Let the Learning Roll!

Terry Stanton

New Orleans, the place for good food, good music, and good times, will also be the destination for the best in orthopaedic education as the Crescent City hosts the Academy's 2018 Annual Meeting March 6–10. This year's meeting features an abundance of premium educational offerings designed to meet the needs of today's orthopaedic surgeon, with the opportunity to earn as many as 33 American Medical Association Physician's Recognition Award Category 1 CreditsTM from a wealth of choices.

My Substance Use Disorder: Recovery and Redemption

Basem Attum, MD, MS

In rehab, I was isolated: no TVs, no phones, and no computers. Not using drugs was scary to me. I had been convinced it wasn't possible. Although the initial withdrawal symptoms were eased with phenobarbital, I was always tired, had no memory, and was very depressed. I went from meeting to meeting. I learned all the facets of drug addiction. My peers represented all of society: from famous musicians and professionals to laborers. They were of all ages. My job was to learn about myself.

Specialty Day Concludes the Annual Meeting

Specialty Day, Saturday, March 10, is a day set aside for scientific programs presented by organizations that are members of the Board of Specialty Societies (BOS). All programs provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society 7 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Great Hall B American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy Association of North America 7:10 a.m.–3 p.m. Theater B American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons 7:25 a.m.–5 p.m.

New Orleans Offers Something for Everyone

The National WWII Museum offers a compelling blend of sweeping narrative and poignant personal detail through thought-provoking exhibits. French Market stretches six blocks and caters to all visitors with restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, music venues, parks, and public monuments. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 was established in the late 1700s and is the oldest cemetery in New Orleans. Preservation Hall is open nightly for intimate acoustic New Orleans jazz concerts.

Our Academy Meeting Focused on You

AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting attendees will have the ability to completely customize their own unique education program from a wide range of topics, learning styles, and expert viewpoints. From relevant best practices and emerging trends, the Annual Meeting provides an unparalleled career-advancing experience. Only at the Annual Meeting can attendees evaluate the most current research, identify current and future scientific and technologic developments, and expand your network.