Student Musculoskeletal Society leadership

Faculty Advisor
Associate Program Director For Orthopaedic Surgery
Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Geisinger Commonwealth Medical School

mseeley1@geisinger.edu

Mark A. Seeley, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic specialist. His clinical interests include pediatric and young adult hip reconstruction, pediatric sports medicine, pediatric trauma and upper/lower extremity deformity. Dr. Seeley is also associate program director for orthopaedic surgery and associate professor of surgery at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr. Seeley earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers, and a fellowship in pediatric orthopaedics at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. In his personal life, Dr. Seeley enjoys basketball and woodworking.

President

cdeter@som.geisinger.edu

Carly Deter is a graduate of The University of Pittsburgh where she majored in molecular biology, minored in chemistry and received a certificate in the conceptual foundations of medicine. While in Pittsburgh, she stayed active by competing for the Pitt Club Gymnastics team, coaching USA Junior Olympic competitive gymnastics, attending many Pittsburgh Penguins ice hockey games, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and running a half marathon. After graduating, she spent another year in Pittsburgh and served her community with AmeriCorps by tutoring and mentoring underprivileged high school students in math and science and starting a medical mentorship program. Carly is now a member of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's Class of 2024, a leader in several student group executive boards, founder of a Habitat for Humanity student group, the student representative on Geisinger Commonwealth's Human Resources Awards and Recognition Committee, an editor of the Musculoskeletal Matters Newsletter and an avid skier and runner. She still enjoys staying involved with the gymnastics community by working towards her judging certification and designing a research project with the help of several Geisinger physicians to study the social and biomechanical aspects of orthopedic injuries in the sport.

Vice President 

jkoshinski01@som.geisinger.edu

Jessica Koshinski attended Haverford College, graduating in 2018 with a major in chemistry, concentrating in biochemistry. During her time at Haverford, Jessica played varsity softball, including winning a conference and regional title her sophomore year. She was also involved in the Haverford community, serving roles on the First-Year Dean’s Council, Student Council and Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. After graduating, Jessica worked for The University of Pennsylvania, in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. Embracing the spirit of Philadelphia, she also trained in boxing, learned about the history of the city and became a certified Wish Granter for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Jessica returned to northeast Pennsylvania to attend Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, home of her favorite pizza, as well as her extended family. She serves as a board member of several clubs, a mentor for pre-medical students and a student ambassador for prospective medical students. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys fitness, coaching baseball and softball, water sports and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Research Chair

awatkins@som.geisinger.edu

Adam Watkins attended Florida State University and graduated in 2019 with a major in biology and a minor in chemistry and film studies. While in college, and in the year following, Adam worked as a medical scribe in various emergency departments and orthopedics departments. Since coming to Geisinger Commonwealth, Adam has taken additional leadership roles in the Soccer Club and is the M2 Medical Student Council president.

Treasurer

eosilama@som.geisinger.edu

Momoh Osilama hails from Revere, Mass., just outside of Boston. He graduated from Columbia University in 2016 with a major in biology. Upon completing his undergraduate degree, Momoh moved back to Boston, where he worked as a medical assistant in the orthopedics clinic at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He completed his Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in 2019. After graduating, he worked as a curriculum education assistant for the medical school. Beyond SMS, throughout his time at Geisinger Commonwealth, Momoh has served in leadership for both his MBS and MD student councils, the male a cappella group Flatlines, the LGBTQ+ advocacy group PRIDE and written for the school's arts journal Black Diamonds. Momoh is also a scholar in the HIV Vaccine Trials Networks' Research and Mentorship Program (RAMP) and interned for the Writer-in-Training medical student peer-reviewed publication.

Secretary

mpatel09@som.geisinger.edu

Mira Patel attended The University of Pittsburgh, majoring in neuroscience and social work. She then received her MBA from Point Park University. She now serves as the SMS secretary, among other leadership roles at the School of Medicine.

Community Service Chair

Lexi Gagliardi attended Colorado College, majoring in neuroscience. She then worked as a research assistant at Children’s Hospital Colorado in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. She now serves as the SMS community service chair, among other leadership roles at the School of Medicine.