Spring, 2022

Forgive me if I brag about the awesome group we matched.

We are so happy for them and can’t wait until they start.

Here is a little background about our application process. We had over 870 applications for 5 PGY-1 positions and we interviewed 48 all-star applicants. Our pre-interview get together was on January 20 where we had a virtual trivia night with the residents and applicants. On January 21 we held our Resident Interview Day virtually for the 2nd year in a row. Everyone had a great time, but we can’t wait until next year when (hopefully) things will return to normal and we have in-person interviews and receptions.

Matthew Hurn University of Cincinnati	Jordan Pamplin University of Louisville	James Soderstrom Indiana University	Joey Stoltz University of Louisville	Jacob Williamson University of Missouri-Kansas City

Our residents have started traveling again and presenting research. Jarod Richards, MD (PGY-4) and Travis Parkulo, MD (PGY-4) both had papers presented at The Hip and Knee Society Meeting in Orlando, FL in December. Austin Smith, MD (PGY-5) attended the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Annual Meeting in Tampa, FL to present “Non-Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial of Liposomal Bupivacaine Interscalene Nerve Block versus a Continuous Indwelling Interscalene Nerve Catheter in Total Shoulder Arthroplasty”. Mike Granade, MD (PGY-4) and Travis Parkulo, MD (PGY-4) both presented papers at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting in Tampa, FL in February.

Our residents attended the annual AAOS meeting in Chicago. Lauren Nelson, MD (PGY-4) presented “When Does CT-Myelography Add Value Beyond MRI for Lumbar Degenerative Disease?” and Dallas Hagman, MD (PGY-2) presented “Primary THA Using Thin Polyethylene Liners and Large Femoral Heads: A Minimum 5 Year Follow Up”.

We just had a banner year in our OITE scores. Kudo’s to Program Director, Dr. Brandi Hartley.

Like everyone else, we are so excited about getting past COVID-19!

Congratulations to Jarod Richards, MD (PGY-4) who was selected as the new Administrative Chief for 2022-23.

On a sad note, I have decided to step down as Department Chair after 11 years, and nearly 29 years as a faculty member. I have had so many great experiences, relationships, and friendships at the University of Louisville. I hope to stay engaged with the Department and the University on a part-time basis. Rest assured the Department is in great shape and positioned for much success.

It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your Department Chair.

Sincerely,

Craig S. Roberts, MD, MBA
K. Armand Fischer Professor and Chair
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery