Dr. Lattermann is the Chief of Sports Medicine Service and Director of Cartilage Repair Center in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Dr. Lattermann completed his medical education at the Hannover Medical School in Hannover, Germany. From there, he went on to complete his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Following that, he completed fellowships in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and Rush University Medical Center.

In this podcast, Dr. Lattermann talks about what it’s like to be an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and his incredibly busy schedule, his unique perspective into the field of medicine due to his international experience, the importance of balancing work and personal life, and the importance of compassion in medicine.

White Coat Story is a podcast series for school students to gain first-person insights into the practice of medicine, and what it takes to get there.