Staff Bios
Gregory M. Howard, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Howard, opened his Major Sports Medicine Practice in early 2004 and has since continued to serve the Shelbyville community as team physician to Shelby county high schools. He has participated as an ad hoc member of the State Medical Associate Commission on Sports Medicine, as a past president of the Shelby County Board of Health and serves as Medical Director of SportWorks.
| Fellowship | Ball Memorial / Central Indiana Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, 2003 |
| Residency | Ball Memorial Family Practice Program, Muncie, IN, 2001 |
| Internship | Ball Memorial Family Practice Program, Muncie, IN |
| Medical School | Indiana University School of Medicine, 1998 |
| Undergraduate | University of Dayton - Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine, 1992 |
| Certification | American Board of Family Physicians |
| Licensing | Board Certified Family Medical Physician 2001, 2008 |
| Board Certified CA2 in Sports Medicine 2004 | |
| Certified ACLS Sports Medicine |
ROLE:
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries to the muscles, bones and
joints as well as people with long-standing joint pain such as with arthritis which do not require surgery.
Ruthie Schoentrup, RN
Clinical Coordinator
Ruthie’s been Dr. Howard’s Clinical Coordinator since 2004. Previously she worked many years in
Major Hospital’s ER, and some in Major’s Hospice Care since 1983. You’ll also see her volunteering
at the Free Clinic.
On the personal side, she’s married with 2 kids, has two grandchildren and is a master gardener.
| Graduate | Edison, Associates Degree in Nursing, Ft. Myers FL, 2003 |
Amber Stickford
Office Manager
Amber is Major Sports Medicine’s Office Manager and team leader. She’s been with Major Health Partners since 2007. She resides in Shelby County.
| Attended | Indiana Business College |
| Graduate | Warren Central High School |
