Resident Assembly and OrthoPAC Create a Culture of Giving Among Residents

Kevin Cronin, MD, Jacob G. Calcei, MD

The AAOS Orthopaedic Political Action Committee (OrthoPAC) had a record-breaking year in 2018, securing $4 million in donations—a 15 percent increase from the previous election cycle. This historic mark resulted in a 90 percent win rate in the House of Representatives and an 86 percent win rate in the Senate for supported candidates. Not to be overlooked are the significant contributions from orthopaedic residents. Like OrthoPAC as a whole, residents contributed in record numbers in 2018.

Dear Future Orthopaedic Intern

Emma Dwyer, BS

I have dreamt about this day countless times. It is 11 a.m. My classmates’ hearts pound in unison, similar to a tribal drumline preparing for battle. “Emma Patricia Dwyer,” the dean proclaims. The pounding of my heartbeat fills my ears. My sister nudges me to rise. As I make my way down the aisle, my eyes lock on the bright white envelope at the end of my path. Such a seemingly trivial object holds the key to my future as an orthopaedic surgeon.

Roundtable Discussion: A Diverse Group of Residents Debate Various Fellowship Application Strategies

Lisa K. Cannada, MD

Applying for fellowship is reminiscent of applying for residency. Most graduating orthopaedic residents complete one or two fellowships. With the exception of hand surgery, all orthopaedic fellowships participated in the inaugural single Match Day on April 30. Hand surgery uses National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), whereas the other specialties use San Francisco Match (SF Match). Residents have many resources at their fingertips—or so we think.