The ROCK / ResStudy Awards celebrate the remarkable residents and programs making strides in orthopaedic education. These awards highlight outstanding study habits, commitment to knowledge, and contributions to the evolution of ROCK (Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge) and ResStudy as essential learning tools.
The 2026 ROCK / Study Awards are sponsored by:
2026 ROCK / ResStudy Award Recipients
PGY Cohort Awards: Outstanding Study Efforts
Recognizing the PGY cohort with the most dedicated study habits:
- ROCK Most Study Sessions: PGY 2s
- ROCK Most Study Time: PGY 1s
- ResStudy Winner: PGY 5s
ROCK Partner Award
This award honors a resident who goes above and beyond to provide feedback, helping to refine and improve ROCK for all users.
- Winner: Dr. Michael DeRogatis (PGY 5, St. Luke’s University Hospital)
ROCK & ResStudy Steady Awards: Most Study Sessions
These awards recognize the highest number of study sessions logged:
ROCK Program Winner: St. Luke’s University Hospital
ROCK Individual Winner: Dr. Prince Boadi (PGY2, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine)
ROCK ‘n’ Scroll Award: Most Study Time
Honoring the most hours dedicated to studying:
- ROCK Program Winner: St. Luke’s University Hospital
- ROCK Individual Winner: Dr. Prince Boadi (PGY2, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine)
ResStudy Dedication Award: Most Questions Attempted
Highlighting those who embrace active learning through practice questions:
- Program Winner: Valley Orthopedic Surgery Residency of Modesto
- Individual Winner: Dr. Chimobi Emukah (PGY5, University of Texas Health and Science Center at San Antonio)
ResStudy Star Award: Most Correct Answers
Recognizing excellence in mastering ResStudy questions:
- Program Winner: Aultman Hospital
- Individual Winner: Dr. Hani Khadra (PGY5, UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program)
ROCK Most-Viewed Chapter Award
Spotlighting the most-viewed chapter and its authors:
- Chapter: Biomechanics of Plates, Screws, Rods, and External Fixation
- Authors: Dr. Nicholas R. Pagani (Sports Medicine North, Tufts Medical Center) & Dr. Scott P. Ryan (Tufts Medical Center, Boston University Medical Center)
Best Solo Performance Awards
Recognizing individual excellence in study habits:
- ROCK Winner: Dr. Prince Boadi (PGY2, Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine)
- ResStudy Winner: Dr. Muhammad Jawad (PGY4, University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix Orthopaedic Residency)
Best Ensemble Performance Awards
Celebrating program-wide dedication to excellence:
- ROCK Winner: St. Luke’s University Hospital
- ResStudy Winner: Aultman Hospital
Congratulations to all of the 2026 winners, and plan to join at the 2027 ROCK / Study Awards during the AAOS 2027 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas!
