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Congratulations, Dr. Janae Rasmussen!

2025 OUTSTANDING RESIDENT OF THE YEAR | ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

A national honor recognizing Dr. Rasmussen’s unwavering dedication, surgical excellence, and commitment to advancing osteopathic orthopedic care. She will be formally recognized at the AOAO Annual Awards Ceremony this October in National Harbor, Maryland.

Dr. Rasmussen continues to raise the bar as a leader, advocate, and role model for future osteopathic surgeons.

OrthoLink Scholars Leadership

  • Dr. Janae Rasmussen, DO

    Resident Physician Research Chair

    Dr. Janae Rasmussen, DO, a distinguished graduate of ATSU-AZ medical school in 2022...

  • Laura Palma, MS III

    Editorial & Manuscripts Submissions Coordinator

    Laura is a first-generation Latina with experience in orthopedic and cancer research at both the translational and clinical level. She is committed to expanding research opportunities for those who share her love for education and collaboration within orthopedics.  

  • Rachael Larkin, OMS IV

    Outreach & Communications Specialist

    Rachael is an OMS-III whose active and sports-centered upbringing led her to kinesiology research in college, and ultimately the pursuit of orthopedic surgery in medical school.

  • Alyssa Cevetello, OMS III

    Public Relations & Media Manager

    As a student passionate about orthopedics, I am both excited and thankful to be a part of a team that is dedicated to creating a platform that encourages students interested in orthopedics to delve into research.

Video Library

  • Radiation Safety

  • Orthopedic Audition Rotations

  • Creating a Safe Space on Rotations

  • Resilience & Rebound: Navigating the Unmatched Year and How to Reapply with Purpose