UCSF Orthopedic Surgery residen Syed Ali, MD delivered Grand Rounds at Genentech Hall to a packed audience of residents, fellows, faculty, and staff on Feb. 19, 2025,. The series provides a forum for sharing the latest clinical insights, research developments, and best practices in orthopedic surgery, fostering education, collaboration, and professional growth within the department. (Photo: UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery)
The series fosters education and collaboration by highlighting research, clinical insights, and professional development in orthopedic surgery.
San Francisco, CA — Aug. 22, 2025 — The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to announce its 2025–2026 Grand Rounds series, featuring a diverse lineup of leading physicians, researchers, and visiting professors. All sessions will be held from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall, UCSF Mission Bay campus, 600 16th St., San Francisco, CA 94158.
The series offers an engaging platform for discussion on advances in orthopedic surgery, trauma, sports medicine, oncology, and research innovations. External speakers will also participate in follow-up sessions, including case conferences or journal clubs, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Highlights of the 2025–2026 series include:
- Visiting Professors: Kurt Weiss, MD, Orthopedic Oncology, UPMC; Dan Sucato, MD, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Texas Scottish Rite; Riley Williams, MD, Sports Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery; Erica Taylor, MD, Hand Surgery, Duke University; and Anna Miller, MD, Orthopedic Trauma, Dartmouth University.
- Grand Rounds Speakers: Nico Piuzzi, MD, Adult Reconstruction, Cleveland Clinic; Don Lalonde, MD, Hand Surgery, Dalhousie University; Anne Marie Malfait, MD, PhD, Osteoarthritis Research, Rush University; Kate Ackerman, MD, Primary Care Sports Medicine/Women’s Sports Medicine; and DJ Kennedy, MD, Physiatry, Vanderbilt University.
- UCSF Faculty and Residents presenting cutting-edge research and clinical insights throughout the academic year.
Non-UCSF guests must obtain prior approval via the Event/Meeting Guest Approval Form. Event planners are responsible for maintaining an attendance record for contact-tracing purposes.
For the full schedule and to download the PDF, visit UCSF Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds.
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