Jakob Ackermann
Dr. med.

Jakob Ackermann

Consultant i.V. Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Languages
German, English
Honors and awards Academic career University degree Studies Continuing professional development Postgraduate Fellowships Grants and stipends Memberships Scientific projects Reviewer and editorial board activities Publications

Specialisation

Joint preserving surgery and treatment of cartilage damage as well as early osteoarthritis of the lower extremity

Honors and awards

2023AGA-Assistenzärzte Fellowship Knie
2019 ICRS World Congress Certificate of Achievement (Co-Autor)
2019ICRS World Congress Best Abstract (Co-Autor)
2019ICRS San Diego Best Rated Abstract (Co-Autor)

Academic career

2017PhD at the Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany

University degree

2016State Examination, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany

Studies

2010–2016Human Medicine, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany

Continuing professional development

2019ECFMG USMLE Step 3
2017ECFMG Certification (USMLE Step 1, 2 CS und CK)
2017Harvard Catalyst Certification: Fundamentals of Clinical and Translational Research
2012–2016Internships and research stays at the Department of Sports Orthopaedics, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany (Prof. A. B. Imhoff), Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, USA (F. Fu, MD; V. Musahl, MD; D. Vyas, MD, PhD), Department of Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA (J. G. Kennedy, MD, FRCS)

Postgraduate

Since 2024Consultant i.V., Balgrist University Hospital
2023–2024Senior Physician i.V./Knee Fellow, Balgrist University Hospital (Prof. M. Farshad, MPH)
2020–2022Resident in Orthopedics and Traumatology, Winterthur Cantonal Hospital, Winterthur, Switzerland (P. Koch, MD/PD E. Benninger, MD)
2019–2020Resident in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland (Prof. M. Farshad, MPH)

 

Fellowships

2018–2019Post-doctoral Research Fellowship, Sports Medicine Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, USA (M. D. Price, MD, PhD; Head Team Physician New England Patriots, NFL)
2017–2018Post-doctoral Research Fellowship, Cartilage Repair Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard School of Medicine, Boston, USA (A. Gomoll, MD)

Grants and stipends

2019Joint Research Foundation (JRF) Ortho Research Grant
2018Vericel Research Grant
2018ON Foundation/ICRS Education Grant

Memberships

  • ICRS – International Cartilage Repair Society
  • AGA – Society for Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery
  • AGA – Research Committee Member

Scientific projects

2022AGA Forschungsförderung «The Effect of Trochleoplasty on Cartilage Integrity in Patients with Patellar Instability»

Reviewer and editorial board activities

  • American Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
  • Nature – Scientific Reports
  • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • The Journal of Cartilage & Joint Preservation
  • ISAKOS Journal
  • Foot and Ankle Specialist

Publications

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Shoulder and elbow surgery

Illustration of the structures, muscles and tendons at the shoulder

PD Dr. Karl Wieser and his team ensure first-class diagnosis and treatment of all shoulder and elbow problems in patients of all ages, and are especially attuned to the needs of both recreational and elite athletes.

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