On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, the department held the 61st Annual Murray S. Danforth Oration at The Warren Alpert Medical School. Dr. Heather A. Vallier was our visiting guest lecturer.
Dr. Vallier is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Clyde L. Nash, Jr., MD Professor of Orthopaedic Education at Case Western University. She lectures nationally and internationally and her research and practice focus on orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Vallier gave two presentations, “Optimizing Musculoskeletal Recovery” and “Timing of Orthopaedic Surgery in Patients with Multiple Injuries: Developing a Protocol for Early Appropriate Care.”
Our Six Orthopaedic Trauma fellows presented on projects resulting from research accomplished during their training.