Texas Orthopedics is proud to announce that Dr. John E. McDonald has been invited to serve as a new member of the prestigious American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Research Committee. This is a four-year term beginning in August 2016.

Dr. McDonald and fellow committee members are tasked with developing programs to facilitate research knowledge and skills of the society’s membership. Additionally, he will serve on various subcommittees and review applications for research awards and grants.

The AOSSM is a global leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship. The organization works closely with other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, and family physicians, to help improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Dr. McDonald has been with Texas Orthopedics for 5 years and specializes in sports medicine, including hip, knee, and shoulder arthroscopy as well as general orthopedics.

Please join us all in congratulating him on this well-deserved honor in his new role with the AOSSM!

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