Orthopaedic Surgery Residents and Interns
PGY-5 (Chief Residents)
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Christina Hardesty, MD Chris is from Sacramento, CA. She's a 2000 graduate from Hendrix College where she earned a BA. in biology. Chris earned her medical degree from UAMS in 2005. Throughout medical school, she was the vice-president of the American Medical Women’s Association Student Chapter. In her free time, Chris enjoys many hobbies including, flying as a licensed Private Pilot, running, cooking, kickboxing, and gardening. |
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Jason McConnell, MD Jason is from Magnolia, AR. He earned a BS degree in Microbiology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR and his medical degree from UAMS in 2005. Jason played for the Minnesota Twins Minor League baseball team for 2 ½ years before medical school. In his free time, Jason enjoys intramural sports, duck hunting, training his Labrador retriever, and reading. |
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Russell Rauls, MD Russ is from Rison, AR. He graduated magna cum laude from UCA with a BS in Biology and earned his medical degree from UAMS 2005. Russ was an Academic All-American in football, a two-time Gulf South Academic All-Conference in football and earned the Football and Presidential Scholarship to UCA. Russ enjoys spending time with his wife, Tenille, and their daughter, Lexi. They are active in their church and participate in church-league sports. |
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Todd Wente, MD Todd is from Effingham, IL. He earned a BA in biology from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL, and a medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. He is a member of AOA and received honors in Medicine and Neurology third year clerkships. When time permits, Todd enjoys basketball, golf, snow and water skiing, backpacking, and fly fishing. |
PGY-4 (Third-Year Residents)
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Mark Bailey, MD Mark is from Harrison, Arkansas. He graduated from Harding University in 2002 with a BS in chemistry. Mark earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in May 2006. He was the recipient of numerous scholarships and is a member of the AOA, AMA, and Arkansas Medical Society. In his free time, Mark enjoys four wheel riding with his wife, Kendra. Mark also enjoys restoring old motorcycles, playing basketball, and golf. |
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Jody
Bradshaw, MD Jody is from Ozark, Arkansas. He graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2002 with a BS in biology. Jody earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in May 2006. He is a member of the AMSA, AMA, Arkansas Medical Society, and the recipient of numerous scholarships. Jody enjoys woodworking, camping, and restoring old muscle cars. |
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Karen Hand, MD Karen is originally from Meridian, Mississippi. In 2002, she graduated Suma Cum Laude from Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi with a BS in BioChemistry. Karen earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine; Jackson, Mississippi. She was the recipient of the James A. McDevitt, MD Medical Scholarship and is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. Karen's hobbies include long distance running, swimming, cycling, and has been a USA Triathlon team member for the last three years. |
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Jason Ramsey,
MD Jason's hometown is Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 2001 with a BS in Nutritional Science. Jason earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine, in Lubbock, Texas. He was one of only six students to be elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society as a junior member during medical school. In his leisure time, Jason enjoys spending time with his wife, Layla, and their newborn daughter, Regan. |
PGY-3 (Second Year Residents)
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Val Irion, MD Val is originally from Shreveport, LA. He is a 2003 graduate of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. He received a BS in biological sciences and graduated as a University medalist for highest overall GPA. He then earned his medical degree in May of 2007 at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. He is a junior member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. In his free time, Val enjoys spending time with his wife, playing golf and other competitive sports, cooking, running, and following LSU football. |
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Kirk Reynolds, MD Kirk is originally from Searcy, AR. He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and then received his BS in Healthcare Sciences from the University of Central Arkansas in 1998 and his MS in Physical Therapy from UCA in 1999. He received his medical degree from UAMS in 2007 where he was a Barton Scholar in 2006. Kirk is engaged to Kimberly Krulin, M.D. who is an intern at UAMS. In his free time, Kirk enjoys Arkansas Razorback football, basketball and baseball, golf, duck hunting, cooking, and playing with his Boxer and Golden Retriever. |
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Brant Sachleben, MD Brant is from Bedford, Kentucky and is 1998 graduate of the University of Kentucky where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2007. He is a member of AOA and received the Wethington Scholarship. In his spare time, Brant enjoys spending time with his wife and friends, hiking, and playing basketball. |
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John Stephenson, MD
Medical School: University of
Arkansas College of Medicine; Little Rock, AR |
PGY-2(First Year Residents)
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Dylan Carpenter, MD Medical School: University of Arkansas College of Medicine; Little Rock, AR Undergraduate Education: University of Arkansas at Fayetteville; Fayetteville AR; BS in Biological Engineering with a M.S. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering Hobbies and Interests: golf, basketball, technical rock climbing, hiking, camping, fishing, archery, labrador retriever training, duck hunting, wakeboarding, scuba diving, painting, guitar, wood working, duck stamp collecting, duck call making and collecting, flying |
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Stephen Ikard, MD
Medical School: University of South
Alabama College of Medicine; Mobile, AL |
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Robert Martin, MD
Medical School: University of Alabama
School of Medicine; Birmingham, AL |
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Benjamin Miller, MD
Medical School: University
of Alabama School of Medicine; Birmingham, AL |
PGY-1(Interns)
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Eric Heim, MD Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine Undergraduate Education: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Hobbies and Interests: Golf, Running, Reading, Intramurals, Cooking, Spending time with family and friends |
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Chad Jones, MD Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine |
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Jason Rogers, MD Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine |
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Cathryn Vadala, MD Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine |