Incoming PGY-1 at Northwell NSLIJ Ortho | Prev Downstate Med, HSS Research Fellow, Princeton | @theboneheadpc🎙️| Country Music Enthusiast

Joined September 2022
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An honor to have Dr. Alex Vaccaro, President of @RothmanOrtho, on @theboneheadpc. He reflects on how his mentors, including Dr. Richard Rothman, shaped his values, and how those principles continue to guide his leadership in the field. #orthotwitter #orthoX #meded
Dr. Alex Vaccaro, Chairman and President of @RothmanOrtho, offers a one-of-one perspective into leadership, longevity, and legacy at a prestigious orthopedic institution. Tune in to learn what it takes to build excellence at the highest level. #orthoX #orthotwitter #meded
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It was an absolute pleasure and honor to share a room with these superstars, talking about the orthopedics match process. I personally view this panel as my peer mentors and hope that our listeners can gain invaluable insights from their experiences. #orthotwitter #orthoX
Our 2025 orthopaedic match panel showcases 6 exceptional applicants who recently matched into top institutions nationwide. We are proud to call them our friends and peer mentors, and hope that our listeners can learn as much from their journeys as we do. #orthoX #orthotwitter
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It's fitting that @theboneheadpc's first Conversations episode with an orthopedic resident was with Dr. Joshua Bram @jshbram, PGY-4 at @HSpecialSurgery. He's become an inspiration to me of how to conduct quality research during my research year at HSS. #orthoX #orthotwitter
In this Conversation, Dr. Joshua Bram, a PGY-4 resident @HSpecialSurgery, graciously took the time to share his insights on success in residency, cultivating research interests, and forming strong mentor and mentee relationships #orthoX #orthotwitter Tune in at the link below!
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Incredible insights from orthopedic research fellows, @livtracey0 at HSS and @Perry_Lim8 at Harvard! We were inspired to share their advice on research years with you on this Conversations episode of @theboneheadpc!! #orthoX #orthotwitter #MedTwitter open.spotify.com/episode/5bL…
Considering a research year? Our Conversations episode with words of wisdom from two outstanding research fellows, @livtracey0 at HSS and @Perry_Lim8 at Harvard, addresses this increasingly popular path for orthopaedic applicants #orthoX #orthotwitter Tune in at the link below!
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This article by Dr. Alpesh Patel (@Chicago_Spine) and colleagues is a FANTASTIC read for those interested in how private equity may impact the field of orthopaedics. Glad to cover this comprehensive review in our first episode of @theboneheadpc in 2024. #orthoX #orthotwitter
Welcome back! Our 1st episode this year covers a comprehensive @OfficialJAAOS article on Private Equity within an evolving orthopedic surgery landscape by Dr. Alpesh Patel (@Chicago_Spine) & colleagues @NMOrthopaedics @RothmanOrtho #orthoX #orthotwitter open.spotify.com/episode/4MJ…
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It was an honor attending the @nth_dim @AOFAS event at @Penn this weekend! Speaking with the esteemed faculty and residents was very inspiring, in addition to the hands on sawbones stations. Stay tuned for exciting in-the-works collaborations with our podcast! #orthotwitter
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Dr. @PaulCagleMD played an instrumental role in inspiring me to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery after shadowing him at @MountSinaiOrtho in 2019. This episode of the Conversations series of @theboneheadpc is a full-circle moment for me. #orthotwitter
In this episode, Dr. @PaulCagleMD, shoulder & elbow surgeon and Associate Program Director @MountSinaiOrtho, talks shared characteristics between high-performing athletes and orthopedic surgeons and offers his perspective from someone calling the shots. #orthotwitter Link below!
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Dr. Qais Naziri @DownstateOrtho is not only an exceptional surgeon who prioritizes excellence everyday, but his journey is also exemplary of the grit and perseverance with which I resonate deeply. I hope our listeners will be inspired from our conversation as I was. #orthotwitter
Dr. Qais Naziri, adult reconstruction surgeon and Associate Program Director @DownstateOrtho, touches on the importance of grit, perseverance, and excellence in orthopedic surgery in an inspiring fourth episode of our Conversations series. #orthotwitter Link below!
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Our third episode of the Conversations series of @theboneheadpc with Dr. Saad Chaudhary left me energized to continue forging my path into orthopedics as a child of immigrants myself. I hope it leaves our listeners as inspired as it did me. #orthotwitter
Dr. Saad Chaudhary, an orthopedic spine surgeon and spine fellowship Associate Program Director @MountSinaiOrtho, offers an insider’s perspective into highly valued attributes of aspiring orthopods in the third episode of our Conversations series. #orthotwitter Link below!
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Next week, @Pedsorthobklyn assumes the presidency of @RJOSociety, which makes this a great time to hear about her path to the OR, #womeninorthopedics, & how #mentorship has affected her career. Give it a listen & comment with a shoutout to your #mentor. #NYOHAlumni
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Dr. Christen Russo @Pedsorthobklyn is an incredible #orthopedicsurgeon & a role model for anyone considering a career in #orthopedics -- especially women! We're grateful to have her & so proud of her achievements. 🙌🙌 #womeninortho
An incredible role model to many, Dr. Christen Russo @Pedsorthobklyn, President-Elect of @RJOSociety, touches on her unique path and expands on her mission to empower women pursuing orthopedic surgery in the second episode of our Conversations series. #womeninortho Link below!
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The next few weeks are pretty exciting for me & kicking it off with @sunydownstate alums & future orthopods was apropos (one was even a @StuyNY alum!) Listen for a chance to find out the best pizza in BK & how I got to this mentoring spot!
An incredible role model to many, Dr. Christen Russo @Pedsorthobklyn, President-Elect of @RJOSociety, touches on her unique path and expands on her mission to empower women pursuing orthopedic surgery in the second episode of our Conversations series. #womeninortho Link below!
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Our conversation with @SUNYDownstate alum, Dr. Christen Russo, @Pedsorthobklyn, a leading figure in the empowerment of women pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery, expanded my understanding of the importance of this mission. #orthotwitter #womeninortho
An incredible role model to many, Dr. Christen Russo @Pedsorthobklyn, President-Elect of @RJOSociety, touches on her unique path and expands on her mission to empower women pursuing orthopedic surgery in the second episode of our Conversations series. #womeninortho Link below!
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Appreciate the kind words, Dr. Barthélemy @NeuroChirGlobal! Very fortunate to have you and Dr. @JadBouMonsef as mentors @sunydownstate!
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Our new Conversations series is an initiative that aims to leverage social media to expand mentorship within the field of orthopedics. In our first episode, we had a riveting dialogue with Dr. @JadBouMonsef and Dr. Ernest Barthélemy @NeuroChirGlobal #orthotwitter #neurosurgery
We’re delighted to launch our Conversations series. In this first episode, Dr. @JadBouMonsef and Dr. Ernest Barthélemy @NeuroChirGlobal discuss their ortho/neurosurgery collaboration and offer valuable advice for medical students! #orthotwitter #neurosurgery Find the link below!
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Personally inspired by the @MSOSOrtho team and their first symposium, I’m ecstatic to cover their recent paper in another episode of The Bonehead Podcast! Looking forward to the next symposium! #orthotwitter 1/2
Welcome back listeners! Hot-off-the-press, this @MSOSOrtho paper covers the impact of their first symposium on medical students interested in orthopedics. We found it timely to cover this paper because of its substantial impact on us! #orthotwitter 1/2 open.spotify.com/episode/2Un…
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Great summary of our paper utilizing #MachineLearning to predict LEMS injuries published in @OJSM_SportsMed !! Love the @StephenCurry30 and @JaMorant comparison Article: journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful… #orthotwitter #medtwitterAI #ML #AI #Artificial_Intelligence
Welcome back listeners! For our third episode, we cover a fascinating paper on #machinelearning and its intersection with sports medicine by @Mayo_OSAIL. This was one of our favorite episodes to record, and we hope you enjoy it just as much! #orthotwitter open.spotify.com/episode/6tP…
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As an avid basketball fan and decent player myself, I’m super excited to release the third episode of The Bonehead Podcast! In it, we cover a paper by @Mayo_OSAIL that looks at #machinelearning as a tool to predict lower extremity muscle strains in @NBA players. #orthotwitter
Welcome back listeners! For our third episode, we cover a fascinating paper on #machinelearning and its intersection with sports medicine by @Mayo_OSAIL. This was one of our favorite episodes to record, and we hope you enjoy it just as much! #orthotwitter open.spotify.com/episode/6tP…
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