James Ficke, M.D.

“Dr. Jim” Ficke is the Robert Robinson Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Ficke graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned his M.D. at the Uniformed Services University.

After Orthopaedic residency, foot & ankle and trauma surgery training, he served in a number of Army posts. He was previously Chair of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at San Antonio Military Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and the senior advisor to the Army Surgeon General for orthopaedic surgery. Jim deployed to lead a Combat Support Hospital in Iraq in 2005 and has since led research and advocacy efforts nationally to improve outcomes for wounded warriors with combat injuries.

Jim retired as a Colonel in 2013 after 30 years of service in the United States Army and was selected as Chair at Hopkins. In addition to serving on the Board of Team Red, White and Blue, he currently serves as Chair of the Disaster Committee, American College of Surgeons, and the Board of Directors for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Jim is a lifelong endurance athlete and has been active with Team RWB since 2012. He has coached in Team RWB trail running clinics in Texas Hill Country. He is an active ultra-runner and advises on running injuries and prevention.