Current Program Highlights
Introducing the Class of 2031
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Jamie Dallas MD
East TN State University
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Gracie Meyer, MD
University of AL at Birmingham
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Haley Mulera, MD
USC SOM - Columbia
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David Posas, MD
Mercer University SOM

Fellowship & Program Expansion
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Spine and Foot & Ankle Fellowships are officially established
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The Center for Spine Health will be opening this fall
Faculty Updates
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Dr. Rachel Glenn (former resident) has joined our Hand Service.
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Dr. Michael Spitnale (former resident) has joined our Spine Service and will be leading the development of a dedicated Spine Research Program.
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We are also excited to welcome new Foot & Ankle and Sports Medicine faculty to our department, further expanding our clinical expertise and educational opportunities for our residents


Class of 2026 Updates

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Dr. Richard Bidwell – completing a Spine fellowship at University of Virginia
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Dr. Anthony Pumilia – completing a Trauma fellowship at Prisma Health in Greenville, SC
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Dr. Raees Seedat – completing a Sports Medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL
Research Highlights
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37 poster presentations and 23 podium presentations at state, regional, and national conferences in the most recent academic year.
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9 peer-reviewed publications.
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1 book chapter
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4 other publications
