Peter MacDonald, MD, Dip Sport Medicine, FRCS(C)

  • Portrait of Dr. Peter MacDonald

  • Professor

    Max Rady College of Medicine
    Department of Surgery
    Pan Am Clinic
    75 Poseidon Bay
    Winnipeg, MB R3M 3E4

    Phone: 204-925-7480
    Fax: 204-453-9032

Research

Research summary

Dr. Peter MacDonald's research focuses on upper extremity, knee, sports injuries, and arthroscopy.

Research interests

  • Arthroscopy
  • Concussion
  • Hockey and football injuries
  • Knee and shoulder soft tissue reconstruction
  • Orthopaedic registries
  • Sport medicine

Research affiliations

Research groups:

  • Canadian Shoulder and Elbow Society
  • Arthroscopy Association of Canada
  • STABILITY Knee Study group

Biography

Brief bio

Dr. Peter MacDonald has been a professor at Max Rady College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, since 1992. Dr. MacDonald's extensive career includes serving as Head of the Section of Orthopedics at the University of Manitoba and as Past President of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association.  He also is Past President of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, being the second Canadian president for the society when he was appointed in 2022.

Dr. MacDonald currently holds clinical positions as Medical Director of the Department of Surgery at Pan Am Clinic and as Site Medical Lead at Pan Am Clinic. Additionally, he is the Chief Research and Innovation Officer at Pan Am Clinic.

Dr. MacDonald's primary areas of interest lie in sports medicine, upper extremity surgery, concussion, and orthopaedic surgery education. He is the Head Team Physician of the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and the Head Orthopaedic surgeon of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL). Dr. MacDonald is also a member of the Executive Committee of the NHL Team Physician Society. He has authored over 200 primary publications and has given over 600 major presentations at regional, national, and international levels.

Cross-appointments

Adjunct professor, Faculty of Physical Education and Research Studies, Health, Leisure, and Human Performance Research Institute

Gibson Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

Clinical positions

Medical director, Department of Surgery, Pan Am Clinic

Site medical lead, Pan Am Clinic

Chief research and innovation officer, Pan Am Clinic

Education

  • Diploma in Sports Medicine, Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine (1997)
  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgery certification (1994)
  • Certificate in Sports Medicine, University of Western Ontario (1991)
  • Clinical and research fellowship, University of Western Ontario (1990-1991)
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCSC) (1989)
  • Medical degree, University of Manitoba (1983)
  • Bachelor of Science, University of Manitoba (1983)

Awards

2025
  • Hughston Award (AJSM)
2024
  • Thorlakson Paper of the Year Award; University of Manitoba Arthrex Legends Award
2022
  • Richard O’Connor Research Award
  • Robin Richards Award for Upper Extremity Research
  • Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal – Province of Manitoba
  • University of Manitoba – Department of Surgery Award of Recognition
2020
  • Charles S. Neer Award for Best Clinical Science Paper; American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • Best Clinical Research Award - Arthroscopy
  • Thorlakson Paper of the Year Award; University of Manitoba
2019
  • Richard O’Connor Research Award; Arthroscopy Association of North America Award
  • O’Donoghue Award; American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
2018
  • Best Paper Award; Canadian Shoulder and Elbow Society
2017
  • Best Paper in a Subspecialty; Canadian Shoulder and Elbow Society
  • Albert Trillat Young Investigator Award Winner (A. Getgood); International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Congress
2016
  • Orthopedics This Week – The 16 Standout North American Sports Knee Surgeons
2014
  • Department of Surgery Award of Recognition, University of Manitoba
2012
  • Faculty of Medicine Teaching Award, University of Manitoba
2011
  • Richard B. Caspari Award Runner-up; International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Congress
  • Compere Award for Best Scientific Paper; Twentieth Century Orthopaedic Association
2004
  • The Robert B. Salter Award, Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation Research Award
1992
  • Canadian Orthopaedic Association North American Traveling Fellow
1988
  • Dr. and Mrs. Victor Rosenfield Prize - For Residents of Promise in Orthopaedics
1986 and 1985
  • Region XI Trauma Paper Competition, American College of Surgeons, Kirkaldy – Willis Award, University of Manitoba
  • Galloway Award for Proficiency in Orthopaedics

Contact us

Surgery
Max Rady College of Medicine
AE101-820 Sherbrook Street
University of Manitoba (Bannatyne campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9 Canada

204-787-4587
204-787-1485
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