Michael Leslie
DO, FAAOS, FAOA
Associate Professor of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
Biography
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Biography
Dr. Leslie received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology from The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA in 1993. Subsequently Dr. Leslie undertook research in molecular biology and biochemistry at the Hospital for Joint Diseases/New York University School of Medicine where he studied extracellular matrix components and their interactions in cartilage.
In 2004, Dr. Leslie received a degree in Osteopathic Medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY and he went on to complete his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery in the Peninsula Hospital Consortium of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System in 2009.
Dr. Leslie completed subspecialty training in Orthopaedic Traumatology at the University of California at Davis in Sacramento, CA in 2010. Dr. Leslie joined the full-time faculty of the Yale University School of Medicine in 2010 and specializes in the care and surgical treatment of multiply injured patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary Trauma Team at Yale New Haven Hospital.
In 2019, Dr. Leslie was appointed as the Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma for the Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital. He also serves as the Vice Chair of Quality and Safety for the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Leslie's clinical specialties include polytraumatized patients, pelvic and acetabular fracture repair and reconstruction, intraarticular fractures, malunions, nonunions, joint reconstruction and fracture problems. His research interests include the understanding and optimal treatment for unstable pelvic ring injuries and osteoinductive agents.
Education & Training
- Clinical Fellow Orthopaedic TraumatologyUniversity of California, Davis (2010)
- Chief ResidentPeninsula Hospital Consortium of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (2009)
- ResidencyPeninsula Hospital Consortium of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (2008)
- Osteopathic Rotating InternshipPeninsula Hospital Center (2005)
- DONew York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2004)
- BACollege of the Holy Cross (1997)
Activities
- Course ChairpersonRaynham, MA, United States 2024AO Blended Advanced Fracture Course
- Primary and Revision Total Hip and Knee ArthroplastySofia, Sofia City Province, Bulgaria 2024AO Recon Basic Course
- Pelvic and Acetabular FracturesNashville, TN, United States 2023Orthopaedic Trauma Association Basic Fracture Course
- Geriatric Acetabulum Fractures: Can we and Should we be Doing Acute Total Hip ReplacementsVirtual Grand Rounds for Department 2021Geriatric Acetabulum Fractures: Can we and Should we be Doing Acute Total Hip Replacements
- Virtual Blended Basic Principles of Fracture Management8 week event in evenings, 2 hours each night. Small and large group discussions. 2021Virtual Blended Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- Advanced Fracture Case ControversiesSingle day 4 hour event for resident, fellow and attending education. 2021Advanced Fracture Case Controversies
- Operating Room PersonnelNew Haven, CT, United States 2020Operating Room Personnel
- Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management5 week online event each Saturday morning with discussion groups and lectures 2020Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management
- Blended Virtual Advanced Principles of Fracture Management8 week event, 2 hours each night with discussion groups both large and small group on Zoom. Module Director and Faculty. 2020Blended Virtual Advanced Principles of Fracture Management
- Advanced Trauma Life SupportNew Haven, CT, United States 2019Advanced Trauma Life Support
- Operating Room PersonnelNew Haven, CT, United States 2019Operating Room Personnel
- Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture ManagementLas Vegas, NV, United States 2019Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management
- Musculoskeletal TraumaNew Haven, CT, United States 2019Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Modification of Orthopaedic Trauma Patient Analgesia Outcomes. American Society of AnesthesiologySan Francisco, CA, United States 2018Modification of Orthopaedic Trauma Patient Analgesia Outcomes. American Society of Anesthesiology
- Hip Fractures: The Yale Experience and ProtocolBurlington, MA, United States 2018Hip Fractures: The Yale Experience and Protocol
- Foot and Ankle FracturesChicago, IL, United States 2018Foot and Ankle Fractures
- Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture ManagementTampa, FL, United States 2018Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management
- Basic Principles of Fracture ManagementChicago, IL, United States 2018Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- Basic Principles of Fracture ManagementBaltimore, MD, United States 2018Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- Distal Femur Fractures: When to Repair and When to ReplaceA 2 hour live events attended by over 100 participants as part of a yearly series. 2018Distal Femur Fractures: When to Repair and When to Replace
- Augmentation of Proximal Femur Fractures with TraumaCEMA webinar presented as an educational event for surgeons worldwide for new procedures to augment the femoral head in osteoporotic proximal femur fractures. This was done in conjunction with Drs. Matthew Graves (Mississippi), Michael Gardner (Stamford University) and Gregory Osgood (Johns Hopkins) 2018Augmentation of Proximal Femur Fractures with TraumaCEM
- Trauma patient from the ED to the ORNew Haven, CT, United States 2017Trauma patient from the ED to the OR
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, InstructorNew Haven, CT, United States 2017Advanced Trauma Life Support, Instructor
- Foot and Ankle FracturesLombard, IL, United States 2017Foot and Ankle Fractures
- Basic Principles of Fracture ManagementLa Jolla Ranch, CA, United States 2017Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture ManagementChicago, IL, United States 2017Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management
- Diaphyseal Fracture ManagementVancouver, WA, United States 2017Diaphyseal Fracture Management
- PROMIS Computer Adaptive Tests Compared with Time to Brake in Patients with Complex Lower Extremity TraumaBaltimore, MD, United States 2016PROMIS Computer Adaptive Tests Compared with Time to Brake in Patients with Complex Lower Extremity Trauma
- A Novel CT Assessment Method to Evaluate Stability of Posterior Acetabular FracturesBaltimore, MD, United States 2016A Novel CT Assessment Method to Evaluate Stability of Posterior Acetabular Fractures
- Basic Principles of Fracture ManagementCharlotte, NC, United States 2016Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management CourseSeattle, WA, United States 2016Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management Course
- Advanced Principles of Fracture ManagementOrlando, FL, United States 2016Advanced Principles of Fracture Management
- Comprehensive Fracture Management CourseBaltimore, MD, United States 2016Comprehensive Fracture Management Course
- Comprehensive Fracture Management CourseBaltimore, MD, United States 2016Comprehensive Fracture Management Course
- The effect of helmet use on motorcycle trauma outcomesSan Diego, CA, United States 2015The effect of helmet use on motorcycle trauma outcomes
- Mangled Extremity: Limb Salvage vs. AmputationNew Haven, CT, United States 2015Mangled Extremity: Limb Salvage vs. Amputation
- The Mangled ExtremityOld Westbury, NY, United States 2015The Mangled Extremity
- Advanced Fracture Management CourseDallas, TX, United States 2015Advanced Fracture Management Course
- Advanced Principles of Fracture ManagementNew Orleans, LA, United States 2015Advanced Principles of Fracture Management
- Are we back to fixing clavicles?Amelia City, FL, United States 2015Are we back to fixing clavicles?
- Basic Principles of Fracture ManagementRosemont, IL, United States 2015Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- Musculoskeletal TraumaNew Haven, CT, United States 2015Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Comprehensive Fracture Course for ResidentsSan Diego, CA, United States 2015Comprehensive Fracture Course for Residents
- Basic Principles of Fracture ManagementPhoenix, AZ, United States 2015Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- Orthopaedic Trauma Section Module ModeratorColorado Springs, CO, United States 2015Orthopaedic Trauma Section Module Moderator
- CT Angiography for Complex Lower Extermity Trauma: What are the indications being used?Tampa, FL, United States 2014CT Angiography for Complex Lower Extermity Trauma: What are the indications being used?
- Orthopaedic Trauma Career PlanningOld Westbury, NY, United States 2014Orthopaedic Trauma Career Planning
- The Economic Cost of Motorcycle Use in CT, a 10 year reviewDanbury, CT, United States 2014The Economic Cost of Motorcycle Use in CT, a 10 year review
- Proximal Quartile Humerus FracturesBoston, MA, United States 2014Proximal Quartile Humerus Fractures
- Advanced Principles of Fracture ManagementOrlando, FL, United States 2014Advanced Principles of Fracture Management
- Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management CourseTampa, FL, United States 2014Pelvic and Acetabular Fracture Management Course
- Fracture Nonunions, Principles and Treatment StrategiesDallas, TX, United States 2014Fracture Nonunions, Principles and Treatment Strategies
- Diaphyseal FracturesTampa, FL, United States 2014Diaphyseal Fractures
- Basic Principles of Fracture ManagementDavos, GR, Switzerland 2014Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- Trauma patient from the ED to the ORNew Haven, CT, United States 2013Trauma patient from the ED to the OR
- Basic Principles of Fracture ManagementSun Valley, ID, United States 2013Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- Articular Fracture ModuleChicago, IL, United States 2013Articular Fracture Module
- Diaphyseal Fracture Module Moderator and Proximal Humerus FracturesKansas City, MO, United States 2013Diaphyseal Fracture Module Moderator and Proximal Humerus Fractures
- Musculoskeletal TraumaNew Haven, CT, United States 2013Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Basic Principles of Fracture ManagementSan Francisco, CA, United States 2013Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- Diaphyseal Fracture Management Module ModeratorPhoenix, AZ, United States 2013Diaphyseal Fracture Management Module Moderator
- Advanced Principles of Fracture ManagementLa Jolla Ranch, CA, United States 2013Advanced Principles of Fracture Management
- Biomechanical Analysis of Posterior Pelvic Ring Fixation In a Vertically Unstable Pelvic Fracture ModelOrlando, FL, United States 2012Biomechanical Analysis of Posterior Pelvic Ring Fixation In a Vertically Unstable Pelvic Fracture Model
- Clinical efficacy of transsacral screw fixation in vertically unstable pelvic ring fracturesOrlando, FL, United States 2012Clinical efficacy of transsacral screw fixation in vertically unstable pelvic ring fractures
- It is possible to train patients to bear limited weight on a lower extremity?Orlando, FL, United States 2012It is possible to train patients to bear limited weight on a lower extremity?
- CT Angiography Utilization in Extremity Trauma PatientsMinneapolis, MN, United States 2012CT Angiography Utilization in Extremity Trauma Patients
- Femoral Neck Fractures: Young to OldNew Hampton, NH, United States 2012Femoral Neck Fractures: Young to Old
- Orthopaedic TraumaOld Westbury, NY, United States 2012Orthopaedic Trauma
- Pelvic and Acetabular Management for Operating Room PersonnelNewport, RI, United States 2012Pelvic and Acetabular Management for Operating Room Personnel
- Articular Fracture ModuleChicago, IL, United States 2012Articular Fracture Module
- Forearm Fracture and Distal FemurMinneapolis, MN, United States 2012Forearm Fracture and Distal Femur
- Pain Management in Orthopaedic SurgeryLondon, England, United Kingdom 2012Pain Management in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Biomechanical Analysis of Posterior Pelvic Ring Fixation In a Vertically Unstable Pelvic Fracture ModelSan Antonio, TX, United States 2011Biomechanical Analysis of Posterior Pelvic Ring Fixation In a Vertically Unstable Pelvic Fracture Model
- It is possible to train patients to bear limited weight on a lower extremity?San Antonio, TX, United States 2011It is possible to train patients to bear limited weight on a lower extremity?
- Clinical efficacy of transsacral screw fixation in vertically unstable pelvic ring fracturesSan Antonio, TX, United States 2011Clinical efficacy of transsacral screw fixation in vertically unstable pelvic ring fractures
- The Utility of Anterior External Fixation in Vertically Unstable Pelvic Ring InjuriesSan Antonio, TX, United States 2011The Utility of Anterior External Fixation in Vertically Unstable Pelvic Ring Injuries
- Advances in Emergency Orthopaedic ManagementStamford, CT, United States 2011Advances in Emergency Orthopaedic Management
- Advances in Orthopaedic Trauma Emergency ManagementNorwich, CT, United States 2011Advances in Orthopaedic Trauma Emergency Management
- Compression Plating and Interfragmentary CompressionSan Antonio, TX, United States 2011Compression Plating and Interfragmentary Compression
- Basic Principles of Fracture ManagementChicago, IL, United States 2011Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- Pediatric Orthopaedic TraumaTrumbull, CT, United States 2010Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma
- Operative Treatment of Complex Pelvic TraumaLedyard, CT, United States 2010Operative Treatment of Complex Pelvic Trauma
- Distal Femur PlatingBaltimore, MD, United States 2010Distal Femur Plating
- Principles of Fracture Management for Operating Room PersonnelNew York, NY, United States 2009Principles of Fracture Management for Operating Room Personnel
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Tow Humanism Award, Nominee | 2021 | |
| Wayne O. Southwick Award for Resident Education | Yale School of Medicine | 2018 |
| Wayne O. Southwick Resident Teaching Award | 2018 | |
| Howard Rosen Teaching Award | 2016 | |
| Wayne O. Southwick Resident Teaching Award | 2012 | |
| Fellow Research Award | University of California at Davis | 2010 |
| Robert G. Thorpe, D.O. Commencement Award | New York College of Osteopathic Medicine | 2004 |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellowship | Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 1996 |
| George M. Jaffin Bioengineering Research Fellowship | National Science Foundation | 1996 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WTNH Evening News | In a public service effort I was featured on WTNH for snow related injuries and snow plow injuries during winter storm alerts. | 2021 |
| Fox61 Evening News | In my role as Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma I was featured in a news report on snow sports related injuries. | 2021 |
| WFSB Evening News | In my role as Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma I was featured for an interview on snow safety and the city. | 2021 |
| WTNH Evening News | In my role as Chief of Orthopaedic Trauma I was featured on a news report regarding driving habits and increased activities coming into the summer of 2021. | 2021 |
| AO North America | As co-chair of the virtual blended Advanced Fracture Course I coordinated over 20 faculty members and 80 participants to introduce advanced fracture principles to high level Orthopaedic learners. This included pre course activities, discussion forums and live discussion groups. | 2020 - 2021 |
| AO North America | As co-chair of the inaugural in person blended Advanced Principles of Fracture Management this course marked the resurgence of the AO North America as a live event. The creation of a safe, responsible live event was a critical role managing international faculty travel, venue restrictions and indoor hands on events. | 2020 - 2021 |
| AO North America | As co-chair of the inaugural in person blended Advanced Principles of Fracture Management this course marked the resurgence of the AO North America as a live event. The creation of a safe, responsible live event was a critical role managing international faculty travel, venue restrictions and indoor hands on events. | 2020 - 2021 |
| Traffic and Injury Prevention | In this role I serve as a reviewer for submitted papers. | 2020 - 2021 |
| Orthopaedic Trauma Association | As co chair of the Basic Residents Comprehensive Fracture Course I was charged with directing over 50 faculty members and over 100 residents over the course of 3 days. This included direction of didactics and creation of modules that would provide extensive hands on fracture management skills. | 2018 - 2019 |
| Orthopaedic Trauma Association | As co chair of the Basic Residents Comprehensive Fracture Course I was charged with directing over 50 faculty members and over 100 residents over the course of 3 days. This included direction of didactics and creation of modules that would provide extensive hands on fracture management skills. | 2017 - 2018 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital | As the physician lead on the Orthopaedic Trauma Implant Contracting Initiative I sought involvement of subject matter experts of the NorthEast Purchasing Coalition and from the YNHH system Hospitals to garner consensus opinion and share information regarding contracting and pricing for effective utilization of healthcare resources. | 2016 - 2020 |
| Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation | Marketing and branding committee. | 2015 - 2018 |
| Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation | Director of Medical Student Education | 2015 - 2018 |
| Yale School of Medicine | As a member of the Faculty Advisory Council I served on a committee that worked with Dean Alpern to address the most critical components of faculty relations and activities. This included the implementation of paternity and maternity policies consistent with modern policies. | 2015 - 2018 |
| AO North America | As co-chair of the AO North America Basic Principles of Fracture Management I was charged with directing a 4 day interactive course composed of didactics, discussion groups and hands on lab assignments. This included faculty selection and management, participant recruitment and organization. The course had over 120 attendees and over 25 faculty members. | 2015 - 2016 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital | YAccess Steering Committee where I represented the Department of Orthopaedics with regard to inter hospital transfer for higher level of care. | 2014 - 2019 |
| Perioperative DVT and Thromboembolism Prevention Committee | In this role I worked with a multidisciplinary group of physicians, nurses and pharmacists to develop protocols that became integrated over the system and decreased the rate of preoperative DVT/PE significantly across multiple service lines. | 2014 - 2017 |
| Yale School of Medicine | Doctoring Course for acute and chronic pain management | 2013 - 2014 |
| Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation | Patient Centered Care Committee | 2013 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital Hip Fracture Committee | Beginning in 2012 in conjunction with Drs. Michael Baumgaertner, Leo Cooney and Jensa Morris we began the hip fracture committee to develop protocols unique to YNHH that would allow for extensive integration of Medical co management. This has evolved to become the combined hip fracture program at YNHH SRC which effectively treats over 500 hip fracture patients in an effective and efficient manner. | 2012 - 2021 |
| Yale School of Medicine | In this role I organized a group of Anesthesiologists, Internists, Palliative Care Providers and Surgeons to develop and implement a Pain Management Curriculum in the Medical School for second year students. This included live sessions in small group discussions regarding patient care. This was implemented prior to the new curriculum changes. | 2012 - 2013 |
| Yale School of Medicine | Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Management for Medical Students | 2012 - Present |
| Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation | Resident Selection Committee | 2011 - 2021 |
| Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation | Resident Review Committee | 2011 - 2021 |