My Experience with Advocacy During the In-District Event

Ryan N. Harris, DO, FAAOS

I had no significant experience in advocacy before the Academy’s In-District Event that took place in August. I can definitely see myself engaging in future meetings for the benefit of not only my patients but also my fellow providers.

Reminiscing on Six Great Years with AAOS Now

Eeric Truumees, MD, FAAOS

This is my last editor’s message for AAOS Now. It has been a signal honor to serve AAOS Now as the editor-in-chief designee since 2014.

Readers Observe Conflict of Interest in Hallux Valgus Article

Timothy Charlton, MD, FAAOS; Glenn Pfeffer, MD, FAAOS; Jeremy Chan, MD

We are writing regarding the recent AAOS Now article on hallux valgus correction and the use of the Lapidus procedure. Although we appreciate the attempt to highlight modern developments in hallux valgus surgery, numerous aspects of the article are concerning.

Difficult Question: Should We Have Further Postponed Sports?

Edward R. McDevitt, MD, FAAOS

The conundrum is that we do not know how this virus will affect our athletes in the long run. It is too new, and it is an unusual coronavirus.

‘My experience in the premedical program’

Ariel Silverman, BA

I spent the summer after my sophomore year of college participating in the Orthopaedic Pre-Medical Summer Fellowship at BronxCare Health System. The program’s impact was nothing short of life-changing.

When Is the Right Time to Step Aside?

Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS

After long and meaningful discussions with my wife of 25 years, we decided that it was best for me to resign from my role as copresident of Resurgens Orthopaedics in Atlanta, one of the largest orthopaedic practices in the country.