2017 GRADUATING ORTHOPEDIC RESIDENTS
Kyle Duchman, MD Kyle was born and raised in Cedar Falls, IA. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School as valedictorian and continued his education at Wartburg College in Waverly, IA, where he majored in Biology and was a four-year starter, two-time Academic AllAmerican, and team captain for the football team. After college, Kyle attended medical school at the University of Iowa where he took an early interest in orthopedic research, which, in addition to increasingly poor performances on the intramural athletic fields, only further solidified his career choice. Throughout his residency training, Kyle has been surrounded and supported by some of the best people in the world, including his co-residents and staff within the Department of Orthopedics. He would like to thank them for their time and commitment to his education and overall growth as a person while undoubtedly serving as his second family. Kyle would also like to thank his family, including his parents, Connie and Loren, who still reside in Cedar Falls, brother Bryce, an Internal Medicine resident here at the University of Iowa, sister Allison, a PICU nurse in Denver, CO, and his girlfriend Julia, who he first met during an interesting epidural abscess consult in the MICU as an intern. Kyle is incredibly thankful for the world class training he has received as well as the multiple opportunities afforded to him as part of the Iowa Orthopedic family. After his fifth year of residency, Kyle will be moving to Durham, NC to complete a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Duke University.
Matthew Hogue, MD Matt was born in Jacksonville, FL to Greg and Tal Hogue. His father was a commander in the Navy and he spent much of his youth moving to various cities on the east coast. In third grade, his family was stationed in Corpus Christi, TX and they’ve been in Texas ever since. He ultimately moved to New Braunfels, TX where he went to high school and was the captain of the basketball team. He then played on the Trinity University men’s basketball team in San Antonio. After graduating with a degree in Chemistry, Matt moved to Houston for medical school. He has always had a passion for orthopedics, and was fortunate enough to match at the Orthopedic Department at the University of Iowa. Matt is interested in academics and education. He has been involved in multiple research projects in a variety of different sub-specialties. Most recently, his research has focused on complications related to severe tibial plateau and pilon fractures. After residency, Matt plans to pursue further training in orthopedic traumatology at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD. His ultimate plan is to remain involved with the education of orthopedic residents, and this fellowship is the first step towards accomplishing that goal. Matt would like to acknowledge his wife, Shayna, who he met here as a 1st year resident. She is wonderful and he couldn’t imagine this journey without her. He would also like to acknowledge his fellow graduating residents, who are the coolest freakin’ dudes he’s ever met.
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Joshua Holt, MD Dr. Joshua Holt came to Iowa for his residency training with his wonderful wife Ali and their son Boston (7) in 2012. They have been fortunate to add two more boys to their family, Nixon (4) and Ryker (1), and are happy to call Iowa home. Josh grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah where he enjoyed many outdoor activities including wakeboarding, snowboarding, longboarding, and multiple team sports. After graduating high school he was blessed to spend 2 years as a missionary for the LDS church in Australia before earning his degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah, graduating Summa Cum Laude with special distinction as a Research Designation Scholar. It was during this time that Josh was first exposed to academic medicine and clinical research, being recognized as the undergraduate chemist of the year and publishing his first peer reviewed manuscript evaluating the effects of inhaled heparin/N-acetylcysteine on inhalation injury. After volunteering/ working at Shriners Hospital for Children and in the Burn Trauma ICU while completing his undergraduate studies, Josh elected to pursue a medical degree with the dream of becoming a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. Josh and Ali decided to attend medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During this training he continued his research endeavors, receiving the Pillsbury Award for most outstanding clinic research for his work evaluating the effects of nitric oxide releasing nanoparticle coatings on external fixation pins in a rat model. He also studied the early clinical markers of neurologic disease in mucopolysaccharidosis type II and carrier agents for desferoxamine. Josh and Ali thoroughly enjoyed their time in Carolina but recognized the unique privilege of completing his orthopedic training at the University of Iowa so their young family left Chapel Hill and moved to Iowa City to begin another chapter of their adventure together. During his residency training Josh has undertaken multiple research projects and has been privileged to work with and learn from several faculty. His projects have focused on hand disorders in mucopolysaccharide storage disease, developmental dysplasia of the hip, tibialis anterior tendon transfers in relapsing idiopathic clubfoot, minimizing blood transfusion in joint arthroplasty, complex clubfoot, nationwide treatment trends in pediatric elbow fractures, imaging modalities in hip dysplasia, and posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis in spinal muscular atrophy. Josh, Ali, and their boys are excited to continue their adventure in San Diego, CA this summer where Josh has taken a fellowship position in Pediatric Orthopaedics and Scoliosis at Rady Children’s Hospital. Josh is eternally grateful for the never ending love and support of his wife and children. Although Ali will say that she works hard each day just to keep the boys alive, the truth is that she is the glue that keeps their family together, the support that lifts them all to new heights, and the perfect partner for life’s journey. Josh would like to thank his parents, Rick and Sue, for their love and support and for instilling in him the values of hard work and integrity as a young man.
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Daniel Koehler, MD Daniel Koehler grew up in Pickerington, OH, with one younger brother. He could often be found during his childhood summers teamed up with his maternal grandfather working in his garage-turned-workshop on charitable projects for a friend, family member, or fellow parishioner in a time of need. He became quickly enraptured by his grandfather’s dedication, craftsmanship, and indefatigable altruism and to this day he still points to these formative years as the basis for his decision to pursue a career rooted in service and coupled with technical proficiency. After completing his high school education, Daniel pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame. He and his family are proud to be “Domers” as no less than eight academic degrees have been conferred to Daniel, his brother, and his in-laws. To this day Notre Dame remains a home away from home for them all. The unquestionable highlight of Daniel’s collegiate years was meeting his future wife Susan. Their paths crossed by virtue of shared interest in biological sciences and trumpet performance. To this day you can still hear impromptu duet renditions of the Notre Dame Victory March on the north side of Iowa City if you listen closely. Daniel and Susan both pursued professional education beyond Notre Dame as Daniel obtained his medical doctorate from Vanderbilt University where he graduated AOA and class valedictorian, and Susan graduated with a doctorate in physical therapy from Creighton University. They were happily married in Nashville in 2010, and have since been blessed with three beautiful children, Madeline (4), Isaac (2), and Owen (2 months). During residency Daniel has pursued multiple academic investigations with areas of interest ranging from surgical education to cost accounting methodologies, and peri-operative pain management optimization to defining risk factors for complications. He has been awarded four grants including funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Iowa Orthopaedic Society. His research successes to date have driven his ambition to embark on a career as an academic orthopedic surgeon. Upon completion of his residency, Daniel will be completing a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. Daniel is extremely grateful for the innumerable faculty mentors at the University of Iowa who have helped to shape his young career and define his passion for hand and upper extremity surgery. He would also like to acknowledge his co-residents as there can be no better group of colleagues with whom to share this journey. Finally, and most importantly, he is thankful for the love and support of his family: his mom, brother, in-laws, grandparents, and beautiful wife and three wonderful children.
Nathan Nicholson, MD Nate, son of Kevin and Janelle Nicholson, grew up in Ottumwa in southeast Iowa. Nate is the oldest of three children. His sister, Jennifer, teaches 4th grade in Waukee, Iowa, and his brother, Kyle, is a dental student at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Nate attended Ottumwa High School where he excelled in wrestling and powerlifting. He won a GrecoRoman state wrestling title and previously held the world squat record of 500 pounds for his age group (18-19) and weight (165 pounds). Through his experiences with sports and an injury himself, Nate developed an interest in medicine and built a relationship with his hometown orthopedic physician, Dr. Don Berg. After high school, Nate continued his wrestling career at the University of Iowa, where he was introduced to Dr. Todd McKinley who helped further affirm his interest in medicine and specifically orthopedics. During his undergraduate years at the University of Iowa, Nate began volunteering weekly at the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City. He later became a night manager and continued volunteering his time with the various fundraisers for the House. While working as a night manager, Nate met his future wife, Amy, who was a weekly volunteer at the House. Amy has provided a great deal of support during medical school and residency while being very busy herself working as a pharmacist and taking care of their beautiful children, Luke (4) and Carly (2). His family has provided him with much joy and love over the years, and are happily expecting a baby boy in May. He enjoys spending time outside with his family during his free time. During residency, Nate has worked on many research projects in all areas of orthopedics. His main project is his senior resident basic science project, entitled “Direct Delivery of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 and Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 Plasmid Genes for Diabetic Fracture Healing in a Rabbit Model.” His interest for all areas of orthopedics has led him to focus on a career as a general orthopedic surgeon, and he will begin his practice after graduation in Ottumwa, Iowa. Nate was fortunate to attend the University of Iowa for undergraduate, medical school and residency and would like to thank each and every staff member he has worked with over the years. The skills and knowledge he has gained will allow him to provide excellent orthopedic care to the people of the State of Iowa. The faculty and residents make the University of Iowa Orthopedic Residency program the best in the nation. He is truly thankful for a great class and to his fellow residents for their guidance and support. Lastly, he would like to thank Amy and his entire family for all of their support during these busy years.
Zachary Ries, MD Zach was born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa, where he attended Wahlert High School. He was fortunate to develop a close bond with both grandfathers, who introduced him to his passions for golf and the outdoors. The lessons learned from these hobbies served him well as he made his way through undergraduate and medical school at the University of Iowa. During this time, he waited tables at a local restaurant in Dubuque where he developed his ability to deal with “complicated” customers. After medical school, Zach was fortunate to match to the University of Iowa Orthopedic Department for residency. While residency has taken a toll on his golf game, it did provide him the opportunity to meet his girlfriend, Lauren. As an R2, Zach was consulted to debride a diabetic foot ulcer on the Medicine floor where Lauren works as a nurse. During his time in medical school and residency, Zach has been fortunate enough to work with several great research mentors. Prior to medical school, he worked with Dr. Mendoza and Dr. Weinstein on several spine projects and continued spine research into residency. He has also examined healing rates of distal femur periprosthetic fractures using far cortical locking screws with Dr. Marsh, rotator cuff tears with Dr. Hettrich, ACL tunnels with Dr. Bollier, sarcoma surveillance strategies with Dr. Miller, and complications following amputation with Dr. Phisitkul. After graduation, Zach will pursue a career in spine surgery beginning with completion of a spine fellowship at Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville, Kentucky. He hopes to permanently settle down in the Midwest so he can continue to experience great golf, hunting, Hawkeye sports and Midwestern values. Lastly, Zach would like to acknowledge all the great people he has met and been influenced by during his time in the department. He would like to thank his parents, Shawn and Teresa, and siblings, Kaitlyn and Cody, for their continuous support. He would like to thank his girlfriend Lauren for her support/fabulous home-cooked meals through the grind of residency. Lastly, Zach would like to thank his co-residents for inspiring him to never stop learning.
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Kyle Duchman, MD Kyle was born and raised in Cedar Falls, IA. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School as valedictorian and continued his education at Wartburg College in Waverly, IA, where he majored in Biology and was a four-year starter, two-time Academic AllAmerican, and team captain for the football team. After college, Kyle attended medical school at the University of Iowa where he took an early interest in orthopedic research, which, in addition to increasingly poor performances on the intramural athletic fields, only further solidified his career choice. Throughout his residency training, Kyle has been surrounded and supported by some of the best people in the world, including his co-residents and staff within the Department of Orthopedics. He would like to thank them for their time and commitment to his education and overall growth as a person while undoubtedly serving as his second family. Kyle would also like to thank his family, including his parents, Connie and Loren, who still reside in Cedar Falls, brother Bryce, an Internal Medicine resident here at the University of Iowa, sister Allison, a PICU nurse in Denver, CO, and his girlfriend Julia, who he first met during an interesting epidural abscess consult in the MICU as an intern. Kyle is incredibly thankful for the world class training he has received as well as the multiple opportunities afforded to him as part of the Iowa Orthopedic family. After his fifth year of residency, Kyle will be moving to Durham, NC to complete a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Duke University.
Matthew Hogue, MD Matt was born in Jacksonville, FL to Greg and Tal Hogue. His father was a commander in the Navy and he spent much of his youth moving to various cities on the east coast. In third grade, his family was stationed in Corpus Christi, TX and they’ve been in Texas ever since. He ultimately moved to New Braunfels, TX where he went to high school and was the captain of the basketball team. He then played on the Trinity University men’s basketball team in San Antonio. After graduating with a degree in Chemistry, Matt moved to Houston for medical school. He has always had a passion for orthopedics, and was fortunate enough to match at the Orthopedic Department at the University of Iowa. Matt is interested in academics and education. He has been involved in multiple research projects in a variety of different sub-specialties. Most recently, his research has focused on complications related to severe tibial plateau and pilon fractures. After residency, Matt plans to pursue further training in orthopedic traumatology at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD. His ultimate plan is to remain involved with the education of orthopedic residents, and this fellowship is the first step towards accomplishing that goal. Matt would like to acknowledge his wife, Shayna, who he met here as a 1st year resident. She is wonderful and he couldn’t imagine this journey without her. He would also like to acknowledge his fellow graduating residents, who are the coolest freakin’ dudes he’s ever met.
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Joshua Holt, MD Dr. Joshua Holt came to Iowa for his residency training with his wonderful wife Ali and their son Boston (7) in 2012. They have been fortunate to add two more boys to their family, Nixon (4) and Ryker (1), and are happy to call Iowa home. Josh grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah where he enjoyed many outdoor activities including wakeboarding, snowboarding, longboarding, and multiple team sports. After graduating high school he was blessed to spend 2 years as a missionary for the LDS church in Australia before earning his degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Utah, graduating Summa Cum Laude with special distinction as a Research Designation Scholar. It was during this time that Josh was first exposed to academic medicine and clinical research, being recognized as the undergraduate chemist of the year and publishing his first peer reviewed manuscript evaluating the effects of inhaled heparin/N-acetylcysteine on inhalation injury. After volunteering/ working at Shriners Hospital for Children and in the Burn Trauma ICU while completing his undergraduate studies, Josh elected to pursue a medical degree with the dream of becoming a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. Josh and Ali decided to attend medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During this training he continued his research endeavors, receiving the Pillsbury Award for most outstanding clinic research for his work evaluating the effects of nitric oxide releasing nanoparticle coatings on external fixation pins in a rat model. He also studied the early clinical markers of neurologic disease in mucopolysaccharidosis type II and carrier agents for desferoxamine. Josh and Ali thoroughly enjoyed their time in Carolina but recognized the unique privilege of completing his orthopedic training at the University of Iowa so their young family left Chapel Hill and moved to Iowa City to begin another chapter of their adventure together. During his residency training Josh has undertaken multiple research projects and has been privileged to work with and learn from several faculty. His projects have focused on hand disorders in mucopolysaccharide storage disease, developmental dysplasia of the hip, tibialis anterior tendon transfers in relapsing idiopathic clubfoot, minimizing blood transfusion in joint arthroplasty, complex clubfoot, nationwide treatment trends in pediatric elbow fractures, imaging modalities in hip dysplasia, and posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis in spinal muscular atrophy. Josh, Ali, and their boys are excited to continue their adventure in San Diego, CA this summer where Josh has taken a fellowship position in Pediatric Orthopaedics and Scoliosis at Rady Children’s Hospital. Josh is eternally grateful for the never ending love and support of his wife and children. Although Ali will say that she works hard each day just to keep the boys alive, the truth is that she is the glue that keeps their family together, the support that lifts them all to new heights, and the perfect partner for life’s journey. Josh would like to thank his parents, Rick and Sue, for their love and support and for instilling in him the values of hard work and integrity as a young man.
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Daniel Koehler, MD Daniel Koehler grew up in Pickerington, OH, with one younger brother. He could often be found during his childhood summers teamed up with his maternal grandfather working in his garage-turned-workshop on charitable projects for a friend, family member, or fellow parishioner in a time of need. He became quickly enraptured by his grandfather’s dedication, craftsmanship, and indefatigable altruism and to this day he still points to these formative years as the basis for his decision to pursue a career rooted in service and coupled with technical proficiency. After completing his high school education, Daniel pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame. He and his family are proud to be “Domers” as no less than eight academic degrees have been conferred to Daniel, his brother, and his in-laws. To this day Notre Dame remains a home away from home for them all. The unquestionable highlight of Daniel’s collegiate years was meeting his future wife Susan. Their paths crossed by virtue of shared interest in biological sciences and trumpet performance. To this day you can still hear impromptu duet renditions of the Notre Dame Victory March on the north side of Iowa City if you listen closely. Daniel and Susan both pursued professional education beyond Notre Dame as Daniel obtained his medical doctorate from Vanderbilt University where he graduated AOA and class valedictorian, and Susan graduated with a doctorate in physical therapy from Creighton University. They were happily married in Nashville in 2010, and have since been blessed with three beautiful children, Madeline (4), Isaac (2), and Owen (2 months). During residency Daniel has pursued multiple academic investigations with areas of interest ranging from surgical education to cost accounting methodologies, and peri-operative pain management optimization to defining risk factors for complications. He has been awarded four grants including funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Iowa Orthopaedic Society. His research successes to date have driven his ambition to embark on a career as an academic orthopedic surgeon. Upon completion of his residency, Daniel will be completing a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. Daniel is extremely grateful for the innumerable faculty mentors at the University of Iowa who have helped to shape his young career and define his passion for hand and upper extremity surgery. He would also like to acknowledge his co-residents as there can be no better group of colleagues with whom to share this journey. Finally, and most importantly, he is thankful for the love and support of his family: his mom, brother, in-laws, grandparents, and beautiful wife and three wonderful children.
Nathan Nicholson, MD Nate, son of Kevin and Janelle Nicholson, grew up in Ottumwa in southeast Iowa. Nate is the oldest of three children. His sister, Jennifer, teaches 4th grade in Waukee, Iowa, and his brother, Kyle, is a dental student at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Nate attended Ottumwa High School where he excelled in wrestling and powerlifting. He won a GrecoRoman state wrestling title and previously held the world squat record of 500 pounds for his age group (18-19) and weight (165 pounds). Through his experiences with sports and an injury himself, Nate developed an interest in medicine and built a relationship with his hometown orthopedic physician, Dr. Don Berg. After high school, Nate continued his wrestling career at the University of Iowa, where he was introduced to Dr. Todd McKinley who helped further affirm his interest in medicine and specifically orthopedics. During his undergraduate years at the University of Iowa, Nate began volunteering weekly at the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City. He later became a night manager and continued volunteering his time with the various fundraisers for the House. While working as a night manager, Nate met his future wife, Amy, who was a weekly volunteer at the House. Amy has provided a great deal of support during medical school and residency while being very busy herself working as a pharmacist and taking care of their beautiful children, Luke (4) and Carly (2). His family has provided him with much joy and love over the years, and are happily expecting a baby boy in May. He enjoys spending time outside with his family during his free time. During residency, Nate has worked on many research projects in all areas of orthopedics. His main project is his senior resident basic science project, entitled “Direct Delivery of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 and Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 Plasmid Genes for Diabetic Fracture Healing in a Rabbit Model.” His interest for all areas of orthopedics has led him to focus on a career as a general orthopedic surgeon, and he will begin his practice after graduation in Ottumwa, Iowa. Nate was fortunate to attend the University of Iowa for undergraduate, medical school and residency and would like to thank each and every staff member he has worked with over the years. The skills and knowledge he has gained will allow him to provide excellent orthopedic care to the people of the State of Iowa. The faculty and residents make the University of Iowa Orthopedic Residency program the best in the nation. He is truly thankful for a great class and to his fellow residents for their guidance and support. Lastly, he would like to thank Amy and his entire family for all of their support during these busy years.
Zachary Ries, MD Zach was born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa, where he attended Wahlert High School. He was fortunate to develop a close bond with both grandfathers, who introduced him to his passions for golf and the outdoors. The lessons learned from these hobbies served him well as he made his way through undergraduate and medical school at the University of Iowa. During this time, he waited tables at a local restaurant in Dubuque where he developed his ability to deal with “complicated” customers. After medical school, Zach was fortunate to match to the University of Iowa Orthopedic Department for residency. While residency has taken a toll on his golf game, it did provide him the opportunity to meet his girlfriend, Lauren. As an R2, Zach was consulted to debride a diabetic foot ulcer on the Medicine floor where Lauren works as a nurse. During his time in medical school and residency, Zach has been fortunate enough to work with several great research mentors. Prior to medical school, he worked with Dr. Mendoza and Dr. Weinstein on several spine projects and continued spine research into residency. He has also examined healing rates of distal femur periprosthetic fractures using far cortical locking screws with Dr. Marsh, rotator cuff tears with Dr. Hettrich, ACL tunnels with Dr. Bollier, sarcoma surveillance strategies with Dr. Miller, and complications following amputation with Dr. Phisitkul. After graduation, Zach will pursue a career in spine surgery beginning with completion of a spine fellowship at Leatherman Spine Center in Louisville, Kentucky. He hopes to permanently settle down in the Midwest so he can continue to experience great golf, hunting, Hawkeye sports and Midwestern values. Lastly, Zach would like to acknowledge all the great people he has met and been influenced by during his time in the department. He would like to thank his parents, Shawn and Teresa, and siblings, Kaitlyn and Cody, for their continuous support. He would like to thank his girlfriend Lauren for her support/fabulous home-cooked meals through the grind of residency. Lastly, Zach would like to thank his co-residents for inspiring him to never stop learning.
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