February 19, 2025
All Day Event
Zoom
Guest host Rachel Frank, MD
Dr. Rachel Frank is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with expertise in surgical and non-surgical management of knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries. She specializes in advanced knee and shoulder arthroscopy, cartilage and meniscus restoration, shoulder instability surgery, and female athlete care. A former Division I soccer player, she earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Spanish, followed by an MD from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed her Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Rush University Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident, and pursued a Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship at Rush, working with teams like the Chicago Bulls and White Sox. She then completed a Traveling Fellowship in Canada and Europe, refining her expertise in knee joint preservation, ligament reconstruction, and biologic therapies. Dr. Frank is currently an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Director of the Joint Preservation Program, and Biologics Physician Champion. She has authored over 200 peer-reviewed articles and 50 book chapters, received numerous research awards and grants, and is actively involved in research on joint preservation and female athlete injuries. Dedicated to education, she mentors students, residents, and fellows and serves in leadership roles within key orthopedic societies. As a team physician for the University of Colorado and University of Denver and co-medical director for Colorado Storm Soccer, she is passionate about treating athletes at all levels while promoting research, advocacy, and patient care.
