Meet the new members of the AAOS Board of Directors

At the 2009 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, five orthopaedic surgeons were introduced as new members of the AAOS Board of Directors. They include two specialists in joint reconstruction, a trauma surgeon, a spine surgeon, and a general orthopaedist—and they all share a strong spirit of volunteerism and a commitment to the Academy. Daniel J. Berry, MD Second vice president A graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Medical School, Daniel J.

How green is the AAOS?

As I placed AAOS Now in my recycling bin last week, I noticed three other high-gloss fliers from the Academy. I also had a catalog left over from the American Society of Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), which I noticed was printed on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper and had recycled content. No information was provided about the paper used by AAOS.

Playground, diversity efforts honored

Two AAOS programs—the Balboa Park Safe Accessible Playground Build (2008 playground build in San Francisco) and the Culturally Competent Care Education Initiative—have received Awards of Excellence in the first round of judging for the 2009 Associations Advance America (AAA) Awards program, sponsored by American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and The Center for Association Leadership. They were among 21 programs named as finalists in the 2009 competition.

Webinar series focuses on ACL, upper extremity

Bronwyn Barrera; Lewis Jenkins

Current, convenient, cost-effective way to earn CME credits Think you can’t afford to take time away from your practice to attend an AAOS-sponsored course this year? Think again. The AAOS has harnessed the versatility and convenience of online education to bring you a series of live Webinars, designed to keep you current on musculoskeletal topics and evidence-based treatment.

Don’t forget to vote!

Balloting for the AAOS proposed resolutions and Standards of Professionalism (SOPs) is underway. Documents have been e-mailed, faxed, or mailed to all fellows eligible to vote, and you have until April 17, 2009, to respond. You can cast your ballot online, fax your ballot to (847) 574-7493, or mail your ballot to the AAOS Research Department, Attn: Balloting, 6300 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018.

Callaghan focuses on need for national joint registry

Jennie McKee

Enhancing patient care, increasing orthopaedic unity are also top priorities View the Video John J. Callaghan, MD A ‘massive undertaking’ According to Dr. Callaghan, who specializes in adult hip and knee joint reconstruction, a U.S. joint registry would provide invaluable insight into the epidemiology of total joint arthroplasty that could help achieve better patient outcomes.

Graduating LFP members ready for action

Orientation begins for new class Fifteen graduating members of the Academy’s Leadership Fellows Program (LFP) were honored during the 2009 AAOS Annual Meeting, and 10 new LFP participants were welcomed into the program. Tony Rankin, MD, addressed the Graduation/Orientation session and congratulated the class of 2008–2009 for completing the program. Dr.

A Pat on the Back

CAPT Dana C. Covey, MD, chair of orthopaedic surgery at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, who received the first COL Brian Allgood, MD, Military Orthopaedic Leadership Award presented by the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons John P.

In Memoriam

R. Craig Ponder, MD Houston, Texas Unknown Patrick Dineen, MD Bohemia, N.Y. Feb 2009 Eugene E. Taylor, MD Natchez, Miss. June 5, 2008 Elwood N. Hathaway, MD Milwaukie, Ore. Feb. 28, 2009

The good, the bad, and the ugly: One person can make a difference

S. Terry Canale, MD

Throughout the history of medicine, advancements frequently have been made by people who pioneered research, inventions, and methods of treatment and who had the strength, conviction, and fortitude to persist, regardless of the opposition. One such individual who made enormous contributions during my lifetime is Sir John Charnley.

The opportunities are within the challenges

Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD

Those of you who weren’t at the 2009 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas—and those of you who were, but didn’t attend the Business Meetings on Feb. 26—missed my Presidential Address. It will be published next month in the Journal of the AAOS. I would like to take this opportunity to summarize the key parts of the talk. I did put a lot of thought into what I had to say and since it provides a map of my anticipated activities during the next year I think it is worth repeating here.

Ramon L. Jimenez, MD, awarded 2009 Diversity Award

Jennie McKee

Champion of orthopaedic diversity educates, inspires others View the Video Ramon L. Jimenez, MD, made it his mission to increase diversity in orthopaedics. Throughout his career, Dr. Jimenez has been a role model and mentor to Latinos and other minorities, encouraging them to pursue the specialty and helping them thrive as orthopaedists. The son of Mexican immigrants, Dr.

Blair C. Filler, MD, receives Tipton Leadership Award

Annie Hayashi

Volunteer leader “gets the difficult jobs done” View the Video Not only has Blair C. Filler, MD—this year’s winner of the William W. Tipton Jr., MD, Leadership Award—run 53 marathons, he demonstrates the same determination, unwavering tenacity, and dedication in every facet of his professional life and many volunteer contributions. Blair C. Filler, MD “Dr. Filler is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get the difficult jobs done,” said his colleague Robert H.

Knowing member needs—and delivering on them

Measure membership value by programs, says Academy CEO Is managing a physician organization like the AAOS really like herding cats? Actually, there’s not a lot of difference, AAOS Chief Executive Officer Karen L. Hackett, FACHE, CAE, told the fellowship during her report at the 2009 Annual Meeting—especially if you know what cats—or orthopaedic surgeons—like. The key is delivering value by learning what members need and developing programs, products, and services that meet those needs.

Creating a “buzz” at the Annual Meeting

Frank B. Kelly, MD

Staff, volunteers spread the word about hot topics in orthopaedics Getting the media—as well as the public—buzzing about orthopaedic topics is a year-round task that becomes especially intense during the Annual Meeting. The 2009 Annual Meeting, as in previous years, received an impressive amount of coverage from reporters and other members of the media.

Advocacy was “Talk of the Town Hall”

Intersection between medicine, politics was key Advocacy was the “talk of the Town Hall” held during the 2009 Annual Meeting. Most of the questions focused on patient advocacy, quality care, the different types of quality measures, the on-call issue, and AAOS efforts to effect change in these areas. Many of the members’ questions and comments reflected a shift in attitude toward the need for advocacy on the grassroots level. Robert H.