2021 ORTHOPAEDIC FELLOWS TIMOTHY J. ASHWORTH, MD TRAUMA FELLOW Hometown: Boise, Idaho Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University Medical School: Case Western Reserve University Orthopaedic Residency: University of North Carolina Dr. Ashworth is the oldest of seven brothers, and is the first in his family to pursue a medical career. Dr. Ashworth and his wife Candilyn met on a ropes course in the Utah mountains, and were married in 2009. Candilyn is a pianist and stay-at-home mom. They have three children - Max (10 years old), Jake (7 years old), and Bradley (one year old). When asked why he chose medicine as a career: I wanted a challenging profession where I could help people. And why he chose orthopaedics as a specialty: My undergrad was in mechanical engineering and it was a perfect fit to be able to continue using those skills and principles. I also liked the hands-on nature of the job. Research Activities: Dr. Ashworth prepared study design for a collaborative study with Brigham Young University evaluating the resiliency of a novel antimicrobial carbon nanotube coating on an orthopaedic implant and is working on a retrospective chart review study correlating the incidence of certain complications following surgical fixation of tibial pilon fractures with pre-existing patient characteristics. Plans After Campbell: Dr. Ashworth will be joining an orthopaedic trauma practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Ashworth adds: Thank you to Drs. Weinlein, Rudloff, Beebe and Cosgrove for all the fantastic training, and to all the residents who help to make the fellow experience here second to none!
AARON M. BAESSLER, MD SPORTS MEDICINE FELLOW Hometown: Bartlett, Illinois Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University Orthopaedic Residency: Indiana University School of Medicine Dr. Baessler is the youngest of three brothers, and is the first in his family to pursue a medical career. Dr. Baessler met his wife Lindsey on Tinder, and they were married in 2019. Lindsey is an RN. When asked why he chose medicine as a career: It seemed like the right thing to do. And why he chose orthopaedics as a specialty: “Medicine” wasn’t the right thing to do. I liked fixing things. Nothing is more complex than the musculoskeletal system, and it needs to be fixed at some point in nearly every human’s lifetime. Research Activities: Dr. Baessler prepared five manuscripts, all under review, for submission to peer-reviewed journals, and led the design on two new study protocols currently in progress. He assisted with data collection on three studies in progress and worked with residents, medical students, and Foundation staff to assist in study procedure implementation. Dr. Baessler also met with statistics resources to aid in data analysis of research project data. Plans After Campbell: Dr. Baessler will be joining a shoulder/sports practice in Indianapolis. Dr. Baessler adds: Thank you for having me here. Best year I’ve had - I have no doubt that fellowship has prepared me. The residents are well-trained and exceptional. The staff I’ve worked with are the best I’ve come across. Campbell Clinic has a reputation that is unrivaled, and I’ve seen it first hand.
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