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Brandon, Tinkler, MD
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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