Current Fellows
Maarouf Saad, MD
Undergrad
University of California, San Diego
Medical School
Yale School of Medicine
Residency
UC Davis Medical Center
Former fellows
2024-2025
Bejan Alvandi
Undergrad
University of California, Davis – BS
Medical School
Keck School of Medicine of USC - MD
Residency
Northwestern University
Post Fellowship
Kaiser Permanente Elk Grove, CA
Patient Testimonials:
The University of Utah fellowship provides trainees with the highest level of shoulder and elbow surgical education. The combination of outstanding faculty mentors, complex primary and revision cases, and hands-on operative experience is unparalleled. Additionally, the VA provides fellows with the opportunity to schedule cases and operate independently as an attending. Opportunities to participate in clinical, basic science, and biomechanical research are readily available and highly encouraged. The well-rounded nature of the program instills confidence in graduating fellows to succeed in all clinical and academic settings.
2023-2024
Michael Moverman, MD
Undergrad
Duke University – BS, MMS
Medical School
University of Massachusetts
Residency
Tufts Medical Center
Post Fellowship
Duke University Department of Orthopaedics
Patient Testimonials:
I am proud to have trained at the University of Utah for my shoulder and elbow fellowship. Despite being a new program, I already feel as though this is one of the best places to train in the country. The combination of complex pathology/cases, great mentorship, and the ability to act as an attending at the VA have allowed me to maximize my learning throughout the year. I feel confident that I would be able to perform simple shoulder procedures as well as complex procedures such as tendon transfers and revision arthroplasty procedures on my own as I start my practice this fall. Additionally, Drs. Tashjian, Chalmers, and Joyce have spent time teaching me the subtleties of the shoulder and elbow history/physical exam which will undoubtedly help me better indicate patients and set expectations. They have also spent time teaching and providing me with the resources to have an excellent grasp on shoulder and elbow literature. Through this aspect of my education – I feel confident in how to counsel patients regarding a broad range of shoulder and elbow pathology. In addition, through the excellent research team that the shoulder and elbow team has developed – I have been able to participate in high quality research and now have the tools to incorporate research at a high level into my future practice. Lastly, I have been incredibly impressed with the mentorship that all 3 physicians have provided me over the year. They truly care about my education and well being. I feel lucky to have had such great mentors throughout my fellowship and look forward to a life long relationship moving forward. I would recommend this fellowship to anyone with no reservations whatsoever!
