AAOS Now, February 2022
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Board of Councilors
The AAOS Board of Councilors will celebrate its 50th anniversary of providing advocacy and support of our Academy and our profession.
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Edward Dohring, MD, Sets Goals for NASS Presidential Tenure
The words “unprecedented times” have become a bit of a cliché, but the past two years are unprecedented times. NASS has had to pivot and shift, demonstrating flexibility and creativity to carry out its mission.
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OTA Past President Heather Vallier, MD, Speaks about the Courage to Heal
I am honored to have served as president of the OTA—to work with you, represent you, and implement strategies to further our mission.
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OTA Past President Michael McKee, MD, Looks at Orthopaedics from Both Sides of the 49th Parallel
The 49th parallel is the commonly used term for the 5,525-mile border between Canada and the United States which roughly parallels the 49th line of latitude. I am often asked about the similarities and differences in orthopaedic care between our two countries.
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How Does AAOS Choose Its Leaders?
New members of the 2022 AAOS Board of Directors (BoD) will start their terms of service in March after the membership formally votes on the slate of nominees at the Business Meeting. The selection process for members to serve on the BoD can seem mysterious.