Joy in Practice Impacts Patient Safety

Nina Lightdale-Miric, MD

Loss of joy in practice—often referred to more pessimistically as “burnout”—is characterized by feelings of exhaustion, depersonalization or detachment, and perceived personal failure. Although orthopaedic surgeons have relatively high job satisfaction and reimbursement compared to other clinicians, trends suggest that—consistent with medicine in general—joy in orthopaedic practice is declining.

New Orthopaedic Video Theater Coming to a Screen Near You

David A. Halsey, MD

I cannot say it enough: The Academy is committed to providing more relevant educational content for our members, regardless of where they are in their careers. And it is something I thoroughly enjoy repeating. Case in point: the Academy’s Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT). Let me explain … Surgical videos are valued resources for orthopaedic surgeons. From learning fundamentals as residents to considering emerging techniques for cases later in practice, videos enhance our learning.

Don't Miss the AAOS 2019 Annual Meeting

Focused on the Academy’s members, the AAOS Annual Meeting enables attendees to customize their educational experiences to appeal to their practice area or career stage. Whether you’re looking to broaden your knowledge or dive into a specific topic, there is an educational path for you. Annual Meeting Committee Chair Andrew H. Schmidt, MD, and his team have created an exceptional, newly invigorated program for the 2019 Annual Meeting.

AAOS 2019 Annual Meeting Key Dates and Information

The following information outlines important dates related to the AAOS 2019 Annual Meeting. Venetian/Sands Expo 201 Sands Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89169 Tuesday, March 12 – Saturday, March 16, 2019 Exhibit dates Wednesday, March 13 – Friday, March 15, 2019 Specialty Day Saturday, March 16, 2019 Housing Housing is open. Visit aaos.org/housing for more information. Registration information Member registration opens Oct. 24 Nonmember registration opens Oct.

AAOS 2019 Annual Meeting Objectives

The AAOS Annual Meeting is strategically designed each year to meet a variety of goals. The information below details the Academy’s primary objectives.