Undergraduate: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Medical School: Univ. of Kansas SOM, Kansas City, KS
Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Hobbies
Golf, Pickleball, Cycling, Swimming, Hiking, Camping, Guitar
Why I chose KU
I chose KU because I was a medical student here, and had the opportunity to work with the department starting early on in medical school and saw how good the camaraderie was, and how happy the residents seemed. I saw that there were residents matching into fellowships of all different kinds which speaks to the support and encouragement of staff, as well as occasional residents going directly into general orthopedics which speaks to the fact that we receive enough quality training during residency to not need a fellowship to gain further operative experience. Finally, my now wife and I couples matched and we both really like living in Kansas City, and valued staying close to family.
Kansas City Favorites
Some of my favorite things in Kansas City are going to local breweries with my wife and dog, hiking/biking trails at Shawnee mission park, grabbing some barbeque and watching any number of KC sports teams

Undergraduate: University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY

Undergraduate: Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Hometown: Swarthmore, PA

Hobbies
Skiing, golfing, biking, reading, beating Isaiah, Chris, and Muk in pickup basketball
Why I chose KU
On my interview with KU it was clear that the residents were very close and had a good relationship with the attendings. Additionally, we have a history of strong fellowship match in a variety of different subspecialties, and have recently had graduates go into general orthopedics after residency which indicated the strength of the operative experience and education we receive. I also was attracted to squad events and social support the residents have with each other!
Kansas City Favorites
Crossroads area, The Keyhole, Woodside gym, going to the Ozarks to celebrate the end of primary call

Undergraduate: Baylor University, Waco, TX
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Hometown: Emma, MO

Hobbies
Playing pick-up basketball, walking my two dogs Judge and Scout with my wife, playing video games, watching Chiefs game (at the game or at local sports bars), going to the Ozarks with my class to celebrate being done with call!
Why I chose KU
I chose KU for two primary reasons. First, a mentor who graduated from the program explained that the operative experience was notch, and it was true. We are consistently in the OR learning how to operate and getting involved in cases as a PGY-1. Second, it was clear that residents got a long well and supported one another. This has also been true. One of my favorite parts of the residency are the days after education conference when we're all in the resident room sharing exciting and fun stories from our experiences across the program!
Kansas City Favorites
Lazia, SLAPs, Le Fou Frog, Chiefs games at Arrowhead, Stockhill, The Keyhole Tavern, Downtown Shawnee, Shawnee Dog Park

 

Undergraduate: University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Hometown: Overland Park, KS

Hobbies
Golfing with friends, taking our 2 dogs on walks with my wife, too many dynasty fantasy football leagues and watching NFL/chiefs, traveling, making updates to our house!
Why I chose KU
During my home rotations, I got along so well with the residents and staff and was so impressed at their knowledge and skillsets and knew if I trained here I’d have all the skills I could need. Since I grew up in Kansas City and both my wife's and my family still live in Kansas City, I knew we also wanted to eventually end up here long-term, so I was so ecstatic to match here for residency, get excellent training, stay near my family, and get to live in the best city ever (no bias)!
Kansas City Favorites
The Peanut (best wings ever), Boulevard Brewing Co, local farmers markets, ton of dog parks, AMAZING food, and the Chiefs, Jayhawks, and Royals winning a ton of championships

Undergraduate: The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Hometown: Salina, KS

Hobbies
Piano, Kansas Jayhawks Basketball, Weight Lifting, Hiking, Cooking, Whiskey
Why I chose KU
I chose KU because it is a well balanced training program with hard working residents and accomplished faculty with a passion for training the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. I also wanted to continue to learn from and work with the great mentors I had as a medical student at KU.
Kansas City Favorites
Restaurant scene (especially BBQ), proximity to successful professional and collegiate sport teams, and the livability of the city.

Undergraduate: Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, IA
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Hometown: De Pere, Wisconsin

Hobbies
Waterskiing, basketball, weightlifting, hiking, musicals
Why I chose KU
I did not rotate at KU, but I was excited when I was offered an interview. The program had a great reputation for excellent training and fellowship matches. However, what I didn't realize until after I matched was the unparalleled fellowship and camaraderie amongst the residents here. Everyone supports one another and takes care of each other in a way that I can't imagine is common in most programs.
Kansas City Favorites
Barbecue is fantastic. Kansas city offers the benefits of a big city with a small city feel. Whatever you're looking for in a place to live KC has it.

Undergraduate: Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA
Hometown: Valdosta, GA

Hobbies
Outside of orthopedics, I enjoy self-care, spending time with my fiancé and family, horror and Marvel movies, nature walks, and obedience/behavioral dog training!
Why I chose KU
I chose KU for the operative experience, educational opportunities, and the comraderie amongst residents and staff.
Kansas City Favorites
I love that KC has all the perks of a major city while still maintaining a small town feel.  You’ll never run out of new restaurants to try or fun sites to explore. Some of my favorite places are Loose Park, the Plaza, Downtown/Crossroads area, and Arrowhead Stadium – go Chiefs!

Undergraduate: University of Kansas, Lawrence KS
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS

Hobbies
Exercising, weightlifting, podcasts (Giggler), watching the Chiefs, reality TV, and spending time with my family!

Why I chose KU
I chose the KU Orthopedic Residency Program because of the tight-knit, supportive community among the residents and faculty, which fosters both personal and professional growth. The program offers a broad exposure to a wide range of orthopedic conditions, providing a strong foundation in all subspecialties. The genuine investment from the staff in resident education and development made it clear that KU was the right fit for me.

KC Favorites
Coffee Shop- Hi Hat, Restaurant- Westport Cafe, Study Spot- Rochester Brewing & Roasting, Gym/Athletic Club- Woodside, Wine Bar- Vita's Place, Live Music- Knuckleheads or Green Lady Lounge, City Park - Loose Park

Undergraduate: University of Illinois
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Hometown: Mahomet, IL

Hobbies
Weightlifting, playing with my dog, cooking with my wife, golfing
Why I chose KU
I really enjoyed my interview and meeting the people who would become my future residents. I also felt like it offered a robust operative experience with lots of early opportunities to develop surgical skills.
Kansas City Favorites
The BBQ and Shawnee Mission Park to name a few. Kansas City is a great combination of big city amenities with a small town vibe.

Undergraduate: Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Medical School: University of Kansas SOM – Wichita, Wichita, KS
Hometown: Fort Scott, KS

Hobbies
Live music, Formula 1 Racing, Food
Why I chose KU
KU has always felt like home to me. The moment I met the staff and residents I knew I wanted to be here. The operative experience is supportive, independent, and challenging. The staff and culture encourage growth, development, and excellence. I’m fortunate enough to have been provided an opportunity to be a part of such an amazing program.
Kansas City Favorites
Restaurants, variety of neighborhood experiences to find exactly what you’re looking for, local sports environment, abundance of parks and outdoor activities.

Undergraduate: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Medical School: University of Kansas SOM – Wichita, Wichita, KS
Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Hobbies
Spending time with my wife and dog, tennis, watching Chiefs and Royals
Why I chose KU
The program here at KU impressed me with the amount of buy-in from the staff regarding resident education. Their goal is to make us the most competent surgeons possible at graduation. The residents are a close knit group that look out for each other. Kansas City is a great place to live!
Kansas City Favorites
Arrowhead/Kaufman Stadium, BBQ, Power and Light District, Country Club Plaza

Undergraduate: University of Georgia
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA
Hometown: Albany, GA

Hobbies
Exploring local breweries and restaurants with my fiancé.
Why I chose KU
Close knit resident family, faculty that place the best interests of the residents first, and comprehensive exposure to all fields in orthopedics.
Kansas City Favorites
Boulevard Brewery, Ragazza, KC Joe.s, walks/runs in mission hills, watching football at Brooksider

Undergraduate: Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN
Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
Hometown: Collinsville, IL

Hobbies
Pickleball & soccer, learning (painfully slow) the piano, reading (SJM universe), traveling
Why I chose KU
During my away rotation in Kansas City, I was deeply impressed by the camaraderie among the residents, their strong support for one another, and the approachable faculty who are passionate about education and mentorship. The program combines excellent operative experience with graduated autonomy, creating a culture of hard work and teamwork. Being in the vibrant city of Kansas City adds to the program's appeal, making it a place where I truly felt I could belong and find a great work-life balance
Kansas City Favorites
The Current!! Social night life: always a new restaurant to try, live music or shows, all of the parks for my pup, farmers market

Undergraduate: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Hometown: Silver Lake, KS

Hobbies
Lifting weights, running, hunting, fishing, and house renovations
Why I chose KU
KU has a unique blend of research and operative opportunities/experiences. It is also close to family.
Kansas City Favorites
Variety of parks and nature trails, the chiefs, being able to take weekend trips to see family, late night ice creams runs with my fiancée at Andy’s.

 

Undergraduate: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Medical School: Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Hometown: Hopkinton, MA

Hobbies
Golf, skiing, cooking, tinkering on projects in the garage, rooting for Patriots
Why I chose KU
Camaraderie among residents, strength & diversity of clinical training, appropriate graduated autonomy, awesome city
Kansas City Favorites
Plenty of sporting events (Chiefs, Jayhawks, Royals, Current, Mavericks, etc.), diverse night life/social activities, BBQ

Undergraduate: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND
Hometown: Mahtomedi, MN

Hobbies
In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my family and playing with my daughter, I also like playing tennis, hockey, and sinking birdie putts on the weekends.
Why I chose KU
There are so many opportunities to succeed at KU.
Kansas City Favorites
The golf courses, going to sporting events, and the BBQ of course.

Undergraduate: East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Hobbies
Camping, fishing, guitar, weightlifting, backpacking.
Why I Chose KU
After attending interview day, I recognized the value KU places on early operative experience with faculty members who are passionate about teaching and training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. Additionally, I loved the strong sense of community and collaboration among the residents that I believe is a unique strength to the program. We also have an incredibly well-rounded program with strong representation in all orthopaedic subspecialties and ample opportunities for research, networking, and hands on training.
Kansas City Favorites
Kauffman stadium, KC Joes, Power and Light District.

Undergraduate: Utah State University, Logan, UT
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ

Hobbies
Pickup basketball, weightlifting, home renovations, and of course wrestle-time with my 3 kids.
Why I chose KU
My wife Christine and I were very particular about choosing KU. Great surgical training, excellent schools, an affordable and quality place to raise our children, great sports culture, and of course incredible BBQ. Our interview experience was top-notch, and every resident seemed genuinely glad to be training at KU. We couldn't be more excited about matching here and it already feels like home. 
Kansas City Favorites
JOE'S KC BBQ! Professional/college sports scene, fun parks and family activities, friendly interactions with strangers and overall feel of community.

Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, WI
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, WI

Hobbies
Spending time with my wife, running, cycling, trying new restaurants, and listening to live music.
Why I Chose KU
I chose KU because of the well-rounded training curriculum, engaged and supportive faculty, and genuine camaraderie amongst the residents. Kansas City is also a great place to live and offers plenty of things to do outside of work.
Kansas City Favorites
Messenger Coffee, River Market’s farmers market, Arrowhead & Kauffman Stadium, City Diner’s biscuits & gravy, and Green Lady Lounge.

Undergraduate: Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Salina, KS

Hobbies
Spending time with my family and friends, hanging with my dog Winston, working out, playing pickup basketball, going to the lake, golfing, and trying new restaurants around Kansas City.
Why I Chose KU
I was a medical student at KU and had the opportunity to get involved with the orthopedic department early in my training. I quickly noticed the strong camaraderie among the residents here and the great training opportunities this program provides. I believe the KU orthopedic program is incredibly well-rounded, providing excellent operative experience within a high-level academic health system. Kansas City is also close to home for me, with many of my close friends and family nearby. I couldn’t be happier to complete my training here at KU!
Kansas City Favorites (so far!)
Slap’s BBQ, Brookside Barrio, Chiefs football, The Keyhole, and Boulevard Brewing Company.