Truly an honor to speak at Rutgers RWJMedSchool Convocation as Class of ‘24 President. Though I’m not graduating this year (finishing up a research year!), the time we shared was so special. Congrats docs- the world’s yours! Swipe for pics of me running my mouth behind podiums over the years!

No words can describe the endless gratitude I have towards the amazing people of Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics for welcoming me to their family with open arms this year. I’ll forever cherish the year I spent as a Poggi Fellow. Dr. Sponseller: thanks for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime.

Hi #MedTwitter & #OrthoTwitter! I’m John Avendano, M4 Rutgers RWJMedSchool applying into Orthopaedic Surgery this fall. Passions include leadership, research, & mental health advocacy. Hobbies: distance running, fencing, & cheering on #TeamUSA at the Olympics. Excited to connect! #Match2025

Happy 4th of July! While gearing up to watch the United States accumulate gold at #Paris2024, here's a #tbt to my college days - representing #TeamUSA at the 2015 World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea. Forever proud to have donned the Stars and Stripes.

Go Dr. Sponseller!

Awesome stuff Jess, keep inspiring us all!

Publication 🚨 interesting case, isolated EHL palsy with Ogden type 4 prox tibia fracture #orthotwitter Isolated Left Extensor Hallucis Longus Palsy Secondary to Deep Peroneal Nerve Injury in a 15-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report jocr.co.in/wp/2024/11/01/…

Such a humbling experience to speak alongside so many legends in the field of pediatric spinal deformity at the 18th Annual #ICEOS. Happy to present some of our team’s findings— thanks to Dr. Sponseller, Dr. Groves, and Tej D. Azad 🇺🇸 for the guidance! Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery

I always dreamed our football team would bring an Ivy League Title home to Morningside Heights as a college student. I’m so proud to be a lion today. Congratulations Columbia Football!

Congrats Labeeqa Khizir, MD ! Very well deserved

The beginning of the end - our annual ceremony for student distinctions (I was awarded a Distinction in Leadership and Academic Healthcare!) and my induction into our school’s Gold Humanism Honor Society. Grateful for an amazing 5 years Rutgers RWJMedSchool!

Thank you mom, thank you dad, and thank you to all who've supported me on my journey. I wouldn't be here without each and every one of you - this feeling is truly beyond words. I'm going to be an Orthopaedic Surgeon!!

Proud and excited to welcome the residency class of 2030 to the ⁦Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics⁩ family! The future is very bright! ⁦Jim Ficke⁩ ⁦Babar Shafiq, MD, MSPT⁩ ⁦orthomentor⁩

happy #MatchDay2025 featuring my amazing friends!!

Eternally humbled to have the chance to become an Orthopaedic Surgeon at such a historic place, but more importantly, the place that felt like home. So excited to announce I’ll be heading to Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics for my Orthopaedic Surgery Residency! #Match2025

Hi all! Please consider donating to our team (Sponseller Striders) for the TheMarfanFoundation Walk on May 3rd in Chevy Chase, MD to benefit kids with Marfan Syndrome! give.marfan.org/team/652696 Paul Sponseller Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

Rising M4’s! Be sure to check out this jam packed line-up of quality content as you prepare for upcoming sub-I’s— you won’t wanna miss it!! #OrthoTwitter #Match2026

Always a pleasure to work with the incredible Diane I. Ghanem, MD — strong work leading this!

John P. Avendano, MD To the village that carried me here - I owe it all to you.

Tomorrow's July 1st - aka the first day of being a "real" doctor for interns across the country- and your Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics Class of 2030 is as ready as can be! So grateful and incredibly excited to work with this awesome crew! #OrthoTwitter