Her areas of clinical expertise include arthritis, back injuries and shoulder disorders, among many others.Dr. Pichard-Encina obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland in College Park. She completed her medical degree and orthopaedic surgery residency at Johns Hopkins. During her residency she was elected to the American Orthopaedic Association resident leadership forum.Her research interests include musculoskeletal education to non-orthopaedic surgery colleagues, as well as conditions affecting the hand.Dr. Pichard-Encina was honored to appear in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery “Heroes” Public Service Announcement Campaign. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Association and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society.