Terence McIff

Terence E. McIff, PhD, MBA, serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). He is the Director of the Orthopedic Research and Education Center and oversees the ABOS 1st-year resident training program, focusing on skill validation and biomechanical training modules.

• Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Arizona), MBA (Yale School of Management), PhD in Bioengineering (University of Strathclyde), Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioengineering (University of Iowa)

Dr. McIff's research spans orthopedic biomechanics, biomaterials, and medical device development. His work includes optimizing silorane-based bone cement for antibiotic delivery, analyzing joint capsule mechanics in hand injuries, and advancing spinal tethering techniques for kyphosis prevention. Publications highlight collaborations on PMMA-glass composites, wrist surgery outcomes, and surgical infection control strategies.

He contributes to Orthopedic Research Society (2010–present) and Society for Biomaterials (2006–present), serving as Treasurer for the Association for Bioskills Laboratory Excellence (ABLE) since 2017. His teaching integrates bioengineering principles with hands-on resident training, emphasizing validated educational frameworks.