Timothy N. Taft, MD

Max N. Novich Professor of Orthopaedics

Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education

Selected Honors, Awards, and Recognitions

Medical Director, Special Olympics World Games, 1999
Team Physician: Olympic Games, Track & Field Venue, 1996; US Swimming Team, World Junior Championships, 1995; USA Basketball Team, Jones Cup, 1994; USA Basketball Team, World Championships, 1990; USA Basketball Team, Good Will Games, 1990;
Peer Reviewer, American Journal of Sports Medicine; Clinical Orthopaedics & Related Research; Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
Laurel Wreath Award, State of North Carolina
Distinguished Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America National Court of Honor
Distinguished Young Physician Award, University of Missouri Alumni Association
Nathan A. Womack Scholar Award for Outstanding Chief Resident in Surgery, University of North Carolina

Clinical Interests

Research Interests

Academic Appointments

1973-present	Team Physician; Varsity Sports, University of North Carolina
1974-1975	Instructor of Surgery (Orthopaedics); UNC School of Medicine
1975-1981	Assistant Professor of Surgery (Orthopaedics); UNC School of Medicine
1981-1989	Associate Professor of Surgery (Orthopaedics); UNC School of Medicine
1987-present	Adjunct Professor of Physical Education; University of North Carolina
1988-present	Max M. Novich Professor of Sports Medicine; UNC School of Medicine
1989-1996	Professor of Surgery (Orthopaedics); UNC School of Medicine
1993-present	Director; Sports Medicine, University of North Carolina
1996-present	Professor of Orthopaedics; UNC School of Medicine

Selected Publications (see complete link at PubMed)

Educational Materials

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