This document provides Brian O. Westerlind's curriculum vitae. It outlines his education, professional history including current positions, posters and presentations, grants received, and audiovisual presentations. He has extensive experience in surgical assisting, research coordination, and developing and implementing surgical skills training programs, particularly for orthopaedic residents.

1. Brian O. Westerlind, BA
219 Myrtle Ave•Iowa City•Iowa•52246
Brianwesterlind33@gmail.com•970.274.4407
October 23rd, 2015
(References can be provided upon request)
I. Education
A. Institutions Attended and Certification and Licensure
Institution Year Degree or Position Held
University of Iowa 2014 Continuing Education
Grinnell College 2012 B.A. (Biology/pre-med)
Grinnell, IA
Aspen High School 2008 GED
Aspen, CO
II. ProfessionalHistory: *Denotes Current Position
*Surgical Assistant: Joints Team- & Ancillary SurgicalCases: UIHC- Dptof Ortho– IA
February 2015- Scrubbed surgical ast. - primarily joints, & as needed for all Ortho staff cases.
*Supervisor: Spine Team Research: UIHC- Dptof Ortho– IA
January 2015-Present: Supervise 1 Research Assistant in 4 research projects on behalf of MD
*Supervisor: Surgical Skills Laboratory: UIHC- Dptof Ortho– IA
December 2012- Present: Supervise 2 Student and 1 Staff techs, Manage all labs and finances,
procural of new equipment. 3 years breaking even with $43,000 yearly expenses and no budget.
* Executive Producer:Oral Cert. Module/Vid: American Board of Ortho Surg. – NC
Direct, film, co-create, edit, publish videos and modules to certify national examiners.
* Associate Producer: “Dying of the Deads”: Joshua Yates MFA Thesis Film. – Iowa
Associate producer credit given due to integral role of project success

2. *Educational Curriculum Revision Co-Director: American Board of Ortho Surg. – NC
Revise, edit, direct video, coordinate and publish content, consult on feasibility, etc.
*Head Coach: 5th Grade Boys Basketball (Flight): North Liberty, IA
Coach 3 practices per week, multiple tournaments. (3rd in State of Iowa ’15,League Champs)
*Volunteer Guest Professor: Senior AP Anatomy : Durant High School, Durant, IA
3 x each semester, guest lecturer and both animal and cadaveric anatomy educational instructor
*PAIN/PTOA: Protocol Advisor/ Rad. Coordinator:UIHC- Dpt of Orthopaedics – IA
January 2013-Present: Develop and implement National protocol, Coordinate scans.
*CORT Study: Protocol Advisor/ Rad. Coordinator: UIHC- Dpt of Orthopaedics – IA
November 2012- Present: Carry out all physical research gathering by team.
*Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC):Iowa Site Coordinator:
May 2012-Present: Manage and run 8 National studies at the site level.
*PGY1 Surgical Skills Curriculum Coordinator: UIHC-Dpt of Orthopaedics – IA
November 2012- Present: Coordinate all aspects of intensive- annual month long curriculum
*Research Support Manager: Univ. of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics- Dpt of Orthopaedics – IA
October 2013- Present: Run Ortho trauma research, personal ast to JL Marsh, extensively involved
Research Assistant: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics- Dptof Orthopaedics – IA
May 2012-October 2013:Identical to above pre-promotion
Event Worker, Equipment Assistant, P.A.and Radio Announcer:Grinnell College – IA
Aug. 2008-May 2012:Organize & distribute equipment, Manage events, Announce, Film, Advise
Bartender, Bar Back, Server: Conundrum Catering - Aspen, CO
2009-2012:Co-coordinate smaller events, Serve food and drinks, Supply & aid
Shipping Assistant: Campus Quilt Company - Louisville, KY
Dec. 2011: Catalog, Box, and Facilitate shippingof quilts
Retail Salesman, Shipping/Receiving Processor:The Gap - Aspen, CO
Jun.-Aug. 2010:Sell, Catalog, Stock, and Support inventory

3. Contract Laborer: John Olson Construction - Aspen, CO
May-Aug. 2009:Construction and demolition physical labor
Foreman, Laborer, Machine Operator: Stutsman-Gerbaz Earthmoving - Aspen, CO
May-Aug. 2008:Foreman of small projects, Physical Labor, Operation of excavation machinery
Clerk: Carls Pharmacy - Aspen, CO
Jun.-Sep. 2007:Manage cash register, Catalog and stock inventory
Installation and Tearout Assistant:Jills Carpets - Aspen, CO
2006-2012:Assistin installation and tearout of flooring and blinds
III. Posters
1. Ohrt GT, Thomas GW, Karam MD, Yehyawi TM, Westerlind BO, Marsh JL,
Anderson DD: “Simulation to ImproveSurgical ArticularFracture Reduction Skills.”
American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE, September 4-
8, 2013.
2. Westerlind BO, Yehyawi TM, KaramMD, Anderson DD,Marsh JL: “A Novel
Surgical Skills Training Program for Junior Residents” GME Leadership Symposium-
Educational Initiatives Poster Session. Iowa City, IA, May 17, 2013 (Presenter)
3. Thomas GW, Karam MD, Kho J, Pugely AJ, Marsh JL, Lafferty PM, Van Heest A,
Ohrt GT, Westerlind BO, Anderson DD,“Video Assessment as a Training Tool for
Surgical Skills Simulation Using an Articular Fracture Model Among Orthopaedic
Residents “ AOA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO June 12-15 2013.
4. Gary T. Ohrt, Geb W. Thomas, Matthew D. Karam, Tameem M. Yehyawi, Brian O.
Westerlind, J. Lawrence Marsh,Donald D. Anderson; “Simulation to improve surgical
articular fracture reduction skills” American Society of Biomechanics 2013 annual
meeting Sept 4-7
5. Tantavisut, S.; Westerlind,B.;Marsh JL; Percutaneous Reduction and Fixation of
Displaced Intraarticular Calcaneal Fractures Using Screws Alone: AAOS Annual
Meeting, March 14th, 2014
6. Nicholson, NA; Westerlind, BO; Marsh, JL; Karam, MD; Acute Total Hip Arthroplasty
for Select Acetabular Fractures. MAOA Annual Meeting, April 2014
7. Karam, M; Westerlind,B.; Thomas, G; Anderson, DD.; Marsh, JL; “Midwest
Orthopaedic Surgical Skills (MOSS) Consortium” Internal Medicine Quality
Improvement Symposium, April 4th, 2014. (Poster Creator)

4. 8. Tantavisut, S.; Westerlind,B.;Marsh JL; Percutaneous Reduction and Fixation of
Displaced Intraarticular Calcaneal Fractures Using Screws Alone: MAOA Annual
Meeting, April, 2014
9. Tantavisut, S.; Westerlind,B.; Ilgenfritz,R; Karam, M; Marsh JL; “Effectiveness and
Validation of a Compartment Syndrome Simulation Training Course using a Synthetic
Model” Carver College of Medicine’s GME Leadership Symposium, Educational
Initiatives Poster Session. Iowa City, IA, April 2014 (Poster creator)
10. Tantavisut, S.; Westerlind,B.; Karam,M; Marsh JL; “Effectiveness of a Novel Method to
Enhance Surgical Fracture Reduction and Fixation Skills in Junior Orthopaedic Residents”
Carver College of Medicine’s GME Leadership Symposium, Educational Initiatives
Poster Session. Iowa City, IA, April 2014 (Poster Creator) [3rd place Best Poster
Award]
11. Karam, M; Westerlind,B.; Thomas, G; Anderson, DD.; Marsh, JL; “Midwest
Orthopaedic Surgical Skills (MOSS) Consortium” GME Leadership Symposium,
Educational Initiatives Poster Session. Iowa City, IA, April 2014 (Poster Creator)
12. Nicholson N, Westerlind B, Marsh JL, Karam M; “Acute Total Hip Arthroplasty For
Select Acetabular Fractures” Poster Presentation: Mid American Orthopaedic
Association’s Annual Meeting 2014
13. Westerlind, B; Tantavisut, S; Ilgenfritz, R; Karam, M; Marsh, JL; Evaluation of the
ABOS Surgical Skills Module 7: Compartment Syndrome Diagnosis and Treatment.
American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting- Council of Residency Directors
Session. Providence, RI, June 2015.
14. Westerlind, B; Marsh, JL; ProgramDirectors’Survey of:ABOSSurgicalSkills Curriculumfor
PGY-1. American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting- Council of Residency
Directors Session. Providence, RI, June 2015.
15. Westerlind, B; Tantavisut, S ;Phisitkul, P; Karam, M; Marsh,JL; EffectiveLow Cost
Simulationsto Teach Basic FractureSurgery Skills.. American Orthopaedic Association
Annual Meeting- Council of Residency Directors Session. Providence, RI, June 2015.
16. Tantavisut, S; Dibbern, K; Karam, MD; Phisitkul, P; Anderson,DD; Westerlind, BO;
Marsh, JL: Novel CT Radiograph Measurement Technique for PostOperative IntraArticular
Fractures of the Calcaneus: Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas,
NV 2015
IV. Scientific Exhibits
1. Yehyawi T, Marsh JL, Karam MK, Anderson DD, Westerlind BO:AAOS Scientific
Exhibit:. “A Surgical Skills Training Curriculum for PGY1 Orthopaedic Residents”. AAOS
Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL March 19-23,2013 (Presenter) [Invited Manuscript for
Excellence]

5. 2. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Surgical Skills Task Force: [Carpenter JE,
Hurwitz SR, James MA, Jeffries JT, Marsh JL, Martin DF, Murray PM, Parsons BO,
Pedowitz RA, Toolan BC, Van Heest AE, Wongworawat MD, Westerlind BO
(Presenter),Crummey C, Anderson JA] "ABOS Surgical Skills Modules for
PGY1". Scientific Exhibit #62: AAOS Annual Meeting 2014,March 12-15, 2014,New
Orleans, LA.
V. Grants Received
1. Medtronic Resident Education Grant: Granted October 2013 $1,500
i. Surgical Skills Course 2013 (January) for 12-13 PGY1 Residents
Westerlind, Brian
2. MTP Solutions Education Grant $950
i. Surgical Skills Course 2013 (January) for 12-13 PGY1 Residents
Westerlind, Brian
3. OMeGA 2013-2014 Residency/General Education Grant $5000
i. Surgical Skills Course 2013 (November) for 13-14 PGY1 Residents
Westerlind, Brian; Pugely, Andrew MD
4. Stryker Resident Education Grant 2013 (October) $32,000
i. 3-In Kind donations of Stryker Surgical Driver System 6.
Westerlind, Brian
5. OMeGA 2013-2014 Core Competency Resident Education Grant $20,000
i. Surgical Skills Course 2013 (November) for 13-14 PGY1 Residents
Thomas, Geb PhD; Westerlind,Brian;Kho, Jenniefer MD; Johns, Brian
6. Hospital Equipment Donations for Resident Education (estimated $)
Westerlind, Brian: (2012-2015)
i. 10 plates ($200/each±)
ii. External Fixators ($2000±)
iii. Extensive Instruments ($2000±)
iv. 2 Compt. Syndrome Trainers ($1720.00)
v. SOAS Trainer ($20,000±)
vi. Arthroscopy Implants ($15,000±)
7. Globus Premier Medical: Resident Education Grant $5100
i. Surgical Skills Course 2013 (Nov/Dec)
8. OMeGA 2014-2015 Core Competency Resident Education Grant $6,000
i. Improving PGY1 Resident Performance using Intraoperative Training Videos
Anthony, Chris, MD; Karam,Matthew, MD; Westerlind,Brian;Thomas,
Geb, PhD
9. OMeGA 2014-2015 Residency/General Education Grant $5000
i. Improving Resident Education through Focused Literature Review
Buckwalter, Joseph V, MD, PhD; Westerlind, Brian;
10. Stryker Educational Grant $120,000

6. i. Equipment Donation of 4 Full Arthroscopy Towers for Skills lab.
VI. AudiovisualPresentations
1. Video Presentation (Summary of Curriculum) supporting:
a. Yehyawi T, Marsh JL, Karam MK, Anderson DD, Westerlind BO:AAOS
Scientific Exhibit:. “A Surgical Skills Training Curriculum for PGY1
Orthopaedic Residents”. AAOS Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL March 19-23,
2013 (Presenter)
2. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Surgical Skills Task Force’s: “ABOS
Surgical Skills Modules for PGY1 Residents” http://www.abos.org/about/abos-
modules.aspx
[Producer of: ]
MODULE: INDIVIDUAL VIDEO: VIDEO AUTHOR(s):
Module 2: Suturing and Knot Tying Ann Van Heest, MD
Video 1: Knot Tying
Video 2: Suturing
Module 3: Microsurgical suturing Peter Murray, MD
Video 1: Microsurgical Suturing
Module 4: Soft Tissue Handling & Dissection M. Daniel Wongworawat, MD
Video 1: Soft Tissue Handling and Dissection
Module 6: Traction Techniques Fred Dietz, MD
Video 1: Traction Techniques
Module 7: Compartment syndrome Ann Van Heest, MD
Video 1: Diagnosis Marcus Coe, MD
Video 2: Lower Leg Fasciotomy Paul Dougherty, MD
Video 3: Forearm Fasciotomy
Module 8: Bone handling techniques Phinit Phisitkul, MD
Video 1: Bone Handling Techniques
Video 2: Osteotomy with a Gigli Saw
Video 3 Opening Wedge Osteotomy
Video 4: Closing Wedge Osteotomy
Video 5: Dome Osteotomy
Module 9: Fluoroscopy J. Lawrence Marsh, MD
Video 1: Wire Navigation into the Femoral Head

7. Module 10: K-wire techniques Brad Parsons, MD
Video 1: Introduction and Setup
Video 2: K-Wire Driving into a Syringe
Video 3: K-Wire Drilling of a Fracture Model (Basic)
Video 4: K-Wire Drilling of a Fracture Model (Advanced)
Video 5: Conclusions
Module 11: Techniques Basic to the Internal Fixation of Fractures
Video 1: Bone Surrogate Drilling, Depth Gauge, Tap, and Screw
Video 2: Unicortical vs. Bicortical Drilling
Video 3: Directional Drilling
Video 4: PVC Pipe with Soft Tissue Envelope Surrogate
Video 4: Cadaver-Placement of a Syndesmosis Screw
Video 5: Cadaver-Placement of a Periarticular Screw
J. Lawrence Marsh, MD
Matthew Karam, MD
Tameem Yehyawi, MD
Module 12: Principles and techniques of fracture reduction
Video 1: Setup of Exercises J. Lawrence Marsh, MD
Video 2: Expert Performance Matthew Karam, MD
Video 3: Common Errors
Module 13: Basic Techniques in External fixation
External Fixation of a Bone Surrogate Long Bone
External Fixation of a Bone Surrogate Wrist
External Fixation of a Cadaver Wrist John Femino, MD
Ericka Lawler, MD
Module 14: Basic Arthroscopy Skills Robert Pedowitz, MD PhD
Video 1: Basic Arthroscopy Skills (pending)
Module 16: Joint injection and Aspiration Ann Van Heest, MD
Video 1: Shoulder Injection and Aspiration
Video 2: Knee Injection and Aspiration
Video 3: Elbow Injection and Aspiration
3. Online supporting video for: Westerlind BO, Karam MD, Anderson DD, Yehyawi
TM, Kho J, Marsh JL; A Surgical Skills Curriculum for PGY-1 Residents Journal of
Bone and Joint Surgery (Accepted for publication)
4. Video Presentation (Summary of Curriculum) supporting:
a. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery: Surgical Skills Task Force:
[Carpenter JE, Hurwitz SR, James MA, Jeffries JT, Marsh JL, Martin DF,
Murray PM, Parsons BO, Pedowitz RA, Toolan BC, Van Heest AE,

8. Wongworawat MD, Westerlind BO (Presenter), Crummey C, Anderson JA]
"ABOS Surgical Skills Modules for PGY1". Scientific Exhibit#62:AAOS
Annual Meeting 2014, March 12-15, 2014,New Orleans, LA.
5. Lundy, D; Marsh, JL, Westerlind, BO; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s
“ABOS Board ExaminerTraining Module”.[Available online to Examiners July 2014]
6. Holt, J; Westerlind, B; Morcuende, J; Tibialis Anterior Transfer for Clubfoot Patients.
JBJS Techniques Video Supplement (Accepted for Publication)
7. Dietz, F; Noonan, K; The Ponseti Technique; JBJS Techniques Video Supplement
(Accepted for Publication)
8. Lundy, D; Marsh, JL, Westerlind, BO; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s
“ABOS Board Examiners Training Module #2:Professionalism” [Available online to
Examiners June 2015]
9. Lundy, D; Marsh, JL, Westerlind, BO; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s
“ABOS Board Examinees Training Module #3: Orientation to the Exam” [Available
online to Examinees June 2015]
10. Femino, JE; Westerlind, BO; University of Iowa Orthopaedics: Educational Modules
11. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Surgical Skills PGY-1 Module
Review Task Force’s: “ABOS Surgical Skills Modules for PGY1 Residents”
http://www.abos.org/about/abos-modules.aspx
[Available Online July 2016]
[Producer of: ]
MODULE: INDIVIDUAL VIDEO:
Module 2: Sterile Technique and OR Setup
Video 1: Extremity Prep and Drape
Module 5: Principles of Fracture Reduction
Video 1: Instruments
Module 6: Techniques of External Fixation
Video 1: Temporary Techniques
Video 2: Ex-Fix Constructs
Module 8: K-Wire Techniques
Video 1: Cost Effective Training
Module 14: Joint Aspiration and Injection
Video 1: Basic Concepts
Video 2: Aspiration
Video 3: Injection

9. Module 16: Basic Arthroplasty Skills
Video 1: Screw Placement
Video 2: Cup Placement
Video 3: Component Rotation
VII. NationalPresentations
1. Tantavisut, S; Westerlind, B; Phisitkul, P; Karam, M; Gao, Y; Marsh,JL; Percutaneous
Reduction and Screw Fixation in Displaced Intra-articular Fractures of the Calcaneus
Saturday, April 25, 2015 Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting
2. Tantavisut, S; Westerlind, B; Ilgenfritz, R; Karam, M; Marsh, JL; Paper #255 –
Evaluation of the ABOS Surgical Skills Module 7: Compartment SyndromeDiagnosis and
Treatment. Saturday, April 25, 2015 Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual
Meeting: (Presenter)
3. Tantavisut, S; Dibbern, K; Anderson, DD; Phisitkul, P; Karam, M; Gao, Y;
Westerlind, B; Marsh JL; Paper#45 – Correlation Between CT Measurement and Intra-
Articular Calcaneus Fracture and Clinical Results, Complications,and ContactStress
Analysis Saturday,April 25, 2015 Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual
Meeting
4. Koehler, D; Thomas, GW; Karam, MD; Westerlind, B; Lafferty, PM; Ohrt, GO; Marsh
JL; Anderson, DD; Video for Fluoroscopy-Guided Articular Fracture Surgery; Saturday,
April 25, 2015 Mid American Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting
5. Phruetthiphat, O;Rungprai, C; Nicholson, NA; Karam,MD; Westerlind,B; Gao, Y;
Marsh, JL; Using Age and Fractre Patterns to Predict Clinical Improvement Following
Acetabular Fixation; Saturday, April 25th, 2015 Mid American Orthopaedic
Association Annual Meeting
VIII. AwardsReceived
1. National Football Foundation’s New Hampshire Honor Society Inductee 2012
2. Academic All Conference NCAA D3 Midwest Conference: Football 2011-2012
3. Team Captain, Aspen High School: Football, Basketball 2006-2008
4. Honorable Mention All State: Colorado Basketball 3A 2012
5. All Conference: Basketball Western Slope 3A 2007-2008
6. Academic All Conference 4 years High School Basketball and Football
7. Honorable Mention All Conference: Western Slope 3A 2007-2008
8. Invited Manuscript Award for Excellence:
a. Yehyawi T, Marsh JL, Karam MK, Anderson DD, Westerlind BO:AAOS
Scientific Exhibit:. “A Surgical Skills Training Curriculum for PGY1
Orthopaedic Residents”. AAOS Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL March 19-23,
2013 (Presenter and Creator)
9. Tantavisut, S.; Westerlind,B.; Karam,M; Marsh JL; “Effectivenessof a Novel Method to
Enhance Surgical Fracture Reduction and Fixation Skills in Junior Orthopaedic Residents”
Carver College of Medicine’s GME Leadership Symposium, Educational Initiatives

10. Poster Session. Iowa City, IA, April 2014 (Poster Creator) [3rd place Best Poster
Award]
10. [Poster Creation for:] 1st Place Best Poster Award for: Tantavisut, S; Tanavalee, A;
Wangroongsub, Y; Callaghan JJ; “Effect of Vitamin E on oxidative stress levelsin blood,
synovial fluid and synovial tissue in severe kneeosteoarthritis: A randomized controlled
study” MidAmerican Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, April 2014;
SanAntonio, Texas
IX. National Committee’sSatOn
1. Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium:PAIN Protocol Committee: 2013-
Present
2. Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium: Performance Reports Working
Group 2013- Present
3. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Surgical Skills Task Force: Video
Consultant 2012- Present
4. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Surgical Skills Task Force: Technical Co-
Director “ABOS Surgical Skills Curriculum for PGY1 Residents” 2012-Present
5. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Surgical Skills Task Force
Review/Revision/Update Committee: Technical Co-Director,
X. Regionaland LocalCommittee’sSatOn
1. FxRedox Solutions LLC: Feasibility and Data Procurement Specialist 2012-Present
2. University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Department of Orthopaedics: Coordinator
PGY1 Surgical Skills Core 2012-Present
3. University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics Department of Orthopaedics: Arthroscopy
Simulation Task Force: Implementation Coordinator
XI. Publications
1. Karam MD, Thomas GW, Koehler DM, Westerlind BO, Lafferty PM, Ohrt GT,
Marsh JL, Van Heest AE, Anderson DD.; “Surgical Coaching from Head-Mounted
Video in the Training of Fluoroscopy Guided Articular Fracture Surgery” Journal
of Bone and Joint Surgery 2015 Jun 17;97(12):1031-9. PMID: 26085538
2. Karam MD, WesterlindBO, Anderson DD, Marsh JL; “Development of an
Orthopaedic Surgical Skill Curriculum for Post-Graduate YearOne Learners- The
University of Iowa Exerperience”, June 7th, 2013. Iowa Orthop Journal: vol 33. 178-
184
3. Marsh, JL; Karam M; Westerlind BO. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
(ABOS) Surgical Skills Task Force’s “Basic Motor Skills Curriculum” Module 11:
Techniques in ORIF. Published online @ ABOS.org/about (July 1, 2013)

11. 4. Marsh, JL; Karam M; Westerlind BO. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
(ABOS) Surgical Skills Task Force’s “Basic Motor Skills Curriculum” Module 12:
Principles and Techniques of Fracture Reduction. Published online @
ABOS.org/about (July 1, 2013)
5. Marsh, JL; Karam M; Kho J; Westerlind BO. American Board of Orthopaedic
Surgery (ABOS) Surgical Skills Task Force’s “Basic Motor Skills Curriculum”
Module 9: Fluoroscopy. Published online @ ABOS.org org (July 1, 2013)
6. Westerlind BO, Karam MD, Anderson DD, Yehyawi TM, Kho J, Marsh JL; A
Surgical Skills Curriculum for PGY-1 Residents Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery,
(August 20th, 2014)
7. Tantavisut S, Phisitkul P, B. Westerlind, Marsh JL; “Percutaneous Reduction and
Screw Fixation in Displaced Intra-articular Fractures of the Calcaneus” [Abstract
Submitted] Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
8. Westerlind, BO;“Pioneer Football: It Has Made Me Who I Am” Observations
Grinnell Magazine SummerIssue 2013
9. Westerlind BO; Advertisement for ABOS Surgical Skills Curriculum and Surgical
Skills Summit: Multiple Orthopaedic Administration List-Serves
10. Pugely AJ, Callaghan J, Marsh JL, Gao Y, Mendoza S, Martin C, Liu S, Westerlind B;
The Impact of Resident Education on Short-Term Outcomes Following Orthopaedic
Surgery. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (Accepted for Publication)
11. Buckwalter, J; Westerlind,B; Karam, M; Historical Review and Case Report:
Bilateral Assymetric Hip Dislocation. Iowa Orthopaedic Journal (Accepted for
Publication 2015)
12. Westerlind, B; Marsh JL: Survey of National Residency Directors- ABOS PGY1
Curriculum Review. AOA/CORD & ABOS National Review 2014
13. Dying of the Deads;ShortFilm Adaptation fulfilling requirements for the: MFA ThesisFilm
for Joshua Yates: Associate Producer: Brian Westerlind
14. Phruetthiphat, OA; Westerlind,BO; Karam, MD; Willey, M; Gao, Y; Nicholson, N;
Marsh, JL: Comparison of Outcomes,Costs,and Complications of Isolated and Complex
Acetabular Fractures: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma [Accepted for Publication]
15. Westerlind, BO; Marsh,JL: A National Survey of Program Directors: ABOS Surgical
Skills Curriculum: [Manuscript submitted for National Publication: Preliminary
results prompted the ABOS Review Committee to review and revise the curriculum]
16. Karam, MD; Thomas, GW; Koehler, D; Westerlind, BO; Laffety, P; Ohrt, GO; Marsh,
JL; Van Heest, A; Anderson, DD: Surgical Coaching from Head-Camera Images for
Fluoroscopy Guided ArticularFracture Surgery:Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
(June 2015)
XII. Un-PublishedProjects

12. 11. Investigation of TRPV1 receptor in Rana catesbeiana neuromuscularjunction. Grinnell
College: Neurobiology March 2012
12. Safener effect on oxidative response due to chilling stress in 10 day old cotton.
Grinnell College: Plant Physiology March 2012
13. Exploration of TetR transcriptional regulator in Caulobacter cresenscus. Grinnell
College: Advanced Molecular Biology Oct.- Dec. 2011
14. Effect of Ouabain on Heart Muscle of Rana catesbeiana. Grinnell College: Animal
Physiology Apr.-May 2011
XIII. VolunteerExperience
1. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Board Examiner Training Modules:
Creation and Implementation team
2. 10 Year old boy’s Elite basketball club: Head Coach
3. 10K Coordinator for the Ponseti Races October 2013
4. Volunteer Coordinator for the Ponseti Races October 2013
5. Sponsorship Co-Coordinator for the Ponseti Races October 2013
6. Student Athletic Advisory Committee: Leadership Board Coordinator. Grinnell
College 2009-2012
7. Big Brother Program: Big Brother Mentor: 2005-2008
8. American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Coordinator and Consultant (multiple
projects)
9. Head Basketball Coach, FLIGHT Team 5th Grade Boys Basketball, North Liberty, IA
XIV. SurgicalCase Logs: SurgicalAssistant (49 Cases as of 10/23/2015)
February 18th, 2015:
Total Knee Revision liner and femoral component: Clark, Westermann, Med Student
February 25th, 2015:
Total Hip non-cemented: Clark, Westermann
March 2nd,2015:
Total Hip Postero-lateral approach Microport. Noieseux, Martin
Total Knee Anterior Approach Microport Knee. Noiseux
March 16, 2015:
Total Knee Anterior approach- Attune. Noiseux, Mai, Martin
Total Hip Postero Lateral Approach. Microport. Noiseux, Mai

13. Total Knee Anterior Approach- Microport. Noiseux, Mai
March 17th,2015:
Total Hip Postero-Lateral Approach- Summit. Miller, Gholson, Med Student
Double mass excision L Femoral Muscular. Miller, Gholson, Med Student
March 18th,2015:
Fusion Cervical Spine- Anterior. Discetomy, Decompression, Corpectomy, 4 screws.
March 23rd,2015:
Total Knee Revision- Clark, Cassel. Scicle cell- Left. Extensive.
April 1st, 2015:
Posterior Approach to Acetabular Fracture- Nicholson, Karam
(Impacted superior lip of tab rim and comminuted, fixed with 2 interacting plates and 9 screws)
April 20th, 2015:
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- Clark, Cassel
Anterior Approach Total Knee Revision- Clark, Cassel
May 5th, 2015:
Posterior Lumbar Fusion and Discectomy: Weinstein
August 24th, 2015:
Total Hip Postero Lateral Approach. Microport. Noiseux, Dowdle
Total Hip Postero Lateral Approach. Microport. Noiseux, Dowdle
Septemer 14, 2015:
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
Anterior Approach Total Knee - Clark
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
September 16, 2015:
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
Anterior Approach Total Knee - Clark
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark

14. September 21st, 2015:
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
September 23rd,2015:
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
September 28th, 2015:
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
Anterior Approach Total Knee - Clark
September 30th, 2015:
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
October 5th, 2015:
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
October 7th, 2015:
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
October 12th, 2015:
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
October 14th, 2015:
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark

15. Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
October 19th, 2015:
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
October 19th, 2015:
Anterior Approach Total Knee – Clark
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
Anterior Approach to Total Hip- (Corail) Clark
XV. Miscellaneous Experienceand Qualifications
1. Coordinator of Orthopaedic PGY1 Surgical Skills Course: University of Iowa.
January 2013(Educating 2012-2013 First Year Residents)
2. Coordinator of Orthopaedic PGY1 Surgical Skills Course: University of Iowa.
November 2013 (Educating 2013-2014 First Year Residents)
3. Marsh JL, Karam MK: Rockwood and Green Trauma Textbook: Chapter _ on Tibial
Plateau Fractures 2012
a. Writing contribution, co-editor, references (all), formatting, distribution,
submission
4. Varsity Football: Tight End 2 Seasons, Defensive End 2 Seasons. Grinnell College
2008-2012
5. Technical format co-director for ABOSSurgical Skills Task Force’s Surgical Skills
Curriculum for PGY-1 Residents
6. Consultant for feasibility, implementation, and creation of supporting video content
in study planning: ABOS Surgical Skills Task Force’s Surgical Skills Curriculum for
PGY-1 Residents
7. Expert on IRB Protocol, Sole coordinator for 10 Prospective and 13 Retrospective
studies
8. 11 months experience as a Research Assistant

16. 9. 1500 hours experience in Orthopaedic Clinical Research
10. Consultant for feasibility and implementation in study planning: METRC National
Group
11. Coordinator of data and material transfer for the National Sub-Study METRC:
PAIN/PTOA
12. National Youth Leadership Forum: Medicine: 6th Grade: Houston, TX
13. Member of the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA)
14. 21 Continuing Education Credit Hours for SoCRA CE
15. Extensive Experience with patient interaction
16. Expert in Microsoft Office
17. Experienced in EndNote reference software
18. Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative: Human Research Curriculum
Certified
19. HIPPA Certified and Compliant
20. Excels in medical writing
21. Expansive study coordinating experience
22. Accustomed to University of Iowa research protocols and regulations
23. Certified in Biohazard Shipping (in progress, completion determinant on BioBurden
IRB and DoD approval)
24. Self taught amateur guitarist
25. Extensive Athletic Training and Weightlifting Experience. 2004-Present
26. Amateur Carpenter/Furniture Maker. 2000-Present
a. As equipment has allowed throughout this time period, creation of many
furniture pieces and various woodworking endeavors
27. Various Art Ventures 2007-Present
a. Sale of hand painted various clothing and apparel pieces, commissioned
hand painted hats of various styles, and other commissioned pieces
b. Graphic art: Logo creation, musical artist branding, local concert postering
c. Live painting creation concert/performance
d. Various Amateur pieces of varying medium