Musculoskeletal Medicine for Non-Orthopedists

Richard Wittman serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in Stanford University's Department of Medicine and Medical Director of Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Lab Occupational Health Centers. After completing his medical education at Tufts Medical Center and earning his MPH, he has built an impressive career focusing on occupational and environmental medicine. As Medical Director, he oversees healthcare delivery for nearly 20,000 employees and graduate researchers, specializing in treating and preventing work-related injuries with particular emphasis on repetitive stress conditions in both industrial and office environments. His expertise spans medical acupuncture, musculoskeletal medicine, and occupational health, while his innovative approach combines technology with therapeutic modalities to enhance patient education and injury care. Through his leadership at Stanford's Occupational Health Center and his role in the Department of Environmental Health & Safety, he continues to advance workplace health and safety while developing comprehensive injury prevention and treatment programs.

Sakti Srivastava serves as Professor (Teaching) of Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he has revolutionized medical education through technology integration since 1999. After training as an Orthopedic and Hand surgeon in India and the UK, he has built an impressive career combining medical expertise with technological innovation. As Division Chief of Clinical Anatomy and former Director of Digital MEdIC, he pioneered computer-aided instruction methods including stereoscopic imagery, advanced 3D graphics, haptics, and medical simulations. His teaching excellence has earned him multiple honors including the Kaiser Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Award for Excellence in Promotion of the Learning Environment and Student Wellness. His course portfolio spans diverse disciplines, from Clinical Anatomy and Surgical Education to innovative crossovers like Anatomy for Artists and Medical Etymology, while his research focuses on telemedicine, medical imaging, and educational technology. Through his leadership at Stanford's Department of Surgery and Bio-X program, he continues to advance medical education through the integration of technology and anatomical instruction.