Key Researcher
Andrew H. Schmidt, MD, completed his Medical Degree at the University of California – San Diego. He is the Chief of HCMC’s Orthopaedic Surgery Department and a Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. He has also been President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.
Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic Department
Dr. Schmidt is a leading researcher in musculoskeletal trauma and its complications. He is the site Principal Investigator for the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) funded by the United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, also collaborating with the prime awardee, Johns Hopkins University that brings many civilian trauma centers together to work with military surgeons to study battlefield injuries and improve care for injured military personnel. The results of this research are also applied to improve treatment of civilian trauma.
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Key Researcher
Andrew H. Schmidt, MD, completed his Medical Degree at the University of California – San Diego. He is the Chief of HCMC’s Orthopaedic Surgery Department and a Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. He has also been President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association.