He serves as Vice Chairman of the department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Along with his clinical and teaching responsibilities, Dr. Altman has maintained an active research career, which has resulted in a number of publications in professional journals, including Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, The Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, and The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has authored multiple book chapters and presented at numerous National and International meetings. He continues to be active academically, training residents and fellows in the areas of orthopedic surgery, trauma, and sports medicine.