H. Thomas Temple, MD, is a general orthopaedic surgeon fellowship-trained in musculoskeletal oncology. He has a strong clinical interest in regenerative medicine. He also holds the title of Senior Vice President of Translation Research and Economic Development at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Temple received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, and his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He completed an internship in general surgery and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. He trained in orthopaedic oncology at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children?s Hospital. Dr. Temple is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Association, the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society, the International Skeletal Society, the American Association of Tissue Banks, the Girdlestone Society and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. Dr. Temple?s previous position was affiliated with University of Miami helping to train and mentor future surgeons. In addition to his teaching career, Dr. Temple has also authored over 150 scientific articles and book chapters. He is an Assistant Editor for Foot and Ankle International, a long-standing reviewer for Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.