Dr. Majd Mzeihem | Orthopaedic Surgery | Best Researcher Award

Majd Mzeihem is a medical doctor and postdoctoral research fellow in orthopaedic biomechanics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, with a strong academic and clinical foundation built at the American University of Beirut, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree, a SHARP Diploma in health research, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with distinction. He has consistently demonstrated commitment to clinical research, surgical training, and leadership, with research interests spanning orthopaedic surgery, biomechanics, clinical outcomes, artificial intelligence in orthopaedics, and computational modeling. His scholarly contributions include multiple peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, covering areas such as shoulder arthroplasty, Achilles tendon rupture, patellofemoral biomechanics, hip arthroplasty, and AI-driven diagnostic models. He has presented his work at prominent national and international meetings including the Orthopaedic Research Society, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, where he earned distinctions such as the Best Presentation Award at the ASES Specialty Day. Clinically, he has gained valuable experience through sub-internships and shadowing in orthopaedic and general surgery in the United States and Lebanon, working alongside leading surgeons across a wide range of operative and clinical cases. Beyond research and clinical training, he has contributed to medical education, student advocacy, and community service, serving as President of the Student Representative Committee at AUB, co-founding Medicus, and engaging in free medical clinics, volunteer initiatives, and the International Musculoskeletal Society. His academic excellence is reflected in scholarships, fellowships, and recognition such as his induction into Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society. Additionally, he has excelled in athletics as captain of his university varsity handball team and a member of varsity soccer, achieving multiple championship titles. With 7 published documents, 4 citations, and an h-index of 1, Majd Mzeihem exemplifies a career that blends research, surgery, leadership, and service, continuing to advance orthopaedics through innovation, dedication, and commitment to improving patient outcomes.