Bram Verhofste

Bram Verhofste is an Orthopaedic Surgery Resident in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.1 He began this position in June 2021 and has been serving as a resident physician for over 2 years.1

Background and Experience

Verhofste is an experienced clinical researcher with strong interests in several areas of orthopaedics, including:

• Traumatology
• Arthroplasty
• Shoulder surgery
• Spinal disorders
• Clinical outcomes
• Adverse events1

Prior to his current role, Verhofste held several research positions:

• Clinical Research Specialist at Boston Children's Hospital (2018-2020)
• Research Assistant at Ghent University in Belgium (2013-2020)
• Research Coordinator for the Growing Spine Foundation (2018-2020)1

Education and Awards

Verhofste received his medical degree from Rijksuniversiteit Gent in Belgium.2 He has been recognized for his research contributions, receiving the Young Investigator Award from The American Academy of Pediatrics - Section on Orthopaedics in October 2019.1

Research and Publications

As an active researcher, Verhofste has authored numerous publications in the field of orthopaedics. He has been cited 151 times according to his ResearchGate profile.3 His research interests align closely with his clinical focus areas in orthopaedic surgery.

Verhofste advocates for professionalism in medicine, emphasizing patient empowerment, shared decision making, and evidence-based medicine in his practice.1 He continues to contribute to the field through his clinical work and ongoing research efforts as part of the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program.