AAOS International Scholars Program Has Global Reach

Maureen Leahy; Anna Gurevich

Launched in 2002, the AAOS International Scholars Program (ISP), formerly known as the AAOS International Surgical Skills Scholarships Program, is a unique learning opportunity for young orthopaedic surgeons from countries with limited education resources. Although the program's name has changed, its mission has not. The ISP is committed to helping international scholars gain the knowledge and skills needed to improve orthopaedic care in their countries and regions.

Serving the Competition

Peter Pollack

Earlier this year, 1,100 young athletes from 71 countries traveled to Lillehammer, Norway, to participate in the Youth Olympic Games. The elite event is held in staggered summer and winter events and is organized by the International Olympic Committee. At the 2016 winter games, Sonya S. Ahmed, MD, an orthopaedic foot and ankle specialist who practices in San Diego, served as chief medical officer (CMO) for the U.S. team. Dr. Ahmed describes the experience as enjoyable, but taxing.