Professional Profile

ANDREW J. FUREY
Room 1831, Health Sciences Centre
St. John’s NL
A1B 3V6

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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

Education

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

MEDICAL CREDENTIALS

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

HONOURS AND AWARDS

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

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

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.

NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

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.

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS AND SUBMISSIONS

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.

ACTIVE RESEARCH

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.

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

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.

EDITORIAL REVIEW

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

AWARDS AND GRANTS

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

EXTRACURRICULAR

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

PERSONAL INTERESTS

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.

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