Rex L. Diveley Outstanding Resident Award

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. The past recipients are:

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

Richard H. Kiene Award

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. The past recipients are:

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

Franklin D. Dickson Award

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 (4th 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, 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. The past recipients are:

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

Paul W. Meyer Award

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. The past recipients are:

1988 – James J. Hamilton, M.D.
1989 – Baron K. Slemmons, M.D.
1990 – Gary L. Porubsky, M.D.
1991 – Lowry Jones, Jr., M.D.
1992 – Thomas L. Schmidt, M.D.
1993 – Fred M. Wood, M.D.
1994 – C. Craig Satterlee, M.D.
1995 – Barton K. Slemmons, M.D.
1996 – Mark Bernhardt, M.D.
1997 – Timothy M. Badwey, M.D.
1998 – Chris J. Maeda, M.D.
1999 – Michael P. Marshall, M.D.
2000 – Kevin Latz, M.D.
2001 – Lowry Jones, Jr., M.D.
2002 – John Williams, M.D.
2003 – Timothy M. Badwey, M.D.
2004 – Brad Olney, M.D.
2005 – James J. Hamilton, M.D.
2006 – Robert C. Gardiner, M.D.
2007 – Brian J. Divelbiss, M.D.
2008 – Robert G. Chuinard, M.D.
2009 – Stanley A Bowling, M.D.
2010 – Joshua Niemann, M.D.
2011 – Timothy M. Badwey, M.D.
2012 – Akin Cil, M.D.
2013 – Nigel Price, M.D.
2014 – Chris J. Maeda, M.D.
2015 – James W. Bogener, M.D.
2016 – Timothy Badwey, M.D.
2017 – John Anderson, M.D.
2018 – Mark Bernhardt, M.D.
2019 – Suhel Kotwal, M.D
2020 – Mark Bernhardt, M.D.
2021- Kathryn A. Keeler, M.D.
2022 – Amelia A. Sorensen M.D.

Rex L. Diveley Lectureship Appreciation Certificate

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. The past recipients are:

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

Rex L. Diveley Chair Community Recognition Award

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. The past recipients are:

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

Mark Bernhardt Compassionate Physician Award

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 8 being the chair. The past recipients are:

2021 – Kirsten N. Norrell, M.D.
2022 – Katherine C. Branche, M.D.

James J. Hamilton Perseverance Award

The recipient of this award is selected annually by the UMKC Orthopaedic Residency Associate Program Directors and is the resident who best represents the ideals of Dr. James J. Hamilton who served as the chair and program director for 32 years. The past recipients are:

2021 – Daniel J. Chernoff, M.D.