Dr. Anthony Watson named Editor-in-Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery Examination September 11, 2012 Dr. Watson has been chosed by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons to be the Editor-in-Chief of the Orthopaedic Special Interest Examination: Foot and Ankle. He will direct the preparation of potential questions for the examination and choose the questions that make up the examination. The Orthopaedic Special Interest Examinations are used by practicing Orthopaedic Surgeons and Orthopaedic Surgery residents for continuing education and preparation for Board and Recertification examinations. New Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon to join GPOA April 24, 2012 Dr. Gwynne Bragdon, an Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity surgeon will join GPOA starting May 15, 2012. She will see patients at the Pittsburgh, and RIDC offices and work at the East Side Surgery Center, Allegheny Valley Hospital, and UPMC-St. Margaret Hospital. Learn more about Dr. Bragdon. Dr. Graham Johnstone to be honored by Allegheny County Medical Society January 19, 2012 On Saturday, March 24, the Allegheny County Medical Society will honor Dr. Johnstone with the Physician Volunteer Award. He will receive the award, which recognizes Dr. Johnstone for his annual, voluntary medical missionary work in Africa, at the Society's annual fundraising gala. Every year, Dr. Johnstone gathers donated medical supplies and travels to Africa to donate the supplies and donate his time providing Orthopaedic care to the citizens of Galmi, Niger. GPOA physicians to speak at Performance Soccer event at Shadyside Academy. November 30, 2011 GPOA Sports Medicine specialists Dr. Michael Rytel and Dr. Raymond Drabicki will discuss "ACL Surgery, Techniques and Controversies" and "Pathology of Hip & Groin Injuries" respectively at the Performance Soccer event for coaches and athletic trainers on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Shadyside Academy. GPOA-sponsored cyclist wins the 29th annual Dirty Dozen race November 26, 2011 Approximately 300 cyclists recently competed in the 29th annual Dirty Dozen bike race. The physically challenging race covers 13 of Pittsburgh's steepest hills. GPOA is proud that Steve Cummings of Lawrenceville, a GPOA-sponsored cyclist, won his 8th consecutive men's race.