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CURRICULUM VITAE

Steven M. Cherney MD
Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Division of Clinical

OFFICE ADDRESS:
Froedtert Hospital
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226

EDUCATION:
2003 - 2007 Bachelor of Science in Biology, magna cum laude, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
2007 - 2011 Doctor of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS:
2011 - 2016 Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School, St. Louis, MO
2016 - 2017 Fellowship, Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma, University of Texas, Houston, TX

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS:
2017 - 2022 Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
2022 - 2024 Associate Professor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
2024 - Present Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Medical College of WI, Milwaukee, WI

HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES:
2017 - 2024 Arkansas Childre, Little Rock, AR
2017 - 2024 University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Hospital, Little Rock, AR
2017 - 2023 Baptist Health Medical Center, Conway, AR
2024 - Present Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
2024 - Present Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION:
Board Certified
Issue DateExpiration
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Part I Exam
2016
2016
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Part II Exam
2019
2019
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Recertification
2024
2039
   
AWARDS AND HONORS:
2003 - 2007 Jennings Award for Excellence in Music for Non-Music Majors, Illinois Wesleyan University
2003 - 2007 Principal Euphonium, Wind Ensemble, Illinois Wesleyan University
2003 - 2007 Alumni Merit Scholarship, Illinois Wesleyan University
2004 - 2007 Dean’s List, Illinois Wesleyan University
2005 Sigma Xi- Associate Member- Scientific Research Society, Illinois Wesleyan University
2006 Beta Beta Beta – Honors Society for Biology, Illinois Wesleyan University
2007 - 2011 Dean’s Scholarship, Casse Western Reserve University School of Medicine
2008 Crile Fellowship Summer Research Grant, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
2011 Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
2014 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation New Investigator Workshop, Washington University in St. Louis Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
2018 Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, Traveling Fellowship, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2020 Red Sash Teaching Award, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2020 Walter G. Selakovich, MD Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2024 Nomination as Consultant of the Year, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2024 Orthopaedic Trauma Association Roy Sanders Traveling Fellowship, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
2015 - Present Orthopaedic Trauma Association
2015 - Present AO Trauma
2016 - Present J. Albert Key Washington University Orthopaedic Society
2017 - Present American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Member and Fellow)
2018 - 2019 Southern Orthopaedic Association
2018 - Present Mid-America Orthopaedic Association

EDITORSHIPS/EDITORIAL BOARDS/JOURNAL REVIEWS:
Journal Review
2019 - Present Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

LOCAL/REGIONAL APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
2006 Summer Orientation Leader,, Illinois Wesleyan University
2008 Introduction to Anatomy Instructor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
2008 Applicant Interview Committee, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
2009 - 2010 Clinical Skills Preceptor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
2012 - 2014 Intern Summer Curriculum Development, Washington University in St. Louis Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
2015 Member, Residency Education Committee, Washington University in St. Louis Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
2015 - 2016 Administrative Chief Resident, Washington University in St. Louis Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
2015 Member, Residency Curriculum Committee, Washington University in St. Louis Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery
2017 - 2024 Residency Candidate Applicant Review Committee, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2017 - 2024 ERAS Review Committee, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2017 - 2024 Interviewer for Medical School Applicants, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2018 - 2019 Teaching Scholars, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2018 - 2024 Education Committee, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2019 - 2024 Operational Steering Committee, Trauma Program, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2019 - 2024 Multidisciplinary Peer Review Committee, Trauma Program, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2019 - 2024 Multidisciplinary Peer Review Committee, Trauma Program, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2019 - 2020 Chair Academy, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2019 - 2024 Medical Director, Orthopaedic Trauma Service Line, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2020 - 2024 Associate Program Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2020 - 2023 Surgical Annex Planning Committee, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2021 - 2024 Quality and Safety Committee, Musculoskeletal Service Line and Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2021 - 2024 Vice Chair of Education, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2022 - 2023 Member-at-Large, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Hospital Medical Board, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2022 - 2024 Elected Member-at-Large, Faculty Academic Senate, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2024 - Present Orthopaedic Trauma Division Director, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin

NATIONAL ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
2005 - 2006 Theta Chi Chapter Executive Board, Wesleyan University
2015 Resident Leadership Forum, American Orthopaedic Association
2018 Emerging Leaders Program, American Orthopaedic Association
2018 - Present Trauma Faculty, AO North America
2019 Faculty Education Program, AO North America
2021 - Present Bylaws Committee, Orthopaedic Trauma Association
2021 - 2024 Online Discussion Forum Committee, Orthopaedic Trauma Association
2022 - Present Patient Education Committee, Orthopaedic Trauma Association
2022 - 2024 Member, Trauma Advisory Council, Arkansas Department of Health

RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS:
Prior
Non-Peer Review
Title:
“Randomized Trial of Postoperative Intravenous Acetaminophen in Geriatric Patients with Hip Fractures”
Source:
OREF/AAHKS Resident Clinician Scientist Training Grant in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Role & Effort:
PI
Dates:
2013 - 2014
Direct Funds:
$11,912
  
Title:
“Establishment of a Center for Musculoskeletal Value and Outcomes Research”
Source:
National Institutes of Health/National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. UL1 TR003107. Team Science Grant. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Translational Research Institute
Role & Effort:
Co-I
Dates:
2020 - 2021
Direct Funds:
$19,500
  
Title:
“3D-Printed Patient-Specific Distal Femur Fixation Plate”
Source:
Provost’s Innovator Award. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Role & Effort:
Co-I
Dates:
2021 - 2022
Direct Funds:
$25,000
  

EXTRAMURAL STUDENTS, FACULTY, RESIDENTS, AND CLINICAL/RESEARCH FELLOWS MENTORED:
Medical Students
2017 - 2019 Timothy (T.J.) Harris, Orthopaedic Faculty Advisor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Residency Match at UT Southwestern
2018 - 2020 Mason Young, Orthopaedic Faculty Advisor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Residency Match at Vanderbilt University
2019 - 2021 Patrick O’Brien, Orthopaedic Faculty Advisor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Residency Match at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2019 Katherine Beaton, POM Course
2020 - 2022 Jason Eckels, Orthopaedic Faculty Advisor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Residency Match at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2020 Kaitlin Rose, POM Course
2022 - 2023 Ryan “Hunter” Rose, Orthopaedic Faculty Advisor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Residency Match a University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 2022- 2024
2022 Emerson Smith, POM Course
2022 Nathan “Trey” Pettit, POM Course
2022 - 2024 Graham Cate, Orthopaedic Faculty Advisor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Residency Match at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2022 - 2024 Callie Margiotta, Orthopaedic Faculty Advisor, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Residency Match at University of Texas, Houston, Health Science Center
2022 Alex Rieth, POM Course
 
Clinical/Research Fellows
2018 - 2021 Kasa Cooper, MD, Primary Investigator, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Porcine Model for Open Fracture Contamination and Surgical Debridement Training.
2018 - 2021 Kasa Cooper, MD, Primary Investigator, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Financial Viability of a Bundled Payment Model for Hip Fracture Care
2018 - 2021 Kasa Cooper, MD, Primary Investigator, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, COVID-19 Trauma Volume Comparison at Major Trauma Centers Based on Local Lockdown Policy- 2020 Arkansas Orthopaedic Forum Resident Research Award
 
Faculty
2017 - Present Kasa Cooper, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
 

PROGRAMMATIC DEVELOPMENTS:
 
 
Clinical Programs
2019 - 2021 Implementation of PROMIS Score Collection via Electronic Health Record, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2019 - 2020 Reducing Orthopaedic Add-On Case Delay, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2020 - 2021 Traction Cart Centralization in Emergency Department to Increase Efficiency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2021 Orthopaedic Team Pager Update to Reduce Delays in Patient Care, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2022 Process Implementation to Reduce Readmissions and Increase Successful Home Discharge in Bundled Care Patients
2022 Improving Orthopaedic Trauma Clinic Referral, Reducing Wait Time and Increasing Efficiency
2024 Modernization of Hip Fracture Care Pathway, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
 
 

STUDY GROUP MEMBERSHIP:
2020 - Present Major Trauma Extremity Research Consortium (METRC)