Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences (BHAAAS)

CURRICULUM VITAE: Eldin E. Karaikovic, M.D., Ph.D.
1.  Personal Data 
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery,
Feinberg School of Medicine,
Northwestern University, Chicago
Lead Physician,
NorthShore University HealthSystem Medical Group Orthopaedics
Director, NUH Medical Group Spine Center,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Work address: 
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
NorthShore University HealthSystem
1000 Central, Suite 880
Evanston, IL 60201
phone: 847-570-2966;  
fax: 847-733-5060
EKaraikovic@enh.org
Home address: 
1000 Lake Shore Plaza, Apt 36A
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-664-5864

2.  Education
Medical School: M.D., University of Sarajevo, School of MedicineSarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1977-1983.
ECFMG certification: USMLE (#0-508-491-8); August 7, 1996.

3.  Graduate Medical Education 
Internship:
Institute for Radiology and Oncology,  University Medical Center, Sarajevo,
Bosnia and Herzegovina,1983-1984
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
University Medical Center,Sarajevo,
Bosnia and Herzegovina,1984-1987
Department of Surgery
University of Missouri-Columbia, MO, USA1997-1998

Orthopedic Residency:  
University Medical Center
Department of Orthopedic SurgerySarajevo,
Bosnia and Herzegovina1987-1991
University of Missouri-Columbia
Department of Orthopedic Surgery1998-2002

Fellowships:
New York University,Booth Memorial Medical Center
New York, New York
Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship (Arsen Pankovic, MD)July 1991 - July 1992
University of Missouri-Columbia
Division of Orthopaedic SurgeryColumbia, Missouri
Adult and Pediatric Spine Fellowship (Robert W. Gaines, Jr., MD)January 1993 - December 1993 

4.  Postdoctoral Research Training 
Master of Medical Sciences, Degree in Orthopaedics: "Hip Arthroplasty and Postoperative Infections - The Analysis of the Preoperative Risk Factors in Development of Acute Deep Wound Infections", Vladimir Psorn, M.D., School of Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia, 1990. PhD thesis: "The Importance of the Morphologic Characteristics of the Cervical Pedicles in Posterior Spinal Fixation Systems", Robert W. Gaines, M.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, USA, and Faruk Konjhodzic, M.D., PhD, School of Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia, 1999. Searle Postgraduate Fellow: Searle Center for Teaching Excellence, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, Greg Light, PhD, Center’s Director, 2004-2005. 

5.  Board Certification and Medical Licensure
Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004.Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1984.Diplomate of the Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1991. Visiting Professor License, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, U.S.A. 1993. - 1997.Permanent License for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1984 - presentPermanent License for the State of Missouri, USA, 1997 – presentPermanent License for the State of Illinois, USA, 2002 – present

6. Honors and Awards
1.  Silver Pin (excellence in studying) – University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1978.2.  GICD-USA-Spinal Surgery Tutorial, November 1994. (A visit Ronald L. DeWald,   MD, Rush-Presbyterian University, Chicago, IL) 3.  North American Spine Society Traveling Fellowship for 1994. (Arthur D. Steffee,   MD, Horizon Orthopaedics, Cleveland, Ohio; John E. Hall, MD, Children’s  Hospital, Boston, MA; John A. Regan, MD, Texas Back Institute, Plano, TX; Henry H. Bohlman, MD, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio).4.  Annual Steven Olson MD Annual Resident Research Award, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Missouri-Columbia, June 1999.5.  47th Mid-central States of Orthopaedic Society Resident Award, First place,   Branson, Missouri, June 2000.6.  Orthopaedic Overseas – Health Volunteers Overseas, OREF Traveling Grant,      August 2001.7.  “CARE” award for Excellence in patient care, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, November 2004. 8.  Good Doctors Fund – Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (ENH), Chicago for 2004. ($1,000.00)9.  Most Dynamic Practice (Patient Loyalty Award Winner), ENHMG Faculty Practice Orthopaedics, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, October 2006.10.Community Care Corps Sharing Spirit ENH Employee Volunteer Awards for 2007. – nominated for 2007.11. Good Doctors Fund – Evanston Northwestern Healthcare (ENH), Chicago for 2004. ($1,000.00)12.American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Humanitarian Award – nominated for 2008. 

7.  Volunteer Work
1.  Winter Olympic Games, announcer for bob and luge, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, February 1984.
2.  Health Volunteers Overseas (Orthopaedic Overseas) (HVO –OO), Regional Medical Center, Ilo Ilo, Philippines, September 2001.
3.  Health Volunteers Overseas (Orthopaedic Overseas), Center for Trauma and Orthopaedics, Ho Chi Mihn City, Viet Nam, October 2001.
4.  Health Volunteers Overseas (Orthopaedic Overseas), Centro National de Rehabilitacion and National Children’s Hospital, San Jose, Costa Rica, October 2004.
5.  “Allen Strehlow Brace Donation Society”, co-founder, brace and medical supply donations to the developing and undeveloped countries, 2004.
6.  Health Volunteers Overseas (Orthopaedic Overseas),  Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “N. Testemitanu”, Chisinau, Moldova, September 2005.
7.  Davao Medical Center, Davao, Mindanao, Philippines, 11.28-12.5.2007.
8.  “Eldin E. Karaikovic Charity, Education and Research Foundation” (EKCREF), established March 2008.  

8.  Faculty Appointments (rank, department, institutions, dates)
1.  Associate and Instructor (a postgraduate course: Primary Health Care in   Developing Countries), Institute for Social Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 09.01.1988.-09.01.1990.
2.  Clinical Instructor in Spinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Division of   Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO, 07.01.1994-      06.30.1997.
3.  Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, 09.01.2002 – present  

9.  Hospital Staff Appointments (title, hospital, dates)
1. University Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Sarajevo, Bosnia and      Herzegovina - attending physician - orthopaedic surgeon. 1991.
2.  New York University, Booth Memorial Medical Center, Division of Orthopaedic     Surgery, New York, NY - Orthopaedic trauma fellow, July 1991- July 1992.
3.  Washington University, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Department of Orthopaedic  Surgery and Shriner’s Hospital for Children, St. Louis, MO - visiting professor, August –December 1993.     
4.  University of Missouri-Columbia, Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic     Surgery, Columbia, MO, Spine Fellow, January – December 1993.    
5.  University of Missouri-Columbia, Department of Surgery, Division of    Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia, MO - Clinical Instructor in Spinal Surgery,      1994-1997.
6.  University of Missouri-Columbia, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia,  MO – Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997-2002.
7.  Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Evanston, (Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital and Highland Park Hospital), Illinois, attending physician – orthopaedic surgeon, 2002 – present (senior attending since 2008).
8.  Weiss Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, - attending physician, 2005 – present.  

10.  Administrative Appointments
1.  Director, ENHMG Spine Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Evanston     Northwestern Healthcare (ENH), Evanston, IL, 2002-present.
2.  Program Director, Spine Conference, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,     Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL 2003-present.
3.  Lead Physician, ENHMG Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Evanston  Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, IL, 2004-present
4.  Senior Advisory Committee, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, ENH, 2004-2005. 

11.  Summary of Teaching Experience 
1.  William Bacon, M.D., spine fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1994.
2.  Michael Daubs, M.D., spine fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1994.
3.  Michael Viau, M.D., spine fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1995.
4.  John Bailey, M.D., spine fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1996.
5.  Sakarin Wonglertsiri, M.D., spine fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1996.
6.  Sombat Kunakornsawat, M.D., spine fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1997.
7.  C. Chotigavanichaya, M.D., spine fellow, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1997.
8.  Wicharn Yingsakmongkol, M.D., spine fellow, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000.
9.  Todd Johnston, M.D., graduation resident thesis, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, 2005.
10.Brad Dunlop, M.D., graduation resident thesis, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, 2007.
11.James Sieradzki, MD, graduation resident thesis, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, 2008.   

12.  Committee Service
1. President of the Organizing Committee, Congress of Medical and Dental School      Students of Yugoslavia, 1981.
2.  Research and Education Committee, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare – 2002-   2004.
3.  Infection Disease Committee, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare - 2002-present
4.  Medical Informatics Committee, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare – 2003-     2007.
5.  Risk Management and Professional Liability Committee, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare – 2004-present
6.  Academic Affairs Committee, ENH Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 – present
7.  Specialty Leadership Committee, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, October 2006 – present
8.  Search committee member, Department of PM&R, ENH, October 2007.  

13.   Professional and Scientific Activity  13.1. Societies
1.  Medical Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina – member since 1983.
2. Bosnia-Herzegovina State Orthopaedic Association – member since 1989.
3.  North American Spine Society - corresponding member: 1993-2003; Active      member since 2004.
4.  Orthopaedics Overseas; A Division of Health Volunteers Overseas – Active     member since 1993.
5. Scoliosis Research Society - corresponding member: 1995-2007; active member: 2008 – present.
6. Alumnus Spine + Science + Management, Sofamor-Danek, since 1997.
7.  Cervical Spine Research Society - corresponding member since 1997.
8.  American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery – Fellow 2005 - present.
9.  Association of Medical Executives – 2007 – present.
10.Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy for Arts and Sciences, president elect and Board member, since 2007.
11.Illinois Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (IAOS), Member, 2008.  

13.2. Scientific Activity
1.  A Contemporary Update On Disorders of the Spine, Hands-On and Advanced      Spine Instrumentation Course, Snowbird, Utah - Instructor for Kaneda and Isola     Instrumentation, January 1994.
2.  Seventh Annual International Workshop: "Spinal Reconstructive Surgery of the  Lumbar and Thoracolumbar Spine – Advanced Course, Acromed, Cleveland, Ohio  (Instructor for Kaneda Instrumentation), February 1995.
3.  First East European Spine Society Meeting, Session moderator, Liberec, Czech    Republic, October 3-4. 1997.
4.  Second East European Spine Society Meeting, Session moderator Liberec, Czech Republic, October 21-22. 1999.
5.  Research Fund Management Committee of the North American Spine Society – member, November 2003 – October 2006.
6.  Instrumentation Committee, Scoliosis Research Society, 2007 – present

13.3. Journals
1.  Spine (journal) – reviewer; 1999 – present.
2.  SpineLine (The Clinical and News Magazine for Spine Care Professionals, North American Spine Society) – Section Editor; 2004 - present.
3.  Advisory Editorial Board member of The Spine Journal (TSJ), 2007-8. 

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