Today is the start of National Nurses Week and we are grateful for our exceptional nurses who provide outstanding care every day. An essential part of our team, our Ortho nurses are the glue that binds exceptional orthopaedic care with encouragement, education, and compassion.
To our nurses–thank you for all you do!
43 Students in OTD Inaugural Class
The Duke OTD envisions an inclusive world where all people flourish through access to and participation in meaningful, health-supporting occupations, the activities of everyday life.
In order to welcome and form a cohort of students from as many walks of life as possible, the Duke OTD took the following actions to create an inclusive and equitable learning community:
Active learning and engagement in the community
Faculty position focused on minority recruitment and retention
Intentional integration between the personal and professional
Focus on justice work of eliminating human suffering caused by barriers to occupation
A holistic admissions process to welcome students from wide-ranging backgrounds
After almost 200 applications and 120 interviews, we are excited to introduce you to the Class of 2024!
CLASS OF 2024 FAST FACTS
From Coast to Coast
12 from North Carolina, 8 from California, 4 from Florida + Minnesota, Utah, Washington, Kentucky, Alabama, and Pennsylvania, and more!
Diverse
Non-White 60% ([21% Hispanic 12% Asian 24% Black] White–40%
Eclectic and Interesting
College majors include Arts, Physiology, Sociology, Psychology, Marketing, Bible Studies, Parks and Recreation Management, Human Development, Gerontology, Fashion Textiles and Technology, Spanish, Athletic Training, and many more!
We can't wait to meet each of our outstanding students in person in August!
The Class of 2024
Blake Boggess leads 45th Annual AOASM Conference
The 2021 45th Annual AOASM Virtual Conference just wrapped up with record attendance and Dr. Blake Boggess, DO, FAOASM, FAMSSM, FAAFP as the program chair and President-Elect for AOASM.
There were several Duke Orthopaedic participants including Dr. Jeffrey Bytomski, FAOASM, as a moderator and Dr. Anthony Ceraulo spoke on “Billing and Coding.” Megan Wahl, MS, LAT, ATC CSCS, lectured on “Telehealth.” Duke Primary Care sports fellows were part of the presentations with Eric Friedman, MD, presenting “Transgender Athletes, Obesity Bias and Ethics” and Brent Pickett, DO, speaking on “Using Tech in the Clinic and Training Room.”
The AOASM is the oldest primary care-based sports medicine specialty. It was formed in 1976 to fulfill the mission of a branch of the healing arts profession which utilizes a holistic, comprehensive approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and management of sport and exercise-related injuries, disorders, dysfunctions, and disease processes.
Welcome, Dr. Cambey Mikush
Dr. Cambey Mikush has joined the Duke OTD Division. As the OTD Capstone Coordinator and Associate Professor, Dr. Mikush will design an occupation-centered capstone curriculum, develop strategic partnerships, and assist students in designing and implementing innovative capstone experiences. An experienced clinician, Dr. Mikush specializes in supporting children, youth, and families across a range of settings including acute care, outpatient, community, and in-home environments. Dr. Mikush earned a B.A. in Exercise and Sport Science and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. For her doctoral Capstone, she worked with the Worldwide Fistula Fund to explore the role of occupational therapy in helping women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia and has since collaborated on projects in Danja, Niger. Cambey has been a participant in the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program and has volunteered on multiple national leadership committees. Welcome to Duke, Cambey!
Duke Orthopaedics Welcomes Leah Roshetar
We are excited to welcome Leah Roshetar to Duke Orthopaedics. Leah is the Division Administrator for the Foot & Ankle, Arthroplasty, and TOPPs (Trauma, Oncology, Pediatrics, Hip Preservation) Divisions.
Leah is a graduate of The George Washington University where she obtained her Master’s in Healthcare Administration. She completed a two-year administrative fellowship at Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital where she worked on multiple initiatives throughout the Hospital and the Medical Group. Following her fellowship, Leah became the Regional Manager of Operations in Primary Care and continued with Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital through an acquisition by Penn State Health. Leah held the role of Practice Site Manager for Primary Care in the Penn State Health Community Medical Group.
Leah grew up in New Jersey during the school year and spent her summers in Germany, where her mother has lived for the past 21 years. A proud “Rooney,” Leah graduated from Roanoke College and spent time working in healthcare at Carillon Clinic and Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Stonewall Jackson Hospital. Leah comes to North Carolina with her fiancé David and their cat, Dexter. Home is in Morrisville and Leah loves to read and pre-pandemic was an avid traveler and supporter of the arts. Leah and David enjoy discovering new restaurants and are both excited to explore North Carolina!
Strike Out Sarcoma
Unit 6100 Orthopedics would like support from our team in walking/fundraising for the annual Sarcoma walk.
The 2021 event is virtual, but 6100 will be gathering our team to actually run/walk. In the meantime, we are fundraising for the event and asking all that might be interested to join the team! Brittany Hill is the captain of the team and can answer any of your questions. Go to StrikeOutforSarcoma.org to make donations and join Sarcoma Angels(6100). Thank you all in advance and Go Team!
Countdown to Arringdon
Greetings,
As the Arringdon clinic countdown continues we are on target for our June 14th opening. Counters are being installed in the treatment rooms as well as the team stations. Much of the focus is on getting our radiology suites finished so the actual radiology equipment can be installed. The clinic is really taking shape and will serve our patients well.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
The School of Medicine has multiple events planned in recognition of the AAPI community, as well as events reflecting on the impacts of anti-Asian and other forms of racism.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has shared the following information:
The History of Violence Against Asian Americans Recording and Discussion available
In a recent March panel discussion, four Duke University scholars shared research on historical legacies and the History of Violence Against Asian Americans. Read more here and watch the video here (Duke NetID required).
Additional programming sponsored by APAMSA (Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association), the Duke Center for Multicultural Affairs, Duke Health, and others will be forthcoming so be on the lookout.
RESOURCES FOR FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS
Did you know that many local businesses offer discounts to Duke employees? From car washes to golf to a hot Krispy Kreme donut–check them all out here https://hr.duke.edu/discounts.
Duke Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds are typically held every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 a.m., at 311 Trent Drive, Suite 1250. Effective March 2020, due to Duke Health recommendations regarding COVID-19, Grand Rounds are being held virtually until further notice. Orthopaedic Grand Rounds are recorded and posted on Canvas (https://dukemed.instructure.com/)
May 12, 2021 Jessie “Patton” Robinette, M.D. “Upper Extremity Injuries in Fly Fishing”
Jason Long, M.D. “Meniscus Regeneration” Jeffrey O‘Donnell, M.D. “Pediatric Transitional Ankle Fractures” Upcoming Events June 23, 2021
William E. Garrett, Jr., MD, PhD Sports Medicine Research Day
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The 2021 45th Annual AOASM Virtual Conference just wrapped up with record attendance and Dr. Blake Boggess, DO, FAOASM, FAMSSM, FAAFP as the program chair and President-Elect for AOASM. 
Dr. Cambey Mikush has joined the Duke OTD Division. As the OTD Capstone Coordinator and Associate Professor, Dr. Mikush will design an occupation-centered capstone curriculum, develop strategic partnerships, and assist students in designing and implementing innovative capstone experiences. An experienced clinician, Dr. Mikush specializes in supporting children, youth, and families across a range of settings including acute care, outpatient, community, and in-home environments. Dr. Mikush earned a B.A. in Exercise and Sport Science and Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. For her doctoral Capstone, she worked with the Worldwide Fistula Fund to explore the role of occupational therapy in helping women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia and has since collaborated on projects in Danja, Niger. Cambey has been a participant in the AOTA Emerging Leaders Development Program and has volunteered on multiple national leadership committees. Welcome to Duke, Cambey!
We are excited to welcome Leah Roshetar to Duke Orthopaedics. Leah is the Division Administrator for the Foot & Ankle, Arthroplasty, and TOPPs (Trauma, Oncology, Pediatrics, Hip Preservation) Divisions.
Did you know that many local businesses offer discounts to Duke employees? From car washes to golf to a hot Krispy Kreme donut–check them all out here 
