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Miller Receives USU Alumni Military Medical Service Award

Please join us in congratulating, Mark Miller, MD, S. Ward Casscells Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, for being recognized by the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences Alumni Association with the Medical Service Award. Dr. Miller is a retired colonel in the Medical Corps in the United States Air Force.

According to the citation, Miller received this honor "for outstanding meritorious service and recognition to military medicine through an exemplary career in leadership, warfighter medical care and contributions to military health."

"It is always an honor to be recognized by the institution from which you graduated," says Miller. "The Uniformed Services University is the Military Academy of medical schools and graduates have devoted their careers to care for those who serve. I am humbled to be among them and honored to serve our military and civilian community at the University of Virginia and beyond."

Miller's award outlines how he is a role model for military surgeons – both as a researcher and an educator, having edited 32 textbooks, published more than 170 peer-reviewed articles and written more than 140 textbook chapters on orthopaedics. As a resident, he saw the need for a concise compendium of orthopaedic information, which motivated him to author Miller's Review of Orthopaedics, now in its 7th edition. Miller directs a board prep course for othopaedic surgeons, chairs (or chaired) numerous national and international conferences, served on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Sports Medicine for 14 years, is the Consulting Editor for Clinics in Sports Medicine and serves on the Board of Directors of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.

Leon Morres, Col. (Ret.), MC, President of the USUHS Alumni Association, says that Dr. Miller "represents the extraordinary vision of leadership, dedication, service and commitment to military medicine that was embraced by the founders of the Uniformed Services University."

Congratulations Dr. Miller and thank you for your service.

OrthoVirginia Lynchburg Welcomes Their Newest Physicians

Victor Ratajczak, MD
Sports Trained Primary Care Physician

Dr. Victor Ratajczak is a fellowship trained Sports Trained Primary Care physician. Dr. Ratajczak completed his sports medicine fellowship at Carolinas HealthCare System. Dr. Ratajczak provides non-operative general orthopaedic care. In his practice he offers numerous special procedures including, but not limited to, ultrasound guided injections, diagnostic ultrasound, tendon joint injections, and concussion care. Outside of his practice, Dr. Ratajczak enjoys spending time with his wife and son, going for hikes with his two border collies, jogging outdoors, cooking, following University of Louisville and Philadelphia professional sports teams.

Undergraduate: University of Louisville-Lousiville, KY
Medical School: Poznan University of Medical Sciences - Poznan Poland
Residency: East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine– Kingsport, TN
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Carolinas HealthCare System, Cabarrus Sports Medicine – Concord, NC

Pramote Lalasitt, MD Pramote Malasitt, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow & Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Malasitt is a dual fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon, shoulder, elbow and sports medicine specialist. Dr. Malasitt completed his sports medicine fellowship at Emory University and his shoulder and elbow fellowship at Brown University. In his practice, he offers numerous special procedures including, but not limited to, ACL reconstruction, open shoulder reconstruction, cartilage reconstruction procedures and total knee replacement. Outside of his practice, Dr. Malasitt enjoys traveling, playing tennis/golf, being outdoors and spending time with friends and family.

Karen Burnham, MD, DABPM, FIPP
Interventional Pain Management Specialist

Dr. Burnham is a board certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine physician. Dr. Burnham completed her Anesthesiology Residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. In her practice she offers numerous special procedures including, but not limited to, Epidural steroid injections, Medial Branch blocks, facet joint injection, and ultrasound guided injections. Outside of her practice, Dr. Burnham enjoys skiing, surfing, hiking, reading, and spending time with family.

Undergraduate: Physical Therapy, University of Connecticut - Storrs, Connecticut
Graduate Degree: Master of Science Health Administration, University of Northern Colorado
Graduate Degree: Master of Science Physiology - Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Medical Degree: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences - Bethesda, MD
Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Washington, DC