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Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Sports Medicine, Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center, Minneapolis, MN
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
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