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J. Michael Anderson

Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Physician, Oklahoma State University Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulsa, OK

    Professional Summary

    • Orthopaedic surgery resident physician (PGY-3) at Oklahoma State University Medical Center. Strong interest in orthopaedic sports medicine, shoulder and elbow surgery, and orthopaedic trauma surgery. Research interests include evidence-based medical decision making, research quality and transparency, and orthopaedic surgery outcomes. 

    Education

    orthopaedic surgery residency

    Oklahoma state university medical center, Tulsa, ok
    07/01/202206/30/2027
    • Expected Graduation Date: June 2027

    Doctor of osteopathic medicine

    OKLAHOMA STATE University COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, TULSA, OK
    08/01/201805/14/2022
    • Graduation Date: May 2022
      • Graduated in the top 5% of class
      • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member - Awarded to top 10% of graduating class
      • Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP) Honor Society Member – Awarded to top 20% of graduating class

    bachelor of science, kinesiology and applied exercise science

    university of arkansas, fayetteville, AR
    08/01/201405/31/2017
    • Graduation Date: December 2016

    Research experiences

    Peer-Reviewed Published Manuscripts (44) and Abstracts (2)

    • Anderson JM, Howard C, Strasser T, Staggs J, Steele R, Small T, Vassar M, Checketts JX. Inadequate Reporting of Complications in Randomized Controlled Trials Cited as Supporting Evidence Underpinning the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis. The Journal of Arthroplasty.  Published Online: June 16, 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.06.004. PMID: TBD.
    • Anderson JM, Stafford A, Jellison S, Vassar M. Intervention Reporting of Published Trials is Insufficient in Orthopedic Surgery Journals: Application of the Template Intervention Description and Replication Checklist. Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation. Published Online June 16, 2021. doi: 10.1016/j.asmr.2020.09.019. PMID: 34195624.
    • Anderson JM, Hardin J, Phelps C, Howard C, Hanson C,  Anderson R, Vassar M, Checketts JX.  Adverse Event Reporting is Insufficient Among the Randomized Controlled Trials Underpinning the AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines Recommendations for Rotator Cuff Injuries. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (JSES). Accepted June 27, 2022. Published Online: TBD. doi: TBD. PMID: TBD.
    • Anderson JM, Wright B, Rauh S, Horn J, Tritz D, Vassar M. Evaluation of Indicators Supporting Reproducibility and Transparency within Cardiology Literature. BMJ Heart. Published Online August 21, 2020. doi:10.1136/heartjnl-2020-316519. PMID: 32826286.
    • Anderson JM, Wegner D, Johnson A, Walters C, Adewumi M, Waddell J, Esmond L, Vassar M. An Analysis of Publication Trends and Its Relationship with Academic Success Among Dermatology Residency Graduates. JMIR Dermatology.  Published Online June 10, 2021. doi: 10.2196/30015. PMCID: TBD.
    • Anderson JM, Stafford A, Johnson A, Hartwell M, Jellison S, Vassar M. Is World Malaria Day an Effective Awareness Campaign? An Evaluation of Public Interest in Malaria During World Malaria Day. Tropical Medicine and International Health. Published Online August 29, 2020. doi:10.1111/tmi13480. PMID: 32860484.
    • Anderson JM, Niemann A, Johnson A, Cook C, Tritz D, Vassar M. Transparent, Reproducible, and Open Science Practices of Published Literature in Dermatology Journals: Cross-Sectional Analysis. JMIR Dermatology. Published Online: November 11, 2019. doi: 2019;2(1):e16078. PMCID: TBD.
    • Anderson JM, Johnson A, Johnson B, Rauh S, Bouvette M, Vassar M. Perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs regarding the endorsement of and resistance to implementation of data-sharing policies for addiction medicine clinical trial data: A survey of clinical trialists and foundation and journal editorial board members. The Journal of Scientific Practice and Integrity. Published Online: May 19, 2022. doi: 10.35122/001c.35597.
    • Reddy A, Anderson JM, Gray H, Fishbeck K, Vassar M. Clinical Trial Registry Use in Orthopaedic Surgery Systematic Reviews. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS).  Published Online May 13, 2021. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.20.01743. PMID: 33983151.
    • Sajjadi N, Anderson JM, Hughes G, Abraham C, Malik J, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Delayed Discovery: The COVID-19 Pandemic's Influence on Osteoarthritis Clinical Trials. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. Accepted July 21, 2023. Published online: August 15, 2023. doi: 10.1515/jom-2023-0028. PMID: 37580988
    • Shepard S, Anderson JM, Heigle B, Thompson J, Detweiler B, Vassar M. Rates of Discontinuation and Non-Publication of Phase III and Phase IV Upper and Lower Extremity Fracture Clinical Trials. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. Published Online March 29, 2023. doi: 10.1186/s13018-023-03698-5. PMID: 36991514.
    • Heigle B, Shepard S, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell, M, Vassar M. The influence of industry sponsorship and conflicts of interest on results and conclusions of systematic reviews regarding treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Published Online: February 16, 2021. doi: 10.1016/j.ocarto.2021.100142. PMID: TBD.
    • Evans S,  Anderson JM,  Johnson A, Checketts JX, Scott J, Middlemist K, Fishbeck K, Vassar M. The Potential Effect of Lowering the Threshold of Statistical Significance in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Research.  Published Online November 27, 2020. doi:10/1016/j.arthro.202011.041. PMID 33253798.
    • Howard C., McIntire R., Anderson J.M., Stewart C., McIntosh H., Cornwell J., Barron K., Checketts J.X. The Top 100 Sports Medicine Influencers on Twitter. 32nd American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Annual Meeting. 2023 AMSSM Oral Research Poster Presentations. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 33(3):p 308-358, May 2023. DOI: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000001127. 
    • Reddy A, Checketts JX, Stephens J, Anderson JM, Hunt T, Cooper C, Fishbeck K, Chalkin B, Norris B. Complication and Revision Rates After Reverse Total Shoulder Revision from Hemiarthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Shoulder and Elbow.  Published Online: May 3, 2021. doi: 10.1177/1785732211019390. PMID: 36199509.
    • Batioja K, Nguyen T, Anderson JM, Detweiler B, Checketts JX, Hartwell M, Torgerson T, Vassar M. An analysis of the evidence underpinning the American Academy Orthopaedic Surgery Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guidelines. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics.  Published Online: November 4, 2021. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002002. PMID: 34739437.
    • Thompson J, Scott J, Johnson M, Detweiler B, Anderson JM, Hawkins B. Lesser Tarsal Metatarsal Joint Fusion Using Nitinol Staples, Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate and a Calcaneal Bone Dowel: A Technical Note. Foot & Ankle International. Published Online: March 24, 2022. PMID: 35322708. doi: 10.1177/11007221081878.
    • Cole WT, Corcoran A, Hillman C, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Financial Conflicts of Interest Among Systematic Review Authors Investigating Interventions for Achilles Tendon Ruptures. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. Published Online: June 23, 2021. doi: 10.1177/24730114211019725. PMID: 35097455.
    • Scott J, Thompson J, Johnson M, Anderson JM, Hawkins B. Lesser Tarsal Metatarsal Joint Fusion Using Nitinol Staples, Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate and a Calcaneal Bone Dowel: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics. AOFAS Annual Meeting 2021 Abstract. Published Online: January 21, 2022. doi: 10.1177/2473011421S00442. PMID: 35097928.
    • Carr M, Anderson JM, Shepard S, Hobbs J, Walters C, Johnson A, Vassar M. An Analysis of Publication Trends of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Graduates in Relation to Future Academic Success and Fellowship Training. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. Published Online: January 27, 2022. doi: 10.1515/jom-2021-0196. PMID: 35086186.
    • Verble C, Ferrell M, Reddy A, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Prevalence of disclosed and undisclosed financial conflicts of interest among systematic review authors regarding the management of proximal humerus fractures. OSU Medical Proceedings.  Published Online: December 13, 2021. https://okstatemedicalproceedings.com/index.php/OSMP/article/view/153 
    • Johnson A, Fladie I, Anderson JM, Lewis D, Mons B, Vassar M. Rates of Discontinuation and NonPublication of Head and Neck Cancer Randomized Clinical Trials. JAMA Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Published Online December 26, 2019. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2019.3967. PMID: 31876933.
    • Otwell R, Rogers TC, Anderson JM, Johnson A, Vassar M. Evaluation of Spin in Abstracts of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Focused on the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: Cross-Sectional Analysis. JMIR Dermatology. 2020;3(1):e16978. PMCID: TBD.
    • Wise A, Mannem D, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Do Author Conflicts of Interest and Industry Sponsorship Influence Outcomes of Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Regarding Glaucoma Interventions? A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Journal of Glaucoma. Published Online: February 1, 2021. doi: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000001798. PMID: 33769356.
    • Crow M, Hartwell M, Anderson JM, Tritz, D, Vassar M. Evaluation of conflicts of interest among systematic review authors on pharmacological therapies for alcohol use disorder: a cross-sectional study. Substance Abuse. Published Online: July 2, 2021. doi: 10.1080/08897077.2021.1941509. PMID: 34214404.
    • Rulon Z, Powers K, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Conflicts of interest among authors of systematic reviews and meta-analyses investigating interventions for melanoma. JMIR Dermatology. Published Online: June 6, 2021. doi: 10.2196/25858. PMCID: TBD.
    • Kee M, Greenough M, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Authorial conflicts of interest and sponsorship in systematic reviews and meta-analyses on psoriasis. Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. Published Online: June 10, 2021. doi: 10.1177/24755303211020677.
    • Corcoran A, Hillman C, Cole T, Anderson JM, Weaver M,  Johnson B, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Associations of authorship conflicts of interest among characteristics and outcomes of systematic reviews focused on the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Andrology. Published Online: June 25, 2021. doi: 10.1111/andr.13064. PMID: 34173351.
    • Polson C, Siex P, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Roberts W, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Conflicts of interest among authors of systematic reviews regarding the management of chronic non-cancer pain with opioids analgesics. Pain Medicine. Published Online: August 28, 2021. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnab223. PMID: 34453825.
    • Ferrell S, Demla S, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Torgerson T, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Association between industry sponsorship and author conflicts of interest with outcomes of systematic review and meta-analyses investigating interventions for opioid use disorders.  Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. Published Online: August 14, 2021. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108598. PMID: 34419326.
    • Edwards R, Flores H, Lai E, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Influence of conflicts of interest and industry sponsorship on outcomes of uterine cancer systematic reviews: Cross-sectional study. Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine. Published Online: August 31, 2021. doi: 10.1111/jebm.12441. PMID: 34467665.
    • Wenger D, Nowlin R, Johnson A, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Evaluation of Industry Relationships Among Authors of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses Regarding Ménières Disease. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. Published Online: October 12, 2021. doi: 10.1177/00034894211051822. PMID: 34636251.
    • Garrett M, Balcerak G, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Influence of industry bias in systematic reviews and meta-analyses regarding breast cancer interventions: A cross-sectional analysis. Journal of Oklahoma Medical Association (JOSMA).  Accepted October 1, 2021.
    • Love M, Staggs J, Walters C, Wayant C, Torgerson T, Hartwell M, Anderson JM, Lillie A, Myers K, Brachtenbach T,  Derby M, Vassar M. An Analysis of the Evidence Underpinning the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Practice Guidelines. Critical Review in Oncology Hematology.  Published Online: November 25, 2021. doi: 10.1016/j.critevonc.2021.103549. PMID: 34838981. 
    • Pena A, Ladd C,  Johnson BS, Anderson JM, Hartwell M, Torgerson T, Vassar M. An analysis of the evidence underpinning the American Urologic Association clinical practice guidelines. Urology. Published Online: January 2, 2022. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.12.019. PMID: 34896408.
    • Streck S, McIntire R, Anderson JM, Dunn K, Hartwell M, Torgerson T, Vassar M. Evaluation of the evidence underpinning clinical practice guideline recommendations regarding the management of tobacco use disorder. Nicotine & Tobacco Research. Published Online: April 28, 2022. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntac012. PMID: 35023556.
    • Dunford B, Bacani R, Anderson JM, Checketts JX, Scott J, Hartwell M, Torgerson T, Vassar M. Reporting Quality and Adherence to the CONSORT Checklist of Randomized Controlled Trials Underpinning the AAOS Upper Extremity Clinical Practice Guidelines. Journal of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics (JAOAO). Published Online: TBD. doi: TBD. PMID: TBD.
    • Carr M, Reddy V, Anderson JM, Weaver, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Evaluating the Relationship Between Industry Sponsorship and Conflicts of Interest Among Systematic Review Authors on Treatments for Cannabis Use Disorder. Substance Abuse Journal. Published Online: May 26, 2022. doi: 10.1080/08897077.2022.2074598. PMID: 35617607.
    • Waters P, Anderson R, Scott J, Anderson JM, Detweiler B, Hartwell M, Torgerson T, Vassar M. An Analysis of the Evidence Underpinning the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Knee Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guidelines. Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach.  Published Online: TBD. doi: TBD. PMID: TBD.
    • Johnson AL, Anderson JM, Kee M, Heigle B, Bouvette M, Pinero M, Tricco A, Page M, Foster M, Vassar M. Clinical Trial Data-sharing Policies Among Journals, Funding Agencies, Foundations, and Other Professional Organizations: A Scoping Review.  Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. Published online: November 11, 2022.  doi: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2022.11.009. PMID: 36375641. 
    • Howard C, McIntire R, Stewart C, McIntosh H, Anderson JM, Cornwall J, Barron K. The Top 100 Sports Medicine Influencers on Twitter. European Journal of Sports Science.  Published online: September 18, 2023.  doi: 10.1080/02640414.2023.2259723. PMID: 37722817.
    • Phelps C, Hardin J, Anderson JM, Howard C, Chalkin B, Vassar M, Checketts JX. Reporting of Complications in Randomized Controlled Trials Underpinning AAOS CPG Recommendations for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Application of the CONSORT Harms Checklist. Accepted November 17, 2023. Published Online: TBD.
    • Howard C, Abraham C, Sells T, Anderson JM, Norris B, Vassar M, Checketts JX. Reporting of Complications in Randomized Controlled Trials Underpinning AAOS CPG Recommendations for Hip Fractures in Adults: Application of the CONSORT Harms Checklist. Injury. Accepted January 12, 2024. Published Online: TBD. PMID: TBD. doi: TBD. 
    • Muhammad R, Okonya O, Anderson JM, Walters M, Faulkner J, Weaver M, Hartwell M, Vassar M.  Influence of conflict of interest disclosure on outcomes of systematic reviews investigating treatments of diabetes mellitus with polyneuropathy.  Journal of Evidence Based Medicine. Provisionally Accepted. Revision submitted December 12, 2022.
    • Shepard S, Anderson JM, Checketts J. Transparency Matters: Assessing Harms Reporting Compliance in RCTs Underpinning AAOS CPG for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. The American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM). Provisionally accepted pending revisions January 15, 2024. 

    • In addition to the above published manuscripts and abstracts, I am currently lead- or co-author on an additional 15+ research projects within the Oklahoma State University Medical Center Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St Francis Health Systems Research Department, and Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences.

    Selected Poster Presentations (21)

    Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, April 14, 2023

    • Shepard, S., Hughes, G., Anderson, JM Scott, J., Stallings, L., Checketts, J.X,. Hanson, C., Basener, C., Chalkin, B.; What Are Patients Asking About Shoulder Arthroplasty? An Investigation Of Google Searches

    Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Research Day, Tulsa, OK, February 17, 2023

    • Chaudhry A, Beerman S, Flores H, Garrett M, Rucker B, Anderson JM, Vassar M. Reporting of harms in systematic reviews focused on reverse shoulder arthroplasty: a cross-sectional study.
    • Shepard, S., Hughes, G., Anderson, JM Scott, J., Stallings, L., Checketts, J.X,. Hanson, C., Basener, C., Chalkin, B.; What Are Patients Asking About Shoulder Arthroplasty? An Investigation Of Google Searches

    77th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), Boston, MA, September 28-October 1, 2022 

    • Checketts JX, Hardin J, Phelps C, Howard C, Anderson JM, Chalkin M, Vassar M. Reporting of Complications in Randomized Controlled Trials Cited as Supporting Evidence Underpinning AAOS Recommendations for the Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Application of the CONSORT Harms Checklist.

    Medical Student Orthopedic Symposium (MSOS) 2022 Virtual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, April 10, 2022

    • Shepard S, Anderson JM, Heigle B, Thompson, J, Detweiler B, Vassar M. Rates of Discontinuation and Non-Publication of Phase III and Phase IV Upper and Lower Extremity Fracture Clinical Trials.

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2022 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL March 22-26, 2022

    • (Podium Presentation) Dunford B, Bacani R, Anderson JM, Checketts JX, Scott J, Hartwell M, Torgerson T, Vassar M. Reporting Quality and Adherence to the CONSORT Checklist of Randomized Controlled Trials Underpinning the AAOS Upper Extremity Clinical Practice Guidelines.

    Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Virtual Research Week 2022, Tulsa, OK, February 2022

    • Batioja K, Nguyen T, Anderson JM, Detweiler B, Checketts JX, Hartwell M, Torgerson T, Vassar M. An analysis of the evidence underpinning the American Academy Orthopaedic Surgery Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guidelines.
    • Dunford B, Bacani R, Anderson JM, Checketts JX, Scott J, Hartwell M, Torgerson T, Vassar M. Reporting Quality and Adherence to the CONSORT Checklist of Randomized Controlled Trials Underpinning the AAOS Upper Extremity Clinical Practice Guidelines.
    • Shepard S, Anderson JM, Heigle B, Thompson, J, Detweiler B, Vassar M. Rates of Discontinuation and Non-Publication of Phase III and Phase IV Upper and Lower Extremity Fracture Clinical Trials.
    • Waters P, Anderson R, Anderson JM, Scott J, Detweiler B, Hartwell M, Torgerson T, Vassar M. An Analysis of the Evidence Underpinning the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Knee Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guidelines.

    Oklahoma Osteopathic Association’s Research Poster Symposium, Catoosa, OK, January 22, 2022

    • Waters P, Anderson R, Anderson JM, Scott J, Detweiler B, Hartwell M, Torgerson T, Vassar M. An Analysis of the Evidence Underpinning the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Knee Osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guidelines.

    American Urological Association (AUA) South Central Section Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ, September 29-October 2, 2021

    • Corcoran A, Hillman C, Cole T, Anderson JM, Weaver M,  Johnson B, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Associations of authorship conflicts of interest among characteristics and outcomes of systematic reviews focused on the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

    Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (SAOAO) 2021 Virtual Spring Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, April 15-17, 2021

    • Reddy A, Checketts JX, Stephens J, Anderson JM, Hunt T, Cooper C, Fishbeck K, Chalkin B, Norris B. Complication and Reoperation Rates After Reverse Total Shoulder Revision from Hemiarthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

    Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Virtual Research Day, Tulsa, OK, February 22-26, 2021

    • Reddy A, Anderson JM, Gray H, Fishbeck K, Vassar M. Clinical Trial Registry Use in Orthopaedic Surgery Systematic Reviews.
    • Reddy A, Checketts JX, Stephens J, Anderson JM, Hunt T, Cooper C, Fishbeck K, Chalkin B, Norris B. Complication and Reoperation Rates After Reverse Total Shoulder Revision from Hemiarthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. 
    • Heigle B, Shepard S, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell, M, Vassar M. The influence of industry sponsorship and conflicts of interest on results and conclusions of systematic reviews regarding treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
    • Cole WT, Corcoran A, Hillman C, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Financial conflicts of interest in Achilles tendon rupture repair systematic reviews.
    • Verble C, Ferrell M, Reddy A, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell M, Vassar M. Prevalence of disclosed and undisclosed financial conflicts of interest among systematic review authors regarding the management of proximal humerus fractures.

    Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (SAOAO) 2020 Virtual Fall Meeting, Richmond, VA, October 23, 2020

    • Heigle B, Shepard S, Anderson JM, Weaver M, Hartwell, M, Vassar M. The influence of industry sponsorship and conflicts of interest on results and conclusions of systematic reviews regarding treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee.
    • Carr M, Anderson JM, Shepard S, Hobbs J, Walters C, Johnson A, Vassar M. An Analysis of Publication Trends of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Graduates in Relation to Future Academic Success and Fellowship Training.

    Oklahoma Research Day, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), Weatherford, OK, March, 6, 2020

    • Carr M, Anderson JM, Shepard S, Hobbs J, Walters C, Johnson A, Vassar M.  An Analysis of Publication Trends of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Graduates in Relation to Future Academic Success and Fellowship Training.

    Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Research Day, Tulsa OK, February 28, 2020

    • Carr M, Anderson JM, Shepard S, Hobbs J, Walters C, Johnson A, Vassar M. An Analysis of Publication Trends of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Graduates in Relation to Future Academic Success and Fellowship Training.

    Quality Improvement Projects (1)

    • Anticoagulation in Tibial Plateau Fractures. Anderson JM, Schoutko A, Kee M,  Hanson C, Vassar M, Murray K, Som M. (Ongoing)

    Media Coverage of Research (1)

    Oral Presentations (20)

    • Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures,  Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN, December 15, 2021
    • Proximal Humerus Fractures in Adults,  Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Columbus, GA, August 27, 2021
    • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty, St Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, January 18, 2023
    • Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures, St Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, February 15, 2023
    • Odontoid Fractures, St Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, March 8, 2023
    • Ankylosing Spondylitis, St Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, May 31, 2023
    • Posterior Shoulder Dislocation -- Application of the Modified McLaughlin Procedure, St Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, July 19, 2023
    • Use of Tricortical Iliac Crest Bone Graft for Clavicle Nonunion, St Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, August 16, 2023
    • Hand and Upper Extremity Soft Tissue Coverage and Flaps, St Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, August 30, 2023
    • Arthroplasty Indications Lecture, St Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, October 25, 2023
    • First Tarsometatarsal Arthritis, St Francis Health System, December 20, 2023
    • Septic Arthritis and Osteomyelitis in Pediatric Patients, St Francis Health System, July 17, 2024
    • Trauma Morbidity and Mortality Conference, St Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK
      • Friday July 21, 2022
      • Friday September 22, 2022
      • Friday February 24, 2023
      • Friday June 23, 2023
      • Friday January 26, 2024
    • St Francis Orthopaedic Trauma Fracture Conference, St Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK
      • Friday July 8, 2022
      • Friday September 8, 2022
      • Friday April 12, 2024
    • How to Match Orthopaedic Surgery: Strategies for Successfully Matching to Competitive Specialties, Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, OK, Tuesday September 26, 2023

    Hospital and community committees

    Oklahoma State University Medical Center Transfusion Committee Member, 2022-Present

    • Resident physician committee member which aims to improve the appropriate use of blood products within a community based hospital 
    • Review and present patient chart in which questionable transfusion of blood products and massive transfusion protocols were initiated to identify areas of improvement in transfusion/MTP protocols
    • Performed root-cause-analysis into inconsistent record keeping of blood products released from the hospital's blood bank

    Work experience

    Orthopaedic surgery resident physician

    oklahoma state university medical center
    07/01/2022Present

    Current PGY-3 resident surgeon 

    Duties:

    • Provide daily orthopaedic care for patients in multiple clinical settings including:
      • Hospital, outpatient, and outreach clinic settings
      • Department of Veterans Affairs
      • Oklahoma State University Athletics
      • Northeastern State University Athletics
      • Tulsa Oilers (Arena Football and Hockey) Teams
    • Lead weekly fracture clinics for junior level residents and medical students 
    • Working alongside program faculty to organize a cadaveric based curriculum for residents and medical students aspiring to pursue a career in orthopaedic surgery

    Research assistant/team leader

    OFFICE of MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH, OSU-COM
    08/01/2020Present

    Team leader for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) r15 granted funded research project. 

    Duties:

    • Currently oversee a team of 11 undergraduate students, medical students, staff, and faculty members working on a 3-year, multi-phase federally funded research project investigating:
      • Fundamental barriers which may contribute to irreproducible addiction research.
      • Key factors contributing to both endorsement of and resistance to data-sharing policies among addiction medicine journals, clinical trial investigators/researchers, Institutional Review Boards, journal editors, foundation board members, and funding agencies.
      • The effects of journal policies, risk perception, and other characteristics associated with compliance to data-sharing requirements.
      • Evaluate the reproducibility of clinical trial results from original trial data.
    • Maintain all NIH Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) compliance documentation.
    • Apply for and obtain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for human subjects research.
    • Organize, schedule, and conduct meetings with leading researchers from the United States, Canada, and Australia.

    RESEARCH ASSISTANT/TEAM LEADER

    Office of medical student research, osu-com
    06/01/202008/01/2020

    Team leader for 17 separate research projects, consisting of 40+ medical students and faculty as part of the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Presidential Mentor-Mentee Research Fellowship.

    Duties:

    • Conceptualized and developed a research protocol investigating the influence of author conflicts of interest and industry sponsorship on the favorability of results and conclusions of systematic reviews regarding treatments for various disease processes. 
    • Held daily progress meetings with students and faculty, developed training modules and project materials needed to complete research objectives.
    • Involved in data collection, analysis, manuscript drafting, manuscript editing, and manuscript submission for all 17 research projects, 3 of which have gone on to publication with the remaining 14 currently under peer-review.

    Administrative assistant

    Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates
    06/01/201707/01/2018

    Duties:

    • Coordinated clinical and surgical schedules for an office of 30+ orthopedic, sports medicine, and physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians.
    • Maintained HIPAA compliancy by upholding company standards regarding ePHI.

    Undergraduate research Assistant

    Health and human performance lab, University of Arkansas
    09/01/201401/01/2017

    Conducted research under the direction of Dr. RJ Elbin in the of Health and Human Performance Laboratory at the University of Arkansas

    Duties:

    • Performed concussion baseline tests including the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Neurocognitive Testing (ImPact), Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS), King-Devick (KD), and Standardized Concussion Assessment Test (SCAT-3) on 150+ student athletes, both pediatric and adolescent populations
    • Research Assistant for Federally Funded Clinical Trial testing efficacy of emerging neurocognitive assessment tool
    • Entered, organized and managed database consisting of 2500+ testing participants (demographic information and test results)

    Club General manager

    T&J Fitness dba planet fitness
    01/15/201312/31/2016

    ­Oversaw the operations of a fitness club with a 5000+ member base. Responsible for hiring and training staff and potential managers while increasing monthly revenue. Established corporate relationships that led to corporate memberships of over 100 employees.

    ­Selected Achievements:

    • ­Reduced the attrition rate of existing memberships while improving sales techniques through daily training of staff members that led to a $3000 growth in monthly electronic funds transfer.
    • Highest monthly sales closing percentage among employees: May 2013, June 2013, July 2013
    • Highest monthly merchandise sales among employees: May 2013, June 2013 

    Scholarships, Awards, & Academic achievements

    • John D. Sears Award of Compassion Fund Recipient. 
    • Diane B. and James Seebass Endowed Scholarship Recipient. 
    • Sigma Sigma Phi Chapter Member. Fraternity membership awarded to the top 20% of medical school graduating class.
    • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member, Awarded to top 10% of medical school graduating class.
    • Third and Fourth Year Clerkship Rotations Honors Recipient (CORE Pediatrics, CORE Psychiatry, and CORE Family Medicine)
    • 2023-2024 AAOS Resident Rumble Trivia Finalist

    Extracurricular activities and volunteerism

    • Athletic Team Medical Coverage
      • Oklahoma State University NCAA Division I Collegiate Athletics, 2022-Present
        • Provided orthopaedic coverage at pre-season, practice and game settings for OSU men's and women's basketball, softball, track and field, cross country, cheerleading, and wrestling
      • Tulsa Oilers Indoor Arena Football League (IFL), 2022-Present
        • Provided orthopaedic coverage at pre-season, post season, and game settings and performed pre season and exit sports physicals for Tulsa's IFL team
    • Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (SAOAO) Club President
    • St Baldrick’s Fundraiser Committee Member (2019 and 2020)
      • Organized fundraising events with all proceeds being donated to St Baldrick's Foundation, a non-profit foundation supporting pediatric cancer research
    • Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Teaching Assistant
    • Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Ambassador