Spencer M. Sims

Dynamic and dedicated Resident Physician at Corewell Health Orthopaedic Residency, adept in surgical techniques and complex orthopedic pathology interpretation. Proven ability to enhance patient care through empathy and compassion, while mentoring peers and contributing to impactful research on ACL reconstruction outcomes. Committed to excellence in orthopedic practice and patient satisfaction.

Hobbies: Mountain Biking, Wakeboarding, Snowboarding, Backpacking, Xterra Triathlons, Trail running

• Division 1 Cheerleader, Michigan State University Cheerleading team, 2014-04-01, 2016-05-01
• Face-off specialist, Michigan State University Lacrosse Team, 2016-09-01, 2017-05-01

• Research assistant, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 2019-02-01, present, Julie Dodds, MD, Assistant for retrospective study involving Baker’s Cyst Decompression surgery. Conducted chart review for measurement of Baker’s cyst as well as phone call follow up to assess patient reported outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Research assistant, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 2020-08-01, present, Tom Wenzlick, MD, Assistant for retrospective study analyzing predictability of non-weightbearing status in patients with suspected septic arthritis of the ankle. Research ongoing, plan to conduct chart review and statistical analysis
• Research assistant, Michigan State University Department of Physics, 2016-06-01, 2017-08-01, Anthony Szedlak, PhD, Conducted formal analysis of computational biological systems created from python programming language to create models of cancer cell replication and cancer drug treatment

• President, Orthopedic Student Interest Group, 2019-05-01, 2020-05-01, Second-year medical student run group engaged in promoting student interest in orthopedic surgery. Responsibilities included creating interactive anatomy and virtual operating room experience events and securing and organizing funding for group activities.
• Team Captain, Medical School Flag Football, 2018-08-01, 2019-11-01, Organized Coed flag football team, coordinated practice and game schedule for graduate flag football league

• Anthony Szedlak, S. Sims, N. Smith, G. Paternostro, C. Piermarrocchi, Cell Cycle Time Series Gene Expression Data Encoded as Cyclic Attractors in Hopfield Systems., PLOS Computational Biology, 2017-11-01
• Spencer M. Sims, Timothy S. Petsche, Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Acromion Fracture with Open Rotator Cuff Repair: a Case Report., JSES International, 4, 3, 2020-09-01, 542-545

American Medical Association, 2019-01-01, present

Thomas H. Osgood award for Outstanding Senior in Physics, 2017-04-01, Michigan State University Department of Physics, Awarded to top performing senior graduating in Physics or Astrophysics

• Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity, various locations, 2017-08-01, present, Construction volunteer for habitat for humanity
• Volunteer, FitKids360, 2019-04-01, 2020-02-01, Helped promote healthy lifestyle for kids by teaching about nutrition, exercise, and self esteem, helped engineer fun workouts for kids to show that exercise can be fun.
• Student Interviewer, Admissions Ambassador College of Human Medicine, 2018-09-01, 2019-02-01, Conducted admission’s interviews for MSU College of Human Medicine applicants. Helped admissions committee evaluate for core values of integrity, compassion, and commitment to service

April 2017

Thomas H. Osgood award for Outstanding Senior in Physics

Michigan State University Department of Physics

· Awarded to top performing senior graduating in Physics or Astrophysics