This yearly award was established in 2002 by the department. The recipient is the resident with the highest overall average on weekly quizzes given over a 6-9 month time period during conference - grand rounds. The award consists of a plaque and cash prize.The recipient will also have his or her name engraved on a perpetual wall plaque displayed in the orthopedic classroom area of the Medical Tower building.

G. Robert Booker, M.D. 2007-2008

Gabriel J. Rulewicz, M.D. 2006-2007

E. Rhettson Hobgood, M.D. 2005-2006

Matthew L. Graves, M.D. 2004-2005

Joseph M. Conflitti, M.D. 2003-2004
Matthew D. Hammit, M.D. 2002-2003
