Video: The Environmental Impact of Short Stay Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Speaker: Katherine Woolley, MD
UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds Series 2024-25 | Course MGR25038 | October 30, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO – Oct. 31, 2024 – The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to present this week's Grand Rounds featuring Dr. Katherine Woolley, a PGY4 resident physician in our department. In her presentation, Dr. Woolley discussed the environmental impact of short stay total shoulder arthroplasty and explore actionable steps the medical community can take to mitigate this impact.
About Katherine Woolley, MD
Dr. Woolley grew up in Denver, Colorado, and earned her undergraduate degree in integrative physiology from the University of Colorado Boulder. An athlete, she played rugby and rock climbed, which sparked her interest in orthopedic surgery. After working as a snowboard instructor in Vail, Colorado, she attended the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, where she engaged in biomechanics, exercise physiology, and high-altitude research. Currently in her orthopedic surgery residency at UCSF, Dr. Woolley is applying to sports medicine fellowships, with research interests focused on healthcare disparities and the environmental impact of healthcare.