Orthopedic surgeon Matthew T. Provencher, MD, of The Steadman Clinic, received the Col. Brian Allgood Memorial Leadership Award from the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons in December 2017 at the annual meeting of the society.

The memorial award was established in honor of Allgood, an orthopedic surgeon who died in combat in Iraq in 2007. According to a press release, recipients of the award exemplify selfless leadership, commitment to excellence in military orthopedics and loyalty to the ideals of duty, honor and country.