UMMC Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

02/14/2025

11/15/2024

Intern Spotlight🔥🔥🔥

Ahsia Clayton, a native of Jackson, Mississippi, holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tougaloo College and went on to Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, for medical school. During her medical school years, Ahsia actively participated in various organizations, including the Student National Medical Association and the Women’s Orthopedic Leadership Forum. This latter organization was established to foster interest and exposure to orthopedic surgery among local female-identifying high school students.

Ahsia is a dedicated mentor for women of all educational backgrounds. She is committed to providing support and guidance to those historically underrepresented in the medical and orthopedic fields. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys working out, Marvel movies, and spending time with her family.

11/13/2024

🔥🔥Intern Spotlight🔥🔥

Aaron Hurd, a Houston, Texas native, pursued dual degrees in Mathematics and Biology at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Afterward, he enrolled in medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.

During medical school, Aaron actively participated in teaching roles, including as a teaching assistant in the gross anatomy laboratory. His academic achievements were recognized when he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society.

Aaron values his family life with his wife, Annie, and their dog, Cash. They eagerly anticipate the arrival of their first child, Margot. He also enjoys supporting the University of Alabama football team, cycling, and powerlifting.

10/09/2024

Several weeks ago, UMMC Ortho Chiefs Chibuzo Akalonu and Matthew Wahl led by Dr. Leitch, went to the Komfo Anokye Hospital in Khumasi, Ghana to perform complex pediatric and deformity cases along side the residents and attendings at the institution.

It's an invaluable learning and teaching opportunity that chief residents have been participating in for the past several years. Special thanks to Dr. Paa Baidoo, Dr. Godwin Opuni, and all the residents and staff who welcomed them and made their trip so memorable.

02/04/2024

A rainy Saturday ortho hangout with surprise guest appearances by Dr. Reed and Dr. Russell. It’s always a good time when residents, attendings, and staff get together! S/O to the amazing scrub techs and circulators that came out! Dream team in and outside of the OR!

01/31/2024

Congrats to Dr. McGuire! He was inducted as the first non-attorney into the State of Mississippi Worker's Comp Education Association Hall of Fame! Just one more accomplishment out of many!

01/18/2024

Thanks to for getting the residents top quality UMMC orthopedic swag. Backpacks, polos, jackets, and gym bags. They look good at home, across the country and abroad.

Also shout out to biggest 3 ummc swag orders and

12/22/2023

Decking the halls with the Orthopedic Residency Program! 🎄🦴 Sending festive wishes from our orthopedic family to yours. Peek our amazing faculty and even a visit from Dr. Russell. May your Christmas be filled with joy, laughter, and bones growing stronger than ever!

12/19/2023

SOM residency fair was a success, thanks to the residents and attendings who showed up to represent UMMC Ortho.

12/06/2023

How many 4th graders does it take to reduce a fracture?

I don't know, but after Dr. Morellato came down to madison station elementary to talk about orthopedics, I can see several of these 4th graders as stellar orthopods in the future!!

12/02/2023

The Perry Initiative, empowers women and provides exposure to engineering and orthopedics. Today high school students joined us and learned skills in suturing, external fixation application, intramedullary nailing, ligamentous repair, cast application, and engineering.

Thank you to Dr. Reed, our awesome foot and ankle surgeon for organizing and leading this event. A special thanks to Dr. Barr, our amazing orthopedic oncologist, and Dr. Smith, PGY-II, for leading discussion topics and facilitating skill stations. Thank you to the Perry Initiative fellows for their hard work and expertise. We are already looking forward to next year!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!! Special thanks to the one's who work today taking care if patients. We're thankful for you!!