We were delighted celebrate our graduating senior class this past weekend, honoring both their academic achievements and the transition to the next stage of training.
We send a heartfelt congratulations to the following:
2026 Graduating Residents:
Steven Bayer, MD – Sports Medicine, Washington University
Kevin Byrne, MD – Ortho Spine Surgery, Twin Cities Spine Center
Stephen Canton, MD – Ortho Trauma Surgery, Shock Trauma Center
Brenda Iglesias, MD – Hand & Upper Extremity, Wake Forest University
William Li, MD – Adult Reconstruction, Mass General Hospital
Ehab Nazzal, MD – Sports Medicine, Rush University
Anthony Oyekan, MD – Ortho Spine Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedics
Douglass Tucker, MD – Adult Reconstruction, Orlando Health
The Outstanding Senior Resident Award was presented to Anthony Oyekan, MD. Each year, the Outstanding Senior Resident is voted on by faculty, clinical residents, and fellows.
This year’s Golden Apple Award was given to George V. Russell, MD, MBA. The Golden Apple is awarded for the most outstanding contribution to Resident Education in Orthopaedic Surgery and is selected by the graduating class of Orthopaedic Surgery Residents.
