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Andrews Research & Education Foundation

A non-profit led by Dr. James Andrews, specializing in sports medicine research and education.

Under the leadership and reputation of internationally renowned orthopaedic sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews, the Andrews Research & Education Foundation, Inc. 501(c)(3) brings together the highest level of sports medicine research and education from doctors, researchers and rehabilitation professionals. We passionately work on sports injury prevention, return to performance protocols, and effecti

ve repair and rehabilitation for amateur and professional athletes as well as America’s wounded warriors. We welcome opportunities to partner with industry leaders to bring new and groundbreaking solutions to sports medicine.

08/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Dan Sylvestre, one of our newest Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellows at AREF.

Originally from Wallingford, Connecticut, Dan earned his undergraduate degree from Boston University, his medical degree from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at SUNY Upstate.

A lifelong hockey player, Dan competed through the junior level and continues to enjoy the sport today. His interests also extend to music, sailing, golf, pickleball, hiking, and spending time outdoors.
Drawn to sports medicine by its rapidly evolving techniques and the opportunity to care for resilient, motivated athletes, Dan is excited to train alongside world-renowned faculty while advancing his surgical skills and patient care.

During his fellowship, Dan hopes to become the kind of surgeon his patients confidently recommend to others, equally skilled at the bedside and in the operating room.

Welcome to Andrews, Dr. Sylvestre!

08/24/2026

Join us for tonight's Grand Rounds SMC with Dr. Stephanie Pearce on Osteochondritis of the Knee: Recommendations for Today's Adolescent Athlete!

Objectives:
1. Diagnose osteochondritis dissecans and identify stable vs unstable lesions
2. Choose appropriate treatment strategies based on size, stability, and location of lesion
3. Educate families on healing rates with various lesions and treatments

📅 August 24 | 5:30–6:30 PM CST
📍 In person or via Zoom
🔗 Register at andrewseducation.org

08/21/2026

Today, we’re celebrating National GME Professional Appreciation Day and recognizing Vanessa Ruark, an important part of the AREF team.

Thank you, Vanessa, for your dedication to our fellows, graduate medical education, and the next generation of physicians. We appreciate all that you do!

08/17/2026

Join us for tonight's Sports Medicine Conference with Dr. Colby Maher on C-Spine/Lumbar Injuries in the Athlete and Stingers!

Objectives:
1. Recognize the return to play criteria for cervical/lumbar injuries
2. Discuss guidelines for practice evolutions for athletes with spine injuries
3. Define aspects of pre-hospital assessment of spine injuries

📅 August 17 | 5:30–6:30 PM CST
📍 In person or via Zoom
🔗 Register at andrewseducation.org

08/14/2026

🎓 Congratulations to Class of 2025-2026!

We’re proud to celebrate the graduation of our fellows and recognize their dedication, hard work, and commitment to advancing sports medicine. Their time at AREF has been marked by learning, research, collaboration, and hands-on experience.

Congratulations to Jon Berguson, MD, Mark Goss, MD, Conner Patrick, MD, Romil Patel, MD, and Daniel Arias, DO.

We wish each of our graduating fellows continued success as they take the next step in their careers! 👏

08/10/2026

Join us for tonight's Sports Medicine Conference with Dr. James Andrews on Pitfalls in Bone Tendon Bone ACL Reconstruction!

Objectives:
1. Describe common complications of bone tendon bone ACL reconstructions
2. Explain and relate complication to intraoperative procedural issues that arise in BTB ACL reconstructions
3. Discuss implement strategies to avoid common complications in BTB ACL reconstruction

📅 August 10 | 5:30–6:30 PM CST
📍 In person or via Zoom
🔗 Register at andrewseducation.org

08/03/2026

Join us for tonight's Sports Medicine Conference with Matt McGraw, ATC, on Sideline Preparedness!

Objectives:
1. Identify and develop the integrated medical team/system for preparedness for preseason planning for athletics.
2. Discuss the roles of team physician/ATC with game-day planning for sports.
3. Recognize various situations and conditions that may occur throughout coverage of athletic events.

📅 August 3 | 5:30–6:30 PM CST
📍 In person or via Zoom
🔗 Register at andrewseducation.org

07/30/2026

Today we're celebrating our incredible interns who spent their summer learning and contributing to research and education at AREF.

This summer, they explored topics including:
🔹 Molecular biology techniques and tendon regeneration
🔹 Biomechanics technologies that support athlete recovery and performance
🔹 ACL reconstruction techniques
🔹 Bone quality and remodeling research
🔹 Peripheral blood stem cells in regenerative orthopedic research

Beyond the research, they formed lasting connections, collaborated across disciplines, and experienced firsthand how science and innovation can improve patient outcomes.

Thank you for your hard work. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!

Pictured: Nora Alsheikh, Helena Nogales, Dima Alsheikh, Lucy Orr, and Zachary Giovanini.
Also recognized (not pictured): Anna Mixson, Murray Turner, Brianna Butler, Zachary Vredenburg, and Jeffrey Britto.

Happy ! 💙

07/27/2026

Join us for tonight's Grand Rounds SMC with Dr. William Murrell on Orthobiologics Without Borders: Florida’s New Regulatory Pathway and the Honest Search for a Holy Grail in the Athlete!

📅 July 27 | 5:30–6:30 PM CST
📍 In person or via Zoom
🔗 Register at andrewseducation.org

07/23/2026

AREF interns Zack Vredenburg, Helena Nogales, and Lucy Orr recently assisted with the preparation of cadaveric specimens for biomechanical testing using the Kuka robot.

While specimen preparation was not the primary focus of the study, this important step is essential for collecting accurate, meaningful data during research.

For these future medical professionals, the experience also provided a valuable opportunity to apply anatomy concepts in a real-world research setting and gain an early look into the field.

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Gulf Breeze, FL
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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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