Rodney Arthur, M.D.

Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Why I Chose UAB: I chose UAB's research fellowship program because of the abundant research opportunities available to fellows and the program's excellent track record of providing fellows with the support they need to successfully match into orthopedic surgery residency.

Connor Donley, M.D.

Undergraduate: Pennsylvania State University
Medical School: University of Kentucky

Howie Cole, MD

Undergraduate: University of Alabama
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Why I Chose UAB: I chose UAB because of the tremendous opportunities offered and the incredible people within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. The orthopedic faculty are eager to help their research fellows take part in a variety of high-quality research and also serve as great mentors for career development. I have been fortunate enough to be engaged in the operating rooms and clinics on a consistent basis to continue learning orthopedics from the residents and faculty that love to teach. Everyone in the department has been so welcoming, personable, and fun to work with, and I cannot imagine doing my research year anywhere other than UAB!

Anthony Padgett, M.D.

Undergraduate: University of Alabama
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Why I Chose UAB: I chose the research fellowship at UAB because of the program's commitment to holistic professional development. I hope to further pursue research in my professional career, and UAB has enabled me to refine my skills throughout all phases of the study process. The program also offers fellows the opportunity to participate in educational activities such as didactic lectures, journal clubs, and subspecialty conferences. Furthermore, I was impressed by the strong mentorship that fellows develop with the UAB faculty members. Having attended college nearby at the University of Alabama, I was familiar with the respect and prestige that UAB holds within the medical community, and I am truly honored to be selected for the orthopaedic research fellowship.

Thomas Sanchez, M.D.

Matthey Sankey, M.D.

Undergraduate: University of Alabama
Medical School: South Alabama College of Medicine
Why I Chose UAB: UAB Orthopedics has an excellent reputation. When I was looking into research opportunities, UAB's research program stood out above the others. The resources, infrastructure, and faculty leadership available to the research assistants are unparalleled. UAB is continually at the forefront of orthopedic literature and I am excited to be a part of it.

Samuel Schick, M.D.