Educational Luncheon
The purpose of the orthopaedic educational luncheon is to allow residents and fellows to present their research projects to the attending surgeon/mentor, research and support staff, and students. After the presentation there is a Q & A session. The orthopaedic educational luncheons are held six times a year at noon, in the Johnston meeting room.
Call 410-554-2970 for more information.
2013 meeting dates:
- January 16
- March 13
- May 15
- July 10
- September 18
- November 20
Research Committee Meetings
The Orthopaedic Research Committee funds orthopaedic research projects for residents and fellows. To submit a proposal, please fill out this form. The committee meets quarterly to critically review submitted research proposals for their scientific merit and to allocate approved funds.
Committee Members:
Chairman - Robert Brumback, M.D.
Janet Yu-Yahiro, PhD.
Brent Parks, MSc.
Lew Schon, M.D.
Richard Hinton, M.D.
Richard Levine, M.D.
Anand Murthi, M.D.
Norm Dubin, PhD.
Henry Boucher, M.D.
Greg Guyton, M.D.
P. Tortolani, M.D.
Stuart Miller, M.D.
Daryl C. Osbahr, M.D.
Zijun Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.
2013 meeting dates:
- February 6
- May 1
- September 25
- November 6
Orthopaedic Performance Improvement Committee (OPIC)
The Orthopaedic Performance Improvement Committee is comprised of orthopaedic surgeons, residents, nurses, risk management, quality management, infection control, and case management staff. The committee is chaired by Dr. Leslie Matthews, Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery. This committee meets quarterly to discuss performance improvement within the orthopaedic department. The committee reviews a quantitative analysis of performance improvement in U.S. hospitals compared to MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. The committee also addresses Joint Commission requirements while improving inpatient care, clinical outcomes, workflow efficiencies, and cost containment, all which makes the hospital stronger.
Orthopaedic Surgical Policy Committee (OPSC)
The members of the Orthopaedic Surgical Policy Committee include orthopaedic surgeons from every orthopaedic sub-specialty, the director of anesthesiology, the director of the emergency department, and operating room nurses. The chairman of the committee is Dr. James Higgins, Chief of the Curtis National Hand Center. The committee reviews current issues in the operating room, hospital and system integration, education, and division updates. Policies are created within this committee when needed. This committee meets quarterly.
For more information about orthopaedic research at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, please contact us at janet.yu.yahiro@medstar.net.
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