As of January 2020, the American College of Graduate Medical Education approved and accredited our new orthopaedic residency, taking our first new residents on board on July 1, 2020. We became the 176th accredited orthopaedic residency in the United States.
You can also see the graduates of the Orthopaedic Residency Program and where they are today.
Class of 2027
Ruby Gilmor, D.O.
Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Undergraduate Education: The Pennsylvania State University
Medical School Education: Touro University California
Fellowship Interests: trauma, sports, hand
Hobbies: soccer, baking, traveling
Why orthopaedics? I knew I wanted to be an orthopaedic surgeon ever since I went on a medical mission trip with a hand surgeon to Bolivia. I was captivated by the surgeon’s ability to impact someone’s life by restoring function after a life-changing injury. Orthopaedics is the perfect career for me because it incorporates my interests in anatomy, passion for sports, and requires creative problem solving. I am especially excited to be part of a field that is constantly growing and advancing with the development of new technologies.
Oliver Sax, D.O.
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Undergraduate Education: Yeshiva University
Medical School Education: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Research Fellowship: RIAO
Fellowship Interests: Sports, Adult Reconstruction, Shoulder/Elbow
Hobbies: Trail running, baking bread, traveling, enjoying my family
Why Orthopedics? Orthopaedic Surgery is the perfect confluence of hands-on training backed by evidenced based thought processes. Often, we have the ability to provide care that enables a return to baseline status in a short amount of time. I was initially drawn to the field given my pursuit of medicine while running cross country in college. I am confident my training will allow me make the biggest impact on my community.
Class of 2028
Zhongming Chen, M.D.
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Undergraduate Education: Cornell University
Medical School Education: New York Medical College
Research Fellowship: Lenox Hill Hospital – Adult Reconstruction, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics – Adult Reconstruction
Fellowship Interests: Adult Reconstruction, Sports Medicine, Hand
Hobbies: golf, family, and friends
Why orthopaedics? I became interested because of my involvement in athletics. Additionally, the instruments used during orthopaedic surgeries reminded me of my father’s construction tools.
Jeremy Reich, D.O.
Hometown: Mendon, VT
Undergraduate Education: Villanova University
Medical School Education: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Strength training, skiing, golf, exploring restaurants
Why orthopaedics? The opportunity to restore biomechanical function to a person’s life is unparalleled in orthopedics. As someone who has dealt with several MSK injuries in the past, I know firsthand the value of regaining one’s functional status and the significant impact it can have physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Class of 2029
Sandeep Bains, MD
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Undergraduate Education: Simon Fraser University/University of British Columbia
Medical School Education: American University of Antigua
Research Fellowship: Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopaedics
Fellowship Interests: Oncology, Spine, Joints
Hobbies: Ice Hockey, Olympic Weightlifting
Why Orthopedics? Worked with MSK most of my life as either a rehabilitation expert or strength and conditioning coach. Only thing left to conquer was the surgical aspect.
Arad Talehakimi, DO
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate Education: University of California, Davis
Medical School Education: Kansas City University
Fellowship Interests: Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Oncology
Hobbies: Basketball, Football, Weightlifting, Hiking/Outdoor activities, Board/card games, trivia, traveling, cooking
Why Orthopedics? My journey into orthopaedic surgery is rooted in a fascination with anatomy, fueled by personal injuries that sparked a deep passion for the field. The allure of technological advancements and the opportunity for hands-on immediate gratification further cemented my commitment.
Class of 2030
Drew Saltzman, DO
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Undergraduate education: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School Education: Rowan SOM
Research Fellowship (if applicable): N/A
Fellowship interests (name up to 2-3): Sports, Adult Reconstruction
Hobbies: Golf, ice hockey, snowboarding, going to Ravens and Orioles games, eating
Why orthopedics? I began learning about orthopedic injuries and anatomy while playing and watching sports. Family working in orthopedics helped expose me to the field early on in life. I am drawn towards orthopedics for the ability to restore function to patients and the innovative nature of the field, along with relationships they develop with their patients.
Gabrielle Swartz, DO
Hometown: Hollidaysburg, PA
Undergraduate education: Florida State University
Medical School Education: PCOM South Georgia
Research Fellowship (if applicable): Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics
Fellowship interests (name up to 2-3): Trauma, pediatrics
Hobbies: Cooking, riding my Peloton, hiking with my dog Kona
Why orthopedics? Growing up, I watching my dad undergo several orthopedics procedures for military injuries and was amazed at how quickly his health, both physically and mentally, improved. I want to be able to help my future patients achieve similar improvements.
Class of 2031
Akram Al Ramlawi, M.D.
Hometown: Tripoli, Lebanon
Undergraduate Education: American University of Beirut
Medical School Education: American University of Beirut
Research Fellowship: International Center for Limb Lengthening, Rubin institute for advanced orthopedics
Fellowship interests (name up to 2-3): Pediatrics, Trauma, Tumor
Hobbies: Soccer, Crossfit, Reading
Why orthopaedics? Orthopaedics sits at the intersection of biomechanics, biology, medicine, and surgery, blending science, technical skill, and creativity. Its constant innovation ensures that there is always something new to learn, making it a specialty that continues to inspire me every day.
Reza Katanbaf, M.D.
Hometown: Somerset, Kentucky
Undergraduate Education: University of Kentucky
Graduate Education: MBA (University of Kentucky)
Medical School Education: University of Kentucky
Research Fellowship: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Fellowship interests (name up to 2-3): Limb Lengthening and Sports
Hobbies: Lifting, running, cooking, traveling
Why orthopaedics? I chose orthopaedics for its blend of biomechanics, hands-on surgery, and the opportunity to help highly motivated patients return to the activities they love.
Jamal Zahir, M.D.
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergraduate Education: University of Colorado - Denver
Medical School Education: Ross University School of Medicine
Research Fellowship: St. Mary’s Medical Center - University of California San Francisco (Spine) and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute - AdventHealth Orlando (Upper Extremity)
Fellowship interests (name up to 2-3): Hand, Spine, Peds
Hobbies: Martial arts, photography/videography, and lifting weights
Why orthopaedics? What excites me most about orthopaedics is how it is constantly evolving, from new techniques and instrumentation to advances in implants and biologics. I was also drawn to the breadth of the field and the ability to operate across the entire musculoskeletal system, from the spine to the hand to the foot and ankle. Most importantly, I connected with the close knit, team-based culture of orthopaedics, where everything is centered around delivering the best possible care for our patients.
Resident Life
