Each year, the North American Spine Society (NASS) recognizes exceptional contributions to the field and the Society through its annual Recognition Awards:
- Leon Wiltse Award
- Henry Farfan Award
- David Selby Award
- Past President’s Award (awarded every 3 years)
- Spine Advocacy Award
The David Selby Award was developed to recognize contributions to the art and science of spinal disorder management through service to NASS. In 2024, the David Selby Award will be bestowed upon
Charles Reitman, MD.
Dr. Reitman has been a NASS member since 2001, including serving on the Board of Directors from 2009-2022. He has held several administrative roles including Evidence Compilation and Analysis Chair, Research Council Director, Administrative Council Director, Education Council Director, as well as roles with the NASS Guidelines Committee, Nominating Committee, Coverage Committee, and Payer Policy Review Committee.
“Charlie Reitman is the quintessential surgeon and professor. He is extremely thoughtful and his dedication to promoting and advancing high quality spine care is a model for others to follow,” said Christopher Kauffman, MD. “His commitment and contributions to NASS both nationally and internationally make him one of the pillars of which NASS will continue to build upon. We owe him many thanks and gratitude for his volunteerism and mentorship.”
Dr. Reitman is currently professor and vice chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at Medical University of South Carolina, and co-director of the MUSC Spine Center. He has also been a program director for the NASS Annual Meeting, as well as Spine Across the Sea. Additionally, he was program chair for the first International Annual Meeting in Bangkok.
All awards will be presented to winners during an awards ceremony at the NASS 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL on September 26, 2024. If you would like to read more about this year’s winners, or nominate a colleague for 2025 awards, please visit
www.spine.org/awards.