The first Washington University Orthopaedic Surgery Alumni Meeting was held from April 9 -13, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. Click here to view the photos from the event.

Meet our new PGY-1's

Leesa Galatz, MD, Shoulder and Elbow Specialist with WUO, was recently selected as a 2009 American-British-Canadian (ABC) Traveling Fellow by the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA). Galatz was also elected to serve a 2 year term as a member at large (under 45 years of age) on the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the world's largest professional association providing education and resources to orthopaedic surgeons and allied health providers. Ending his 2

Latest reports from the National Association of Home Builders indicate that St. Louis' affordability index has again increased. 2008 results show St. Louis's index at 80% compared to the 2007 index results of 77%. With the nationwide average at 53.8%, that's particularly good news for trainees interested in owning a home during residency or fellowship training. For more information visit nahb.org/hoi