Scoliosis Research Society Announces 2026 L.E.A.D. SRS Cohort

The Scoliosis Research Society is molding next-generation of leaders with a comprehensive program for members focusing on Leadership, Education and Development (L.E.A.D.).  The L.E.A.D. SRS cohort is selected from a very impressive group of members who have already made significant contributions to the Society. SRS is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 cohort. 

Over the course of the next year, the program aims to support goals to become better leaders and have an understanding of how to enhance and nurture leadership and communication skills. The curriculum is a combination of virtual and live sessions, covering topics critical to leadership including coaching, leading a research team, communication within teams, owning your leadership and developing a personal brand. This is set within the backdrop of understanding leadership within the Scoliosis Research Society. 

Previous cohort members have shared rave reviews about being part of this elite leadership group.“The LEAD program was an incredible opportunity to build meaningful connections with colleagues from around the world and learn practical, spine-specific leadership strategies directly from the leaders of SRS,” said Alexander Tuchman, MD and member of the 2025-2026 L.E.A.D co-hort.

Congratulations to the following members of the 2026-27 L.E.A.D. SRS :

• Ahmed Shawky M. Abdelgawaad, MD, MHBA, Germany
• David F. Bauer, MD, USA                              
• Eduardo C. Beauchamp, MD, USA                            
• David B. Bumpass, MD, USA                       
• Peter W. Ferlic, MD, Austria       
• Ryan C. Goodwin, MD, MBA, USA
• Grant D. Hogue, MD, USA
• Seung-Jae Hyun, MD, PhD, Korea
• Stephanie Ihnow, MD, USA
• Yashar Javidan, MD, USA
• Kristen E. Jones, MD, USA
• Robert Meves, MD, PhD , Brazil
• J. Naresh-Babu, MS, FNB(spine), India
• Jonathan N. Sembrano, MD, USA
• Vidyadhara Srinivasa, MS, DNB, FNB(spine), India
• Nan Wu, MD, PR China
• Kwadwo Poku Yankey, MD, Ghana

“We, as physicians, are underserved in education about leadership. It's come forward as an opportunity through our presidential line which resulted in the L.E.A.D leadership program,” said Todd Albert, MD, Past SRS President and one of the architects of this program. “The overwhelming response shows there's a demand and a need for it. As is typical for our society, we are providing for that need.”

About Scoliosis Research Society

The Scoliosis Research Society is a non-profit, professional organization, made up of physicians and allied health personnel. Our primary focus is on providing continuing medical education for health care professionals and on funding/supporting research in spinal deformities. Founded in 1966, SRS has gained recognition as the world's premier spine deformity society. Please visit www.srs.org for further information. Also follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.