2026-2027

Ioanna Bolia, also known as “IBK,” was born and raised in Chios, Greece. She is a dual American-Greek citizen and a former elite athlete, having competed as a swimmer, finswimmer, and classical ballerina. Ioanna broke the Greek National Record and received two Awards of Excellence in athletics and academics from the President of Greece, along with 57 medals. She earned her MD from the Aristotle University School of Medicine, an MSc in Molecular and Applied Physiology, and a PhD in Orthopedic Surgery from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. After completing a General Surgery internship at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, she matched into the Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Southern California (USC). Notably, a 17-year analysis shows that non-U.S. international medical graduates represented only 0.21% of matched orthopedic surgery residents nationwide. Before her surgical training, Ioanna conducted orthopedic research at SPRI under the mentorship of Dr. Marc J. Philippon, MD, and Karen K. Briggs, MPH. Her research has received multiple awards, and she has authored over 170 peer-reviewed publications on surgical outcomes in sports medicine. She was previously recognized as a Top 0.5% scholar worldwide by ScholarGPS and serves on the editorial board of The American Journal of Sports Medicine and reviews for numerous high-impact journals. Ioanna brings unparalleled dedication to orthopedic sports medicine, seamlessly integrating her elite athletic background with outstanding clinical expertise and groundbreaking research. Ioanna is excited to return to SPRI for her fellowship, accompanied by her husband Nikita, their two cats Winston and Salem, and their 1-month-old baby girl, Anthi.

Ryann was raised in East Cobb, Georgia, where she began playing soccer at age four and quickly developed a lifelong passion for the sport. She went on to play Division I soccer at the University of Oregon, majoring in Human Physiology with a minor in Chemistry. During her time there, she was a four-year letterwinner, earned Pac-12 All-Academic Team honors, and was selected as team captain in her senior year. After completing her undergraduate studies, Ryann returned to Georgia to attend the Medical College of Georgia. While in medical school, she served as President of the Sports Medicine Outreach Program and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She then moved to New York City to complete her orthopaedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery, where she served as Co-President of the Marshall Society and worked as a team physician for the Curtis High School varsity and junior varsity football teams. Throughout her training, Ryann has been actively involved in sports medicine clinical and biomechanics research, with numerous peer-reviewed publications focused on shoulder and complex knee surgery. She is incredibly honored to continue her training as a fellow at Steadman Philippon Research Institute. Ryann and her husband, Kegan, along with their dog, Clark, are excited to move west and look forward to skiing, golfing, and exploring all that the Vail Valley has to offer.

Bryant was raised in Flagler, CO, a small farming and ranching town where he grew up working on his grandparents' wheat farm and competing in every sport available. He graduated from Flagler High School as a four-sport athlete and was named a Boettcher Scholar. He went on to play varsity basketball at Colorado School of Mines, where he majored in biochemical engineering and graduated Summa Cum Laude, earning the CSM President's Senior Scholar Athlete Award. It was there that Bryant's path toward orthopedics took shape. Severe bilateral nerve compression left him with significant hand dysfunction, requiring multiple surgeries before he could return to the court. Regaining what he nearly lost, he resolved to give back by helping injured athletes return to what they love most. After college, Bryant pursued a Master's in Clinical Anatomy at Creighton University before returning home for medical school at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. During that time, he completed a research internship at SPRI under the mentorship of Dr. Peter Millett, a year he regards as among the most formative and fulfilling of his life. He has dreamt of returning as a fellow ever since. Bryant completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado, serving as Chief of Education. His research in shoulder surgery has yielded over 40 peer-reviewed articles and numerous book chapters, earning the 2020 Cofield Award and a Neer Award finalist distinction. He also co-developed Fractures, an application for managing acute orthopedic injuries, and traveled to Honduras to perform some of the country's first shoulder arthroplasty procedures. He is deeply honored to return to Vail to train alongside the world-class surgeons and scientists who first inspired him. Bryant will be joined by his wife Emily and their golden retriever. Outside of medicine, Bryant enjoys snowboarding, golf, pizza making, fitness, and cheering on Colorado's pro sports teams.

Jason Garry grew up in Mesa, Arizona and later spent many formative years living in Utah. He attended Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Developmental Biology. Growing up in the outdoors helped foster an early interest in the relationship between human movement, performance, and medicine. During this time, he also gained extensive experience working with Spanish-speaking communities, graduating from BYU with an Advanced Language Certificate in Spanish. He went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He then completed a general surgery internship at the University of Arizona in Phoenix before pursuing orthopaedic surgery residency training at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. During residency, he participated in sideline coverage for several high school teams as well as Emory and Georgia Tech athletics while contributing to research focused on ACL reconstruction outcomes and sports-related knee injuries. Jason is honored to continue his training at Steadman Philippon Research Institute. For him, sports medicine represents the intersection of anatomy, biomechanics, and the pursuit of movement and performance—making SPRI a natural place to continue his development. He and his wife will be moving to Vail with their four children and are excited to spend a year in the mountains. Outside of medicine, Jason enjoys endurance athletics including triathlons and distance racing, as well as skiing, mountain biking, canyoneering, and exploring the outdoors with his family. He looks forward to training alongside the faculty and fellows at SPRI while experiencing all that the Vail Valley has to offer.

Dr. Golijanin was raised in Novi Sad, Serbia, where he developed a passion for competitive tennis and had the honor of representing the Serbian junior national team. Following high school, he moved to the United States to pursue both academics and athletics at Merrimack College, where he studied biochemistry and competed in collegiate tennis. As team captain, he led the program to consecutive NE-10 conference championships and playoff titles. Dr. Golijanin earned his medical degree from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, where he also completed an MBA at the Tuck School of Business. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Texas at Austin, serving as Bioskills Chief Resident and contributing as a member of the Innovation Committee within the AAOS Resident Assembly. Throughout residency, he remained actively engaged in research, authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications focused on shoulder instability and arthroplasty, while also serving as a reviewer and editor for several academic journals. During his training, Dr. Golijanin had the opportunity to complete an international rotation at Concordia Hospital in Rome, Italy, further broadening his experience in the management of knee and shoulder sports-related injuries. Outside of medicine, Dr. Golijanin enjoys mountain biking, skiing, running, and playing tennis with his wife. Thrilled to join Steadman Philippon Research Institute, he looks forward to refining his clinical and surgical skills in sports medicine while learning from world-renowned experts and contributing to a high-performing environment.

Sam was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He earned his undergraduate degree at Indiana University. While there he joined the Indiana University varsity swim team as a walk on, eventually becoming a three time All-American and competed at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. He went on to attend Indiana University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into both the Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies. Sam completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Duke University, where he was recognized as the resident of the year in 2024 and later received the Senior Thesis Award for his research accomplishments. Throughout residency, he helped care for the Duke Men’s Basketball, Duke Football, Duke Men’s Soccer, various North Carolina Central University teams, and Jordan High School Football. Sam is incredibly excited at the opportunity to train with the world-renowned team at SPRI. He will be moving with his fiancé Meghan and their dog Wonton. They look forward to hiking, skiing and all that the Vail Valley has to offer.

Allison Morgan was born and raised in Medford, New Jersey. She graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Neuroscience. She was awarded the Sam U. and Helen T. Ho Scholarship for her undergraduate achievements and went on to attend Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where she earned both her medical degree and a Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics. During medical school, she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received the Clare Giegerich Award for Outstanding Promise in Orthopaedic Surgery. Her passion for orthopaedic sports medicine was sparked by mentors in medical school and continued to grow during her orthopaedic surgery residency at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital. During residency, she authored multiple publications and provided sideline coverage for Alvin Ailey Dance Theater and NYU Men’s Hockey. Allison is honored to continue her training at the world-renowned Steadman Philippon Research Institute and to become part of its exceptional community. Outside of orthopaedics, Allison enjoys running, reading, and skiing. She and her husband, Chase, along with their labrador retriever, Luna, are excited to spend time outdoors and take full advantage of everything the Vail Valley has to offer.

Evan was born in Lewiston, Maine and grew up outside of Rochester, New York. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College, where he concentrated in Neurobiology with a secondary field in Computer Science. He was also a four-year member of the men’s varsity swimming and diving team and received the prestigious Arthur L. Boland Award, presented to a single outstanding senior varsity athlete at Harvard College who will be attending medical school. Evan stayed in Boston after college to attend Harvard Medical School where he also completed a clinical research fellowship in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital. Following medical school, Evan completed his residency training at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program where he served as administrative chief resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and at Boston Children’s Hospital. During residency, Evan provided on-field physician coverage for Boston Public Schools High School Football and continued to perform sports medicine research that has been presented locally, nationally, and internationally. He was awarded the Arciero-Warner Resident/Fellow Research Award by the New England Shoulder and Elbow Society. Evan is honored to continue his training as a sports medicine fellow at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. He and his wife Joanna enjoy spending time outdoors playing tennis, golf, biking, and skiing.

Hannah Harris is from Ohio but was raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where she graduated valedictorian from Cheyenne Central High School. She then attended The Ohio State University on merit-based scholarships, earning a B.S. in Biomedical Science with a minor in World Politics, along with Research Distinction for her undergraduate thesis. She stayed at OSU for medical school, graduating Cum Laude with an M.D., and completed her Orthopaedic Surgery Residency there as Administrative Chief Resident, earning honors and selection for AAOS Launchpad and AOA Emerging Leaders. During residency, Hannah developed a passion for spine surgery through research projects and podium presentations on isthmic spondylolisthesis and advocating for women in spine at national meetings, plus holds active roles in NASS, AOA ELF, and OrthoPAC. Outside of medicine, she enjoys skiing, horseback riding, hiking, and scuba diving, activities perfectly suited to Vail. She is looking forward to returning home out West and to train at the world-renowned SPRI and The Steadman Clinic.

Lauren Foropoulos Shumaker was born and raised in Corinth, Mississippi, where she was a standout multi-sport athlete — competing in cross-country, soccer, track and field, and cheerleading. Her athletic achievements included winning the Mississippi 3A State Cross Country Championship and being recruited to play for the IMG Academy Women's U-19 Soccer Team, where she earned the prestigious Coach's Award for dedication and work ethic. She went on to earn a track and field scholarship at the University of Mississippi, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Psychology, as a distinguished member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College. During her undergraduate years, she was recognized with the Marcus Elvis Taylor Medal for Biology — the highest academic honor the University of Mississippi awards — and had the opportunity to study abroad at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia. Lauren earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Memphis. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the Campbell Clinic, where her interest in foot and ankle surgery flourished. During residency, she was able to care for athletes ranging from the high school to professional level. Her research during training spanned Charcot arthropathy, distal fibula fracture fixation, and tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis, with work published in JBJS Connector and presented at the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Lauren is honored and excited to continue her training as a Foot and Ankle Fellow at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. She will be joined in Vail by her husband, Josh, and their two cats. Together, they look forward to exploring everything the mountains have to offer — from hiking and skiing to snowboarding and beyond.