

Maddie A. Sauer
Fourth-Year Orthopaedic Surgery Resident,
Washington University in St. Louis
Personal Phone: (314) 704-1011
Work email: sauer@wustl.edu
Personal email: m.sauer314@gmail.com
Mailing address & PDF CV available upon request
Virtual CV last updated: August 17th, 2026
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Education
M.D. Expected in 2023, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 2018 – Present
Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA June 2020 – June 2021
Clinical and Research Fellow, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA June 2020 – June 2021
B.S. in Exercise Physiology, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 2014 – 2018
Grants & Awards
Outstanding Diversity/Multicultural Program of the Year May 2023
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2023 Student Involvement Award
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Presented to the team who led the way in organizing the “Bridging the Gaps” Diversity Orthopedic Outreach Event (see community service section for more information)
Ranked 5th overall in my class of 124 (Exemplary) in the 2023 MD Graduating Class May 2023
Medical Student Performance Evaluation, University of Missouri School of Medicine
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11/13 honors for clinical rotations (MS3-MS4 year)
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4/6 honors for pre-clinical rotations (MS1-MS2 year)
Outstanding Medical Student Entering Orthopaedic Surgery April 2023
University of Missouri School of Medicine and Missouri Orthopedic Institute
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Awarded to the top 1-2 medical students each year entering orthopedic surgery
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Associated with a sizable monetary scholarship for academic excellence
E. W. Johnson, Jr., M.D. Physician in Training Award April 2023
Mid-America Orthopedic Association (MAOA)
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Awarded for our submission of: “Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture. Does Approach Affect Outcomes?”
Junior Alpha Omega Alpha April 2022
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Students ranked in the top 15% of the class were invited to apply
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Out of those 25 students, 7 students were selected for junior AOA
Julie and Quincy Samora Medical Student Annual Scholarship March 22, 2022
Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society (RJOS)
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First-Ever Recipient, highest monetary scholarship of the RJOS Annual Scholarships
Frank E. and Ena Hickerson Rhoads Scholarship 2022 – 2023
Most Outstanding Paper by a Medical Student 2022
University of Missouri School of Medicine Annual Awards
Distinguished as Exceptional Ambassador 2022
University of Missouri School of Medicine Annual Awards
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The highest honor at MU; designates the highest level of involvement and service.
James S Rollins Scholarship 2021 – 2022
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Awarded to student leaders in diversity, equity and inclusion
Duane M Weise Scholarship 2021 – 2022
F&E Rhoads Medical Scholarship 2021 – 2022
Distinguished as Tier 2 Exceptional Volunteer, MedZou Community Clinic 2021 – 2022
University of Missouri School of Medicine Annual Awards
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Second highest honor at MU; designates advanced MedZou leadership and service.
Departmental Honors for Senior Thesis, University of Dayton 2018
Summa Cum Laude, University of Dayton 2018
Outstanding Senior of Exercise Physiology (1/38), University of Dayton 2018
Certification & Licensure
Missouri State Medical License (active); Missouri Board of Healing Arts May 13, 2023
Doctor of Medicine (MD); University of Missouri School of Medicine May 12, 2023
Certified Stop the Bleed Instructor; Stopthebleed.org & Barnes Jewish Hospital June 2023
Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); American Heart Association June 2023
Certified Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS); American College of Surgeons June 2023
Advanced Studies of Health Policy; Harvard Medical School June 2021
Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE); University of Dayton May 13, 2018
Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B); National Certification May 2016
Research
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles (25)
Hollenberg AM, Reddy GB, Sauer M, Blum E, McCoy LH, Barrack RL, Schneider AM, Bendich I. Surgeon Experience Influences Posterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty Dislocation Risk, But It is Mitigated by Robotic Assistance. J Arthroplasty. 2026 Apr 30:S0883-5403(26)00432-8. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 42069010.
Sauer MA, Ewing M, Gusho CA, Cichos KH, Crist B, Keeney J, Ghanem ES; Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium. Outcomes Vary by Surgical Approach for Hemiarthroplasty After Low-Energy Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture: A Study of the Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium. J Orthop Trauma. 2025 Dec 1;39(12):675-682. PMID: 40856490.
Burnett RA, Hakim AJ, Blackburn BE, Archibeck MJ, Anderson LA, Gililland JM; Sauer MA via Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium*. Cementless Hemiarthroplasty Complication Risk Does Not Support Contemporary Utilization Patterns. J Arthroplasty. 2025 Aug;40(8S1):S78-S83. Epub 2025 Apr 3. PMID: 40187436.
Gusho CA, Cichos KH, Crist BD, Keeney JA, Aggarwal A; Sauer MA via Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium*; Ghanem ES. Delayed Primary Hip Arthroplasty for Geriatric Low-Energy Femoral Neck Fracture Is Not Associated With Worse Outcomes: A Study of the Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium. J Arthroplasty. 2025 Dec;40(12):3234-3239. Epub 2025 Jun 3. PMID: 40473052.
Treu EA, Frandsen JJ, DeKeyser GJ, Blackburn BE, Archibeck MJ, Anderson LA; Sauer MA via Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium*; Gililland JM. Discharge to a Skilled Nursing Facility After Hip Fracture Results in Higher Rates of Periprosthetic Joint Infection. J Arthroplasty. 2024 Sep;39(9S1):S55-S60. Epub 2024 Apr 10. PMID: 38604278.
Sauer MA via Medical Student Governing Section. 166th House of Delegates Resolution Actions & Decisions. Mo Med. 2024 May-Jun;121(3):249-253. PMID: 38854614; PMCID: PMC11160360.
Cichos KH, McGwin G Jr, Boyd B; Sauer MA via Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium*; Ghanem ES. Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty Is Associated With Reduced 1-Year Mortality and Surgical Complications After Femoral Neck Fracture. J Arthroplasty. 2023 Nov;38(11):2347-2354.e2. Epub 2023 Jun 2. PMID: 37271240.
Cao, A, Ghanem ES, Cichos KH, Lichstein P, Chen AF, Sauer M via The Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium*. Comparison between Orthopaedic Trauma versus Arthroplasty Fellowship Training on Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture. J Arthroplasty. 2023 Jul;38(7S):S72-S77. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.04.009. Epub 2023 Apr 15. PMID: 37068569.
Frandsen JJ, Rainey JP, DeKeyser GJ, Blackburn BE; Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium; Gililland JM. Displaced Versus Nondisplaced Femoral Neck Fractures: Is Arthroplasty the Answer for Both? J Arthroplasty. 2023 Jul;38(7 Suppl 2):S284-S288. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.04.010. Epub 2023 Apr 17. PMID: 37075907.
Cherian N, Oladeji L, Ohnoutka C, Touhey D, Sauer M, Schweser KA, Kfuri M, Cook JL, Rocca GJD, Crist BD. Risk of shortening in operatively treated proximal femur fractures with cephalomedullary nails with dynamically versus statistically locked helical blades. Injury. 2023 Feb;54(2):669-676. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.12.009. Epub 2022 Dec 9. PMID: 36539309.
Sauer MA via Medical Student Governing Section. 165th House of Delegates Resolution Actions & Decisions. Mo Med. 2023 May-Jun;120(3):212–5. PMCID: PMC10317089.
Sauer MA via Medical Student Governing Section. 164th House of Delegates Resolutions & Actions. Mo Med. 2022 May-Jun;119(3):288-289. PMID: 36035585; PMCID: PMC9324696.
Sauer MA, Ernst W, Zhang G, Zhao A, Cherian N, Pashos M, and Williams-Karnesky R. The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Transition to Virtual Learning Had a Profound Effect on Medical Student Education. American College of Surgeons Bulletin. Aug 1 2022; vol 107, issue 8.
Sauer MA, Stegelmeier P, Crim JR, Layfield LJ, Evenski A. A report of an intracortical chondroblastoma of the diaphysis in a skeletally mature patient. Skeletal Radiol. 2022 Dec;51(12):2341-2346. doi: 10.1007/s00256-022-04088-4. Epub 2022 Jun 16. PMID: 35711075.
Sauer MA, Yang J, Isidro RA, Dong F, Patil DT, Wee JO, Agoston AT, Deshpande V, Zhao L. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with basaloid features are genetically and prognostically similar to conventional squamous cell carcinoma. Mod Pathol. 2022 Sep;35(9):1247-1253. doi: 10.1038/s41379-022-01060-4. Epub 2022 Mar 28. PMID: 35351978.
Sauer M, Santos A, Neil AJ, Solomon IH, Hornick JL, Roberts DJ, Quade BJ, Parra-Herran C. Absence of SARS-CoV-2 Spike glycoprotein expression in placentas from individuals after mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. Mod Pathol. 2022 Sep;35(9):1175-1180. doi: 10.1038/s41379-022-01061-3. Epub 2022 Mar 31. PMID: 35361888; PMCID: PMC8967927.
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This article is in the 97th percentile (ranked 8003rd) of the 264,086 tracked articles of a similar age in all journals and the 99th percentile (ranked 1st) of the 77 tracked articles of a similar age in Modern Pathology
Sauer MA, Rizzo NM, Tolan NV. Impact of Cyanokit Administration on Point-of-Care Glucose and Laboratory Test Accuracy. Clin Chem. 2022 Mar 31;68(4):504-508. doi: 10.1093/clinchem/hvac014. Erratum in: Clin Chem. 2023 Feb 1;69(2):206. doi: 10.1093/clinchem/hvac083. PMID: 35362051.
Sauer M, Barletta JA. Proceedings of the North American Society of Head and Neck Pathology, Los Angeles, CA, March 20, 2022: DICER1-Related Thyroid Tumors. Head Neck Pathol. 2022 Mar;16(1):190-199. doi: 10.1007/s12105-022-01417-w. Epub 2022 Mar 21. PMID: 35307774; PMCID: PMC9018915.
Sauer MA, Coy S, Quade BJ, Nucci MR. Well-developed Cerebellum in an Ovarian Mature Teratoma From a Pregnant Female. Int J Gynecol Pathol. 2022 Nov 1;41(6):615-621. doi: 10.1097/PGP.0000000000000848. Epub 2021 Dec 27. PMID: 34954707.
Liu J, Sauer MA, Hussein SG, Yang J, Tenen DG, Chai L. SALL4 and microRNA: The Role of Let-7. Genes (Basel). 2021 Aug 24;12(9):1301. doi: 10.3390/genes12091301. PMID: 34573282; PMCID: PMC8467721.
Lee MS, Shi CR, Sauer M, Laga AC, Talia J, Nambudiri VE. Bilateral lower extremity induration in a patient with leiomyosarcoma. Lancet Oncol. 2021 Oct;22(10):e466. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(21)00469-1. PMID: 34592196.
Qi X, Yang M, Ma L, Sauer M, Avella D, Kaifi JT, Bryan J, Cheng K, Staveley-O'Carroll KF, Kimchi ET, Li G. Synergizing sunitinib and radiofrequency ablation to treat hepatocellular cancer by triggering the antitumor immune response. J Immunother Cancer. 2020 Oct;8(2):e001038. doi: 10.1136/jitc-2020-001038. PMID: 33115942; PMCID: PMC7594543.
Arshi, Sauer M, Yin F. Rapid Sarcomatoid Transformation of Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma After Neoadjuvant Therapy: A Case Report. Anticancer Res. 2020 Mar;40(3):1625-1629. doi: 10.21873/anticanres.14111. PMID: 32132066.
Sauer, M, Crecelius, A, Schilling, J. Interference of the Inflammasome Via Interferonβ. Honors Theses eCommons. 2018 April. 187.
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This article served as my honors thesis and the culmination of my four years at the University of Dayton and 3 years of bench-based research
Weber KJ, Sauer M, He L, Tycksen E, Kalugotla G, Razani B, Schilling JD. PPARγ Deficiency Suppresses the Release of IL-1β and IL-1α in Macrophages via a Type 1 IFN-Dependent Mechanism. J Immunol. 2018 Oct 1;201(7):2054-2069. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.1800224. Epub 2018 Aug 24. PMID: 30143592; PMCID: PMC6147147.
Publications Under Review (6)
Sauer MA, Chen L, Forester O, Barrack R, Schneider A. Automated Text Messaging Reduces Staff Communication Burden and Improves Patient Satisfaction After Total Joint Arthroplasty. Submission under review to Arthroplasty Today; June 2026.
Wang S, Pavithr G, Taha HB, Sauer MA, Knapik D. Management of Recurrent ACL Tearing in the Setting of Knee Varus Malalignment: A Staged Approach. Submission under review to Arthroscopy Techniques; July 2026.
Wang S, Sauer MA, Bhat S, Lee J, Knapik DM. Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Lateral Meniscus Transplant. Submission under review to Arthroscopy Techniques; July 2026.
Gu A, Ford CA, Sauer MA, Wu V, Gibian J, Ragsdale T, Barrack RB, Bendich I, Schneider AM. Trends in Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty Utilization by Payer Type: A Nationwide Claims Analysis From 2010 to 2022. Revision submitted, provisionally accepted to Arthroplasty Today; Aug 2026.
Sauer MA, Gu S, Harris M, Yanik E, Pashos G, Nepple J, Clohisy JC. Contralateral Hip Morphology is Predictive of Disease Progression in Patients with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: A Mid-Term Follow-Up Study. Manuscript in final edit stages. Pending submission to The Bone & Joint Journal after presenting at The Hip Society in Sept 2026.
Ragsdale T, Sauer MA, Riegler V, Barrack RB, Scheider AM. Characterizing Early Recovery Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Smart Implant Technology: A Prospective Analysis of Objective Gait Analysis and Patient-Reported Outcomes. Pending submission to The Bone & Joint Journal after presenting at The Knee Society in Sept 2026.
Other Articles
Sauer M, Sood N, Shimony A. Support of Menstural Hygine Product Accessability. Policy submitted to MSMA April 2022.
Sood N., Shimony A., Sauer M., Lund S., Jain, P., Menodiado, R., Lanka, S. (2021, March 13). Support for No-Excuse Vote-by-Mail Policy, Policy approved by Boon and St. Louis Counties. Current status: Sent to Council for MSMA House of Delegates (HOD) approval.
Shimony A., Sauer M., Lund S., Sood N., Jain, P., Menodiado, R., Lanka, S. (2021, March 28). Mental Health Services for Medical Students, Policy approved by Boon and St. Louis Counties. Current status: Approved from MSMA HOD.
Sood N., Shimony A., Lund S., Sauer M., Jain, P., Menodiado, R., Lanka, S. (2021, March 13). Support for Universal Internet Access Policy, Policy approved by Boon and St. Louis Counties. Current status: Sent to Council for MSMA House of Delegates (HOD) approval.
Abstracts and Presentations (46)
National/International Meetings (20) Sauer MA, Ragsdale T, Nguyen J, Barrack RL, Schneider AM. Characterizing Early Recovery Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Smart Implant Technology: A Prospective Analysis of Objective Gait Analysis and Patient-Reported Outcomes. The Knee Society; Chicago, IL; September 24-26, 2026
Sauer MA, Gu S, Pashos G, Nepple J, Clohisy JC. Contralateral Hip Morphology is Predictive of Disease Progression in Patients with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: A Mid-Term Follow-Up Study. The Hip Society; Stockholm, Sweden; September 3-5, 2026.
Hollenberg A, Sauer MA, Reddy G, Blume E, Bendich I, Barrack R. Surgeon experience affects posterior-approach THA dislocation risk but is mitigated by robotics. Poster and abstract at: The Hip Society; San Diego, CA; March 14, 2025.
Hollenberg AM, Sauer MA, Reddy GB, Barrack RL, Schneider AM, Bendich I. Robotic-Assistance Reduces Risk of Dislocation and Reoperation Among Early-Career Surgeons After Posterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty. Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Meeting. [Poster #85]; Orlando, FL; December 10-13, 2025.
Reddy GB, Sauer MA, Hollenberg AM, Barrack RL, Schneider AM, Bendich I. Surgeon experience affects posterior-approach THA dislocation risk, but is mitigated by robotics. American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting. [Poster #95]; Grapevine, TX; October 23-26, 2025.
Sauer MA, Chen L, Forester O, Barrack R, Schneider A. Automated Text Messaging Reduces Staff Communication Burden and Improves Patient Satisfaction After Total Joint Arthroplasty. Poster and abstract at: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery; New Orleans, LA; May 2026.
Gusho C, Sauer MA, Cichos K, Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium*, Crist B, Gahnem EA. Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures; Does approach affect outcomes? Poster and abstract at: Orthopedic Trauma Association; October 2024; Montreal, Canada.
Sauer MA, Gusho C, Cichos K, Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium*, Crist B. Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures; Does approach affect outcomes? Poster and abstract at: Orthopedic Trauma Association; October 2024; Montreal, Canada.
Sauer MA, Ewing M, Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium*, Keeney J, and Crist B. Outcomes for Hemiarthroplasty in Femoral Neck Fractures based on Approach. Poster and abstract at: Orthopedic Trauma Association; October 2022; Tampa, FL.
Frandsen J, DeKeyser G, Blackburn B, Sauer MA via The Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium, Gililland J. Risk Factors for Instability after Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture. Poster and abstract at: Orthopedic Trauma Association; October 2022; Tampa, FL.
Cichos K, McGwin G, Boyd B, Sauer MA via The Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium, Ghanem E. Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture Leads to Reduced 1-Year Mortality and Surgical Complications. Poster and abstract at: Orthopedic Trauma Association; October 2022; Tampa, FL.
Chen A, Sauer MA via The Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium. Comparison between Orthopaedic Trauma versus Arthroplasty Fellowship Training on Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture. Poster and abstract at: The Hip Society, Summer Meeting; Oct 1st, 2022; Santa Monica, CA.
Choma T, Karlin J, Thomson M, Huff H, Sauer M, and Leary E. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Spine Surgery at the University of Missouri. Poster and abstract at AO Spine North America; Feb 2021; Virtual Conference.
Lee A, Sauer M, Shapera E, Wheeler A. Blind Limb Syndrome, and Resection After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Complications. Poster and abstract at American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery; June 11th, 2021; Virtual Conference.
Harris S, Sauer M, Ghassibi M, Moore D. A Novel Case of 1p36 Deletion Syndrome resulting in Stage IV Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of GI Origin. Poster and abstract at American Medical Association; May 5th, 2021; Virtual Conference.
Sauer M, Chen M, Zhao L. Utility of CK7 in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Liver Injury. Poster and abstract at United State and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP); March 18th, 2021; Virtual Conference.
Lee M, Shi C, Sauer M, Laga A, Talia J, Nambudiri V. Bilateral lower extremity induration in a patient with leiomyosarcoma.Poster and abstract: American Academy of Dermatology; March 20th, 2020; Virtual Conference.
Sauer M, Harding B, Galloway T. Atypical Distant Metastases of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma; A Case Series. Poster and abstract at American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery; September 16-19th, 2020; Boston, MA.
Sauer MA, Bryant K, Braudis K, Smith E. Keratoacanthomatous Epidermal Induction Overlying Benign Skin Lesions in Patients Undergoing Anti-PD-1 Immunotherapy. Poster and abstract at American Society of Dermatopathology; October 17th – 20th, 2020; San Diego, CA.
Sauer MA, Schilling J. Selective Suppression of PPARγ in Macrophages in High Lipid Environment Leads to IL-1 Suppression. Poster and abstract at Medical Women’s International Association National Conference. Centennial Congress; July 25-28th, 2019; New York City, NY.
Local/Regional Meetings (8)
Sauer MA, Gusho C, McGee N, Ewing M, Keeney J, and Crist BD. Hemiarthroplasty in Femoral Neck Fractures- Who should be doing which approach? 33rd Annual David Miller Memorial Trauma Symposium; April 21st, 2023; Springfield, MO.
Sauer MA, McGhee N, Ewing M, Keeney J, and Crist BD. Variance in Approach Outcomes for Hemiarthroplasty in Femoral Neck Fractures. University of Missouri Health Science Research Conference; November 21st, 2022; Columbia, MO.
Sauer M, Chen M, Zhao L. CK7 in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Induced Hepatitis. Poster and abstract at Harvard Medical School Pathology Annual Conference; May 19th, 2021; Boston, MA.
Sauer M, Rizzo N, Tolan K. CyanoKit’s Oximetry Effects on Glucose Differ on Standard Laboratory Platforms. Poster and abstract at Harvard Medical School Pathology Annual Conference; 2021 May 16th; Boston, MA.
Sauer M, Harris S, Ghassibi M, Moore D. An Overview of 1p36 Deletion Syndrome and Carcinogen Genes; A Role of Genomics in Everyday Medicine. Poster and abstract at University of Missouri Health Science Research Conference; November 6th, 2020; Virtual Meeting.
Sauer M, Qi X, Staveley-O’Carroll K, Li G. The Role of Tumor-Induced Immune Tolerance by Tumor-Associated Macrophages in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Poster and abstract at University of Missouri Health Science Research Conference; November 21st, 2019; Columbia, MO.
Gary ME, Sauer M, Craig K, Quick JA. Impact of the Geriatric Patient Advocacy and Wellness Strategy (GeriPAWS) pilot for delirium prevention in acute care surgery patients. Poster and abstract at University of Missouri Health Science Research Conference; November 21st, 2019; Columbia, MO.
Sauer M. Interference of the Inflammasome Via Interferonβ. Thesis Defense: University of Dayton. Honors Thesis Presentation; May 8th, 2018; Dayton, OH.
Oral Presentations
National Invited Presentations (7)
Sauer MA, Gu S, Harris M, Yanik E, Pashos G, Nepple J, Clohisy JC. Contralateral Hip Morphology is Predictive of Disease Progression in Patients with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: A Mid-Term Follow-Up Study. The Hip Society; Sept 3-5th, 2026; Stockholm, Sweden.
Ragsdale T, Sauer MA, Riegler V, Barrack RB, Scheider AM. Characterizing Early Recovery Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Using Smart Implant Technology: A Prospective Analysis of Objective Gait Analysis and Patient-Reported Outcomes. The Knee Society; Sept 24th, 2026; Chicago, IL.
Sauer MA, Ewing M, Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium, Keeney J, and Crist B. Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures; Does approach affect outcomes? Oral podium presentation at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS); March 2025; San Diego, CA.
Ewing M, Sauer MA, Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium, Keeney J, and Crist B. Does approach affect outcomes in Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures? Mid-American Orthopedic Association; April 20, 2023; Miramar Beach, FL.
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See awards section for our award for this presentation
Sauer MA, Schenarts PJ, Keric N, Yang S. Increasing surgical education opportunities through the American College of Surgeons. American College of Surgeons National Meeting; May 3, 2022; San Antonio, TX.
Cao A, Ghanem E, Cichos K, Lichstein P, Sauer MA via The Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium, Chen AF. Comparison between Orthopaedic Trauma versus Arthroplasty Fellowship Training on Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture. Members Meeting of The Hip Society; September 30-October 1, 2022; Santa Monica, CA.
DeKeyser G, Frandsen J, Sauer MA via The Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium, Blackburn B, Gililland J. Displaced vs Nondisplaced Femoral Neck Fractures: Is Arthroplasty the Answer for Both? American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Annual Meeting; November 3-6, 2022; Dallas, TX
Grand Rounds Presentations (3)
Sauer MA, Vargas Barletta J. A Bad Roll of the Dice; DICER-Associated Thyroid Neoplasms. Pathology Grand Rounds, Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), Massachusetts General Brigham, Dana Farber, and Harvard Medical School; May 6, 2021; Boston, MA.
Sauer MA and Hornick JL. An Overview of Osteoid Osteomas, Osteoblastomas, and Osteosarcomas; The Histologic and Genetic Underpinnings of these Osteoblastic Neoplasms. Pathology Grand Rounds, Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), Massachusetts General Brigham, Dana Farber, and Harvard Medical School; Feb 18, 2021; Boston, MA.
Sauer MA and Meredith DM. A Histologic Overview of Chondromyxoid Fibromas Arising in the Craniofacial Bones. Pathology Grand Rounds, Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), Massachusetts General Brigham, Dana Farber, and Harvard Medical School; Feb 11, 2021; Boston, MA.
Local/Regional Invited Presentations (8)
Ragsdale, T, Sauer M, Schneider AM, Barrack RL. Patient Perceptions of Smart Knee Implant Technology Prior to TKA: Survey of Attitudes Toward the Persona IQ. Adult Reconstruction Fellow Graduation Ceremony. Washington University in St. Louis; July 23, 2026; St. Louis, MO.
Sauer M, Ewing M, Arthroplasty for Hip Fracture Consortium*, Keeney J, and Crist B. Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures; Does approach affect outcomes? 32nd Annual David Miller Memorial Trauma Symposium; October 28, 2022; Springfield, MO.
Sauer MA. Women in STEM and fighting imposter syndrome. Opening Ceremony of University of Missouri Research Symposium, University of Missouri; March 18, 2022; Columbia, MO.
Sauer MA. Oligella Urethralis in a Maxillectomy Wound Culture; A Rare Presentation and Review of the Literature. BWH Microbiology Lab Ted Talk, Massachusetts General Brigham, and Harvard Medical School; January 29, 2021; Boston, MA.
Sauer MA and Wepy C. A Review of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors (MPNSTs). Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Conference, Massachusetts General Brigham, Dana Farber, and Harvard Medical School; Dec 14, 2020; Boston, MA.
Sauer MA and Tang A. Primary Hepatic Lesion; A Radiographic and Histologic Approach. Interdepartmental Radiology and Pathology Conference, Massachusetts General Brigham and Harvard Medical School; Dec 11, 2020; Boston, MA.
Sauer MA and Schilling J. Interference of the Inflammasome Via Interferonβ. Stander Symposium. Annual University of Dayton Symposium; April 18, 2018; Dayton, OH.
Sauer MA. PPARγ KO Leading to Interferon Signaling. Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Center Interdepartmental Meetings; July 3, 2017; St. Louis, MO.
Professional Memberships & Activities
Membership w/ National & Regional Leadership
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2023 – Present
Medical Student Orthopaedic Exam (MSOE) Item Review Committee 2026
Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society (RJOS) 2022 – Present
Elected Executive Board Member, Scientific Committee 2023 – 2025
American College of Surgeons (ACS) 2020 – Present
Elected Leader, Medical Student Task Force 2020 – 2023
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Subset of the Committee on Medical Student Education
American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) 2020 – Present
Elected Region 7 Director, National Medical Student Board 2021 – 2022
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More information about the board committee here.
American Medical Association 2019 – Present
Elected Alternate Delegate for Missouri 2022
Missouri State Medical Association 2020 – Present
Elected Vice Councilor, Missouri State Medical Association Legislative Board 2022 – 2023
Elected Treasurer, MSMA Medical Student Governing Council 2021 – 2022
Elected Secretary, MSMA Medical Student Governing Council 2020 – 2021
Association of Women Surgeons 2019 – Present
Elected Midwest Co-Director, Regional Medical Student Board 2020 – 2021
Memberships w/o Leadership
Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor’s Society 2022 – Present
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society 2022 – Present
Ortho Pride 2021 – Present
International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance 2021 – Present
United States and Canadian Anatomic Pathology 2021 – 2023
Other Scholarly Products
Medical Student Advice Invited Panelist, University of Missouri Columbia Dec 2020
Pre-Medicine Advice Invited Panelist, University of Missouri Columbia Feb 2020
Women in STEM Invited Panelist, University of Missouri Columbia April 2019
Current Honorary and Professional Society Memberships
International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance, Student Member 2021 – Present
Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, Elected Student Member 2021 – Present
United States and Canadian Anatomic Pathology Organization, Member 2021 – Present
American College of Surgeons, National Student Board Member 2020 – Present
Missouri State Medical Association, Medical Student Section Exec. Member 2020 – Present
Association of Women Surgeons, Regional & Local Student Board Member 2019 – Present
American Medical Society, Regional Medical Student Board Member 2019 – Present
American Medical Women's Association, National Executive Member 2018 – Present Zeta Tau Alpha, Alumni 2018 – Present
Committee Assignments and Administrative Services
Leadership Service
Elected Representative, Committee for Respect and Civility in the Learning Environment
MU Health Care System 2018 – 2023
Committee Member, Research Interest and Availability for Medical Students
Appointed Member, Research Board of Deans and Clinicians 2022 – 2023
National Liaison
American Medical Women’s Association 2018 – 2022
Executive Board Member, University of Missouri School of Medicine Interest Groups 2018 – 2023
Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group; Highest position attained: Vice President
Acute Care Surgery Interest Group; Highest position attained: President
Association of Women Surgeons; Highest position attained: President
Surgery Interest Group; Highest position attained: President
Advocates for Advancement of Diversity in Surgery; Highest position attained: Springfield President
American Medical Association; Highest position attained: President
Community Service
Associate Coordinator & Volunteer, Bridging the Gaps; Diversity Orthopedic Outreach Event
Local community outreach event in Columbia, MO, Missouri Orthopedic Institute Feb 25, 2023
Home Hospice Volunteer, Cox Health Home Hospice Care
Spans 28 Counties in Springfield, MO, Cox Health Care & University of Missouri SOM April 2022 – Present
Food Drive for SICU COVID Front Line Workers, MU Health Care
Surgery Interest Group (SIG), University of Missouri School of Medicine 2021
Women and Children's Holiday Toy Drive, MU Health Care
Surgery Interest Group (SIG), University of Missouri School of Medicine 2020
Diabetes Clinic Manager, MedZou Community Clinic
Student-run free clinic partnered with the University of Missouri School of Medicine 2019 – 2021
Educational Service
Event Organizer & Panelist, “Transitioning to a Surgical Residency”
National Webinar, American College of Surgeons March 29, 2023
Invited Guest Speaker, Biomedical Science Career Day for Hickman High School
Local community outreach event in Columbia, MO, MU Health Care Feb 27, 2023
Student Ambassador
University of Missouri School of Medicine 2019 – 2023
Associate Coordinator & Participant, Dorothy Brown & Maria Garcia Sancho Surgical Mentoring Program
Regional, Open to all Association of Women Surgeons Members 2021 – 2022
Invited Panelist, “A Survival Guide to Fourth Year from AOA Students” Dec 2022
“How to Succeed in Medical School” Feb 2021
“Advice on How to Get Into Medical School” Dec 2020
“Women in STEM” April 2019
University of Missouri School of Medicine
Workplace Mistreatment Committee Coordinator
MU Health Care System 2019
Legislative Service
Representative at Large, Resident & Fellow Section
Missouri State Medical Association 2023 – 2024
Regional Ambassador, Women Physician Section
Missouri State Medical Association 2022 – 2023
Elected Council Member, Medical Student Governing Council
Missouri State Medical Association July 16-17, 2022
White Coat Lobbyist
Missouri State Medical Association 2019, 2021, 2023
Delegate, MSMA House of Delegates Annual Meeting
Statewide, All MSMA Leadership & Member April 11, 2021
Research Service
Dean Elected Representative, Dean’s Advisory Council on Medical Student Research
Local, University of Missouri School of Medicine 2020 – 2023
Co-Founder & Research Coordinator, Geriatric Patient Advocacy and Wellness Strategy
Local, University of Missouri School of Medicine 2019 – 2020
Quality Improvement Projects, ROTEM/TEG Standardization
Lactate Measurements in Grey Top Tubes
HIV PCR POC Testing
Local, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Mass General Brigham Hospital System 2021
Hobbies
Animals: Playing with my 3-year-old dog, Callahan · Walks around “The Hill” in STL with my fiancé, Paul
Working Out: Cycling on my Peloton, favorite trainer: Cody Rigsby
Food: Eating at local Thai restaurants in any city I visit · Baking brownies
Adventure: Skydiving, 10,000 feet above Hawaii’s beautiful oceans · Traveling as much as possible
