Volunteer with the ABOS

Michael S. Bednar, MD, FAAOS; John (Jack) M. Flynn, MD, FAAOS

This article highlights several critical American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) volunteer positions available to Diplomates.

Honest Considerations for Finding Your First (or Second) Job

Joshua Blomberg, MD

The naivety with which we approach finding a job and succeeding at that job represents a massive gap in our orthopaedic curriculum. As good as our education is, it fails to prepare us for the real world.

What Orthopaedic Surgeons Should Know About Working with Recruiters

Emily O’Brien

When physicians are seeking new employment, there’s a lot to consider, including how to navigate new relationships with recruiters. What does a physician recruiter look for in a candidate when filling a position? What should a doctor know when he or she is just beginning a search?

You Can Make a Difference Through Job Shadowing

Samuel Cohen-Tanugi, MD

Editor’s note: In December 2013, an AAOS Now article (“Orthopaedist Mentors Teen in ‘Job Shadowing’ Program” highlighted an innovative “job shadowing” program for a motivated high school senior by Kent Jason Lowry, MD. Eight years later, he is mentoring his fifth high school senior through this unique opportunity. This article provides a follow-up to demonstrate how a program like this can impact a young person’s educational goals.

Resident Reflects on Her First In-person AAOS Annual Meeting

Stephanie S. Pearce, MD

The AAOS Annual Meeting is the most sought-after orthopaedic event of the year, with endless orthopaedic knowledge available in every subspecialty. I couldn’t wait to go!

AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting: Instructional Courses Are Your Ticket to the Latest in Orthopaedic Advancements

Terry Stanton

Orthopaedic surgeons around the world know that the AAOS Annual Meeting, scheduled to occur live and in person in San Diego on Aug. 31–Sept. 3, is the premier educational event in the profession, featuring distinguished faculty sharing the latest findings to use in your practice.

Learn How AAOS Leaders Are Selected

Terry Stanton

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a two-part series on serving in AAOS. In part two, in the June issue, the presenters will offer pointers and tips—the equivalent of “clinical pearls” based on their own experiences in rising to top positions—for landing committee slots and other service posts within the organization.

AAOS Leadership Institute Announces 2021 Classes for Levels 3 and 4

Terry Stanton

The AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI) has reached the next level — or, more accurately, the next two levels — with the announcement of the two 2021 classes of Fellows who will participate in Levels 3 and 4 of the four-level program.