The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery hosted a luncheon catered by Jim N Nicks BBQ in appreciation of its staff on Wednesday, May 3, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the OSB 110 conference room. The luncheon was held in celebration of Administrative Professionals Day, Nurses Week, Occupational Therapy Month, Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Week, and Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Day.

The event was hosted by Steven M. Theiss, M.D., John D. Sherrill Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery, Fred Horton, executive administrator, Orthopaedic faculty, and the Orthopaedic management team.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery welcomes opportunities to celebrate all members of the department. Our administrative professionals play a key role in supporting our faculty and trainees.

Likewise, our occupational therapists, nurses, APPs, and CMAs support faculty and trainees, in addition to providing unmatched care to our patients. Our staff is vital to the success of our department and our patients’ experience, and we are excited about opportunities to recognize them and their hard work!