Academic Enterprise Announcements

A Message from the Dean, John Sealy School of Medicine; Senior Vice President of Health Affairs; and Chief Research Officer

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua L. Gary, MD, as Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, effective Aug. 3, 2026.

Dr. Gary is a nationally and internationally recognized orthopaedic trauma surgeon, academic leader, and investigator with more than a decade of experience in complex musculoskeletal trauma care, large‑scale clinical research, and multidisciplinary education. He joins UTMB after serving as Professor, Clinical Scholar, and Chief of the Orthopaedic Trauma Service at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where he has led a high‑volume Level I trauma service across multiple affiliated hospitals, including Los Angeles General Medical Center (LA General, formerly LAC+USC).

Dr. Gary received his Doctor of Medicine from UT Southwestern Medical School, followed by residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern and advanced fellowship training in Orthopaedic Traumatology at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland – one of the nation’s premier trauma centers.

A hallmark of Dr. Gary’s career has been his leadership in multicenter, federally funded orthopaedic trauma research. He has served for many years as a Site Principal Investigator and national leader within the Major Extremity Trauma and Research Consortium (METRC), one of the largest orthopaedic trauma research networks in North America. His scholarship includes more than 140 peer‑reviewed publications, with landmark studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, JAMA, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, among others. His work has directly influenced national practice guidelines in areas such as fracture infection prevention, thromboprophylaxis, limb salvage, and rehabilitation after severe injury.

In addition to his research accomplishments, Dr. Gary is an award‑winning educator and mentor. He has been repeatedly recognized for teaching excellence at multiple institutions and has mentored medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty throughout his career. He has also served in leadership roles across professional societies, including the American Orthopaedic Association, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and AOTrauma, where he has chaired research committees and contributed to national and educational initiatives.

As Chair at UTMB, Dr. Gary will provide strategic leadership across the department’s clinical programs, research enterprise, and educational mission, with a focus on advancing high‑quality patient care, expanding clinical trial participation, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing the next generation of orthopaedic professionals. His appointment reflects our institution’s continued commitment to excellence in musculoskeletal care, innovation in trauma and rehabilitation research, and leadership in academic medicine.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Ronald W. Lindsey, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, FACS, for his dedicated service and impactful leadership. As he looks ahead to retirement, we recognize and thank him for his many years of commitment and for the lasting legacy he leaves within the department.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Joshua L. Gary to UTMB and congratulating him on his appointment as Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation.