Benjamin K. Kocher, DSc, PA-C Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Physician Assistant Graduate Education Manager Army Medical Department Center and School 3630 Stanley Road, Bldg 2841 | Joint Base San Antonio, TX 78234 Military Email: [email protected] | Civilian Email: [email protected] Office: 210.221.7573 | Cell: (443) 910-4489 *Updated 13 March 2019
Leadership Positions
2018 Chairman, Doctor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Programs Army Medical Department Center and School Joint Base San Antonio, TX Chairman for a tri-service Doctor of Science program with focused tracks in Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedics, and General Surgery at six military academic centers. Leads 28 graduate level faculty with an annual enrollment of 57 officers. Primary advisor to the Dean of the Graduate School for program standardization, accreditation, policy, training agreements, contracts and curriculum. Triple Hatted as the PA Graduate Education Manager responsible for policy development, force management, organizational initiatives, strategic communication for post-graduate PA education and direct support to 42 officers enrolled in LTHET. Triple hatted as Faculty and Course Director for Interservice Physician Assistant Program. Directs IPAP 605 and IPAP 703, coordinating over 180 hours of instruction in musculoskeletal healthcare for 240 graduate medical students annually. Provides lectures and mediation to IPAP 612, 613, 631, and 632 that amounts to 36 hours of instruction. Member of the Curriculum and Scholarship committees. Student advisor to 18 graduate medical students. Member of the Army Medical Specialist Corps Education and Research Committees Staff Physician Assistant working at a Level I Trauma Center responsible for providing subspecialty care for emergent, acute, and chronic orthopaedic conditions including inpatient management. Clinical preceptor to IPAP and Uniformed Services University of Health Science (USUHS) Medical Students.
2017 Vice President Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) Scottsdale, AZ Elected position on a Board of Directors for a national organization responsible for synchronizing and coordinating organizational policies and professional initiatives for over 1800 personnel.
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Benjamin K. Kocher, DSc, PA-C Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Chief Delegate to the American Academy of Physician Assistants for Orthopaedic Surgery PAs. Represents the profession at the House of Delegates / national governing body.
2016-2018 Director, U.S. Army / Baylor PA Orthopaedic Surgery Residency San Antonio Military Medical Center Joint Base San Antonio, TX Serves as the Director for the United States’ only clinical research doctoral program with specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery for Physician Assistants. Coordinates with Baylor University for program administration including management of graduation requirements, curriculum development and execution in an interservice graduate education program at three military academic centers. Associate Investigator in multiple research protocols. Dual hatted as an Assistant Professor and Course Director for IPAP 605 and IPAP 703, coordinating over 240 hours of instruction in musculoskeletal health annually for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). Staff Physician Assistant working at a Level I Trauma Center responsible for providing subspecialty care for emergent, acute and chronic orthopaedic conditions including inpatient management. Clinical preceptor to IPAP and Uniformed Services University of Health Science (USUHS) Medical Students.
2016-2018 Advisor, Army Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant Army Medical Specialist Corps Joint Base San Antonio, TX Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant (OSPA) advisor to the Army Medical Specialist Corps (AMSC) PA Consultant responsible for providing guidance on assignments, deployments, and performing mentorship to 26 OSPAs stationed worldwide. Member of multiple strategic military committees on leveraging physician assistants specialties at organizational and expeditionary structures within the Army Medical Department and Command. Provides mentorship to junior officers and allied health professionals at organizational sponsored events.
2014-2016 Chairman, Continuing Medical Education Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS) Scottsdale, AZ Elected position on a Board of Directors for a national organization responsible for synchronizing and coordinating educational policies and objectives for over 1800 personnel. Plans annual conference with an average attendance of 600 allied health professionals with an operational budget of approximately $350,000. Provides podium presentations, mediates sessions, leads small group self- assessment and performance enhancement workshops.
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Benjamin K. Kocher, DSc, PA-C Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
2014-2016 Clinical Coordinator, Interservice Physician Assistant Program Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Fort Hood, TX Responsible for the direct supervision of 17 officers/students in an accredited Masters Level Physician Assistant Program. Plans, coordinates, and supervises the facilitation of over 19,500 hours of clinical experience and coordination of over 200 hours of graduate level didactic education, and faculty development throughout the year. Adjunct Faculty to the Army Medical Department Center and School and University of North Texas Health Science Center.
2014-2016 Chief, Cast Clinic Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Fort Hood, TX Directly supervises 8 orthopaedic technicians and responsible for the management of a cast clinic supporting an Orthopaedic Surgery Service. Staff Physician Assistant working at a Level III Trauma Center responsible for providing subspecialty care for emergent, acute and chronic orthopaedic conditions including inpatient management and first assist responsibilities.
2012-2014 Orthopaedic PA Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery Service San Antonio Military Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, TX Physician Assistant resident working at a Level I Trauma Center responsible for providing subspecialty care for emergent, acute and chronic orthopaedic conditions including inpatient management. Designed and implemented a 2 week introductory training course for incoming residents in a doctoral program. Associate Investigator in multiple research protocols.
2011-2012 Executive Fellow, Army Medical Specialist Corps Army Medical Specialist Corps Joint Base San Antonio, TX Executive Fellow to the Chief, Army Medical Specialist Corps and the organizational membership. Assisted senior and executive leadership with strategic planning and implementation of related initiatives and activities for over 2700 members worldwide. Directly responsible for organizational junior officer mentorship, recognition and recruiting initiatives. Course Director for Iron Major’s Course, Mary Lipscomb Hamrick Research Course and Annual Educator’s Tour. Secretary for the Education and Research Committee.
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Benjamin K. Kocher, DSc, PA-C Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
2009-2011 Brigade Aeromedical Physician Assistant Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division Fort Riley, KS Senior medical planner for an Aviation unit with 3500 service members; responsible for the unit’s medical care and readiness. Coordinated emergent and routine medical care for Contingency Operating Station with 10,000 civilian and military personnel deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Acted as the Deputy Brigade Surgeon and directly supervised 1 officer and 5 enlisted service members.
2008-2009 Physician Assistant, Special Troops Battalion 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Fort Hood, TX Senior medical planner for a specialized services unit in excess of 500 service members responsible for the unit’s medical care and readiness. Coordinated and provided medical care for cooperative medical engagements with Non-Governmental Organizations and Iraqi Army missions. Coordinated and instructed continuing medical education opportunities with Nasiriyah and Al Samawah medical communities. Chairman, Installation Medical Synchronization Meeting, which coordinated medical care for 12,000 people in the operating area. Acted as the Brigade Surgeon in his absence and Brigade medical liaison to the Combat Support Hospital.
2004-2006 Commander, Brigade Headquarters Company Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences Bethesda, MD Commander of a 328 tri-service member unit responsible for providing administrative and training support to a medical university composed of 1 School of Medicine, 1 Graduate School of Nursing and 14 departments with 2,000 employees and students. Facilitated all logistical and staff requirements for Brigade Commander. Managed a $250,000 budget.
2003-2004 Adjutant, Brigade Headquarters Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences Bethesda, MD Principal advisor to the Brigade Commander for all personnel and administrative actions. Officer in Charge, Military Personnel Office which was responsible for providing administrative and financial services to 2,000 tri-service members.
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Benjamin K. Kocher, DSc, PA-C Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
2001-2003 Health Service Support Officer 710th Main Support Battalion, 10th Mountain Division Fort Drum, NY Senior medical planner responsible for planning and synchronizing of combat health support and training for 10th Mountain’s Division Support units in excess of 6,000 service members. Assistant Support Operations Officer and Tasking Officer for external support. Officer in Charge, Outload Support Battalion. Officer in Charge, Battalion Military Honor Team
2000-2001 Medical Platoon Leader 1st / 32nd Infantry Battalion, 10th Mountain Division Fort Drum, NY Senior medical planner responsible for planning and synchronizing of combat health support and training for a light infantry battalion with 500 service members. Managed 38 army medics. Manages $550,000 in equipment and $40,000 medical supply account.
Civilian Education
2012 – 2013 Baylor University Waco, TX Doctor of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
2006 – 2008 University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE Masters of Science, Physician Assistant Studies Bachelors of Science, Physician Assistant Studies
1996 – 1999 University of Delaware Newark, DE Bachelors of Science, Athletic Training
Military Education
2018 Mary Lipscomb Hamrick Research Course Fort Sam Houston, TX 2017 Instructor Training Course Fort Sam Houston, TX 2016 Orthopaedic Extremity Trauma Course Fort Sam Houston, TX 2016 Principles of Military Preventive Medicine Fort Sam Houston, TX 2016 Basic Industrial Hygiene Techniques Course Fort Sam Houston, TX 2016 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Fort Hood, TX 2015 Defense Strategy Course Distance Learning, AWC 2015 Brigade Health Care Provider Course Fort Sam Houston, TX 2014 Medical Management of Chemical and APG, MD Biological Casualties Course B.K. Kocher 6
Benjamin K. Kocher, DSc, PA-C Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
2014 Command and General Staff Officer’s Course Fort Lee, VA 2012 Physician Assistant Research Course Fort Sam Houston, TX 2011 Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt Fort Sam Houston, TX 2011 Management of Burn and Trauma Course San Antonio, TX 2011 Advanced Burn Life Support Fort Sam Houston, TX 2010 AMEDD Officer Advanced Course Fort Sam Houston, TX 2010 Advanced Trauma Life Support Fort Sam Houston, TX 2009 Flight Surgeons Course Fort Rucker, AL 2008 Tactical Combat Medical Course Fort Sam Houston, TX 2005 Joint Medical Planner Course Bethesda, MD 1999 AMEDD Officer Basic Course Fort Sam Houston, TX 1997 Airborne Course Fort Benning, GA
Certifications and Affiliations
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (Certification# 1082451) USUHS Faculty Development Certificate in Teaching (2019) Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS), Vice President American Academy of Physician Assistants, Chief Delegate Society of US Army Flight Surgeons, Lifetime Member Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), Level II Certification (Wine)
Publications
6. Kocher, B., Hermick, S., Duran-Stanton, A.M., & Detro, J. (2018). Chapter 31, The Army Orthopedic Physician Assistant. Physician Assistant Handbook. Borden Institute, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX.
5. Holland, S.R., Kocher, B.K., McMahon, R.A. (2017). Why Research is Important and Why Should You be Involved in Research. SP Corps Connection Newsletter. Summer/Fall Edition.
4. Kocher, B.K. (2017). U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctor of Science in Clinical Orthopaedics: History, Role, and Accomplishments. SP Corps Connection Newsletter. Spring Edition.
3. Tennent D.J., Hylden C.M., Kocher, B.K., Aden, J.K., Johnson A.E. (2017) A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Methylsulfonylmethane versus Placebo to Prevent Knee Pain in Military Initial Entry Trainees. The United States Army Medical Department Journal. 2017 Oct- Dec; (3-17):21-25. {PMID: 29214616}
2. Miles, J.M., Kocher, B.K. (2017). Nail-Patella Syndrome: Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, and Management. JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants. 5(2): e16. ORCID ID: 0000- 0002-5811-3310. http://dx.doi.org/10.2106/JBJS.JOPA.17.00004.
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1. Kocher, B. K., Chalupa, R. L., Lopez, D. M., & Kirk, K. L. (2016). Comparative Study of Assisted Ambulation and Perceived Exertion With the Wheeled Knee Walker and Axillary Crutches in Healthy Subjects. Foot & Ankle International, 1071100716659748. {PMID: 27521354}
Posters and Presentations
18. Sanders, M.V., Kocher, B.K. (2018) Poster Presentation. Pain Reduction in Tibial Stress Syndrome Using Compression Garments. Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, September 2018. Nashville, TN. (Second place for poster presentations)
17. Gomez C, Kocher, B.K., Hope, D.N. (2018) Poster Presentation. Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA), and Adjunct Treatment During Sodium Hyluronate Injections for Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Pilot Study. Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, September 2018. Nashville, TN.
16. Kocher B.K., Bolander S. (2018) Current Concepts in PA Education. Moderator. Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, September 2018. Nashville, TN.
15. Kocher, B.K. (2018) Examination of the Abdominal Pain. Guest Lecture. U.S. Military- Baylor University Graduate Program in Nutrition. U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School, 78234, August 2018. JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX.
14. Holland S.R., Kocher, B.K. (2017) Examination of the Abdominal Pain. Guest Lecture. U.S. Military-Baylor University Graduate Program in Nutrition. U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School, 78234, October 2017. JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX.
13. Lewis K.L., Kocher, B.K., Rush, J.K. (2017) Does Radiograph Evaluation of Osgood Schlatter Disease Change Clinical Management? Poster Presentation. Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, August 2017. Baltimore, MD.
12. Kocher B.K., Bolander S. (2017) Current Concepts in PA Education. Moderator. Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, August 2017. Baltimore, MD.
11. Kocher B.K. (2016) Orthopaedic Emergencies. Lecture. Emergency Medicine Basic Skills Course, March 2016. Fort Hood, TX.
10. Kocher B.K. (2015) Orthopaedic Emergencies. Lecture. Emergency Medicine Basic Skills Course, March 2015. Fort Hood, TX.
9. Kocher B.K. and Rivera K.P. (2015). Casting and Splinting. Workshop Presentation at Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, August 2015. Chicago, IL.
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8. Kocher B.K., Lopez, D.M., Kirk K.L. (2014) Comparative Study of Assisted Ambulation and Perceived Exertion in the Wheeled Knee Walker and Axillary Crutch in Healthy Subjects. Podium Presentation. Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons Conference, December 2014. Scottsdale, AZ.
7. Kocher B.K., Lopez, D.M., Kirk K.L. (2014) Comparative Study of Assisted Ambulation and Perceived Exertion in the Wheeled Knee Walker and Axillary Crutch in Healthy Subjects. Podium Presentation. Eastern Orthopaedic Association Conference, October 2014. Amelia Island, FL.
6. Kocher B.K. and Rivera K.P. (2014). Casting and Splinting. Workshop Presentation at Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, September 2014. Orlando, FL.
5. Kocher B.K. (2014). Examination of the Spine in Urgent Care. Essential Skills Lecture Presentation at Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, September 2014. Orlando, FL.
4. Kocher B.K., Lopez, D.M., Kirk K.L. (2014) Comparative Study of Assisted Ambulation and Perceived Exertion in the Wheeled Knee Walker and Axillary Crutch in Healthy Subjects. Podium Presentation. Ledford Award Ceremony, August 2014. San Antonio, TX.
3. Kocher B.K., Lopez, D.M., Kirk K.L. (2013) Comparative Study of Assisted Ambulation and Perceived Exertion in the Wheeled Knee Walker and Axillary Crutch in Healthy Subjects. Baylor University podium presentation for doctorate of science degree requirement.
2. Kocher B.K. and Rivera K.P. (2013). Examination of the Hip and Knee. Essential Skills Lecture Presentation at Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, September 2013. San Antonio, TX.
1. Kocher B.K. and Rivera K.P. (2013). Casting and Splinting. Workshop Presentation at Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery Conference, September 2013. San Antonio, TX.
Active Research Protocols
3. Gomez C, Kocher, B.K., Hope, D.N. (2017) Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA), and Adjunct Treatment During Sodium Hyluronate Injections for Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Pilot Study. (BAMC IRB #C.2018.031d)
2. Sanders, M.V., Kocher, B.K. (2018) Pain Reduction in Tibial Stress Syndrome Using Compression Garments. (BAMC IRB # C.2018.024d)
1. Lewis K.L., Kocher, B.K., Rush, J.K. (2017) Does Radiograph Evaluation of Osgood-Schlatter Disease Change Clinical Management? Associate Investigator. (BAMC IRB # C.2017.060d)
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Awards and Recognitions
“A” Proficiency Designator (2017) Awarded by the U.S. Army Medical Department to recognize the highest level of professional achievement within the officer’s specialty. Iron Major’s Award Recipient (2016) Awarded by the U.S. Army Medical Department to recognize the top officers in the grade of Major General Ledford Award Recipient (CY2013) Awarded by the U.S. Army Medical Specialist Corps to recognize the top doctoral candidate for each year. Meritorious Service Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Army Service Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal Iraqi Campaign Medal Global War On Terrorism Service Ribbon Humanitarian Service Medal Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon Expert Field Medical Badge Flight Surgeon Badge (M3 Additional Skill Identifier designation) Instructor’s Badge (5K Additional Skill Identifier designation) Parachute Badge (5P Additional Skill Identifier designation) Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Graduate (M1 Additional Skill Identifier designation) Strategic Studies Graduate (6Z Additional Skill Identifier designation) German Troop Proficiency Badge – Gold Eagle Scout Badge
Professional Service
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants: Exam Material Development Committee, 2018 - present Interservice Physician Assistant Program: Curriculum Committee, 2018 – present Interservice Physician Assistant Program: Scholarship Committee, 2018 – present Army Medical Specialist Corps: Education Committee, 2011-2012, 2016 – present Army Medical Specialist Corps: Research Committee, 2011-2012, 2016 – present San Antonio Military Medical Center: SAUSHEC Graduate Allied Health Education Committee, 2016-2018 San Antonio Military Medical Center: Medicine Care Line Committee, 2016-2018 Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center: Graduate Medical Education Committee, 2014-2016.
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Benjamin K. Kocher, DSc, PA-C Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Editorial Board Appointments
Reviewer, Journal of American Academy of Physician Assistants. 2018 – Present Reviewer, Journal of Orthopaedic Physician Assistants. 2017 - Present
Doctoral Dissertation Committees: Baylor University (2016 – present)
Gerald Connelly Chairman (completed 2018). Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “A Retrospective Study Comparing Return to Duty Rates to Pre-Operative Shoulder Scores in Military Active Duty Servicemembers (ADSM) after Primary (Arthroscopic) Shoulder Surgery from 2015-2016 with at Least 1 Year Follow Up”
Preston Lopez Chairman (completed 2018). Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “Observer Agreement When Using the Pose Method Video Analysis”
Chanise Cyrus Chairman (completed 2018). Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “Gastrectomy as a revision procedure for failed Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding”
James Huang Chairman (completed 2018). Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “Predictive Survival Factors of the Traumatically Injured on Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Bayesian Model”
Robin Tennekoon Committee Member (completed 2018) Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “Perceptions and Measurement of Acute Pain in U.S. Service Members with Upper Extremity Disability Using the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS): A Mixed Methods Evaluation”
Timothy Atkins Committee Member (completed 2017) Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “Improvement in Outcomes after Elective Fasciotomy for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome”
Meghan Joyce Committee Member (completed 2017) Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “Long-term Outcomes in a Cohort of Service Members Undergoing Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) in a Large Military Hospital”
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Benjamin K. Kocher, DSc, PA-C Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
Diego Melgar-Gray Committee Member (completed 2017) Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “Ultrasound Detection of Retrobulbar Hematoma by Military Emergency Medicine Providers: A Prospective, Observational Study in a Controlled Scenario Using Porcine Models”
John “JD” Huse Committee Member (completed 2016) Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Trigger Finger Release by Orthopaedic Physician Assistants: Safe and Efficient Use of Clinical Resources”
Kyle Johnston Committee Member (completed 2016) Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “Battlefield Acupuncture for Acute/Subacute Back Pain in the Emergency Department”
Madelyn Waychoff Committee Member (completed 2016) Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “Association between Seatbelt Sign and Cervicothoracic Injury after Motor Vehicle Collision in the Modern Airbag Era”
Danny Villalobos Committee Member (completed 2016) Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “THINK Trial: Treatment of Headache with IntraNasal Ketamine: A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of Intranasal Ketamine versus Standard Therapy in the Management of Primary Headache Syndromes in the Emergency Department”
Adrian Donias Committee Member (completed 2016) Army-Baylor Graduate Program Dissertation: “Contralateral Knee Injuries in Military Service Members with Unilateral Lower Extremity Amputations”
Teaching Activities
Course Assignments
Graduate Courses IPAP 703 Orthopaedic Rotation 6 credit hours MCO 6140 Articular Injuries of the Knee 1 credit hour MCO 6141 Anterior Knee Pain and Patello-femoral Joint Instability 1 credit hour MCO 6142 Congenital Disorders in the Pediatric Patient 1 credit hour MCO 6143 Orthopaedic Surgery in the Immunocompromised Host 1 credit hour MCO 6144 Osteoarthritis 1 credit hour MCO 6145 Benign Bone Tumors 1 credit hour MCO 6146 Prioritization and Management of the Polytrauma Patient 1 credit hour MCO 6147 Ligamentous Injuries of the Foot and Ankle 1 credit hour MCO 6148 Knee Ligament and Meniscal Injuries 1 credit hour
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MCO 6150 Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Infection 1 credit hour MCO 6151 Overview of Arthritis 1 credit hour MCO 6152 Pathophysiology of Bone Tumors 1 credit hour MCO 6153 Orthopaedic Sports Medicine 1 credit hour MCO 6154 Spinal Pain 1 credit hour MCO 6201 Biomechanics of Fracture Fixation and 2 credit hours Classification of Fractures MCO 6202 The Multiply Injured Patient with Musculoskeletal Injuries 2 credit hours and Anesthetic Care of the Trauma Patient MCO 6203 Non-Operative Fracture Treatment 2 credit hours MCO 6204 Principles of Internal and External Fixation 2 credit hours MCO 6205 Musculoskeletal Healing, Vascular Injuries and 2 credit hours Compartment Syndromes MCO 6206 Penetrating Trauma/Bone and Soft Tissue Reconstruction 2 credit hours MCO 6207 War Wounds, Limb Salvage Traumatic Amputations, and 2 credit hours Periprosthetic Fractures MCO 6208 Complications of Injury to the Musculoskeletal System 2 credit hours MCO 6209 Fractures and Dislocations of the Hand and Wrist 2 credit hours MCO 6210 Fractures of the Radial and Ulnar Shafts and Isolated 2 credit hours Distal Radius Fractures MCO 6211 Fractures and Dislocations of the Elbow and 2 credit hours Distal Humerus MCO 6212 Subluxations and Dislocations about the Glenohumeral, 2 credit hours Acromioclavicular, and Sternoclavicular Joints MCO 6213 Fractures of the Shaft and Proximal Humerus 2 credit hours MCO 6214 Fractures of the Clavicle and Scapula 2 credit hours MCO 6215 Fractures of the Pelvic Ring and Acetabulum 2 credit hours MCO 6216 Femoral Head, Neck, and Intertrochanteric Fractures and 2 credit hours Hip Dislocations MCO 6217 Subtrochanteric Fractures and Fractures of the Shaft 2 credit hours of the Femur MCO 6218 Fractures of the Proximal Tibia, Fibula and Patella 2 credit hours MCO 6219 Knee Injuries and Fractures of the Tibia and Fibula Shafts 2 credit hours MCO 6220 Ankle Fractures and Fractures of the Talus 2 credit hours MCO 6221 Fractures and Dislocations of the Midfoot, Forefoot, 2 credit hours and Calcaneus MCO 6301 Foot and Ankle Practical Rotation 3 credit hours MCO 6302 Orthopaedic Spine Rotation 3 credit hours MCO 6303 Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Rotation 3 credit hours MCO 6304 Orthopaedic Total Joint Rotation 3 credit hours MCO 6305 Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Rotation 3 credit hours MCO 6306 Orthopaedic Tumor Rotation 3 credit hours MCO 6308 Orthopaedic Emergencies and Inpatient Care 3 credit hours
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MCO 6346 Clinical Research 3 credit hours MCO 6401 Orthopaedic Sports Rotation 4 credit hours MCO 6402 Orthopaedic Trauma Rotation 4 credit hours
Undergraduate Courses IPAP 605 Orthopaedics 4 credit hours IPAP 612 Clinical Correlations I 1 credit hour IPAP 613 Clinical Correlations II 1 credit hour IPAP 631 Patient Evaluation I 3 credit hours IPAP 632 Patient Evaluation II 2 credit hours
Special Skills and Interests
Physician Assistant in Orthopaedic Surgery; Aeromedical Physician Assistant; Graduate Medical Education; Professional Education and Training; Clinical Research; Organizational Planning and Communication; Medical Operational Planning; Project Management; Event Management.
BENJAMIN K. KOCHER, DSc, PA-C Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army PA Graduate Education Manager
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