Recently Introduced Legislation Impacts Trainees

Molly Day, MD; Kevin Cronin, MD; Samantha Tayne, MD, MBA

Legislation recently introduced in the 116th Congress supports the expansion of graduate medical education (GME) positions for medical training and facilitates interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program. Both initiatives would directly, positively affect orthopaedic surgery residents and are supported by AAOS, as well as other medical societies.

New Oral Certification Examinations Are Different from What You Remember

Joshua Jacobs, MD

The Oral Certification Examination has always been a part of the process to become Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). In 1936, the oral examination—now known as the Part II examination—consisted of Candidates being questioned over three separate sessions with four examiners in each section.

Ensure Lasting Career Joy by Aligning Your Work with Your Values

David C. Ring, MD

During the fall 2018 in-person meeting of AAOS’ Patient Safety Committee (PSC), members addressed the importance of being proactive in maintaining joy in the workplace. David C. Ring, MD, PhD, chair; committee members Todd Soung Kim, MD, Michael R. Marks, MD, MBA, Michael T. Archdeacon, MD, and Nina R. Lightdale-Miric, MD; former committee member Michael S. Pinzur, MD; and 2018 resident member Keely Boyle, MD, discussed the importance of becoming familiar with what matters most and setting up surgical practice to match those values.

AAOS Encourages Members to Follow the CAP and Volunteer

Joseph A. Bosco III, MD

The AAOS leadership encourages members to apply to volunteer for one of many councils/cabinets, committees, or advisory boards. It is AAOS’ goal to have as many of its members involved in the governance structure as possible and to appoint as many individuals as possible who have not been previously involved. However, it is also equally important to match the most qualified individuals with the specific positions available.

Share Your Content with the Only Video Website Dedicated to Orthopaedics

Share Your Content with the Only Video Website Dedicated to Orthopaedics Discover more ways to submit your videos to AAOS. The Academy recently completed its call for abstracts for OVT Plus submission for the AAOS 2020 Annual Meeting. Did you know that the Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT) offers a way to submit videos and have them published faster?

Enhanced AAOS Career Center Helps Employers and Job Seekers Find the Right Fit

Are you looking for a new position? Do you need help creating a dynamic CV? Do you want to compare salaries? The AAOS Career Center can help with newly enhanced support and resources. The updated AAOS Career Center was developed in conjunction with Health eCareers, one of the leading online career center providers.

New JAAOS Features Target Mentorship and Education

Ryann Hoffenberg

The Journal of the AAOS (JAAOS) recently rolled out two new features dedicated to the mentorship and education of young orthopaedic surgeons.