Assistant Professor
General Orthopaedics
Dr. Sorich's areas of expertise include:
Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Orthopaedic Trauma
Education and Training
2018 - 2019: Geriatric Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship, University of Minnesota/Regions Hospital Program, St. Paul, MN
2017 - 2018: Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship, W.B. Memorial Carrell Clinic, Dallas, TX
2013 - 2017: Orthopaedic Residency, Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine/Kennedy Health System, Stratford, NJ
2012 - 2013: Internship - Orthopedic Surgery Track, School of Osteopathic Medicine/Kennedy Health System (UMDNJ SOM/KHS), University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Stratford, NJ
2008 - 2012: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Pacific Northwest University College of Osteopathic Medicine (PNWU-COM), Yakima, WA
2002 - 2007: Bachelor of Science in Investigative Medical Sciences, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO
Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Licensure
2017 - Present: Texas
2018 - Present: Minnesota
Certificates
2025: Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX
2025: Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX
2017: Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Kennedy Health System, Stratford NJ
2017: Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Cooper University Trauma Center, Camden, NJ
2014: Advanced Practice Strategies Online Learning Curriculum, Systems-based practice and practice-based learning and improvement
2013, 2015, 2018, 2025: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), Human subject research
Scholarships and Awards
2024: Nominee for Faculty Teaching Award UT Southwestern Medical School
2021: Nominee UTSW APP Champion of the Year Award
2016-2017: Administrative Chief Resident
2016: AOAO Resident Scholarship
2015: Alex Rand Arthroscopic Scholarship
2010: PNWU Student Doctor of the Year
2010-11: TOUCH Service Award
2005: Atlantic-10 Academic-Athletic Achievement Award
2002-04: Conference USA Academic-Athletic Achievement Award
2002-03: Conference USA top 10 Server of the Year Award (Volleyball)
2002-07 Deans Honor List, Saint Louis University
Leadership/Community Service and Interests
2024 - Present: Own the Bone Steering Committee
2023, 2024: Perry Initiative Volunteer
2021: LEAD Program UTSW: Early faculty participate in a yearlong course focused on leadership
2017 - 2018: Team Coverage Dallas Mavericks
2017: Dallas Arboretum Marathon Physician
2021: Alternate Delegate to House of Delegates AOA
2015: Team Coverage Camden Riversharks
2015: Camden Athletic-Academic Youth Forum, Medical team coordinator
2011- 2012: Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, National Convention Organizer Fall and Spring
2008 - 2012: Student American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, PNWU Division founder
2008 - 2012: Student Physician to Bull Riding Events (PBR, NFPB, NABA)
2008 - 2012: Pre-Med Student Mentor
2008 - 2010: Pegasus Project Volunteer
2009: Medical Mission Trip, Conception, Guatemala
2003 - 2007: Student Athletic Trainer, Saint Louis University
2002 - 2005: Division I Volleyball Player, Saint Louis University
Professional Memberships
2024 - Present: Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
2024 - Present: AOA Emerging Leaders
2020 - Present: DAGS Dallas Area Gerontology Association
2020 - Present: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons&
2020 - Present: Texas Osteopathic Medical Association
2020 - Present: Texas Orthopedic Association
2018 - Present: Orthopedic Trauma Association
2018 - Present: American Geriatric Society
2017 - Present: International Geriatric Fracture Society
2015 - Present: Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society
2014 - Present: Arthroscopy Association of North America
2014 - Present: Association Orthopedic Trauma North America
2013 - Present: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
2012 - Present: American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
2009 -Present: Ruth Jackson Society
2008 - Present: American Osteopathic Association
2008 - 2012: Washington Osteopathic Medicine Association
Research Activities
Grants Received
AOAO Foundation Research Grant $5,000 (2019)
Peer Reviewer
Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery
Geriatric Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
JSES: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Case Connector
Deputy Editor
JAOAO: Journal Trauma section
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Doxey, S. A., Sorich, M. M., Abraham, S. C., Switzer, J. A., Cunningham, B. P., McKee, M. D., & Myeroff, C. M. (2024). Iatrogenic open humeral shaft fractures following functional bracing. Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery, 10.1007/s00402-024-05369-4. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-024-05369-4
- Huyke-Hernández FA, Sorich M, Switzer JA, Barriers to the Implementation of Prospective Studies Evaluating the Benefits of Early Tube Feeding on Hip Fracture Outcomes: Lessons and Future Direction from a Failed Pilot Study. JAOAO Vol VII. No1. Apr2023.
- Khazzam M, Ahn J, Sager B, Gates S, Sorich M, Boes N. 30-Day Postoperative Complications After Surgical Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures: Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Versus Hemiarthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev. 2023 Mar 3;7(3):e22.00174. doi: 10.5435/JAAOSGlobal-D-22-00174. eCollection 2023 Mar 1.PMID: 36867524
- Oberstar JS, Bakker CJ, Sorich M, McCarthy T. What Postoperative Nutritional Interventions Lead to Better Outcomes in Fragility Hip Fractures? A Systematic Review.
- Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2023 Feb 15;14:21514593231155828. doi: 10.1177/21514593231155828. eCollection 2023.PMID: 36817328
- Huyke-Hernández FA, Only AJ, Sorich M, Onizuka N, Switzer JA, Cunningham BP. Outcomes After Revision Fixation With Cement Augmentation for Failed Intertrochanteric Fracture Fixation in Older Adult Patients. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2022 Oct 25;13:21514593221135480. doi: 10.1177/21514593221135480. eCollection 2022.PMID: 36310893
- Sorich M, Yi J, Fletcher D. Building a comprehensive geriatric fracture program and using evidence-based Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) best care practices. Geriatr Nurs. 2022 Jun 10:S0197-4572(22)00125-2. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.05.007. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35697580.
- Switzer J., Sorich, M.. et al American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Management of Hip Fractures in Older Adults Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline. https://www.aaos.org/hipfxcpg.pdf. Published December 3, 2021.
- Kapilow J., Junho A., Gallaway K., Sorich M., Early Outcomes after Surgical Management of Geriatric Patella Fractures, Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2021 Jan 24;12:2151459320987699. doi: 10.1177/2151459320987699. eCollection 2021.PMID: 33552667
- Youngman T., Rinehart D., Sorich M., Oberstar J., McCarthy T., Nutritional Considerations in Geriatric Orthopedics, Current Geriatrics Reports 2021 Jan 7 10.1007/s13670-020-00343-5
- Sorich M., Blumenthal A., The Osteopathic Medical Student: RJOS Guide for Female Orthopedic Surgeons; Publication March 2020.
- Sorich M., McMillan S., Alternative therapies and considerations on the efficacy of physiatric treatment of
- osteoarthrosis: A book chapter. 2016
- Sorich M., Cherian J., Monte M. Osteonecrosis of the Hip in Hematologic Disease: A Review of Conditions and Treatment Options. J Long Term Eff Med Implants. 2015;25(4):253-68. PMID: 26852634
- Sorich M., McMillan S., Arthroscopic PASTA Repair via a Modified Technique with Horizontal Mattress. Stitches 6/2014 VuMedi
- Sorich M., McMillan S., Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis 6/2014 VuMedi
Other Publications
Podium Presentations - 7
Poster Presentations - 1