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Shelley S. Noland, MD

Hand & Peripheral Nerve Surgeon at Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, AZ
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Dupuytrens Disease
Schwannoma
Peripheral Nerve Tumors
Hand Surgery

11/10/2025

✨ Honored to share that our research was awarded the Top Paper of the entire Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) National Conference ✨

Our study, “Gender Differences in Surgeon Electronic Health Record Utilization,” was selected for the AWS Top Paper Session and received the Top Award and a research grant at this year’s AWS meeting in Chicago. The full manuscript will be published soon in the American Journal of Surgery.

I am incredibly proud of our medical student team. Megan Anderson, who served as first author, and Annika Hiredesai, who presented our work on behalf of the group, both demonstrated outstanding dedication and professionalism.

This project reflects collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to understanding how gender influences the surgical workplace and technology use, all in the spirit of advancing equity in surgery.

Thank you to the Association of Women Surgeons for this incredible honor and for championing women surgeon scholars nationwide. 💜

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11/10/2025

Got to catch up with so many of my favorite mentors this week at ASSH!

With every surgery I perform, I am reminded how grateful I am for my incredible training and the unmatched pedigree of hand surgery mentors who shaped me. I truly could not have designed a better group to learn from: Hentz, Chang, Hanel, Vedder, Friedrich, Huang, Allan, Mackinnon, Bednar, Smith and the list goes on.

It was especially meaningful to witness the retirements of both Dr. Hanel and Dr. Vedder, two surgeons from different backgrounds who 35 years ago built the most seamless and integrated combined hand surgery program in the country, founded on a simple but profound philosophy of mutual respect.

We all have much to learn from their legacy.

11/10/2025

I had a blast supporting my partner Dr. Tony Smith at ASSH as he released his new book….. I even received custom Bunnell book earrings that open up! Great to spend time with colleagues old and new and to see all of the excitement about the book!

29/09/2025

The wait is over! My dear friend and colleague Dr. Tony Smith has published his biography of Dr. Sterling Bunnell with friend Dr. Steve McCabe! I’m so proud of his work as I watched him toil for the last 5 years on this wonderful project. This is an important step towards understanding the history and magic of hand surgery, a field that inspires us greatly. Be on the lookout for this amazing read!

26/09/2025

Excited to share our new publication in Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation: “Precision without incision: Feasibility of chemical denervation for basilar thumb arthritis.”
Congratulations to Dr. Olachi Oleru, Plastic Surgery Resident at Mayo Clinic, for leading this innovative work. This cadaveric feasibility study explores the potential of chemical neurolysis as a minimally invasive option for patients with painful thumb arthritis, an approach that could transform how we manage small joint disease.
This project highlights the strength of true multi-disciplinary collaboration across Plastic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. Together, we are advancing new frontiers in patient care by blending surgical expertise with innovative, office-based solutions.

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23/09/2025

✨ Grateful to have served as Co-Course Director for the Meaning in Medicine Conference in Sundance, Utah, sponsored by and .
Gathering together in the mountains gave physicians the chance to step away from daily demands and reflect in the midst of nature’s quiet beauty. Surrounded by this setting, we explored how meaning in our work is nurtured through purpose, connection, and belonging.
These conversations remind us that when physicians are supported in their own wellbeing, it translates directly into more compassionate, connected, and meaningful patient care. 🌿
Thank you to all who joined and to Mayo Clinic for supporting this important work. Meaning & Medicine 2026 will be in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho! Stay tuned!

17/09/2025

✨ New Publication ✨
Thrilled to share our latest work in HAND:
“Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy Associated With Fewer Diagnoses of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Within 2 Years of Treatment”
In this large national database study, GLP-1 therapy in patients with diabetes was linked to a significantly lower risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) within 2 years, while also showing interesting trends in surgical outcomes.
This research highlights the potential secondary benefits of GLP-1 therapy on musculoskeletal health, beyond its established role in diabetes management.
Grateful to collaborate with an outstanding team of co-authors from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Phoenix

13/09/2025

Honored to represent Mayo Clinic Humanities in Medicine at the national Mayo Clinic RISE (Reflect, Inspire, Strengthen, Empower) Conference last weekend. I shared stories of belonging from our Humanities in Medicine group and the meaningful ways we promote connection and inclusion in healthcare.
Grateful for the opportunity to highlight our Data Physicalization Project (slide 3), bringing art, meaning, and medicine together in powerful ways.

05/09/2025

⭐️ New Publication!! ⭐️ Check out this new publication in JHS GO “Salvage of a Distal Ulnar Nonunion with Teriparatide Therapy”. This non surgical option can facilitate bony healing. We recommend working with your local endocrinologists! Multi-disciplinary care at its best!

05/09/2025

✨ New Publication in JBJS: “Beyond the Incision: The Power of Patient Narratives in Surgery” by Sonal Kumar, BA, and Shelley S. Noland, MD.
Every incision, every suture, every operation carries a story. Surgery is not only about restoring function, it is about restoring identity, independence, and meaning. Congratulations to medical student Sonal Kumar for writing this beautiful piece. I was honored to help share her perspective that blends the art of writing with the practice of healing.

25/08/2025

✨ New Publication ✨
Thrilled to share our recent article in the Journal of Surgical Education: “Beyond Traditional Surgery Training: Incorporating Visual Thinking Strategies.” Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) bring the arts into surgical training to strengthen observation, critical thinking, communication, empathy, and tolerance for ambiguity. These are essential skills in the operating room and in patient care.
Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with an inspiring team from Mayo Clinic’s Center for Humanities in Medicine and Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine on this important work. Congratulations to first author medical student Camryn Payne! .csp

29/07/2025

👩🏻‍⚕️📚 SCAR: Surgical Collective of Applied Research
 I started SCAR because I saw a need.

So many medical students, especially young women interested in surgery, want to contribute meaningfully to research. But the path to publication isn’t always clear or accessible. SCAR was created to help change that.

It is a space where students support one another rather than compete.
 Where mentorship and community come first.
 Where “all ships rise together” means something.

In just over a year, this student-led collective has:
 🌍 Given 37 presentations at international, national, and regional meetings
 🩺 All presented by medical students early in their training
 💪🏽 Most presenters are women, reflecting my commitment to mentoring and coaching female students pursuing surgical careers
 📝 13 published papers in peer-reviewed journals, all with medical students as first authors
 🏅 14 national awards and honors

They are learning that working together helps everyone go further, both individually and as a team.
If this is what we can do in just over a year, imagine what the future holds.

SCAR forward!!!

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