ANDREW J. FUREY
Room 1831, Health Sciences Centre
St. John’s NL
A1B 3V6
Room 1831, Health Sciences Centre
St. John’s NL
A1B 3V6
2013-Present | Cross Appointment: Assistant Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine Discipline of Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology |
2011-Present | Co-Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Bernard Mev Hospital-Project Medishare Port-au-Prince, Haiti Volunteer position organizing staff and orthopaedic care. Successfully sourced funding and oversaw project delivery to build a new operating room and wing in hospital. Secured equipment, administrative guidance, and procedural improvements to build sustainable practices (organized sets, OR best practices procedures, etc) |
2010-Present | Founder and CEO, Team Broken Earth Canadian charity delivering primary health care and health education in impoverished and disaster-stricken areas Founded and led growth of organization from inception to present day (600+ volunteers, 30+ medical mission trips, $750,000 annual operating budget and growing) |
2008-Present | Director of Orthopaedic Research, Memorial University of Newfoundland Division of Orthopaedics Oversight of all orthopaedic residents’ research through program. Mentored and encouraged – residents gone on to Masters |
2007-Present | Associate Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine Discipline of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics Progressed from Assistant Professor in 2014 |
2007-Present | Orthopaedic Surgeon, Eastern Health St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada |
2014-2015 | Oxford University, SAID School of Business Diploma in Organizational Leadership |
2006-2007 | R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University Of Maryland Clinical Fellow, Orthopaedic Trauma |
2001-2006 | Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine Residency Training, Orthopaedic Surgery |
2001-2004 | Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine M.Sc., Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology |
1997-2001 | Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty of Medicine M.D. |
1994-1997 | Memorial University of Newfoundland B.Sc., Biology |
2008 | Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructors Course |
2007-Present | Acute Care Faculty, Orthopaedic Trauma |
2007 | Acute Care Advanced Course |
2007 | Acute Care Trauma Fellowship: R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University Of Maryland |
2006 | Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (Orthopaedics) |
2003 | Advanced Trauma Life Support Providers Course |
2017 | NL Humanitarian Of The Year - Newfoundland And Labrador - Canadian Red Cross |
2017 | Governor General’s Meritorious Service Cross |
2016 | Atlantic Business Magazine Top 50 CEOs of the Year Award |
2015 | Valedictorian, Oxford Class of 2015 (Dip OL) |
2015 | Atlantic Business Magazine Top 50 CEOs of the Year Award |
2015 | Atlantic Business Magazine CBC Innovator of the Year Award |
2015 | Honourary Champion, Newfoundland and Labrador Volunteer Week |
2015 | Honourary Patron, Portugal Cove – St. Philip's Awards Gala |
2015 | CSI-CIHR Resident Research Award |
2014 | Gonzaga High School Alumni of the Year |
2014 | Honourary Chair, Newfoundland and Labrador Volunteer Week |
2014 | Ignatian Spirit Award, St. Bonaventure Academy |
2014 | Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Award of Merit |
2013 | Canadian Hospital Infection Control Association International Award (Team Broken Earth) |
2013 | Best Paper, Fellowship Research Day, University of Calgary |
2013 | Presenter, TEDxStJohns |
2013 | ABC Pinnacle Award: Non Profit Campaign |
2013 | ABC Pinnacle Award: Event Award (Rock Op For Haiti) |
2013 | Kickass Canadian (www.kickasscanadians.ca) |
2013 | The Paul Harris Fellowship, St. John’s Rotary Club |
2012 | Memorial University of Newfoundland Alumnus of the Year |
2012 | Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient |
2012 | Newfoundland and Labrador College of Family Physicians Award of Recognition |
2012 | Edwin G. Bovill, Jr. MD Award, Orthopaedic Trauma Association The Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society (COTS) Group: Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Acute Dislocations of the Acromioclavicular Joint: Results of a Multicenter Randomized, Prospective Clinical Trial – Michael D. McKee |
2011 | Aiden Maloney Emerging Professional Award, Rotary Club |
2005-2006 | Diagnostic Quiz Winner, Ste-Justine Pediatric Orthopaedic Review Course |
2004, 2001 | Couve’s Award for Surgical Residents’ Research |
2002 | Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Staff Association Scholarship |
2000 | Clerkship Award in Surgery |
2000 | Dean’s List: Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland |
1999 | Fitzgerald Book Prize in Dermatology |
1999 | Dean’s List: Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland |
1996 | Memorial University of Newfoundland Senate Scholarship |
2016 | Archer L, Furey A. Rates of avascular necrosis and time to surgery in proximal humerus fractures. Musculoskeletal Surgery. Online Sept 20, 2016. |
2016 | Archer L, Hunt S, Squire D, Moores C, Stone C, O’Dea F, Furey A. Plain film measurement error in acute displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. Can J. Surg. Aug 2016: 1-9. |
2016 | Zhai G, Aref-Eshghi E, Lui M, Harper P, Dore J, Green R, Martin G, Furey A, Rahman P, Randell E. Metabolomic analysis of human plasma levels reveals that arginine is depleted in knee osteoarthritis patients. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2016. |
2016 | Zhang W, Sun G, Aitken D, Likhodii S, Liu M, Martin G, Furey A, Rahman P, Randell E, Jones G, Zhai G. Lysophosphatidylcholines to phosphatidylcholines ratio predicts advanced knee osteoarthritis. Rheumatology (Oxford). 2016. |
2016 | Zhang W, Likhodii S, Aref-Eshghi E, Zhang Y, Harper PE, Randell E, Green R, Martin G, Furey A, Sun G, Rahman P, Zhai G. SMAD3 is up-regulated in human osteoarthritic cartilage independent of the promoter DNA methylation. Journal of Rheumatology. February 2016. |
2015 | Zhang W, Sun G, Likhodii S, Liu M, Aref-Eshghi E, Harper PE, Martin G, Furey A, Green R, Randell E, Rahman P, Zhai G. Metabolomic analysis of human plasma reveals that arginine is depleted in knee osteoarthritis patients. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 2015. In press. |
2015 | Zhang W, Sun G, Likhodii S, Liu M, Aref-Eshghi E, Harper PE, Martin G, Furey A, Green R, Randell E, Rahman P, Zhai G. Metabolomic analysis of human synovial fluid and plasma reveals that phosphatidylcholine metabolism is associated with both osteoarthritis and diabetes mellitus. Metabolomics. 2015. In press |
2015 | Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society. A Multicentered Randomized Trial of Nonperative Versus Operative Treatment of Acute Acromio-Clavicular Joint Dislocation. JOT 29 (11): 479-487. |
2015 | Furey A, Rourke J, Larsen H. Building the Capacity to Manage Orthopaedic Trauma after a Catastrophe in a Low Income Country. JOT 29:S 14-16. October 2015. |
2015 | Slobogean G, Sprague S, Furey A, Pollak A. Orthopaedic Trauma Care Specialist Program for Developing Countries. JOT 29:S 26-8. October 2015. |
2015 | Aref-Eshghi E, Lui M, Harper P, Dore J, Green R, Martin G, Furey A, Rahman P, Zhai G. Overexpression of MMP13 in human osteoarthritic cartilage is associated with SMAD-independent TGF-B signaling pathway. Arthritis Research and Therapy. 2015 17:264. |
2015 | Smith N, Harnett J, Furey A. Evaluating the reliability of surgical methods in an orthopaedic residency program. CanJ Surg. August 1; 58(4): 614. |
2015 | Smith N, Stone C, Furey A. Does Open Reduction and Internal Fixation versus Primary Arthrodesis Improve Patient Outcomes in Lisfranc Trauma? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. May 2015. |
2015 | 2015 Aref-Eshghi E, Liu M, Razavi-Lopez SB, Hirasawa K, Harper PE, Martin G, Furey A, Green R, Sun G, Rahman P, Zhai G. SMAD3 is up-regulated in human osteoarthritic cartilage independent of the promoter DNA methylation. J Rheum. 2015 December 15. pii: jrheum.150609. [Epub ahead of print] |
2015 | Zhang W, Likhodii S, Aref-Eshghi E, Zhang Y, Harper PE, Randell E, Green R, Martin G, Furey A, Sun G, Rahman P, Zhai G. Relationship between blood plasma and synovial fluid metabolite concentrations in osteoarthritis patients. Journal of Rheumatology. May 2015:42 (5) 859-65. |
2015 | Croft S, Furey A. The Relationship of the Syndesmosis on the Lateral Radiograph. Can J Surg. Vol 58 (1): February 2015. |
2015 | Aref-Eshghi E, Zhang Y, Liu M, Harper PE, Martin G, Furey A, Green R, Sun G, Rahman P, Zhai G. Genome-wide DNA methylation study of hip and knee cartilage reveals embryonic organ and skeletal system morphogenesis as major pathways involved in osteoarthritis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2015 Oct 9: 16(1): 287. |
2014 | Aref-Eshghi E, Zhang Y, Hart D, Valdes A, Furey A, et al. 3 is Associated with Total Burden of Radiographic Osteoarthritis: The Chingford Study. PLoS ONE 9(5):e97786. 2014.6. |
2014 | Zhang W, Likhodii S, Aref-Eshghi E, Zhang Y, Harper PE, Randell E, Green R, Martin G, Furey A, Sun G, Rahman P, Zhai G. Classification of osteoarthritis phenotypes by metabolomics analysis. BMJ Open; 4: e006286. 2014. |
2014 | Isa D, Furey A. Longterm Functional Outcome Scores of Supracondylar Elbow Fractures in Children. Can J Surg. 2014; 57(4): 241-46. |
2014 | Crozier M, Boone D, O’Regan N, Furey A, Hogan M. The Team Situation Awareness Global Assessment Technique (TSAGAT): a multidisciplinary team assessment tool in Trauma Education. Journal of Surgical Education. 2015. Vol 72(1). |
2014 | Stratton A, Furey A, Hogan M. Resident Sleep Deprivation in a Trauma Simulator. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2014; July; 28 (7): 160-163. |
2014 | Aref-Eshghi E, Rahman P, Zhang H, Martin G, Furey A, et al. Attempt to replicate the published osteoarthritis-associated genetic variants in the Newfoundland & Labrador Population. J. Orthopaedics Rheumatol. 2-14 Apr; 1(3): 5-10. |
2013 | Young S, Grewal A, Matthews M, Keily J, Bishop L, Fajey T. Rivaroxaban Versus Enoxaparin For Prevention Of Venous Thromboembolism In Elective Total Hip Replacement: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Blood. 2013. 122(21): 1145. |
2013 | Fagan R, Furey A. Use of Large Osteochondral Allograft in Traumatic Unconatined Articular Distal Femoral Defects: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Journal Of Orthopaedics. 2013. |
2013 | Furey A, Copeland C, Floyd JCP. Use of Antibiotic Intramedullary Nails in the Treatment of Infected Nonunion of the Tibia Diaphysis. Techniques in Orthopaedics. Accepted. |
2013 | Porter R, Newhook LA, Mugford G, Chafe R, Furey A. Poor Access to Timely Pain Reduction for Pediatric Patients with Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. Ped Emergency Care. 2013; 29: 796-800. |
2013 | Furey A, O’Toole RV. Blood Loss and Timing of Fixation of Posterior Wall Fractures. JOT. 2013 Jan 21. (1): 2-5. |
2010 | Furey A, O’Toole RV, Nascone J, Sciadini M, Copeland C, Turen C. Surgeon Variability in Treatment of Pelvic Ring Injuries. Orthopaedics. 2010 Oct 11. 33(10): 714. |
2009 | Furey A, O’Toole RV, Nascone J, Sciadini M, Copeland C, Turen C. Classification of Pelvic Fractures: An Analysis of Interobserver and Intraobserver Variability using the Young-Burgess, and Tile Classification Systems. Orthopaedics. 2009 Jun. 32(6): 401. |
2007 | Furey A, Floyd J, O’Toole RV. Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures. Current Opinion in Orthopaedics. 2007 Feb. 18(1): 49-53. |
2003 | Furey A, Squire D, Stone C. Os Calcis fractures: Analysis of inter observer and intra observer variability in using Sanders Classification. Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery. 2003. 42(1): 21-23. |
2002 | Furey A, Stone C, Martin R. Preoperative Signing of the Incision Site in Orthopaedic Surgery in Canada. JBJS: Vol. 84-A: 1066-68. |
2016 | Furey A. A Practical Guide to Humanitarian Care: Orthopaedic Trauma in the Austere Environment. Edited by Dr. Juan de Dios Robinson. |
2014 | Partal G, Furey A, O’Toole RV. Fasciotomy of the Leg. Operative Techniques in Orthopedic Surgery Edition II. In publication. |
2010 | Furey A, Duffy P. Errors in Hypothesis-Testing: What are Alpha and Beta Errors? Principles and Practice of Clinical Research. Chapter 23. 2010. |
2007 | Furey A, O’Toole RV. Acute Management of Pelvic Fractures. Curbside Consultation in Fracture Management: 49 Clinical Questions. Chapter 13. 2007. |
2007 | Furey A, Turen C. Management of Femoral Head Fractures. Curbside Consultation in Fracture Management: 49 Clinical Questions. Chapter 16. 2007. |
2007 | Partal G, Furey A, O’Toole RV. Fasciotomy of the Leg. Operative Techniques in Orthopedic Surgery. 2012. |
2004 | Furey A. The Utility of Classification Systems in Orthopaedic Surgery. Masters Thesis. |
2016 | Small C, Harrnett J, Furey A, Too M. Cost Analyis of Current Total Hip Arthroplasty Follow Up. Canadian Orthopaedic Resident Association Annual Meeting. 2016 Quebec City. |
2015 | Small C, Harrnett J, Furey A, Too M. Cost Analyis of Current Total Hip Arthroplasty Follow Up. Podium Presentation, Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. 2016 Quebec City. |
2015 | Normore R H, Greene A, Delong A, Furey A. The Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium – A Team Broken Earth Initiative. 22nd Annual Canadian Conference on Global Health. |
2015 | Atkinson S, Husch A, Furey A. Incidence of Moose Related Motor Vehicle Accidents since 1997. Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. 2015 Vancouver. |
2015 | Barter R, Allison J, Rourke J, Furey A. WONAC Rural Health Conference. Team Broken Earth: Rural Medicine. |
2015 | Normore RH, Greene A, Delong A, Furey A, Hsiao S, Atkinson. Investigation of transfibular locking plate to treat open extra-articular distal tibia fractures. World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Toronto 2015. Poster. |
2015 | O’Connell A, Buckley A, Furey A, Doyle M, Hsiao A. Design of a braking simulator for the assessment of lower limb fracture recovery. World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Toronto 2015. Podium. |
2014 | Furey A. Health Care Legacy in Developing Countries: Team Broken Earth. Canadian Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Montreal. |
2014 | Furey A. Team Broken Earth. Canadian Orthopaedic Resident Association Annual Meeting. Montreal. Guest Lecturer. |
2013 | Young S, Grewal A, Matthews M, Keily J, Bishop L, Fajey T. Rivaroxaban Versus Enoxaparin For Prevention Of Venous Thromboembolism In Elective Total Hip Replacement: A Retrospective Cohort Study Poster. American Society of Hematology 55th Annual Meeting. |
2013 | Smith N, Furey A. Use of CanMed Roles In Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program. Ontario Orthopaedic Association. Keynote paper. |
2013 | Croft S, Furey A. The Relationship of the Syndesmosis on the Lateral Radiograph. Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Podium. |
2013 | Croft, S, Furey, A, Rideout, A, Pridham, J, Rourke, J, Duffy, P. A Team Approach to Providing Clinical Care and Medical Education in Haiti: Team Broken Earth. Canadian Conference on Global Health. Ottawa |
2013 | Smith N, Furey A. Use of CanMed Roles In Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program. Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Podium. |
2013 | Smith N, Furey A. Use of CanMed Roles In Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training Program. Canadian Orthopaedic Resident Association. Podium. (Honourable Mention) |
2013 | Stratton A, Hamilton C, Furey A. Biomechanical Comparisons of Volar and Dorsal Locking Plates in a Distal Radius Osteotomy. Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Podium. |
2013 | Hamilton C, Furey, A. Mortality and Morbidity of Pelvic Ring Injuries in Elderly Patients. Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Poster. |
2013 | Isa D, Furey A. Longterm Functional Outcome Scores of Supracondylar Elbow Fractures in Children. Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Poster. (TOP Posters Recognition) |
2013 | Isa D, Furey A. Longterm Functional Outcome Scores of Supracondylar Elbow Fractures in Children. Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Poster. |
2013 | Isa D, Furey A. Longterm Functional Outcome Scores of Supracondylar Elbow Fractures in Children. Canadian Orthopaedic Resident Association. Podium. |
2013 | Kosak A, Furey A. Biomechanical Lab Analysis of Forces Across the Knee During a Hockey Slap Shot. Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Poster. |
2013 | Hunt S, Furey A, Archer L. Intraobserver and Interobserver Agreement in Measuring Displacement in Clavicle Fractures. Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Poster. |
2013 | Zhau G, Furey A, Martin G. A Preliminary Study of Epigenetic Influence of Osteoarthritis. Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Poster. |
2013 | Hunt S, Furey A, Archer L. Intraobserver and Interobserver Agreement in Measuring Displacement in Clavicle Fractures. (Winner, University of Calgary Fellowship Research Day) |
2013 | Stratton A, Furey A, Hogan M. Resident Sleep Deprivation in a Trauma Simulator. (International Finalist, American College of Surgery Committee on Trauma Resident Trauma paper competition) |
2012 | Kettle M, Smilovici B, Furey A, Hsiao A. A Mono-Camera Measurement System for Distal Tibia Fractures. Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference. |
2012 | Stratton A, Furey A, Hogan M. Resident Sleep Deprivation in a Trauma Simulator. Canadian Surgery Forum. Resident COTS Trauma Paper. (Winner, clinical paper competition for Region XII) |
2012 | Stratton A, Hamilton C, Furey A. Biomechanical Comparisons of Volar and Dorsal Locking Plates in a Distal Radius Osteotomy. Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting. Poster. |
2012 | Archer L, Furey A. Does Time to Fixation Affect Rates of Avascular Necrosis in 3 and 4 Part Proximal Humerus Fractures? MUN Surgical Research Day 2012. |
2012 | Husch A, Furey A. Influence of weight in supracondylar elbow fractures. MUN Surgical Research Day 2012. |
2012 | Kosak A, Furey A. Biomechanical Lab Analysis of Forces Across the Knee during a Hockey Slap Shot. MUN Surgical Research Day 2012. |
2011 | Crozier M, Boone D, O’Regan N, Furey A, Hogan M. The Team Situation Awareness Global Assessment Technique (TSAGAT): a multidisciplinary team assessment tool in Trauma Education. (International Finalist, American College of Surgery Committee on Trauma Resident Trauma paper competition) |
2011 | Moores W, Furey A. Survey of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Attitude Towards and Recognition of Elder Abuse. Memorial University’s Annual Resident Research Day. |
2011 | Stratton A, Furey A, Hogan M. Resident Sleep Deprivation in a Trauma Simulator. Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Poster. |
2011 | Moores W, Furey A. Providing Orthopaedic Care after a Natural Disaster: A Resident’s Experience. Canadian Orthopaedic Association. Podium. |
2010 | Crozier M, Boone D, O’Regan N, Furey A, Hogan M. The Team Situation Awareness Global Assessment Technique (TSAGAT): a multidisciplinary team assessment tool in Trauma Education. (Winner: Region 12 Resident Trauma paper competition, American College of Surgery Committee on Trauma) |
2009-2010 | Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society. Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial in Operative compared to Non Operative Treatment of Acromioclavicular Dislocations. Memorial University site primary investigator. Submitted. |
2007 | Furey A, O’Toole RV, Nascone J, Sciadini M, Copeland C, Turen C. Classification of Pelvic Fractures: An Analysis of Interobserver and Intraobserver Variability using the Young-Burgess and Tile Classification Systems. Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Poster. |
2007 | Furey A, O’Toole RV, Nascone J, Sciadini M, Copeland C, Turen C. Treatment of Pelvic Fractures: An Analysis of Interobserver and Intraobserver Variability. Orthopaedic Trauma Association. Poster. |
2007 | Furey A, O’Toole R. Blood Loss and Timing of Fixation of Posterior Wall Fractures. Orthopaedica Trauma Association. Poster. |
2006 | Furey A, Duffy P, Powell J, Tyberg J, Musso D. Comparison of Precollapse and Postcollapse effects of a Venous Filter on the Embolic Load during Medullary Canal Pressurization: A Canine Study. COA. Podium Presentation. |
2004 | Maroun F, Hoppe B, Jacob J, Bartlett P, Murray G, Furey A. Anterior sacral meningocele associated with Marfan’s syndrome. Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences. Poster presentation. |
2004 | Furey A, Sahajpal V, Harnett J. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: An analysis of interoberver variability in canal measurements and classification. Canadian Spine Meeting. Poster presentation. |
2003 | 2001Furey A, Noftall F, Harnett J. Subtrochanteric Fractures: An analysis of interobserver and intraobserver variability in using Rusell-Taylor Classification. Memorial Resident Research Day. |
2015-Present | Jewer E, Furey A. Correlation Between Radiographic Grading and Pathologic Grading of Osteoarthritis of the Hip |
2015-Present | Chang N, Furey A. Utilizing a Common Language in Operating Room Xray, a Multi-Centre Trial. |
2015-Present | Furey A, Hunt S, Duffy P. A Randomized Control Trial of Removal of HardwareVersus Retention in Lisfranc Injuries. |
2013-Present | Small C, Furey A. 3D Printing of Calcaneal Fractures: Does it improve our classification of the injury? |
2013-Present | Kelly P, Furey A. Dynamic CT of Wrist Mechanics: A new test. |
2013-Present | Au K, Furey A. Level of Evidence and Publication of Negative Studies in Sports Medicine. |
2013-Present | Canadian Orthopedic Trauma Society: Multi Center Randomized Control FAITH trial. Memorial University site primary investigator. |
2012-Present | Atkinson S, Furey A. Incidence of Moose Related Motor Vehicle Accidents since 1997. |
2012-Present | Thoms K, Furey A. Comparison of Gait Analysis with Two Different Arthrotomy Techniques in Total Knee Replacements. |
2012-Present | Thoms K, Furey A, O’Dea, F. A New Intrapelvic Approach to Resection of a Giant Cell Tumor of the Acetabulum. |
2012-Present | Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society: Multi Center Randomized Controlled Trial In Operative compared to Non Operative Treatment of Fractures of the Ulnar Shaft. Memorial University site primary investigator. |
2012-Present | Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society: Multi Center Randomized Controlled Trial In Operative compared to Non Operative Treatment of Fractures of the Humeral Shaft. Memorial University site primary investigator. |
2012-Present | Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society: Multi Center Randomized Controlled Trial In Operative compared to Non Operative Treatment of Flail Chest Rib Fractures. Memorial University site primary investigator. |
2014-Present | Masters Supervisor Chang N. Use of a Consistent Language in Operating Room Xray Could Decrease Exposure, a Multi-Centre Trial. |
2014-Present | Masters Supervisor Kurdin A. Communicating Trauma Scenarios with Modern Technology. |
2012-Present | Masters Supervisor Smith, N. Validity of Assessment of CAN MEDs Objectives in Orthopaedic Surgical Residents. |
2012-Present | Masters Supervisor Hamilton C. Mortality and Morbidity of Elderly Pelvic Fractures. |
2011-Present | Ph.D. Supervisor Committee Member Aref E. A Preliminary Study of Epigenetic Influence of Osteoarthritis. |
2010-Present | Masters Supervisor Committee Forsythe C. Use of Levels of Evidence in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Literature. |
2010-2012 | Masters Supervisor Committee Member Porter R. Patterns of Interventions for Analgesia for Children Presenting to a Pediatric Emergency Department with Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. |
2013-Present | Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Surgery |
2012-Present | Reviewer, International Journal of Case Reports and Images |
2014 | Reviewer, Journal of Psychological Trauma |
2013 | Reviewer, Journal of Orthopedics and Rheumatology |
2013 | Reviewer, Canadian Journal of Surgery |
2016 | DePuy Unrestricted Educational Grant ($20,000) Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium: Haiti |
2016 | Advancing the Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Injuries Worldwide through Multi-National Research Initiatives Grant ($6,943,280) Canadian Institutes of Health Research Duration: July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2024 |
2016 | Hamilton Academic Health Sciences Organization Grant Expanding Areas of Care: Optimizing Musculoskeletal Injury Clinics to Assist Intimate Partner Violence Victims |
2014 | Atlantic Provinces Orthopaedic Society Grant ($5,000) |
2014 | DePuy Unrestricted Educational Grant ($20,000) Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium: Haiti |
2014 | Calgary Orthopaedic Research Grant ($5,000) A Randomized Control Trial of Lisfranc Injuries: Hardware Removal Vs Retention |
2013 | Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Co-Applicant, Rivaroxaban Versus Enoxaparin For Prevention Of Venous Thromboembolism In Elective Total Knee Replacement: A Retrospective Cohort Study |
2013 | Regional Partnership Program Grant ($384,208) Canadian Institutes of Health Research Zhai G, Green R, Rahman P, Furey A, Randell E, and Martin G. Identification and validation of novel metabolic biomarkers for osteoarthritis. Duration: 2013 – 2016 |
2012 | The Cox Award ($30,000) Co-Applicant, A Preliminary Study of Epigenetic Influence of Osteoarthritis |
2011-Present | Newfoundland Orthopaedic Association President |
2010-Present | Founder and President, Team Broken Earth Non-profit Medical Organization Providing Medical and Surgical Teams to Haiti (www.brokenearth.ca) |
2010-Present | Canadian Orthopaedic Association CPD Committee Member |
2010-Present | Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association Orthopaedic Surgery Representative |
2010-Present | Memorial University of Newfoundland Medical School Undergraduate Medical Education: Clinical Skills Committee |
2010-Present | Memorial University of Newfoundland Medical School Orthopaedic Research Director |
2009-Present | Memorial University of Newfoundland Medical School Orthopaedic Site Coordinator – Health Science Site |
2002-Present | Memorial University of Newfoundland Medical School Entrance Committee Interviewer |
2010-2014 | Canadian Orthopaedic Association Membership Committee Member |
2014 | Project Medishare Executive Board Member |
2013 | Rock Op For Haiti: Featuring Alan Doyle Band (fundraiser) Co-Chair of Organizing Committee |
2013 | Project Medishare Board Member |
2013 | The Jack Hand Foundation Co-Chair |
2013 | Newfoundland and Labrador Surgical Society Meeting Co-Chair |
2012 | Newfoundland and Labrador Surgical Society Meeting Co-Chair |
2012 | Rock Op For Haiti: Featuring Great Big Sea (fundraiser) Co-Chair of Organizing Committee |
2011 | Canadian Orthopaedic Association Meeting, St. John’s Program Co-Chair and Scientific Chair |
2011 | Orthopaedic Trauma Symposium-OTA Port au Prince, Haiti |
2010, 2011 | TRI for Health Organizer: Fundraising Triathlon |
2008-2011 | Memorial University of Newfoundland Medical School Admissions Committee Board Member |
2008-2011 | Memorial University of Newfoundland Medical School Orthopaedic Clinical Skills Coordinator |
2010 | Canadian Orthopaedic Association CPOEF Committee Member |
2010 | University of Maryland Haiti Relief Team Member of Team 21 deployment |
2010 | Deschutes Dash Triathlon: Bend Oregon Participant |
2009, 2010 | St. John’s Triathlon Participant |
2009 | Paradise Triathlon Participant |
2009 | Carbonear Triathlon Participant |
2008-2012 | St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital (St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador) OR Committee Member |
2001, 2008 | Memorial University of Newfoundland Medical School OSCE Examiner |
2007 | Canadian Orthopaedic Trauma Society Active Member |
2002-2006 | Canadian Orthopaedic Resident Association (CORA) Memorial University Representative |
2002-2003 | Canadian Orthopaedic Resident Association (CORA) Co-President |
2001-2003 | Provincial Association of Interns and Residents of Newfoundland Orthopaedic Representative |
2001 | US Parachute Association Ground and Aerial Training: Basic Training |
2000 | Atlantic Aviation Academy Private Pilot License Course: Solo Permit and Aeronautical Communications Certificate |
1996 | Professional Association of Diving Instructors Rescue Diver Certificate |
1995 | National Association of Scuba Diving Schools Advanced Open Water Diver Certificate |
1994 | National Association of Scuba Diving Schools Open Water Diver Certificate |
I enjoy many activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. I am active in swimming, road biking, triathlons, downhill skiing, recreational hockey, and going to the gym. My wife and I are active in the lives of our three young children and their activities, including piano, swimming, soccer, skating, and dancing.