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I am a member of the next generation of orthopaedists. I have expended a great deal of time, energy, and, frankly, money to reach this point. I have paid particular attention to the way I handle and present myself, listening to the teachings of my professors, mentors, and professional society leaders.

AAOS announces MORE Award winners

“Educating patients and the public is an important element to the Academy’s mission and the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) Awards are designed to recognize journalists whose work helps accomplish this,” said Academy President Tony Rankin, MD, in presenting the 2008 awards.

Changing the face of orthopaedics

Jennie McKee

Ramon L. Jimenez, MD, is dedicated to promoting diversity and cultural competence “I ask physicians to put themselves in their patients’ shoes,” says Ramon L. Jimenez, MD. “Imagine being in China or Mexico, for example, unable to speak the language, and in pain. You’d be very relieved if someone at a healthcare facility could communicate effectively with you and treat you in a culturally competent manner.” This ability to empathize with others has made Dr.

eMotion opens in Chicago

A gala event at the Chicago Cultural Center in April heralded the opening of eMotion Pictures: An exhibition of orthopaedics in art, part of the AAOS 75th Anniversary celebration. Pictured are some of the Academy members, artists, and dignitaries who attended, including James B. Hamilton, MD, chair of the 75th Anniversary Committee and his “miracle man”; AAOS CEO Karen Hacket; and Lois Weisberg, Chicago’s Commissioner of Cultural Affairs.

Pat on the back...

AAOS fellows named to the Black Enterprise 2008 list of America’s leading doctors: Erroll J. Bailey, MD; Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, MD; Richard E. Grant, MD; Leonel A. Hunt, MD; Lytton A. Kunle-Williams, MD, MBA; Valerae O. Lewis, MD; Shearwood J. McClelland, MD, MPH; Michael L. Parks, MD; E. Anthony Rankin, MD; Claudia L. Thomas, MD; Michael E. Trice, MD. New board members of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association: Lynn A. Crosby, MD, president; John S.

In Memoriam

Alvis R. Forbes, MD Oct. 10, 2007 Jackson, Wyo. Hamish G. Gillies, MD Aug. 6, 2007 Scotland Martin Koffman, MD Sept. 23, 2007 Glendale, Calif. John K. McCormick, MD Nov. 24, 2007 Redmond, Wash. Harry C. Morgan, MD Sept. 8, 2007 Waynesville, Mo. John Ralph Musser Jr, MD Unknown Newburyport, Mass. Ulysses A. Young, MD April 10, 2003 Tampa, Fla.

Advocacy: A marathon, not a sprint

Tony Rankin, MD

We’ve all had the experience of having something take longer than we think it should—whether it’s a drive home made interminable because of an unseen accident on the road ahead or a practice governance decision that drags on because one of the partners can’t see another viewpoint. Tony Rankin, MD Because much of the work necessary to achieve these objectives goes on behind the scenes, I want to draw open the curtain a bit and let you know what the AAOS is doing.

Orthopaedic residents need experience abroad

David Rovinsky, MD, FACS; R. Richard Coughlin, MD

Volunteering overseas has beneficial impact at home For more than 15 years, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Orthopaedic Surgery Program has built international volunteer rotations into the resident experience. It’s a practice that we consider basic to our goal of producing professional, compassionate, and competent orthopaedic surgeons—and one we believe that every orthopaedic surgery residency program should emulate.

If there’s a will, there’s a way

David Rovinsky, MD, FACS; R. Richard Coughlin, MD

Overcoming barriers to an overseas volunteer program for residents Creating an overseas volunteer rotation for orthopaedic residents requires overcoming significant institutional barriers. The orthopaedic surgery residency program at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has overcome these challenges, proving that implementing an overseas volunteer rotation for residents can be accomplished—with a small amount of political will.

Brazil: Guest Nation 2009

Carolyn Rogers

AAOS to honor Brazilian orthopaedists at 2009 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas The AAOS is pleased to announce that Brazil will be honored as the Guest Nation at the 2009 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. “Dynamic, modern, forward-looking” Brazil has an estimated 10,000 orthopaedic surgeons; 9,500 belong to the Brazilian Orthopaedic Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, or SBOT)—the largest orthopaedic association in Latin America.

Fellowship revises nominating process

Richard N. Peterson, JD

Standards of professionalism also amended The ballots are in and the votes have been counted. By an overwhelming majority, AAOS fellows adopted recommendations on seven resolutions, proposed changes to the AAOS Bylaws, and revisions to the Standards of Professionalism (SOPs) on Providing Musculoskeletal Services to Patients. Background At the time of the 2008 balloting, the AAOS had 21,728 active, emeritus, and inactive fellows eligible to vote.

AAOS Web site helps patients find you

James A. Ogle

Most members know that the AAOS Web site is an integral part of the Academy and its membership. Each day, more than 8,500 people use the site to find up-to-date information, purchase products, register for courses, take exams, and perform a myriad other activities. Although the AAOS Web site serves members first and foremost, it also acts as an orthopaedic resource for allied healthcare professionals, the media, patients, and the general public.

Obesity, orthopaedics, and MORE make news

Frank B. Kelly, MD

To promote public awareness of childhood obesity and the importance of exercise and building strong bones, the AAOS has joined forces with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to develop a new public service announcement (PSA). The new PSA aims to educate people about the importance of physical activity, nutrition, and weight-bearing exercises for children. Both AAOS President Tony Rankin, MD, and AAP President Renee R.