IBTS Fellowship 2025-2026

Dr. Tiago Zimerman

Dr. Tiago Zimerman is an orthopedic surgeon from Porto Alegre, Brazil, specializing in knee surgery. He earned his medical degree from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, where he served as chief resident. He then completed concurrent fellowships in advanced knee surgery at the same institution and at Hospital Moinhos de Vento. He is a full member of the Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SBOT) and the Brazilian Society of Knee Surgery (SBCJ). In 2025-2026, Dr. Zimerman completed the RUSH-IBTS International Fellowship at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, working with Dr. Jorge Chahla and the Motion Analysis Laboratory team. His research focused on biomechanics, motion analysis, and sports medicine, particularly movement patterns before and after orthopedic surgery. From 2015 to 2017, he worked in the medical department of Grêmio’s youth academy, contributing to the football club he has supported since childhood. Currently based in Porto Alegre, Dr. Zimerman serves as a clinical preceptor in an orthopedic residency program. He also contributes to orthopedic education through the Education and Training Committee of SBOT’s Rio Grande do Sul regional chapter. He was honored as a resident physician by UFRGS’s graduating medical class of 2024 and as a final-year medical student by the graduating class of 2019. His clinical and research interests include knee ligament reconstruction, meniscal preservation, joint preservation, and knee arthroplasty. He is committed to integrating biomechanical research into clinical practice to guide treatment, support rehabilitation, and improve outcomes for patients with knee disorders.

Dr. Carolline Popovicz Nunes

Dr. Carolline Popovicz Nunes is a Brazilian orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee surgery and sports traumatology. She earned her medical degree and completed her residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), followed by specialized training in Knee Surgery and Sports Traumatology. She is a member of the Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SBOT) and the Brazilian Society of Knee Surgery (SBCJ). Her clinical experience encompasses both sports-related knee injuries and arthroplasty. In 2025, she joined the RUSH-IBTS International Research Fellowship at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, focusing on musculoskeletal biomechanics, three-dimensional motion analysis, and clinical research. Her research interests include patellofemoral disorders, sports-related knee injuries, and total knee arthroplasty. She has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and presented research at national and international conferences.