Fellowship:

Cleveland Clinic

Residency:

University of Utah School of Medicine

Internship:

University of Utah School of Medicine

Medical:

University of Iowa College of Medicine

College:

Luther College

“What attracted me to orthopedics is the fact that it combines both the science and the art of medicine. The ability to alter form to improve function requires skill, attention to detail and an appreciation of what an elegant and intricate structure the human body is. When you are responsible for trying to help a patient return to their normal lifestyle, it is very important that they receive nothing less than complete honesty.” – Stephen Ritter, MD

Accomplishments

Team captain, champion intramural soccer, 1998
Honors Surgery Program, 1990-2000
Medical Student Ambassador Program, 1997-99
University of Iowa Scholarship, 1996
Medical Student Tutor Program, Neuroscience, 1999
Varsity Soccer Letter, 1992-1996
Adidas Scholar Athlete, 1995
Phi Rho Sigma Service Fraternity, 1993-1994
Tutor: biology, chemistry, genetics, 1993-1996
Regent’s Scholarship, 1992-1996
Howard Hughes Grant, Research Fellowship, 1992

Professional Associations
1992 – Present, American Medical Association
2001 – Present, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons