It’s Time for Physicians to Talk about Our Mental Health

Julie Balch Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS, FAOA

I thought I was a first-rate surgeon, with years of superb outcomes and happy patients and families. However, during the summer of 2020, I had a college athlete experience a terrible outcome after a simple first dorsal compartment release.

How the ABOS Creates Written Examinations

April D. Armstrong, MD

The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) proudly administers the ABOS Part I Examination, 10 different Computer-Based Recertification Examinations, and two Subspecialty Examinations.

New Carl L. Nelson Award Supports the Advancement of Women in Orthopaedics

Lisa K. Cannada, MD

The recruitment of women and underrepresented minorities into orthopaedic surgery is a high-priority topic among individuals and organizations alike.

Building a Pipeline of Near-peer Mentors in Orthopaedic Surgery

Laura Bashour, MD, MS, MA

Editor’s note: This article is part two of a three-part series on the experiences of female residents pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery and barriers they may encounter. Part one appeared in the July issue of AAOS Now and discussed gender disparities in training. Part three will discuss the near-peer mentorship program at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

Sound Off: The True Rookie

Brandon Fisher, MD

Though daunting, being part of a new residency (or fellowship) program can provide a unique educational experience.

Medical Student Roadmap Outlines Year-by-year Milestones

Alfonso Arevalo, DO; Karch Smith, BS/BA; Liana Tedesco, MD

With the Medical Student Roadmap, the AAOS Resident Assembly sought to create a comprehensive and centralized platform providing medical students with educational content and practical tips to match into an orthopaedic surgery residency program.

Revisit the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting OnDemand

The AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting included four powerful days of education, innovation, and collaboration. Because attendees can’t be everywhere at once, the Academy offers the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting OnDemand, where users can revisit sessions they attended or catch what they missed.

2020 and 2021 OVT Plus Award Winners Honored in San Diego

The Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT) was a highlight of this year’s AAOS Annual Meeting in San Diego.

AAOS Leadership Institute Welcomes Participants at Annual Meeting with Networking and Training

Terry Stanton

The AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting offered several events focusing on the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI). ALI (“Al-eye”) was launched in 2020 as a program to provide all members with a grounding in AAOS structure and governance, as well as training, mentoring, and networking opportunities to those seeking to acquire and refine the skills needed to progress and succeed as a volunteer leader at AAOS.