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The Society

Founded in 1989, the MusculoSkeletal Infection Society is a multidisciplinary educational and scientific forum for the advancement of knowledge in the field of musculoskeletal infection, for the education of the patient, the clinician and the researcher, and for the promotion of professional standards to guide patient care.

Our Mission

To advance knowledge in the field of study of musculoskeletal infection and its treatment by:

  • Education of the clinician and research members
  • Education of the medical community and the general public
  • Promotion and maintenance of professional standards in order to provide the best professional care to patients with musculoskeletal infection

Membership

  • Membership yearly dues, $265.00
  • Members must attend the annual meeting at least once every four years to maintain membership
  • Join MSIS
  • See Bylaws for full membership information

Annual Meetings

The MusculoSkeletal Infection Society holds an annual open scientific meeting each summer. The meeting format is 1½ days, Friday and Saturday, in early August. Content includes Interactive Symposia by recognized experts on current topics related to clinical practice, research and education in the field of Musculoskeletal Infection. Current research papers are presented.

Executive Board

The Executive Board of MSIS consists of President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, Member-at-Large, Past-President and Second Past-President. Executives serve one year terms starting at the Annual Scientific Meeting in August, except the Sercretary-Treasurer, who serves a multi-year term. Succession on the Executive Board provides continuity to the society.

Past Presidents
2022
Laura Certain, MD, PhD
2021
Brian Klatt, MD
2020
Angela Hewlett, MD
2019
C Higuera MD, Weston, FL
2018
Barry Brause MD, New York, NY
2017
Antonia Chen MD, Philadelphia, PA
2016
Sandy Nelson MD, Boston MD
2015
Bryan Springer MD, Charlotte NC
2014
Steve Schmitt MD, Cleveland OH
2013
Camelia Marculescu MD, Charleston SC
2012
Javad Parvizi MD, Philadelphia PA
2011
Arvind Nana MD Fortworth, TX
2010
Elli Berbari MD, Rochester MN
2009
Charalampos Zalavras MD PhD, Los Angeles CA
2008
John Esterhai MD, Philadelphia PA
2007
Doug Osmon MD, Rochesert MN
2006
George Cierny III MD, San Diego CA
2005
M Danny Wongwarawat, Loma Linda CA
2004
J Robert Cantey, Charleston SC
2003
Nalini Rao MD, Pittsburgh PA
2002
Alex C McLaren MD, Phoenix AZ
2001
Stephen B Schnall MD, Los Angeles CA
200
Paul D Holtom MD, Los Angeles CA
1999
George Cierny III MD, Atlanta GA
1998
Jack L LeFrock MD, Sarasota FL
1997
John L Esterhai Jr MD, Philadelphia PA
1996
Arlen D Hanssen MD, Rochester MN
1995
Richard P Evans MD, Denver CO
1994
Jon T Mader MD, Galveston TX
1993
Michael Patzakis MD Los Angles CA
1992
Carl L Nelson MD, Little Rock AR
1991
Jason Calhoun MD, Galveston TX
1990
John D Blaha MD, Morgantown WV
1989
David Seligson MD, Louisville KY
Musculoskeletal Infecton Society
Musculoskeletal Infecton Society
PO Box 714
Rochester, MN 55903
info@msis-na.org