Education & Qualifications – Dr. Shillingford
Education
St. Croix Country Day School
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
2000 – 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry, Minor: Music
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
2004 – 2008
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, New York
2008 – 2013
Post-Doctoral Training
Internship in General Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center New York, NY
Director: Tracey Arnell, MD
2013 - 2014
Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center New York, NY
Chairman: William N. Levine, MD
2014 –2018
Chief Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery
Resident Clinic and Morbidity & Mortality at Columbia University Medical Center New York, NY
Chairman: William N. Levine, MD
2017 - 2018
Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Spine Fellow
Norton Leatherman Spine Center
Louisville, KY
Chairman: Steven D. Glassman, MD
2018-2019
Certifications and Licensure
ABOS Examination, Part 1
96th Percentile
ABOS Examination, Part 2
Pass
Board Certified – American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
12/2021 – 12/2031
NPI #1063855567
2013 – Present
Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
2013 – Present
State of Kentucky: Physician License #51177
2018 – Present
Drug Enforcement Agency #FS7376444
2018 – Present
Fluoroscopy Radiology Supervisor
2021 – Present
Awards and Fellowships
Congressional Black Caucus Scholarship
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
2004-2005
Dean’s List – eight consecutive semesters
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
2004 - 2008
Cora Christine Medical Scholarship
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
2004-2005
Maramus Foundation Scholarship
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
2004 - 2008
Renee’ Rodger’s Memorial Scholar
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
2004 - 2008
Hodson Trust Success Scholarship
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
2004 – 2007
Jay Menon M.D. Memorial Scholarship
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
2005 – 2008
Golden Key International Honour Society Inductee
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
2006 – 2008
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Inductee
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
2006 – 2008
Phi Beta Kappa
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
2007 – 2008
Virgin Islands Medical Institute Scholarship
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
2008 – 2009
John F. Bohmfalk Scholarship
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
2008 – 2013
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, elected as a junior
Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
2013
Frank E. Stinchfield, MD Award for Excellence in Ortho Surgery
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia University
2018
Professional Societies
J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
2012 – 2013
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
2013 – present
North American Spine Society (NASS)
2016 – present
AO Spine North America
2017 – present
World Spine Outreach, Surgeon
2018