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Gabriella Ode, M.D., FAAOSOrthopedic Surgeon

Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Gabriella Ode is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery in the HSS Sports Medicine Institute. Her clinical practice specializes in shoulder arthroscopy and complex open shoulder surgery including computer navigated shoulder arthroplasty and shoulder stabilization. She also specializes in knee arthroscopy and ACL reconstruction and treatment of elbow injuries. She has a particular interest in women's sports medicine including the care and treatment of women athletes of all ages. Dr. Ode is a team orthopaedic surgeon for the New York Liberty of the WNBA. She has previously served as an assistant team orthopaedist for the NBA's Brooklyn Nets as well as NCAA Division 1 teams at Iona University and Clemson University.

Upon completing college at the University of Virginia with a degree in Kinesiology and concentration in sports medicine, Dr. Ode received her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her residency training at Carolinas Medical Center and OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC, and fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at HSS. After fellowship, she traveled across France gaining additional expertise in shoulder surgery. 

Dr. Ode is an assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York and adjunct faculty with the Dept of Bioengineering at Clemson University in Clemson, SC. She is a dedicated orthopedic educator and researcher with over 70 peer-reviewed articles and presentations. Her research interests include clinical outcomes of shoulder arthroplasty and shoulder instability as well as exploring diversity, equity and inclusion in orthopedic surgery and optimizing surgical training performance. She has served on several national orthopedic committees and as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals for orthopaedic surgery, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. In 2022, she participated in the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) North American Traveling Fellowship, an honor considered to be one of the most prestigious in the field of orthopedic surgery.

Professional Position

Jan 2020 – Present
University of South Carolina Greenville School of Medicine Greenville, SC
  • Assistant Clinical Professor
Jan 2021 – Present
Clemson University,Clemson, SC
  • Team Physician, Volleyball

Education

Oct 2019
Nice Shoulder Institute Hospital Pasteur 2, Nice, France
  • Visiting Fellowship/Clinical Observership in Shoulder Surgery
    • Clinical Focus on Shoulder arthroplasty, Arthroscopic Latarjet procedure)
Oct 2019
Centre Orthopedique Santy Lyon France
  • Visiting Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery
    • Clinical Focus on Shoulder arthroplasty, Latarjet procedure, rotator cuff repair)
Sept 2019
CHP Ste. Gregoire/Institut Locomoteur de l'Ouest, Rennes, France
  • Visiting Fellowship in Shoulder Surgery
    • Clinical focus on Shoulder arthroplasty, Latarjet procedure, rotator cuff repair)
Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
  • Clinical Fellow in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
    • Clinical focus on knee ligament reconstruction and cartilage restoration, women’s sports medicine and patellofemoral pathology, throwing shoulder and shoulder instability and degenerative shoulder pathology including shoulder arthroplasty and revision shoulder arthroplasty.
  • Administrative Chief Sports Medicine Fellow
  • Assistant team physician for Brooklyn Nets (NBA)
  • Assistant team physician for Iona College (NCAA Division I)
Feb 2018
Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC
  • General Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Elective
    • Participated in over 60 orthopaedic surgeries including shoulder, knee and hip arthroscopy, knee and shoulder arthroplasty, upper and lower extremity fracture care for active duty members of the United States Army.
Jul 2012 - Jun 2018
Carolinas Medical Center/OrthoCarolina, Charlotte, NC
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery (2014-2018)
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Research Fellow (2013-2014)
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Intern (2012-2013)
2008-2012
Rush University Medical College; Chicago, IL
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – Degree conferred June 2012
2003-2007
University of Virginia, Curry School of Education; Charlottesville, VA
  • Bachelor of Science in Education (BS. Ed) – Degree conferred May 2007
    • Major: Kinesiology, Concentration in Sports Medicine
2000-2003
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy; Aurora, IL
  • High School Education; Diploma conferred May 2003
1999-2000
The Culver Academies; Culver, IN
  • High School Education

Certifications

  • Board Certified (As of August 2021)

Medical Licensure

Jun 2019 - Jun 2021
South Carolina Medical License - Currently Active
Feb 2018 - Feb 2020
New York State Medical License
May 2012 - May 2019
North Carolina Medical License (RTL)

National Leadership Positions

  • American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
    2020-2022
    Diversity Liaison on Critical Issues and Educational Programming Committee
    2021-2022
    AOA Diversity Task Force
    2020
    Executive Committee Nominating Committee Selection and Vetting Process Workgroup
    2019-2020
    Fellowship Education Coalition Transition to Practice Workgroup
  • Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
    2020-Present
    Manuscript Reviewer for Scientific Articles (JBJS, JBJSOA)
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Society
    2019- Present
    Manuscript Reviewer for Scientific Articles
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Communications Cabinet
    2017 - 2021
    Cabinet Member
  • J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS)
    2017 - Present
    Mentoring Committee Member
  • Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
    2017 - 2019
    Scientific Committee Member
  • The American Journal of Sports Medicine
    2016 - Present
    Manuscript Reviewer for Scientific Articles (AJSM, OJSM)

Local Leadership Positions

  • Admissions Committee, University of South Carolina Greenville School of Medicine
    2020 – 2021
    Interviewer/Committee Member
  • South Carolina Translational Research Improving Musculoskeletal Health (SC TRIMH) Clinical Advisory Committee
    2020-Present
    Committee Member
  • CMC Medical Executive Committee
    2017-2018
    Resident Member
  • CMC Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery Quality Improvement Project
    2016 – 2018
    Designed and executed an electronic version of an established immediate post-operative evaluation form for CMC orthopaedic residents based on a validated evaluation metric (O-SCORE).
  • CMC Dept. Of Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Selection Committee
    2015
    Committee Member
  • Graduate Medical Education Committee, Carolinas Medical Center
    2015 – 2017
    Resident Representative
  • ACGME CLER Visit Resident Representative, Carolinas Medical Center
    2015
    Orthopaedic Dept. Representative
  • House Staff Committee, Carolinas Medical Center
    2013 – 2014
    Secretary
    2012 – 2015
    Orthopaedic Department Representative
  • Orthopaedic Interest Group, Rush Medical College
    2011 – 2012
    Senior Advisor
    2009 – 2011
    Steering Committee
  • Student National Medical Association (SNMA) – Rush Medical College Chapter
    2009 – 2010
    Chapter Co-President
    2008 – 2012
    Chapter Member
  • Committee on Admissions, Rush Medical College
    2009 – 2012
    Committee Member/Interviewer
  • Rush University Task Force on Multicultural Affairs
    2009 – 2010
    Committee Member
  • New Life Volunteering Society (NLVS), Rush Medical College Chapter
    2009 – 2010
    Publicity Chair

Awards & Honors

2021
Top Poster - Critical Issues, AOA Annual Meeting 2021 – “Perceptions of Discrimination and Occupational Opportunity Among 248 Black Orthopaedic Surgeons in the US
2018
1st Place - Resident Essay Contest, CMC Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery - $1000
2017
1st Place - Basil Boyd Resident Research Award, - “Wrist Arthroscopy: Can We Gain Proficiency Through Knee Arthroscopy Simulation?". The 37th Annual Oscar Miller Day “New Horizons in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery" - $1000
2017
1st Place - Resident Essay Contest, CMC Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery - $1000
2016
Best Paper – Trauma/Foot & Ankle/Hand Breakout Session – “Mopeds: The Cost of Cheap and Unregulated Transportation for Negligent Drivers" – North Carolina Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting 2016 - $100
2016
Best Basic Science Paper - “Wrist Arthroscopy: Can We Gain Proficiency Through Knee Arthroscopy Simulation?" - CMC Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Research Day
2016
3rd Place, Resident Essay Contest, CMC Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery - $250
2015
3rd Place, Resident Essay Contest, CMC Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery - $250
2014
Best Basic Science Paper – “Cortical Button Fixation: A Better Patellar Tendon Repair?" - CMC Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Research Day
2012
David Jones Peck Award, Rush Medical College - Awarded to the outstanding graduating URM medical student.
2006
University of Virginia Dean’s List - University of Virginia
2005
University of Virginia Dean’s List - University of Virginia

Grant Support

  • 08/2020 – 08/2021 – JRGOS/Stryker Grant for Orthopaedic Research

    PROJECT TITLE: “Implicit Bias in Orthopaedics: Gender and Race" ROLE: Co-Primary Investigator (Co-PI – Shawn Gilbert, MD, Brent Ponce, MD, Joshua Patt, MD, Kim Templeton, MD, Kelsie Coe, MD)

    TOTAL FUNDING: $5,000

    STATUS: Active

  • 02/2017 – 06/2018] - Winkler Orthopaedic Fellowship Fund (#2808)

    PROJECT TITLE: “Ambulatory vs. Inpatient TSA: A population based analysis of trends, outcomes and costs. ROLE: Co-Primary Investigator (Co-PI – Nady Hamid, MD)

    TOTAL FUNDING: $7,490

    STATUS: Active

  • 03/2014 – 12/2015 - Winkler Orthopaedic Fellowship Fund (#2119)

    PROJECT TITLE: “Knee Arthroscopy Simulation: Does it Translate to Improved Arthroscopic Proficiency of the Wrist? ROLE: Co-Primary Investigator (Co-PI – Joshua Patt, MD,MPH)

    TOTAL FUNDING: $18,731

    STATUS: Active

  • 11/2013 – 07/2014 - Winkler Orthopaedic Fellowship Fund (#2063)

    PROJECT TITLE: “The Use of ACL TightRope in Patella Tendon Repair: A Biomechanical Study" ROLE: Co-Primary Investigator (Co-PI – Richard Peindl, PhD)

    TOTAL FUNDING: $11,976

    STATUS: Active

  • 08/2013 – 08/2014 - Winkler Orthopaedic Fellowship Fund (#2020)

    PROJECT TITLE: “Techniques for Molecular, Cell Culture and Stem Cell Characterization of Human Biomembrane Cells". ROLE: Co-Investigator (PI- Helen Gruber, PhD)

    TOTAL FUNDING: $29,663

    STATUS: Active

  • 06/2009 – 06/2010 - NIH Short-Term Training Grant for Training in Orthopedic Skeletal Biology (NIH T32 AR052272)

    PROJECT TITLE: “Effects of Serial Sectioning and Repair of Radial Tears in the Lateral Meniscus." ROLE: Primary Investigator

    TOTAL FUNDING: $5,400

    STATUS: Active

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Publications

Published

  1. Ode GE, Brooks JT, Middleton KK, Carson, EW, Porter SE. Perception of Racial and Intersectional Discrimination in the Workplace is High Among Black Orthopaedic Surgeons: Results of a Survey of 274 Black Orthopaedic Surgeons in Practice. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Jun 2. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-20-01305. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34077398.
  2. Ling DI, Schneider B, Ode G, Lai EY, Gulotta LV. The impact of Charlson and Elixhauser comorbidities on patient outcomes following shoulder arthroplasty. Bone Joint J. 2021 May;103-B(5):964-970. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.103B5.BJJ-2020-1503.R1. PMID: 33934663.
  3. Ode GE, Williams RJ, Harrington MA, Bennett CH, Hogan MV, Porter, SE. Achieving a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Environment for the Black Orthopaedic Surgeon: Part 2- Obstacles Faced in Inclusion and Retention of Black Orthopaedic Residents. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2021 Jun 2;103(11):1040-1045. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.21.00037. PMID: 33844660
  4. Hirakawa Y, Ode GE, Le Coz P, Onishi S, Baveral L, Ferrand M, Collin P. Poor results after pyrocarbon interpositional shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 Mar 4:S1058-2746(21)00138-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.01.032. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33677116.
  5. Bishop ME, Ode GE, Hurwit D, Zmugg S, Rauck R, Nguyen J, Ranawat A. The ASSET Global Rating Scale is a Valid and Reliable Adjunct Measure of Performance on a Virtual Reality Simulator for Hip Arthroscopy. 2021 Feb 2:S0749-8063(21)00063-3. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.01.046. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33539979.
  6. Southard EJ, Ode, GE, Simon P, Christmas KN, Pamic D; Collin P, Mighell, MA, Frankle MA. Comparing PROMs and Physical Exam for Internal Rotation in Patients Undergoing RSA: Does Surgery Alter Patients’ Perception of Function? J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2021 Feb 16:S1058-2746(21)00100-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.01.020. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33600899.
  7. Marom N, Ode GE, Coxe F, Jivanelli B, Rodeo S. Current Concepts on Tissue Adhesives Use for Meniscal Repair – We Are Not There Yet. A Systematic Review of the Literature. Am J Sports Med. 2021 Apr 15:3635465211003613. doi: 10.1177/03635465211003613. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33856859.
  8. Ode GE, Bradford L, Ross WA Jr, Carson EW, Brooks JT. Achieving a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Environment for the Black Orthopaedic Surgeon: Part 1: Barriers to Successful Recruitment of Black Applicants. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2021 Feb 3;103(3):e9. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.20.01768. PMID: 33326201.
  9. Ode GE, Ling D, Finocchiaro A, Lai EY, Taylor SA, Dines J, Dines D, Warren R, Gulotta L. Clinical characteristics and patient-reported outcomes of total shoulder arthroplasty after anterior stabilization: a retrospective matched control study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2020 Jul;29(7S):S59-S66. PMID: 32643610.
  10. Ode GE, Odum, S, Connor PM, Hamid N. Ambulatory vs. Inpatient TSA: A Population-based Analysis of Trends, Outcomes and Cost. JSES Int. 2020 Jan 3;4(1):127-132. PMID: 32195474
  11. Ode GE, Larson TB, Connor PM, Fleischli JE, D’Alessandro DF. Intramedullary Pin Fixation for Adolescent Clavicle Fractures. J Surg Orthop Adv. Summer 2020;29(2):81-87. PMID: 32584220
  12. Ode GE, Buck JS, Wally M, Scannell BP, Patt JC. Obstacles affecting the implementation of the O-SCORE for assessment of orthopaedic surgical skills competency. Journal of Surgical Education. June 2019;76(3):881-892. doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2018.11.002. PMID: 30827744
  13. Ode GE, Loeffler B, Chadderdon RC, Haines N, Scannell B, Patt J, Gaston RG. Knee Arthroscopy Simulation Training: Does It Translate to Improved Arthroscopic Proficiency in the Wrist? Journal of Surgical Education. May 2018. doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2018.04.009. PMID: 29730181
  14. Ode GE, Sing RF, Hsu JR, Seymour RA, Bosse MJ. Mopeds: The Cost of Cheap and Unregulated Transportation for Intoxicated Drivers. Accident Analysis and Prevention. 2018;117:121-127. doi: 10.1016/j.aap.2018.03.023.
  15. Ode GE, Piasecki DP, Habet N, Peindl R. Cortical Button Fixation: A Better Patellar Tendon Repair?. Am J Sports Med. Oct. 2016. PMID: 27390345
  16. Gruber HE, Ode G, Hoelscher G, Ingram J, Bethea S, Bosse MJ. Osteogenic, stem cell and molecular characterization of the human induced membrane from extremity bone defects. Bone Joint Res 5.4 (2016): 106–115. PMID: 27056768.
  17. Hanley, EN, Ode GE, Jackson BJ, Seymour RA. Coccygectomy for patients with chronic coccydynia: a prospective, observational study of 98 patients. Bone Joint J 98-B.4 (2016): 526–533. PMID: 27037436.
  18. Ode GE, Studnek J, Seymour RA, Bosse MJ, Hsu JR. Emergency tourniquets for civilians: Can military lessons in extremity hemorrhage be translated? J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2015 Oct; 79(4):586-591 PMID: 26402532
  19. Ode GE, Van Thiel GS, McArthur S, Dishkin-Paset J, Shewman EF, Wang VM, Cole BJ. Effects of Serial Sectioning and Repair of Radial Tears in the Lateral Meniscus. Am J Sports Med. 2012 Aug; 40(8): 1863-70 PMID: 22785603

Submitted for Publication:

  1. Collin P, Rol M, Muniandy M, Gain S, Ladermann A, Ode G. Relationship between postoperative integrity of subscapularis tendon and functional outcome in reverse shoulder arthroplasty. Submitted J Shoulder Elbow Dec 2020
  2. Marmor WA, Schneider B, Ode GE, Gulotta LV, Ling DI. The Association of Comorbidity Indices and Minimal Clinically Important Difference in a Population Undergoing Shoulder Arthroplasty. Submitted J Shoulder Elbow May 2021

 

Book Chapters

  1. Gabriella Ode, MD and Answorth Allen, MD. Complications of Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Chapter 9: Recurrent SLAP Tear. Completed Aug 2019. Publication pending
  2. Joshua Dines, MD and Gabriella Ode, MD. Complications in Orthopaedics: Sports Medicine
    Chapter 39: Distal Biceps Repair. Published July 2020. 1st ISBN-13: 978-0323545983
  3. Gabriella Ode, MD and Robert Anderson, MD. Illustrated Tips and Tricks in Sports Medicine Chapter 66: Internal Fixation of Tarsal Navicular Fractures– July 2018. 1st ed. ISBN: 9781496375414

Abstracts

Podium Presentations:

  1. Ode GE, Brooks JT, Middleton KK, Carson, EW, Porter SE. Perception of Racial and Intersectional Discrimination in the Workplace is High Among Black Orthopaedic Surgeons: Results of a Survey of 274 Black Orthopaedic Surgeons in Practice. Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, San Diego. Aug - Sept 2021
  2. Collin P, Rol M, Muniandy M, Gain S, Ladermann A, Ode G. Effect of postoperative integrity of the subscapularis repair at two years on functional outcomes following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Podium Presentation at Congress for European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow (SECEC). Dec 2020
  3. Collin P, Rol M, Muniandy M, Gain S, Ladermann A, Ode G. Relationship between postoperative integrity of subscapularis tendon and functional outcome in reverse shoulder arthroplasty. American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) Closed Meeting (Virtual) Oct-Nov 2020. Neer Award Nominee
  4. Ode GE, MD, Ling D, Finocchiaro, A, Lai EY, Taylor SA,  Dines, J; Dines D,  Warren R, Gulotta L. Functional Outcomes of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty after Shoulder Stabilization: A Matched Cohort Study.  Accepted for Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. Mar. 24-28, 2019
  5. Ode GE, Bido J, Nwachukwu B, Williams RJ. Predictors of Return to Athletic Activity Following Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Knee. International Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation Society (ICRS) World Congress. Oct. 5-8, 2019
  6. Coxe F, Wang D, Ode GE, Elbuluk A, Burge A, Jones K, Williams RJ. Elliptical, Stacked, and Single Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Large Knee Chondral Defects: One-Year MRI Outcomes. International Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation Society (ICRS) World Congress. Oct. 5-8, 2019
  7. Ode GE, MD, Ling D, Finocchiaro, A, Lai EY, Taylor SA, Dines, J; Dines D,  Warren R, Gulotta L. Functional Outcomes of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty after Shoulder Stabilization: A Matched Cohort Study. Podium Presentation at the ASES Fellows Symposium at the San Diego Shoulder Course, June 21, 2019
  8. Ode GE, Odum, S, Connor PM, Hamid N. Ambulatory vs. Inpatient TSA: A Population-based Analysis of Trends, Outcomes and Cost. Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. Mar. 21-24, 2019
  9. Bishop, ME, Ode GE, Zmugg S, Chang BS, Rauck, R, Hurwit, D; Ranawat, A. Validation of a Hip Arthroscopy Simulator Using the Arthroscopic Surgery Skill Evaluation Tool (ASSET). Podium Presentation at Orthopedic Summit: Evolving Techniques. Las Vegas, NV. Dec 5 - 8, 2018
  10. McKnight, RM, Ode GE, Gantt, E. Scaphoid Fractures in the 50+ year old Adult: Epidemiology, Treatment Characteristics, Radiographic Outcomes, and Osteoporosis Risk Determined by 2nd Metacarpal Index. Podium Presentation at American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
  11. Ode GE, Van Doren BA, Connor PM, Hamid N. Ambulatory vs. Inpatient TSA: A Population-based Analysis of Trends, Outcomes and Cost. Podium presentation at the OREF/ORS Southeastern Resident Research Symposium. Atlanta, GA. Feb. 9, 2018
  12. Ode GE, Van Doren BA, Connor PM, Hamid N. Ambulatory vs. Inpatient TSA: A Population-based Analysis of Trends, Outcomes and Cost. Podium presentation at the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association (NCOA) Annual Meeting. Williamsburg, VA. Oct. 6-8, 2017
  13. Ode GE, Loeffler B, Chadderdon RC, Haines N, Scannell B, Patt J, Gaston RG. Knee Arthroscopy Simulation Training: Does It Translate to Improved Arthroscopic Proficiency in the Wrist? Podium Presentation at the 37th Annual Oscar Miller Day Symposium – “New Horizons in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery”
  14. McKnight, RM, Ode GE, Gantt, E. Scaphoid Fractures in the 50+ Adult. Podium Presentation at the 37th Annual Oscar Miller Day Symposium – “New Horizons in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery”
  15. Ode GE, Sing RF, Hsu JR, Seymour RA, Bosse MJ. Mopeds: The Cost of Cheap and Unregulated Transportation for Intoxicated Drivers. Podium presentation at the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association (NCOA) Annual Meeting. Pinehurst, NC. Oct. 7-9, 2016
  16. Ode GE, Larson TB, Connor PM, Fleischli JE, D’Alessandro DF. Intramedullary Pin Fixation for Adolescent Clavicle Fractures. Podium presentation at the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association (NCOA) Annual Meeting. Pinehurst, NC. Oct. 7-9, 2016
  17. Ode GE, Piasecki DP, Habet NA, Peindl RD. Cortical Button Suspensory Fixation: A Better Patellar Tendon Repair? . Podium presentation at the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association (NCOA) Annual Meeting. Pinehurst, NC. Oct. 7-9, 2016
  18. Ode GE, Loeffler B, Chadderdon RC, Haines N, Scannell B, Patt J, Gaston RG. Knee Arthroscopy Simulation Training: Does It Translate to Improved Arthroscopic Proficiency in the Wrist? Podium Presentation at the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association (NCOA) Annual Meeting. Kiawah Island, SC. Oct. 9-11, 2015
  19. Hanley EN, Ode GE, Jackson JB, Seymour RA. Coccygectomy: A Prospective, Observational Study of 98 Patients. Podium Presentation at International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA, USA, June 8-12, 2015
  20. Ode GE, Hanley EN, Jackson JB, Seymour RA. The Truth About Coccygectomy. Podium Presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. Mar. 24-28, 2015
  21. Ode GE, Studnek J, Seymour RA, Bosse MJ, Hsu JR. Emergency Tourniquets for Civilians: Can Military Lessons Be Translated? Podium Presentation at the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ. Dec. 15-19, 2014
  22. Ode GE, Larson TB, Connor PM, Fleischli JE, D’Alessandro DF. Intramedullary Pin Fixation for Adolescent Clavicle Fractures. Podium Presentation at 34th Annual Oscar Miller Day Symposium. “The Evaluation and Management of the Young Athlete”. Charlotte, NC. Nov. 14, 2014
  23. Ode GE, Hoelscher G, Ingram J, Bethea S, Kellam J, Karunakar M, Bosse M, Gruber H. Osteogenic, Stem Cell and Molecular Characterization of the Human Biomembrane from Trauma Patients. Podium presentation at the North Carolina Orthopaedic Association (NCOA) Annual Meeting, Asheville, NC. Oct. 31- Nov. 2, 2014
  24. Ode GE, Sing RF, Hsu JR, Seymour RA, Bosse MJ. Mopeds: The Cost of Cheap and Unregulated Transportation for Intoxicated Drivers. Podium presentation at the OREF/ORS Southeastern Resident Research Symposium, Columbia, SC. Oct. 25, 2014
  25. Ode GE, Hoelscher G, Ingram J, Bethea S, Kellam J, Karunakar M, Bosse M, Gruber H. Osteogenic, Stem Cell and Molecular Characterization of the Human Biomembrane from Trauma Patients. Podium presentation at the Orthopaedia Trauma Association (OTA) Annual Meeting, Tampa, FL. Oct. 15-18, 2014
  26. Ode GE, McArthur S, Van Thiel GS, Kercher J, Dishkin-Paset J, Shewman EF, Wang VM, Cole BJ. Effects of Serial Sectioning and Repair of Radial Tears in the Lateral Meniscus. Podium presentation at the Meniscal Transplantation Study Group Meeting, March 11, 2010 in conjunction with American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Mar. 9-13, 2011
  27. Dishkin-Paset J, Ode GE, McArthur S, Van Thiel GS, Kercher J, Shewman EF, Wang VM, Cole BJ. Effects of Serial Sectioning and Repair of Radial Tears in the Lateral Meniscus. Podium presentation at the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) 2011 Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA. Jan. 13-16, 2011
  28. Ode GE, McArthur S, Van Thiel GS, Kercher J, Dishkin-Paset J, Shewman EF, Wang VM, Cole BJ. Effects of Serial Sectioning and Repair of Radial Tears in the Lateral Meniscus. Podium presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Annual Meeting, Providence, RI. Jul. 14-17, 2010

Poster Presentations:

  1. Ode GE, Brooks JT, Middleton KK, Carson, EW, Porter SE. Racial Discrimination and Non-inclusive Work Environments in Orthopaedic Residency: Results of a Survey of 310 Black Orthopaedic Surgeons. Poster Presentation at Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) Summer Meeting. Virtual. June 2021
  2. Ode GE, Brooks JT, Middleton KK, Carson, EW, Porter SE. Perception of Racial and Intersectional Discrimination in the Workplace is High Among Black Orthopaedic Surgeons: Results of a Survey of 274 Black Orthopaedic Surgeons in Practice. Poster Presentation at American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Annual Meeting. Virtual, May-June 2021
  3. Ode GE, Marom N, Coxe F, Wang D, Williams RJ. Particulate Juvenile Articular Cartilage vs Osteochondral Allograft for Patellar Cartilage Defects: A Matched Cohort Analysis. Poster at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Annual Meeting. Virtual July 2020.
  4. Bishop, ME, Ode GE, Zmugg S, Chang BS, Rauck, R, Hurwit, D; Ranawat, A. Validation of a Hip Arthroscopy Simulator Using the Arthroscopic Surgery Skill Evaluation Tool (ASSET). Accepted for Poster at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. Mar. 24-28, 2019
  5. Ode GE, Bido J, Nwachukwu B, Williams RJ. Predictors of Return to Athletic Activity Following Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation of the Knee. Poster at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. Mar. 24-28, 2019
  6. Ode GE, Greditzer H, Warner T, Williams RJ. Autologous adipose-derived stromal cell injection in the knee: Analysis of patient characteristics, early clinical outcomes and safety in 40 knees. Poster at International Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation Society (ICRS) World Congress. Oct. 5-8, 2019
  7. Ode GE, MD, Ling D, Finocchiaro, A, Lai EY, Taylor SA, Dines, J; Dines D,  Warren R, Gulotta L. Functional Outcomes of Total Shoulder Arthroplasty after Shoulder Stabilization: A Matched Cohort Study. Poster at  the International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Buenos Aires,  Sept. 17-20, 2019
  8. Ode GE, Buck JS, Wally M, Scannell BP, Patt JC. Obstacles affecting the implementation of the O-SCORE for assessment of orthopaedic surgical skills competency. Poster at American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. June 2018
  9. Ode GE, Larson TB, Connor PM, Fleischli JE, D’Alessandro DF. Intramedullary Pin Fixation for Adolescent Clavicle Fractures. Poster at Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) Annual Meeting. Barcelona, Spain. May 3-6, 2017
  10. Patt JC, Ode GE. AOA Symposium V: Evaluating the Evaluation Technique Part 2. Presented at the American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA June 22-25, 2016.
  11. Ode GE, Loeffler B, Chadderdon RC, Haines N, Scannell B, Patt J, Gaston RG. Knee Arthroscopy Simulation Training: Does It Translate to Improved Arthroscopic Proficiency in the Wrist? Poster at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). Seattle, WA. Sept 10-12, 2015
  12. Ode GE, Piasecki DP, Habet NA, Peindl RD. Cortical Button Fixation: A Better Patellar Tendon Repair? Poster at American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. Jul 9-11, 2015
  13. Ode GE, Piasecki DP, Habet NA, Peindl RD. Cortical Button Fixation: A Better Patellar Tendon Repair? Poster at International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) Biennial Congress. Lyon, France. Jun 7-11 2015.
  14. Ode GE, Piasecki DP, Habet NA, Peindl RD. A Cortical Suspension Technique for Distal Pole Patella Tendon Repair: Biomechanical Evaluation Versus Transosseous Tunnel Suture Repair and Suture Anchor Repair Techniques. Poster at the Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting. Las Vegas NV. Mar 28-31 2015
  15. Ode GE, Loeffler B, Chadderdon RC, Haines N, Scannell B, Patt J, Gaston RG. Knee Arthroscopy Simulation Training: Does It Translate to Improved Arthroscopic Proficiency in the Wrist? Poster at the American Association for Hand Surgery 2015 Annual Meeting. Paradise Island, Bahamas. Jan. 21-24, 2015
  16. Hanley EN, Ode GE, Jackson JB, Seymour RA. Coccydynia and the Truth about Coccygectomy: An Objective Analysis. Poster at Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Fall Conference at Carolinas HealthCare System. Charlotte, NC. Nov 5, 2014
  17. Ode GE, Studnek J, Seymour RA, Bosse MJ, Hsu JR. Emergency Tourniquets for Civilians: Can Military Lessons Be Translated? Poster at Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Fall Conference at Carolinas HealthCare System. Charlotte NC. Nov 5, 2014
  18. Ode GE, Sing RF, Hsu JR, Seymour RA, Bosse MJ. Mopeds: The Cost of Cheap and Unregulated Transportation for Intoxicated Drivers. Poster at Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Fall Conference at Carolinas HealthCare System. Charlotte, NC. Nov 5, 2014
  19. Ode GE, McArthur S, Van Thiel GS, Kercher J, Dishkin-Paset J, Shewman EF, Wang VM, Cole BJ. Effects of Serial Sectioning and Repair of Radial Tears in the Lateral Meniscu Poster at the 9th World Congress of the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS), Barcelona, Spain, Sept. 26-29, 2010
  20. Ode GE, McArthur S, Van Thiel GS, Kercher J, Dishkin-Paset J, Shewman EF, Wang VM, Cole BJ. Effects of Serial Sectioning and Repair of Radial Tears in the Lateral Meniscus. Poster at the Rush University Forum for Research and Clinical Investigation, Chicago, IL, April 14-15, 2010.

Web-Based Publications

  1. Ode, Gabriella E. "Achilles Tendonitis and Tendon Injuries."Sports-Health.com. Veritas Health, LLC, 29 Feb. 2016. Web. 24 Mar. 2016. A Sports-Health.com Peer Reviewed Article.
  2. Ode, Gabriella E. "What Is the Difference Between Tendonitis, Tendinosis, and Tendinopathy?"Sports-Health.com. Veritas Health, LLC, 29 Feb. 2016. Web. 24 Mar. 2016. A Sports-health.com Peer Reviewed Article.

External Presentations (Invited Speakership Or Educational Symposia)

  • Invited Speaker – Nth Dimensions Diversity Symposium for Emerging Leaders. Topic: The Changing of the Face of Medicine. March 28, 2021
  • Invited Speaker – Black Women Orthopaedic Surgeons. Topic: “Black Women Orthopaedic Surgeons in Academia: What the Data Tells Us”. Nov 30, 2020
  • Invited Speaker - Atrium Musculoskeletal Institute Grand Rounds Alumni Panel. Topic:” Research After Residency”. Oct 8, 2020
  • Panel Discussion Moderator - AOA Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) Townhall: “Fostering a JEDI Residency Program (Just, Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive); Practical Tools and Tips to Support URM Residents” Sept 30, 2020
  • Presenter - AOA Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) Webinar: “Addressing Resident and Faculty Wellbeing” –Topic: “Well-Being of Underrepresented Minorities in Orthopaedics”. Aug 12, 2020
  • “Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Transplant Technique for Degenerative Joint Disease.” A-Techs and Ales Symposium at AANA Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 25, 2018

Internal Presentations

  • “Dissecting the Surgical Personality” - CMC Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, January, 2017
  • “Wrist Arthroscopy: Can We Gain Proficiency Through Knee Arthroscopy Simulation?” - Resident Research Day, CMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, June 2016
  • “Troubleshooting the Orthopaedic Resident Evaluation” - CMC Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, May 2016
  • “Optimizing Outcomes in the Adult Lower Extremity Amputee” - CMC Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, November 2015
  • “Extensor Mechanism Injuries of the Native and Prosthetic Knee” - CMC Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, April 2015
  • “Mopeds: The Cost of Cheap and Unregulated Transportation for Intoxicated Drivers.” - Resident Research Day, CMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, June 2014
  • “Cortical Button Fixation: A Better Patellar Tendon Repair?” - Resident Research Day, CMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, June 2014
  • “Management of Chronic Coccydynia”- CMC Orthopaedic Grand Rounds September 2014
  • “Management of Bony Defects in Anterior Shoulder Instability” - CMC Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, March 2014
  • “Tourniquets- From Surgeons to Soldiers: Applications, Complications and Speculations” - CMC Orthopaedic Grand Rounds, July 2013

Course Instruction

  • Course Instructor (Shoulder Arthroscopy) - AANA Resident and Fellows Arthroscopy Course Chicago, IL. Feb. 20-22, 2020

Professional Society Memberships

2021 - Present
Association for Surgical Education (ASE)
2021 - Present
AAMC Group on Educational Affairs (GEA)
2020 - Present
Black Women Orthopaedic Surgeons (BWOS)
2019 - Present
American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES)
2017 - Present
American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Emerging Leaders Program
2017 - Present
Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
2017 - Present
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
2012 - Present
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
2014 - Present
Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS)
2014 - Present
J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS)
2008 - 2018
American Medical Association (AMA)

Professional Education

  • AOA Annual Meeting. Virtual. May – Jul 2021
  • ASES Virtual Specialty Day. Mar 2021
  • AANA/AOSSM Virtual Specialty Day. Mar 2021
  • ASES Annual Meeting. Virtual. Oct 2020
  • AOA Annual Meeting. Virtual. Jun – Aug 2020
  • Nice Shoulder Course. Virtual. Jun 2020
  • ICRS World Congress. Vancouver, BC. Oct 2019.
  • AOSSM Annual Meeting. Boston, MA. Jul 2019
  • San Diego Shoulder Course and ASES Fellows Symposiumx. San Diego, CA. Jun 2019
  • Arthrex Sports Medicine Fellowship Forum. Naples, FL. May 2019
  • DJO Annual Fellows Course in Shoulder and Elbow. Tampa, FL. April 2019
  • AAOS Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. Mar 2019
  • Hospital for Special Surgery Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course. New York, NY. Nov 2018
  • Miller Review Course. Westminister, CO. May 2018
  • AANA Annual Meeting. Chicago IL. April 2018
  • AAOS Board Review Course, Chicago IL. April 2018
  • AANA Resident Fellow Arthroscopy Course. Chicago, IL Dec 2017
  • Smith and Nephew Surgical Approaches to Internal Fixation Course. Memphis, TN, April 2016
  • AAOS Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Mar 2017
  • POSNA International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium (IPOS). Orlando, FL. Dec 2015
  • AAOS Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. Mar 2015
  • AAOS Fundamentals of Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy for Residents. Chicago, IL. Sept 2014
  • AAOS Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. Mar 2014
  • AOA-Booth Leadership Immersion Series: ‘Surviving Health Care Changes: Leaders Taking Strategic Chicago, IL. Nov 2013
  • OTA Comprehensive Fracture Course for Residents. Minneapolis, MN. Oct 2012

Volunteer Experience

  • BWOS Mentoring Program
    2021- Present
    Resident Mentor
  • JRGOS Mentoring Program
    2020 - Present
    Medical Student Mentor
  • JRGOS/RJOS/AAOS Diversity Advisory Board Trilogy Breakfast at the AAOS Annual Meeting
    3/2019
    Program Co-Coordinator and Volunteer
    3/2018
    Program Co-Coordinator and Volunteer
  • JRGOS Medical Student Mentoring Symposium at the AAOS Annual Meeting
    3/2019
    Program Volunteer
    3/2018
    Program Volunteer
  • The Perry Initiative, Charlotte NC
    1/2020
    Program Volunteer
    2/2016
    Program Volunteer
  • Rush SNMA HPREP Pipeline, Chicago, IL
    09/2008 - 06/2012
    Student Mentor and Volunteer
  • Rush Community Service Initiatives Program (RCSIP), Chicago, IL
    04/2009 - 06/2012
    Medical Student Volunteer
  • Orthopedic Training Centre (OTC), Adoagyiri-Nsawam, Ghana
    07/2006 - 08/2006
    Children’s Centre Volunteer and Tutor
  • UVA McCue Sports Medicine Center Athletic Training Clinic, Charlottesville, VA
    01/2005 - 05/2006
    Student Athletic Trainer
    08/2005 - 12/2005
    08/2005 - 12/2005

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