ROCK Awards

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.

2025 ROCK / ResStudy Award Recipients

PGY Cohort Awards: Outstanding Study Efforts

Recognizing the PGY cohort with the most dedicated study habits:

ROCK Winner: PGY1s
ResStudy Winner: PGY1s

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 (PGY4, 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: UDEM CM Del Parque

ROCK Individual Winner: Dr. Marlon Marcial (UDEM CM Del Parque)

ROCK ‘n’ Scroll Award: Most Study Time

Honoring the most hours dedicated to studying:

ROCK Program Winner: UDEM CM Del Parque
ROCK Individual Winner: Dr. Maria Schwabe (PGY5, Washington University School of Medicine)

ResStudy Dedication Award: Most Questions Attempted

Highlighting those who embrace active learning through practice questions:

Program Winner: Geisinger Medical Center
Individual Winner: Dr. Jakob Ohman (PGY4, University of Wisconsin)

ResStudy Star Award: Most Correct Answers

Recognizing excellence in mastering ResStudy questions:

Program Winner: Geisinger Medical Center
Individual Winner: Dr. John Proedohl (PGY3, Geisinger Medical Center)

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)