Pictured Above: Theodora Dworak, MD, Stephanie Malta, MS, Emilia Ferreira, MS, Cale Watkins, MS, E. Anthony Rankin, MD, Angel Prempeh, MS, Nadia Hackett, MS, and Albert Sarpong, MS, Scott Tintle, MD.
The ThirdAnnual Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons’Rankin ScholarsAward Program occurred on June 10, 2024.The Rankin Scholars Award Program provides orthopaedic surgery exposureinourmilitary to underrepresented minority medical students.
Dr. Rankin distinguished himself by helping to found the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society (JRGOS) and serving as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery’s (AAOS) first Black President as the 76th AAOS President in 2008. His military career included service as the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at the 12th and 95th evacuation hospitals during the Vietnam War. Dr. Rankin served on the faculty at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation at Howard University Hospital.
The 2024Rankin Scholars AwardProgramrecipientsrotated this summer at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The awardeeswereStephanie Malta, MS;Emilia Ferreira, MS; Cale Watkins, MS;Angel Prempeh, MS; Nadia Hackett, MS; and Albert Sarpong, MS.
Pictured Above: E. Anthony Rankin, MD, Nadia Hackett, MS, and the SOMOS Scholars
Nadia Hackett, MS: I am incredibly grateful for my experience at Walter Reed this past summer as a SOMOS 2024 E. Anthony Rankin Scholar. I was given the opportunity to fully immerse myself in military orthopedics and learn more about the different subspecialties. Throughout the program, I was able to hear from program directors in the area and learn more about applying for residency in orthopedics. The mentorship and guidance that was given throughout my time at Walter Reed, I believe, will last a lifetime and help tremendously with my future in orthopedics.
Left Picture: Albert Sarpong, MS, Emilia Ferreira, MS, Angel Prempeh, MS, Stephanie Malta, MS, Cale Watkins, MS
Middle Picture: Nadia Hacket, MS, Emilia Ferreira, MS, Angel G.A. Prempeh, MS, Byron ‘BK’ Edmond, MD, Albert Sarpong,MS
Right Picture: Emilia Ferreira, MS during a casting workshop
Emilia Ferreira, MS: As a Rankin scholar, I had the privilege of shadowing and collaborating with incredible physicians at Walter Reed. The mentorship I received deepened my understanding of orthopedic surgery and inspired me to appreciate the challenges and rewards of military service. I gained invaluable hands-on experience in the OR, listened to unique cases during morning conferences, honed my suturing skills, and learned how to cast. I will always cherish the relationships I built and the experiences I had during this journey!
To apply for the 2025 SOMOS E. Anthony Rankin Scholarship Program, use the link below.
