Applications Open for 2020 Resident Advocacy Fellowship

The program is designed to encourage participation of orthopaedic residents (post-graduate year-3 or -4) in the national health policy arena and to ultimately further the development of those who are willing to become key members of the AAOS advocacy team. In addition to visiting Washington, D.C., for both the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference and a week at the Office of Government Relations, fellows will have the opportunity to participate in Hill visits, advocacy training, and a fellowship project.

Data Presented in Fellowship Choice Article Are Concerning

Lisa K. Cannada, MD, FAAOS

This letter concerns the accuracy of the article titled, “New Survey Data Illustrate Developing Trends in Fellowship Choice” which was written by Sanar Yokhana, MD; Ryan J. Kozlowski, MD; Ali Omari, BS; Muhammad T. Padela, MD, MSc; Zain Sayeed, MD, MHA; and Sam Nasser, MD, and published in the November 2018 issue of AAOS Now.

AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines: The Importance of Using Evidence to Guide Clinical Treatment

Karl C. Roberts, MD, FAAOS

AAOS’ clinical practice guideline project has been ongoing since the release of “Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture” and “Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures” in 2009.