Unprofessional Behavior Cannot Be Tolerated

Edward R. McDevitt, MD

I would like to applaud Kerri Fitzgerald for her excellent article on professionalism in medicine. I was dismayed to read Medscape’s top articles read by orthopaedists in 2018.

Much Has Changed With ABOS’ Computer-Based Recertification Examinations

Michael S. Bednar, MD

In the spring, more than 9,500 Diplomates of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) took part in the inaugural Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment Program (ABOS WLA). It was a successful launch, and the ABOS looks forward to its growth. However, many ABOS Diplomates want to take only one assessment every decade and are happy with the numerous options offered with an ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examination.

Long Hours, Insulated Specialties Result in Lateral Violence in Residency

Alan M. Reznik, MD, MBA, FAAOS

Lateral violence has been described in nursing as a peer-directed variant of bullying. People under stress or in adverse situations often redirect frustrations onto their peers..