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ETMC Orthopedic Institute

Getting patients back in motion

Brandon Tinkler, MD Brandon, Tinkler, MD

 EDUCATION 

2009-2010: Fellowship in Orthopaedic Traumatology, Birmingham, AL

2004-2009: Resident of Orthopaedic Surgery, San Antonio, TX

• Completed residency training June, 2009
• Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgery

2000-2004: Student of Medicine, San Antonio, TX

• University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio
• Degree earned: M.D. May 2004

1994-1998: Undergraduate Studies, Austin, TX

• University of Texas in Austin
• Degree earned: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
• Minor in Biology

1993-1994, Undergraduate Studies, Denton, TX

• University of North Texas

HONORS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

University of Texas

• Eight consecutive semesters on Dean's List
• Graduation with Honors, BA Anthropology, May 1998
• Participation in year long studies abroad program in Grenoble, France

Medical School

• Brown Voigt Fund Scholarship for academic achievement
• Jim and Dorothy Doyle Scholarship for academic achievement
• Jane Belcher Trust Scholarship for academic achievement

RESEARCH 

2009: Finite Element Analysis of Proximal Femur Fracture Modes of Failure
• Computational analysis of lag screw cutout in the femoral head
• OREF research grant submitted

2008: Congenital Absence of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon

• Case study of an anatomical variant
• Presented at the Alamo Orthopaedic Society 2009

2007: 5LOX/COX Inhibition on Titanium Surfaces, San Antonio, TX

• Analysis of the effects of a 5 LOX/COX inhibitor on osteoblasts grown on titanium surfaces
• Presented at Biomedical Engineering Society September, 2007

2003-2005: Giant Cell Tumor Inhibition, San Antonio, TX

• Analysis of the effects interferon has on giant cell tumor angiogenesis
• Pending publication

TEACHING ACTIVITIES 

Grand Rounds Presentations

• Tuberculosis of the Spine, July 2007
• Pediatric Femur Fractures, May 2007
• Supracondylar Humerus Fractures, April 2007
• Infantile Scoliosis, July 2007
• Research Presentation, 5LOX/COX Inhibition of Osteoblast Response to Titanium Surfaces, July '05

Fracture Rounds Presentation

• Hip Fractures and Dislocations, September 2006
• Glenohumeral Fractures and Dislocations, April 2006
• Upper Extremity Sports Medicine Review, May 2007

WORK EXPERIENCE 

Spring Semester 2004: UTHSCSA School of Medicine, San Antonio, TX

• Anatomy lab teaching assistant to first year medical students
• Project presentation entitled "Anatomic Aspects of Clubfoot"

Fall Semester 2001: UTHSCSA Hispanic Center for Excellence, San Antonio, TX

• Basic Science tutor for first year medical students

Summer Term 2001: UTHSCSA School of Allied Health, San Antonio, TX

• Anatomy lab teaching assistant to occupational therapists
• Completion of plastinated prosection display specimens

1999-2000: Shriner's Hospital, Galveston, TX

• Research assistant at Shriner's Burns Center
• Radionucleotide processing in human muscle specimens

1998-1999: St John's Hospital, Jackson, WY

• Certified Nurse Aid

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 

2003 Spring Semester: Easter Seals of Harlingen, TX

• Coordinated parent education seminars to help parents better understand their child's physical disabilities
• Created educational materials for parents

2002 Spring Semester: Medical Missions Initiative, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

• Helped organize medical mission to impoverished community in Mexico
• Responsible for triage, lab work and administering medication

1997-1998: University of Texas Little Longhorns, Austin, TX

• Student Volunteer
• Weekly tutoring of at risk children in local community

1997-1998: St David's Hospital, Austin, TX

• Student Volunteer
• Responsible for patient transfer, stocking supplies