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Social Media Famous ‘Dr. Glaucomflecken’ Inspires Advocacy through Comedy at OrthoPAC Luncheon

Kristen Coultas

At the annual donor appreciation luncheon of the Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (OrthoPAC), held during the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, hundreds of attendees convened to laugh and learn from Will Flanary, MD—better known by his 4 million followers on social media as “Dr. Glaucomflecken.”

OrthoPAC Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary of Advocating for Patients and the Orthopaedic Profession

Stuart L. Weinstein, MD, FAAOS

This year, the Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (OrthoPAC) celebrates 25 years of supporting AAOS’ advocacy efforts on behalf of orthopaedic surgeons and their patients.

Decoding Campaign Finances: Navigating the Complexities of Hard and Soft Dollars

Cassim M. Igram, MD, FAAOS

One frequently asked question received from AAOS members who want to donate to OrthoPAC is, “What is the difference between ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ dollars?”

Lori Shoaf Joins AAOS as Vice President of the Office of Government Relations

AAOS recently welcomed Lori Shoaf, JD, MA, as the new vice president for the Association’s Office of Government Relations, which promotes and advocates for the viewpoint of the orthopaedic community.

AAOS Now, March-April 2024

Social Media Famous ‘Dr. Glaucomflecken’ Inspires Advocacy through Comedy at OrthoPAC Luncheon

OrthoPAC Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary of Advocating for Patients and the Orthopaedic Profession

Decoding Campaign Finances: Navigating the Complexities of Hard and Soft Dollars

Lori Shoaf Joins AAOS as Vice President of the Office of Government Relations