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.
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Leonard Tow Humanism Award, Nominee | 2021 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |