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Jillian E Sylvester, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP

Jillian E Sylvester, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP

Nonoperative Sports Medicine

Education & Experience

Medical School

  • Pennsylvania State College of Medicine

Residency

  • NCC-Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
    • Family Medicine Residency
  • NCC-Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
    • Family Medicine Residency

Fellowship

  • NCC-Uniformed Services University
    • Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship

Professional Experience

  • 2019 - 2020
    Officer-in-Charge, Outpatient Clinic
    Craig Joint Theater Hospital, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group
    Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
  • 08/2022 - Present
    Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedics
    University of North Carolina
    Chapel Hill, NC

Teaching Activities

St Louis University (Southwest IL) Family Medicine Residency -- 2018 - Present

  • Provide full-scope FM instruction and supervision across inpatient, obstetrics, outpatient, and sideline settings for 14/14/14 Family Medicine Residency.
  • Course Director: PGY-1 Sports Medicine, PGY-2 Orthopedics, and PGY-3 Sports Medicine/Pain Management. Created a longitudinal musculoskeletal medicine curriculum that emphasized 1:1 instruction on musculoskeletal (MSK) exams, progressing to an orthopedic surgical experience with strong radiology component, and culminated in a return to primary MSK care with a focus on rehabilitation and pain management.
  • Course Director: longitudinal Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) and Research Curricula, Jan 2021 – Present. Re-designed curriculum to increase focus on application of EBM principles in everyday practice. Doubled residency’s production of scholarly activity over preceding academic year.
  • Course Developer: Sports Medicine Interest Track. Residents participate in twice monthly ultrasound didactics and journal clubs, as well as sports sideline coverage. 100% acceptance rate to PCSM fellowship.
  • Mentor (trainee-selected) to 9 residents with 100% acceptance rate to faculty or PCSM fellowship after graduation.
  • Program-level lecture list available upon request.

455th Expeditionary Medical Group, Bagram, Afghanistan -- 2019 – 2020

  • CME Director for the largest NATO Hospital in Afghanistan. Served as Course Director for 3 longitudinal courses for 74 physicians and licensed medical providers, providing instruction in Trauma and Deployment Medicine for 36 total hours of CME credit.
  • Partnered with multidisciplinary team to deliver recurrent lecture series on Human Performance. Educated Bagram Airfield community on supplement safety and reducing the use of unsafe supplements across the base.
  • Educated more than 30 medical providers on concussion diagnosis and management following mass casualty event, facilitating effective, evidence-based treatment of nearly 100 concussed service members over the ensuing weeks. Efforts resulted in a DoD-wide re-examination of Pre-Deployment training on concussion.
  • Instructed 21 medical technicians and RNs as they gained shadow hours to apply to DNP and PA programs.

Adjunct Family Medicine Faculty, Uniformed Services University -- 2017 - 2018

  • Small Group Instructor: MS1 Musculoskeletal Exam Skills Class, 36 total teaching hours.
  • Clinic Preceptor: supervised 45 residents and rotating clerkship students in Family Medicine continuity clinic, 150+ hours of instruction.
  • Clinical Teacher: MS3/4 students on Sports Medicine elective, 50 total teaching hours.
  • Evaluator: MS2/3 Objective Structured Clinic Exam (OSCE) encounters, 12 hours.

Professional Community Activities

2022 – Present
Volunteer Team Physician
Northwood High School / Chatham Co Schools; Roadless Races
Volunteer team physician, providing training room assessments for all sports; field-side coverage for football, wrestling. Volunteer Roadless Races trail race events.

2018 - 2021
Volunteer Team Physician
O’Fallon Township HS and Southwest Illinois Junior College
Volunteer Team physician for a local 4A high school and junior college. Training room assessments for all sports, as well as field-side coverage for M/W soccer, football, M/W basketball, wrestling, and boys lacrosse. Performed >500 pre-participation exams (PPEs) for local community.
Volunteer for Belleville (2018, 2019) and Chicago (2021) Marathons.

2017 - 2018
Team Physician
United States Department of Defense
One of the primary care sports medicine physicians for the US Naval Academy Department of Athletics in the Patriot League. Provided medical coverage for USNA Sprint Football, Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Rugby, M/W Boxing, M/W Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, and Track and Field. In addition to D1 athletics support, also supported Brigade-wide athletics activities and pre-participation evaluations for all incoming midshipmen. Collaborated with the US Military Academy Department of Athletics to provide pre-participation exams for all incoming athletes. Provided mass event medical coverage at for the Army Ten Miler; Marine Corps Marathon; and 2018 DoD Warrior Games, a two-week international adaptive sports competition for injured veterans.

2017 - 2018
Team Physician
Archbishop Spaulding High School
Primary team physicians for MIAA A-Conference high school. Collaborated with athletic trainer to provide training room assessments for all sports, as well as field-side coverage for Football, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, and Wrestling.

2010 - 2017
Volunteer Medical Coverage
Served as member of medical staff for several mass-participation, NCAA, and high school events:
Residency: PPEs at George Mason University (GMU) and Fairfax Co. High Schools; field-side coverage for GMU W Soccer, USNA M/W Boxing, USNA M/W Rugby, USNA Wrestling, Marine Corps Marathon Aid Stations (x3), Wounded Warrior Games. Officer-in-Charge, Medical Tent 3, 58th Presidential Inauguration Pass-in-Review and Parade (2017).
Medical School: Hershey Half Marathon (x3), PIAA Cross Country Invitationals, Hydroworx Underwater Marathon, Penn State Beaver Stadium Emergency Room (x3), and Hershey High School football games.

2010 - 2014
LionCare Free Clinic, Harrisburg, PA
Lead Clinic Coordinator (2011-2012) and Volunteer (2010-2014). Managed operations for student-run, primary care and subspecialty free clinics treating the underserved in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Oversaw more than 1,400 visits during the 2011-2012 academic year. Implemented a new, iPad-based EMR in partnership with Pinnacle Health Systems to better orchestrate continuity of care for patient population. Successfully lobbied for more than $42,000 in grant money and $22,000 in fund-raising to supply our clinic and fund specialized medical needs of our patient population.

Certification and Licensure

  • Diplomate, Family Medicine (Fellow, 2020) -- 2017 - Present
  • Specialty Board Certification, Primary Care Sports Medicine -- 2018 - Present
  • North Carolina Medical License (2022-01411) -- 2-22 – Present
  • Illinois Medical License (036.146287), Active -- 2018 – 7/2023
  • Virginia Medical License (0101259342), Active -- 2015 – 5/2024
  • Federal and Civilian DEA License -- Expires 2/2024
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) -- Expires 06/2024
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) -- Expires 06/2024
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) -- Expires 4/2023

Academic Appointments

  • 08/2022 - Present
    Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopedics
    University of North Carolina School of Medicine
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • 2019 - Present
    Adjunct Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis, MO
  • 2018 - Present
    Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
    Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
    Bethesda, MD

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Society of Teachers in Family Medicine -- 2020 - 2022
  • Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians -- 2014 - 2022
  • American College of Sports Medicine -- 2013 - Present
  • American Academy of Family Physicians, Fellow Designation in 2020 -- 2013 - Present
  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine -- 2011 – Present

Professional Development

  • STFM Residency Faculty Fundamentals Certificate Online Program - 01/2022
  • World Anti-Doping Agency Medical Professional’s Education Program - 05/2021
  • US Center for Safe Sport, SafeSport Trained - 04/2021
  • Professional Education and Injection Paradigm Simulation Training, Onabotulinumtoxin A for Chronic Migraine Treatmen't - 03/2021
  • Expeditionary Medical Support Training (EMEDS); Camp Bullis, TX - 09/2019
  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Course; Fort Belvoir, VA - 05/2018
  • Global Health Engagement and Medical Stability Operations; Fort Belvoir, VA - 05/2016
  • Battlefield Acupuncture Certification Course; USAFP National Conference - 03/2016
  • CDC's Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism Course; Hershey, PA - 04/2014

Honors and Awards

  • Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD)
    Resident Award for Scholarship - 2017
  • Outstanding Resident Teacher Award, USUHS Dept of Family Medicine - 2017
  • AMSSM Foundation Resident Scholarship, 25th Annual Meeting - 2016
  • National Capitol Consortium-Fort Belvoir Intern of the Year - 2015
  • Student Speaker, Penn State Class of 2014 Baccalaureate Service - 2014
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee - 2013
  • AAFP National Conference Scholarship - 2013
  • Penn State College of Medicine Class of 1974 Scholarship - 2013
  • Trout Livingston Research Grant - 2011
  • LionCare Volunteer of the Year - 2011
  • Varsity Letter, Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field, Harvard College - 2007-2008

Military Honors and Awards

  • Air Force Outstanding Unit Award - 2022
  • Air Mobility Command Surgeon General's Clinic of the Year - 2021
  • Field Grade Officer of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 375th Healthcare Ops Squadron, Scott AFB, IL - 2021
  • Humanitarian Service Medal - 2021
  • Flight of the Quarter, 1st Quarter, 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott AFB, IL - 2021
  • Performer of the Month, 375th Healthcare Ops Squadron, April, Scott AFB, IL - 2021
  • Air Force Achievement Medal with Combat Device - 2020
  • Meritorious Unit Citation, 455th Expeditionary Medical Group (EMDG) Bagram, Afghanistan - 2020
  • Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Operation Enduring Freedom - 2020
  • NATO International Security Assistance Force Medal, Operation Resolute Support - 2020
  • Trusted Care Hero of the Month, December, 455th EMDG Bagram, Afghanistan - 2019
  • Company Grade Officer (CGO) of the Month, November, 455th EMDG Bagram, Afghanistan - 2019
  • CGO of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 375 Medical Ops Squadron Scott AFB, IL - 2019
  • Joint Service Achievement Medal - 2018
  • Joint Service Achievement Medal - 2017

Grants and Contract Awards

2018 - 2022
Completed
AMSSM Collaborative Research Network “Shark Tank” Grant
"Use of a Self-Guided Mindfulness Mobile Application to Improve Pain Outcomes in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis."
Total Dollar Amount: $25,000 (Indirect: $2,500)
PI of multi-center study evaluating the effect of use of a mindfulness mobile application on pain and functional outcomes in adults with radiograph-proven knee osteoarthritis.

2007 - 2008
Harvard College Research Grant
"Identification and Characterization of Novel S6 Kinase Interactors"
Blenis Lab, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
Total Dollar Amount: $3,300 (Indirect: $0)
Research grant awarded in support of undergraduate thesis research.

Publications

*delineates publication where I mentored academic learner

ºdelineates invited presentation

Book Chapters

  1. Sylvester J, Buckenmaier C, and O’Connor FG. “Pain Management: Chronic Pain” In: Miller M, MacKnight J, and Hart J (eds) Essential Orthopaedics, 2nd ed, Ch22. Publication Date: 7 June 2019.
  2. DeLuca J and Sylvester J. “Knee Injuries” In: Birrer RB, Kane SF, and O’Connor FG (eds) Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine: Essentials for the Primary Care Provider, 4th ed, Ch 50, pp. 563-580. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2015.

Peer Reviewed

  1. Whaley D, Sylvester JE, Deuster PA. A Threat to Military Combat Power: Dietary Supplements. Am J Med. 2021 Dec;134(12):1560-1563.
  2. Klein DA, Sylvester JE, Schvey NA. Eating Disorders in Primary Care: Diagnosis and Management. Am Fam Physician. 2021 Jan 1;103(1):22-32.
  3. *Lammlein KP, Sylvester JE. Persistent Asymptomatic Rash. Am Fam Physician. 2020 Sep 15;102(6):369-370.
  4. Rai K, Sylvester J. Musculoskeletal Injections. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2020 Jun;19(6):191-193.
  5. Brennan FH Jr, Rao AL, Myers RA, Ferderber M, Marcussen B, Mansfield L, Miller EM, Spittler J, Sylvester J. Suggested Curricular Guidelines for Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine in Family Medicine Residency Training. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2020 May;19(5):180-188.
  6. Sylvester JE, Buchanan BK, Paradise SL, Yauger JJ, Beutler AI. Association of Splenic Rupture and Infectious Mononucleosis: A Retrospective Analysis and Review of Return-to-Play Recommendations. Sports Health. 2019 Nov/Dec;11(6):543-549.
  7. Klein DA, Emerick JE, Sylvester JE, Vogt KS. Disorders of Puberty: An Approach to Diagnosis and Management. Am Fam Physician. 2017 Nov 1;96(9):590-599.
  8. Silvis M, Sylvester J, Haken B, Wawrzyniak J, Kelly R, Lynch S, Mosher T, Chinchilli V, and Black K. Comparison of Three Exercise Modalities on Patient Reported Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Prospective Study. J Arthritis. 2016;5(5):1-5.
  9. Sylvester JE, Belval LN, Casa DJ, O'Connor FG. Exertional Heat Stroke and American Football: What the Team Physician Needs to Know. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2016 Sep/Oct;45(6):340-348.
  10. Klein DA, Gawrys BL, Sylvester JE. Menstrual Concerns in an Adolescents with Disabilities. Am Fam Physician. 2015 Nov 1;92(9):823-31.
  11. Sylvester JE, Hennrikus WL. Treatment outcomes of adolescents with Iselin's apophysitis. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2015 Jul;24(4):362-5.
  12. Sylvester J, Seidenberg P, Silvis M. The dilemma of genotype positive-phenotype negative hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2014 Mar-Apr;13(2):94-9.
  13. In press: Sylvester JE, Buchanan BK, Silva TW. Infectious Mononucleosis: Rapid Evidence Review. Am Fam Physician. 2023 Jan 1.

Non-Peer Reviewed

  1. Sylvester J and O’Connor F. Are Sports Medicine Physicians Well-Versed in Identification and Reporting of Adverse Events Associated with Dietary Supplements? Sports Review J. 2015;1(2):18-19.

Published Abstracts and Letters to the Editor

  1. Klein DA, Sylvester JE, and Schvey NA. In response to “Eating Disorders in Primary Care: Diagnosis and Management”. Am Fam Physician. 2021 Jul 1;104(1):7-9.
  2. *Rai K, Anderson K, Sylvester JE. Use of More Specific Terminology May Assist in Better Diagnosis of Abdominal Wall Injuries. Am Fam Physician. 2019 Jun 15;99(12):731-732.
  3. Sylvester JE, Buchanan BK, Paradise SL, et al. “Timing of Splenic Injury and Infectious Mononucleosis: A Retrospective Analysis and Review of Return.” Clin J Sports Med. 2019; 29(2):160.
  4. Sylvester J, & Williams M. “Pop Goes the Gymnast: Chest Pain Following a Parallel Bar Routine.” Clin J Sports Med. 2018; 28(2):e10.
  5. Sylvester JE, Leggit JC. Diagnostic Tool for Gout Without Need for Joint Fluid Aspiration. Am Fam Physician. 2016 Feb 15;93(4):256-8.
  6. Sylvester J, & Silvis M. “Conflicting Guidelines: Genotype-Positive, Phenotype-Negative Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.” Clin J Sports Med. 2012; 22(2):199.

Journal Peer Reviewer

  • Current Sports Medicine Reports -- 2020 - Present
  • American Family Physician -- 2019 - Present
  • Sports Health -- 2018 – Present

Oral Presentations

National Podium Presentations

  1. º"Nerve or Muscle Pain? High Yield Topics for Evaluation and Management." Session Moderator. Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Austin, TX; April, 2022.
  2. º"Top Articles of 2021: 10-6". Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Austin, TX; April, 2022.
  3. º"Osteoarthritis." Session Moderator. Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Virtual Meeting; April, 2021.
  4. "Sports Medicine Masqueraders: Not Your Typical Cramps." Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Virtual Meeting; April, 2021.
  5. º"Dietary Supplements: Perspectives from Afghanistan." Consortium for Human and Military Performance (CHAMP) Summit on Dietary Supplements; Remote Meeting; March 2020.
  6. Sylvester J, Buchanan B, Paradise S, et al. "Timing of Splenic Injury and Infectious Mononucleosis: A Retrospective Analysis and Review of Return." Rise with Research Podium Presentation, Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX April 2019.
  7. Sylvester J. "Use of a Self-Guided Mindfulness Mobile Application to Improve Pain Outcomes in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis." 'Shark Tank' CRN Grant Competition, Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Orlando, FL, April 2018.
  8. Sylvester JE and Williams ME. “Pop Goes the Gymnast: Chest Pain Following a Parallel Bar Routine.” Podium, Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Orlando, FL, April 2018.
  9. Sylvester J and Silvis M. “Conflicting Guidelines: Genotype-Positive, Phenotype-Negative Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.” 21st Annual Meeting American Medical Society for Sports Medicine; Atlanta, GA, April 2012.

Regional Podium Presentations

  1. ºSylvester J and Lammlein K. "Beyond the Blast Wave: Recognition and Management of mTBI in Theater." Annual Meeting, Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians, Virtual Meeting; March 2021.
  2. "The Psychology of Musculoskeletal Injury." Annual Meeting, Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians in St. Louis, MO; March 2019.
  3. "Sports Medicine Bootcamp: Overuse Injuries." Annual Meeting, Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians in St. Louis, MO; March 2019.
  4. "Exercising for Two: Physical Activity and Pregnancy." Annual Meeting, Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians in Jacksonville, FL; March 2018.
  5. "Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Workshop." Annual Meeting, Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians in Jacksonville, FL; March 2018.
  6. Sanders B and Sylvester J. "LionCare: A Student-Run Free Clinic and its Effects on the Harrisburg Community." Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Research Day; Hershey, PA March 2012.

Poster Presentations

  1. Sylvester J, Knobloch A, and Hess M. “Use Of a Self-Guided Mindfulness Mobile Application to Improve Pain Outcomes in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis” Poster, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Austin, TX, April 2022.
  2. *London J and Sylvester J. “Doppelgängers and Delayed Diagnosis: Wrist Mimickers Are a Pain.” Poster, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Austin, TX, April 2022.
  3. *Shreve N and Sylvester J. “Ain’t That Swell?” Poster, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Austin, TX, April 2022.
  4. *O'Neil T and Sylvester J. “Not Born to Run” Poster, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Austin, TX, April 2022.
  5. *Daum G and Sylvester J. “A Fracture in Time.” Poster, Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians National Meeting, Anaheim, CA, March 2022.
  6. *Hart C and Sylvester J. “The Childhood Knee Pain You Might Not Grow Out Of.” Poster, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Virtual Conference, April 2021.
  7. *London J and Sylvester J. “Not All That Locks is Trigger Finger.” Poster, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Virtual Conference, April 2021.
  8. *O’Neil T and Sylvester J. “Cracking the Case: Atraumatic Back Pain in an Active, Premenopausal Woman.” Poster, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Virtual Conference, April 2021.
  9. *Rai K, Cunningham M, and Sylvester J. “Bilateral Hip Pain: An Iatrogenic Sequela of a Gastrointestinal Complaint.” Poster, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Virtual Conference, April 2021.
  10. *Rai K and Sylvester J. “Low Impact Ankle Injury, High Impact Outcome.” Poster, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Virtual Conference, April 2020.
  11. *Roslawski I and Sylvester J. “Ulcerative Colitis and the Use of Fecal Calprotectin in Differentiation of Diarrhea.” Poster, Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians. Virtual Conference, March 2020.
  12. *Ashland K, Derby R, Sylvester J. “Bones Don’t Lie: It’s Not Plantar Fasciitis.” Poster, Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX, April 2019.
  13. *Brue T and Sylvester J. “Hip Pain, A Common Complaint or Something More?” Poster, Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX, April 2019.
  14. *Simpson S and Sylvester J. “Recalcitrant Case of Wrist Pain in a Military Officer.” Poster, Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX, April 2019.
  15. *Tolksdorf LM and Sylvester J. “Malaise or Something Else?” Poster, Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX, April 2019.
  16. Uwagbai O, Richardson J, Sylvester J, and Wong-Lopez J. “Streamlining Procedures Clinic to Improve Access.” Poster, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference on Practice Improvement in Louisville, KY, November 2017.
  17. Sylvester J and O’Connor F. “Off Cadence: Persistent Leg Pain in a Marine.” Poster, Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in San Diego, CA, May 2017.
  18. Sylvester JE and Klein DA. “My Daughter Hates Ponytails: Neck Pain in a 7-year-old Female.” Poster, Annual Meeting, Uniformed Services Academy of Family Physicians in Denver, CO, March 2016.
  19. Sylvester J and DeLuca J. “An Overlooked Case of Hip Pain: Considerations in the Postpartum Athlete.” Poster, 24th Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Hollywood, FL, April 2015.
  20. Sylvester J And Hennrikus W. “Iselin’s Apophysitis: The Under-appreciated Osteochondritis of the Foot”. Poster, American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference in San Diego, CA, October 2014.
  21. Silvis M, Sylvester J, Hacken B, et al. “Comparison of the Underwater Treadmill, Land Based Treadmill, and Exercise Cycle on Patient Reported Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis”. Poster, 22nd Annual Meeting American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in San Diego, CA, April 2013.

Invited Grand Rounds

  1. "Deployment Medicine and Mass Casualty Trauma." Grand Rounds, 375th Healthcare Operations Squadron, Scott AFB IL, August 2020.
  2. "Exertional Heat Illness." Grand Rounds, 455th Expeditionary Med Group, NATO Operation Resolute Support, May 2020.
  3. º "Blue and White to Blues Mondays: A Path in Military Medicine." Grand Rounds, Penn State Dept of Diversity. Hershey, PA, November. 2017.

Other Scholarly Products

  1. "Mononucleosis" Virtual lecture, 2022-23 AMSSM Online Fellowship Lecture Series. November 30, 2022.
  2. º"Transforming Your Clinical Question Into A Successful Research Project.” Faculty, Pre-Conference Workshop during American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in 2021 and 2022.
  3. ºCase Presentation Moderator. Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine National Meeting in 2021 and 2022.
  4. Buchanan BK, Sylvester JE, and DeGroot DW. “Exercise Associated Hyponatremia Practice Recommendations.” Clinical Practice Guideline, Human Performance Resource Center’s Warrior Heat- and Exertion-Related Events Collaborative. https://www.hprc-online.org/resources-partners/whec. March, 2021.
  5. ºCase Presentation Panelist. Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine in Houston, TX; April, 2019.

Other Creative Products

  1. Interview: “Bone Health and Healthy Aging”. Chatham Magazine, December 10, 2022.
  2. Podcast Interview: “Top Articles of 2021: 10-6”. AMSSM Sports MedCast, October 2022.

Committee Assignments and Administrative Services

Institutional

  • 2016 - 2017
    Graduate Medical Education Committee, Academic Subcommittee House Staff Representative; National Capitol Consortium
    Fort Belvoir’s sole House Staff Representative to the National Capitol Consortium (NCC) GME Committee and Academic Subcommittee. The NCC serves as the sponsoring institution for DoD-affiliated graduate medical education within the DC region, and the GME Committee provides an organized administrative system to oversee all training programs within the NCC.
  • 2015 - 2017
    Blood Products Utilization Committee, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA
    Resident member of interdisciplinary committee that oversaw transfusion practices and adverse events to improve quality and patient safety within Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. Re-designed the inpatient transfusion order set to better inform ordering physicians regarding requirements surrounding criteria for ordering blood products.
  • 2015 - 2016
    Academics Committee, Fort Belvoir Family Medicine Residency, Fort Belvoir, VA
    Led a five-resident committee responsible for management and execution of daily didactics lectures and weekly half-day academic sessions for 42 Family Medicine residents. Served as resident representative on Annual Curriculum reviews, tasked to explore new means of improving lowest-rated rotations.

Non-Institutional

  • 2021 - 2022
    American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Writing Group for Mononucleosis Position Statement
    10-member working group tasked with updating the AMSSM Position Statement for diagnosis and management of Infectious Mononucleosis in Athletes.
  • 2020 - 2022
    AMSSM National Meeting Program Planning Committee
    Member of the overseeing committee responsible for development and execution of 2021 and 2022 AMSSM National Meetings. This committee is responsible for content selection, organization, and execution of a 6-day conference serving an international audience of more than 1,200 sports medicine physicians. I specifically developed the curriculum, organized speakers, and will moderate a main-stage session on Osteoarthritis during the 2021 National Meeting and for the Peripheral Nerve Issues in Athletes and Myofascial Pain in 2022.
  • 2020 - Present
    AMSSM Fellowship Committee
    Member of “AMSSM 120” Working Group Subcommittee, responsible for compilation and maintenance of a list of the essential landmark articles that every sports medicine fellow should read by the end of fellowship.
  • 2019 - Present
    AMSSM Research Committee
    Volunteer Research Abstract reviewer: analyze approximately 30 submitted case reports annually for consideration for presentation at the AMSSM National Meeting. Grant Review Committee member: served as reviewer for annual Foundation and Minority grant submissions, awarding $60,000 in annual grant research funds.
  • 2017 - Present
    AMSSM Education Committee
    Member of inaugural "Top Articles" Advisory Group: tasked with reporting the most important, practice-changing articles in Sports Medicine over the previous year. Volunteer Case Reviewer with the “Annual Meeting Clinical Cases” subcommittee: review approximately 40 submitted case reports annually for consideration for presentation at AMSSM National Meeting. Family Medicine Curricular Subcommittee: responsible for identifying best practices and innovating new methods of teaching sports and MSK medicine within Family Medicine residency programs.

Locations

UNC Orthopaedic Clinic at Carolina Pointe II
6011 Farrington Road
Chapel Hill, North Carolina - 27517
UNC Specialty Clinic at Pittsboro
75 Freedom Parkway
Pittsboro, North Carolina - 27312