Michael O’Malley MD, MS, FAAOS

Chair

Michael O'Malley, M.D. received his B.A. degree in Economics from Colgate University where he was a member of their Division 1 hockey program. After graduation, he continued to play professional hockey at the minor league level in both the East Coast Hockey League and Central Hockey League. He then decided to pursue a career in medicine, completing both a post-baccalaureate premedical program and a Master's degree in Healthcare Management Systems at Duquesne University. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Temple University, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Society and graduated with honors. He was also awarded the prestigious John W. Lachman Orthopaedic Award.

Dr. O'Malley completed his orthopedic residency training at the University of Connecticut Health Center, where he received the Cavazos Award, which is "given yearly to the person who most closely exemplifies an outstanding, well rounded resident, mentor, and role model." He then completed subspecialty fellowship training in sports medicine at the Mayo Clinic. While at the Mayo Clinic, he served as a team physician for both the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Minnesota Twins. He continues to serve as a team physician for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program.

Dr. O’Malley has been coaching hockey for many years across multiple age levels of youth hockey. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to coaching and mentorship, contributing to the development of young athletes both on and off the ice.

Dr. O'Malley is married and has three children. He enjoys running, biking, playing hockey and spending time with his family.