Recognizing Faith In Practice’s Orthopedic Surgeons for Outstanding Care and Leadership
Join us in congratulating Dr. Jack Dawson, Faith In Practice team leader and orthopedic surgeon, who recently received the Star Award for Excellence in Patient Care from Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in Houston, Texas.
The Star Award recognizes BCM faculty who demonstrate outstanding clinical excellence, consistently high quality of patient care, professionalism, leadership, and continuous service to the Baylor community.
Dr. Dawson is an Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and throughout more than a decade of practice, has treated over 10,000 fractures, with expertise spanning geriatric fractures, pelvic trauma, and complex multi-extremity injuries. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Dawson plays a vital role in training the next generation of orthopedic surgeons and contributing to surgical education programs abroad.
In more than 15 years of service, Dr. Dawson has played an instrumental role in expanding Faith In Practice’s orthopedic program. In addition to leading an annual surgery trip, Dr. Dawson sits on the Orthopedic Quality Sub-Committee and serves as a mentor and leader for trauma surgeons who join Faith In Practice teams.
On his most recent trip with Faith In Practice, Dr. Dawson and BCM resident, Dr. Abdullah Ghali, completed 15 trauma surgeries at the Obras Hospital in Antigua. There were a variety of injuries, from old motor vehicle accidents with shifted or infected hardware, to tumors, to wounds from violence.
One patient came with a tibial plateau fracture that had never healed over a year after his initial injury. He was in constant pain and couldn’t walk or work. Dr. Dawson and Dr. Ghali performed a knee fusion to give him a functional leg to stand on, and by two days post-op day, he was already doing better. He will walk on that leg until he is ready for a knee replacement.
We are so grateful to Dr. Dawson for his heart for our mission and all he does for the people of Guatemala and join BCM in acknowledging his outstanding leadership and patient care.
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Dr. Melvyn A. Harrington, Jr. was recently honored by The J. Robert Gladden Orthopedic Society (JRGOS) who awarded him the JRGOS Alvin H. Crawford, MD Mentorship Award. The award was presented at the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting in New Orleans by Alvin H. Crawford, MD.
Dr. Harrington has served on eight Faith In Practice orthopedic surgery teams, and most recently on the McSpadden/Haile Team. Dr. Harrington is Professor, Residency Program Director, Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Director, and Vice Chair for Community Engagement at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Harrington is widely respected for his impact on education and training. His career is defined by exceptional mentorship, leadership, and service.
Join us in congratulating Dr. Harrington for being recognized for his enduring commitment to mentorship, inclusion, and advancement of musculoskeletal health equity. We are grateful for your continued service to our patients in Guatemala.
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