Program Awards

The awards on this page are given to residents, faculty, lecturers and community members who exemplify our values as a department and make lasting contributions to the program and our community. They are named after some of the department's founding members, chairs and program directors. 

Dr. Meyer, a founding member of our department, leads orthopaedic team rounds through the hospital in 1971.
Dr. Meyer (center), a founding department member, leads orthopaedic team rounds in 1971.

Portrait of Rex L. Diveley dressed in his U.S. Army uniform and cap.

The recipient of this endowed award is selected annually by the faculty and is the resident who best represents the ideals of the department. The recipient receives a check for $1,000 and a plaque recognizing this acheivement. Past recipients are:

  • 2023 – J. Taylor Lackey, M.D. 
  • 2022 – E. Patrick Murray, M.D.
  • 2021 – Alexander Metoxen, M.D.
  • 2020 – Michael Harvey, M.D.
  • 2019 – John Krumme, M.D.
  • 2018 – Dane Church, M.D.
  • 2017 – Nathan Harris, M.D.
  • 2016 – Justin Colanese, M.D.
  • 2015 – Adam Shaw, M.D.
  • 2014 – Matthew Lewis, M.D.
  • 2013 – Michael Johnson, M.D.
  • 2012 – Adam Rives, M.D.
  • 2011 – Jason Koreckij, M.D
  • 2010 – Gordon H. Stock, M.D.
  • 2009 – Brock T. Wentz, M.D.
  • 2008 – Steven M. Klein, M.D
  • 2007 – Zachary D. Post, M.D.
  • 2006 – Harpreet S. Basran, M.D.
  • 2005 – John G. Galligan, M.D.
  • 2004 – Brian J. Ipsen, M.D.
  • 2003 – Michael Walsh, M.D.
  • 2002 – Gregory M. Stanley, M.D.
  • 2001 – Bryan S. Moon, M.D.
  • 2000 – Devin K Datta, M.D.
  • 1999 – James D. Kelly, II, M.D.
  • 1998 – John N. Vani, M.D.
  • 1997 – David N. Palmer, M.D.
  • 1996 – Stuart K. Wakatsuki, M.D.
  • 1995 – R. Mills Roberts, M.D.
  • 1994 – Michael T. Gallagher, M.D.
  • 1993 – Bhajanjit S. Bal, M.D.
  • 1992 – David R. Morawski, M.D.
  • 1991 – Robert C. Gardiner, M.D.
  • 1990 – Richard K. Thomas, M.D.
  • 1989 – James A. Slough, M.D.
  • 1988 – Marvin R. Brown, M.D.

Portrait of Dr. Richard H. Kiene in a suit and tie. 

This endowed award is named in honor of Richard H. Kiene, M.D., one of the Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedic Clinic founding partners. Dr. Kiene was a rear-admiral in the Navy and very involved in the development of the Kansas City Rehabilitation Institute. A plaque, lead apron and check for $500 is given to the resident who receives the highest score on the annual orthopaedic in-training exam. Past recipients are:

  • 2023 – J. Taylor Lackey, M.D.
  • 2022 – E. Patrick Murray, M.D.
  • 2021- J. Taylor Lackey, M.D.
  • 2020 – Michael Harvey, M.D.
  • 2018 – John W. Krumme, M.D.
  • 2017 – John W. Krumme, M.D.
  • 2016 – H. Scott Ellsworth, M.D.
  • 2015 – Justin Colanese, M.D.
  • 2014 – Luv Singh, M.D.
  • 2013 – Justin Colanese, M.D.
  • 2012 – Stephen Olson, M.D.
  • 2011 – Matthew W. Lewis, M.D.
  • 2010 – Michael H. Johnson, M.D.
  • 2009 – Michael H. Johnson, M.D.
  • 2008 – Stephen Olson, M.D.
  • 2007 – Jason T. Koreckij, M.D.
  • 2006 – Brock T. Wentz, M.D.
  • 2005 – John G. Galligan, M.D.
  • 2004 – Harpreet S. Basran, M.D.
  • 2003 – Harpreet S. Basran, M.D.
  • 2002 – John D. Galligan, M.D.
  • 2001 – Erich J. Lingenfelter, M.D.
  • 2000 – Erich J. Lingenfelter, M.D.
  • 1999 – Erich J. Lingenfelter, M.D.
  • 1998 – Bryan S. Moon, M.D.
  • 1997 – James D. Kelley, II, M.D.
  • 1996 – Richard N. Wulff, M.D.
  • 1995 – Eric E. Sides, M.D.
  • 1994 – Stuart K. Wakatsuki, M.D.
  • 1993 – David J. Pochatko, M.D.
  • 1992 – Bhajanjit S. Bal, M.D.
  • 1991 – Bhajanjit S. Bal, M.D.
  • 1990 – Bhajanjit S. Bal, M.D.
  • 1989 – Richard K. Thomas, M.D.
  • 1988 – Richard K. Thomas, M.D.

Portrait of Dr. Franklin D. Dickson dressed in a suit and tie. 

This award is dedicated to Franklin D. Dickson, M.D. (1882-1964), one of the founding partners of the Dickson-Diveley Clinic and this residency program. Dr. Dickson helped found the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (fourth president, 1935-36), the Clinical Orthopaedic Society (12th president, 1924) and The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He was also a president of the American Orthopaedic Association (53rd president, 1940). Only seven men have been president of all three organizations. An award of $1,000 and a plaque is given in recognition of meritorious performance by a resident or fellow whom the faculty feels deserves special recognition on a case-by-case basis, rather than an annual basis. Past recipients are:

  • 2023 – Sean Bonnani, M.D.
  • 2021 – Daniel R. Bachman, M.D.
  • 2019 – Sarah N. Harangody, M.D.
  • 2018 – Jordan P. Barker, M.D.
  • 2017 – Jordan P. Barker, M.D.
  • 2015 – Hailey Merrill, M.D.
  • 2012 – Christopher M. Shaw, M.D.
  • 2011 – Brian F. Wilson, M.D.
  • 2009 – Stephen T. Olson, M.D.
  • 2008 – Brian F. Wilson, M.D.
  • 2007 – Matthew R. Poulsen, M.D.
  • 2006 – Christopher W. Peer, M.D.
  • 2004 – Scott B. Schneider, M.D.
  • 2004 – McPherson S. Beall, M.D.
  • 2002 – Joseph C. Tutorino, M.D.
  • 2000 – Joseph C. Tutorino, M.D.
  • 1999 – Thomas Scilaris, M.D.
  • 1999 – Jonathan L. Grantham, M.D.
  • 1998 – Devin K. Datta, M.D.
  • 1997 – Thomas A. Scilaris, M.D.
  • 1997 – David N. Palmer, M.D.
  • 1995 – Richard J. Alioto, M.D.
  • 1994 – Stuart K. Wakatsuki, M.D.

Portrait of Dr. Paul W. Meyer dressed in a suit and tie. 

This award is dedicated to Paul W. Meyer, M.D., a founding partner of the Dickson-Diveley Clinic. Dr. Meyer always took time to sit and talk with the residents who considered Dr. Meyer to be one of the best teachers in the residency program. A plaque is given to the faculty member voted by the residents as the outstanding orthopaedic educator of the year. Past recipients are:

  • 2023 – Richard Schwend, M.D., FAAP, FAOA
  • 2022 – Amelia A. Sorensen M.D.
  • 2021 – Mark Bernhardt, M.D.
  • 2019 – Suhel Kotwal, M.D
  • 2018 – Mark Bernhardt, M.D.
  • 2017 – John Anderson, M.D.
  • 2016 – Timothy Badwey, M.D.
  • 2015 – James W. Bogener, M.D.
  • 2014 – Chris J. Maeda, M.D.
  • 2013 – Nigel Price, M.D.
  • 2012 – Akin Cil, M.D.
  • 2011 – Timothy M. Badwey, M.D.
  • 2010 – Joshua Niemann, M.D.
  • 2009 – Stanley A Bowling, M.D.
  • 2008 – Robert G. Chuinard, M.D.
  • 2007 – Brian J. Divelbiss, M.D.
  • 2006 – Robert C. Gardiner, M.D.
  • 2005 – James J. Hamilton, M.D.
  • 2004 – Brad Olney, M.D.
  • 2003 – Timothy M. Badwey, M.D.
  • 2002 – John Williams, M.D.
  • 2001 – Lowry Jones, Jr., M.D.
  • 2000 – Kevin Latz, M.D.
  • 1999 – Michael P. Marshall, M.D.
  • 1998 – Chris J. Maeda, M.D.
  • 1997 – Timothy M. Badwey, M.D.
  • 1996 – Mark Bernhardt, M.D.
  • 1995 – Barton K. Slemmons, M.D.
  • 1994 – C. Craig Satterlee, M.D.
  • 1993 – Fred M. Wood, M.D.
  • 1992 – Thomas L. Schmidt, M.D.
  • 1991 – Lowry Jones, Jr., M.D.
  • 1990 – Gary L. Porubsky, M.D.
  • 1989 – Baron K. Slemmons, M.D.
  • 1988 – James J. Hamilton, M.D.

 The faculty select the annual lecturer who is a national or international leader in the field of orthopaedics. In addition, the lecturer is someone who has a special teaching ability that would benefit our residents. This certificate recognizes his/her contribution to the success of this endowed lectureship. Past recipients are:

  • 2024 – Armen S. Kelikian, M.D.
  • 2023 – Gregory Golladay, M.D.
  • 2022 – Bert R Mandelbaum, M.D.
  • 2021 – E. Bruce Toby, M.D.
  • 2019 – Bruce R. Browner, M.D.
  • 2018 – John Clohisy, M.D.
  • 2017 – Lisa Lattanza, M.D.
  • 2016 – Michael J. Yaszemski, M.D.
  • 2015 – James A. Nunley, M.D.
  • 2014 – Peter J. Stern, M.D.
  • 2013 – Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., M.D.
  • 2012 – Robert F. LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D.
  • 2011 – Felix H. Savoie, III, M.D.
  • 2010 – Alexander Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D.
  • 2009 – Robert B. Anderson, M.D.
  • 2008 – Marybeth Ezaki, M.D.
  • 2007 – Thomas P. Schmalzried, M.D.
  • 2006 – Thomas A. Einhorn, M.D.
  • 2005 – Joseph P. Iannotti, M.D.
  • 2004 – Joel Matta, M.D.
  • 2003 – Richard H. Gelberman, M.D.
  • 2002 – Bernard F. Morrey, M.D.
  • 2001 – Robert W. Bucholz, M.D.
  • 2000 – Henry J. Mankin, M.D.
  • 1999 – Jesse B. Jupiter, M.D.
  • 1998 – Mercer Rang, M.D.
  • 1997 – Mark S. Meyerson, M.D.
  • 1996 – Augustas A. White, III, M.D.
  • 1995 – Douglas W. Jackson, M.D.
  • 1994 – Charles S. Neer, II, M.D.
  • 1993 – Donald D. Resnick, M.D.
  • 1992 – Marc F. Swiontkowski, M.D.
  • 1991 – Berndt F. Claudi, M.D.
  • 1990 – David G. Murray, M.D.
  • 1989 – Michael W. Chapman, M.D.
  • 1988 – Charles H. Epps, Jr., M.D.
  • 1987 – John A. Feagin, Jr., M.D.
  • 1986 – Henry H. Bohlman, M.D.
  • 1985 – Hugh S. Tullos, M.D.
  • 1984 – Sigvard T. Hansen, Jr., M.D.
  • 1983 – Frank E. Stinchfield, M.D.
  • 1982 – Marcus J. Stewart, M.D.
  • 1982 – Harold A. Sofield, M.D.

One of the goals of the Diveley Lectureship is to teach our residents that to be a leader in the community, they must give back to the community. This award is given annually to a community leader who is a recognized role model for our residents. This individual has made a continuing personal commitment and sacrifice to better the community. Past recipients are:

  • 2022 – Natasha Kirsch
  • 2021 – Mary Anne Jackson, M.D.
  • 2019 – Terry and Peggy Dunn
  • 2018 – Dr. and Mrs. Mark Bernhardt
  • 2017 – Pat and Rhonda Johnston
  • 2016 – Tom McDonnell
  • 2015 – Betty M. Drees, M.D.
  • 2014 – Bob and Ann Regnier
  • 2013 – Charles and Mary Kay Horner
  • 2012 – Alvin Brooks
  • 2011 – Rose Bryant
  • 2010 – Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hall
  • 2009 – William H. Dunn
  • 2008 – James Spigarelli, Ph.D.
  • 2007 – Shirley Helzberg
  • 2006 – Larry Moore
  • 2005 – Dr. and Mrs. William Bayer
  • 2004 – Harry S. Jonas, M.D.
  • 2003 – Janice Kramer
  • 2002 – Mr. and Mrs. James Stowers
  • 2001 – Dr. and Mrs. Felix Sabates
  • 2000 – Drs. William and Marjorie Sirridge
  • 1999 – Ned and Joyce Holland
  • 1997 – Edward T. Matheny, Jr.
  • 1996 – Frank Sebree
  • 1995 – Albert P. Mauro
  • 1994 – John L. Barnard, M.D.
  • 1994 – James J. Mongan, M.D.
  • 1993 – Mary Shaw Branton
  • 1992 – Donald Chisholm
  • 1991 – Paul Henson
  • 1990 – Ewing and Muriel Kaufman
  • 1989 – Irving O. Hockaday, Jr.
  • 1988  – Meridith A. Bear
  • 1988 – W. Ray Snider, M.D.
  • 1987 – Joe McGuff
  • 1986 – John W. Oliver

Portrait of Dr. Mark Bernhardt dressed in a suit and tie. 

The recipient of this award is selected annually by the UMKC Orthopaedic Residency program director and is the resident who best represents the ideals of Dr. Mark Bernhardt. Dr. Bernhardt served the Department of Orthopaedics for 32 years, the last eight as chair. Past recipients are:

  • 2023 – Hiba Ibad, M.D.
  • 2022 – Katherine C. Branche, M.D.
  • 2021 – Kirsten N. Norrell, M.D.

Portrait of James J. Hamilton dressed in suite and bowtie.

The recipient of this award is selected annually by the UMKC Orthopaedic Residency associate program directors. The award is given to the resident who best represents the ideals of Dr. James J. Hamilton who served as the chair and program director for 32 years. Past recipients are:

  • 2023 – Daniel Hagaman, M.D.
  • 2021 – Daniel J. Chernoff, M.D.