marquette, I worked as a nurse at Froedtert Main Campus in the Emergency Department. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, cooking & baking new food recipes, and playing volleyball.
Katelyn Kopacko, APNP
Specialty: 24-25 Ortho APP Fellow
Start Date: September 1, 2024
I’m a new APP who graduated from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in May with my degree. I have previous experience as an ED nurse in trauma centers located in Cleveland, OH. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone over the next year!
Lisa Schellhaas, MA
Location: Sports Medicine Clinic
Start Date: October 1, 2024
I have worked as a medical assistant for over 13 years. I have a 13-year-old son Landon and a 7-year-old daughter Violet & a loving husband Aaron. In my free time I enjoy reading, going for walks, playing with my kids and camping during the summer.
-Dr. Donald Hackbarth will be staying on to cover OrthoNow at the WAC and OSSC locations.
Education
Dr. Carole Vetter
named 2024 Notable Woman in Sports
by Milwaukee Biz Times
Carole Vetter, MD, professor of orthopaedic surgery, has been named one of the Biz Times 2024 Notable Women in Sports. She received the honor for her commitment to serving as the Milwaukee Bucks' lead team physician. Dr. Vetter is the only female physician to lead the medical team of an NBA franchise.
In addition to her work with the Milwaukee Bucks, Dr. Vetter served as director of the Medical College of Wisconsin's residency program, head team physician for the Milwaukee Wave, and vice chair of education in orthopaedic surgery.
Dr. Vetter's dedication to inspiring and guiding students toward a career in medicine, and particularly her efforts to encourage more women to enter the orthopedic field, is a beacon of hope for the future of sports medicine.
Dr. Vetter received her Doctor of Medicine from MCW, where she also completed her residency in 1998. She then completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Utah Medical Center in 1999.
Dr. Jeffrey Schwab was recognized for his
45 years of service.
Dr. Demetrios Douros recognized as an Olympian turned ortho surgeon on a national stage and being listed in Beckers as one of five sports medicine leaders to know.
Dr. Karie Zach named Spine Service Co-Medical Director, taking over for Dr. Diane Braza.
Dr. Steven Grindel was featured as an Impact Volunteer in the August 12, 2024 MKElifestyle edition. He went on his latest Global Health trip to Nicaragua with donations on September 16-22, 2024.
Dr. Shao-min Shi gave a keynote speaker presentation at Ortho 2024 in Madrid, Spain on September 9, 2024. He is also a member of the scientific committee.
AAOS Combined National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC) / Fall Meeting
Dates: 9/22/24 – 9/25/24
Location: Washington, DC
Purpose of this annual event: to advance AAOS’ Unified Advocacy Agenda by providing legislative and regulatory education, building support for orthopaedic-related legislation and regulation, and strengthening relationships with key decision makers within the U.S. government.
Wisconsin Representatives at the 2024 NOLC Conference: (listed from left to right) Jeff McLaughlin MD, Jonathan Campbell MD, Troy Lenz MD (MCW PGY3 Resident), David Rossi MD (UW-Madison PGY4 Resident), John Henry MD
Inclusion and Outreach Committee
Cultural Complications sessions this year:
10/2/24 - Microaggressions and Implicit Bias
1/29/25 - Stereotype Threat
5/7/25 - Gender Fair Language
September is Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Heritage Month:
-A compilation of some of the Hispanic leaders in the medical field.
November is Native American/Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month:
-Native American Heritage Month Resources (PBS)
October Interfaith Holy Days:
October 3 – Navratri: This ten-day Hindu festival celebrates the Goddess Durga and is a major crop season event. Each day a new goddess is worshiped and changing of Hindu scriptures occurs as well as a period of fasting.
October 3-4* – Rosh Hashanah: These two Jewish holy days remember the time that the world was created. It marks the 10 Days of Awe that focuses on repenting and reflection.
October 12* – Yom Kippur: This is one of the most important Jewish high holy days. The 10 Days of Awe period commemorates Yom Kippur which focuses on asking for forgiveness for your sins. During biblical times, this was the only day that a high priest could enter the most sacred part of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Also known as the Day of Atonement.
October 17 – 23 – Sukkot: This 7-day holiday commemorates when Jews journeyed through the desert to the promised land.
October 31 – November 4 – Diwali: This Hindu Festival of Lights symbolizes the fight of good over evil and its victory. It is celebrated by Sikhs, Hindus, Jains, and mostly Newar Buddhists.
Life Events
In Gratitude of Diana Roskom’s Dedication to Orthopaedic Surgery - Amy Peters
After nearly 29 years of service to MCW Orthopaedic Surgery, Diana Roskom is ready to hang up her headphones and ease into well-earned retirement. The self-proclaimed “Queen of Paperwork” and I recently reminisced about her time in the department. “After 45 years of working all day long,” Diana wistfully expressed, “I’m looking forward to more free time for myself. And to training my dog not to wake me up at 4:30AM…”
Lillian Margaret Andryk
Born: September 3rd, 2024 at 11:12 pm
Parents: Elizabeth & Logan Andryk
Departures: Hannah Bridgeland APNP (last day 8/9/24), Jami Hellmer APNP (last day 9/13/24), Diana Roskom retiring (last day 10/4), Emily Ogren PA-C (last day 11/14/24)
Save the Date
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
The Department of Orthopaedics has signed-up to participate in MCW’s trick-or-treat on campus which will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. It will be a spooktastic time!
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