Adam R. Carr, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon

EDUCATION & TRAINING

McLaren Greater Lansing Orthopedic Surgery Residency

              July 2018 – June 2023

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) – Dublin, Ohio

              July 2014 - May 2018

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Ball State University – Muncie, Indiana

August 2010 - May 2014

• Bachelor of Science, Summa cum laude, 3.95 GPA
• Pre-medicine and Biology, Chemistry minor

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Clinical Implications of a One-hand Versus Two-hand Technique in the Silfverskiöld Test for Gastrocnemius Equinus

                             February 2016 - January 2020

• Co-authored a paper demonstrating the correct technique for performing the Silfverskold test to look for gastrocnemius equinus and further discussed how to use information to benefit patients

Tandem specialty management of complex lower extremity wounds: A case study review

                             August 2015 - November 2019

• Co-authored a paper containing a series of complex wound cases that required both orthopedic and podiatric interventions to heal

Flatfeet and Bunions: Is there any correlation?

                             June 2016

• Co-investigated whether flatfeet and bunions are related and possibly different stages in the evolution of dysfunction around the foot and ankle
• Abstract accepted for poster presentation at Ohio Osteopathic Symposium

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Ball State University Student Tutor

August 2013 - May 2014

• Certified as a College Reading and Learning Association advanced tutor
• Over 300 hours assisting students in understanding and mastering difficult concepts related to subjects such as biology, chemistry, physiology, and anatomy

COMMUNITY SERVICE

T.O.U.C.H. Silver Award

              March 2016

• Completed more than 50 hours of community service during the academic term

T.O.U.C.H. Bronze Award

              March 2015

• Completed more than 30 hours of community service during the academic term

Habitat for Humanity – MidOhio

              February 2015 – May 2018

• Worked on the Thursday Night Crew for several hours each week helping to build houses for poverty stricken families in Columbus

Physicians Care Clinic (PCC)

              September 2014 – May 2018

• Registered patients into the electronic health records system and obtained vitals
• Trained vision screener for patients according to the guidelines set forth by Prevent Blindness Ohio
• Worked with Mid-Ohio Food Bank to distribute food to the patients of the free clinic

Appalachia Service Project

Summer 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

• Seven weeks spent in Appalachian mountain region assisting poverty stricken people by completing various forms of construction projects in a week-long trip each summer

Community Servants Day

September 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

• Led a group of volunteers towards completing various construction projects around Celina, OH

LEADERSHIP & AWARDS

McLaren Greater Lansing Orthopedic Surgery Chief Resident

              July 2022 - June 2023

Administrative and leadership role

Ball State University Honors College

August 2010 - May 2014

• Enrolled in courses only offered to Honors College students to broaden perspectives and develop experiences not found in average undergraduate courses
• Completed an Honors Thesis as a capstone project for the four year experience

Pre-Health Professionals Club at Ball State University – Community Service Chair

September 2010 - May 2014

• Planned and organized community service events for the club and encouraged the involvement of other members
• Participated in a multitude of volunteer and professional events during each semester as an active member

Excellence in Leadership Program

September 2010 - April 2012

• Attended weekly meetings to learn many effective leadership skills
• Organized a group project to assist homeless people within the Muncie community by collecting clothes, food, and other nonperishable items

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

              July 2018 – present

American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

              July 2018 – present

American Osteopathic Association

August 2014 - present

Sigma Sigma Phi

              January 2015 - present

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS

              Advance Trauma Life Support

                             November 2019 – November 2023

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

                             May 2016 - present

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals

                             August 2014 - present

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Spending time with my wife & family. Fishing, hunting, boating & tying flies