AAOS Now, May 2015
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Your AAOS, Now
I am writing this on my way back from a very successful AAOS annual meeting in Las Vegas. I think this is the 15th meeting I’ve attended, and call me slow, but I have managed to learn something each time. This year was no exception, but, most troubling, I learned I am no longer young. After years of being a “young orthopaedist,” I am now well into my midcareer phase. A number of my contemporaries have taken over prestigious chairmanships, including Kevin J.
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The Power of Three
AAOS First Vice President address During the 2015 AAOS Annual Ceremonial Meeting, incoming First Vice President Gerald R. Williams Jr, MD, shared his thoughts on three challenges facing the Academy in the years ahead—education, practice management, and unity. Following are excerpts from his remarks. The AAOS, unlike any other professional organization I know of, successfully recruits 96 percent of new, eligible orthopaedic surgeons and has a 98 percent retention rate.
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Taking on Heavy Discussions
What do you say to a patient who is obviously overweight or obese? Do you leave the discussion to your nurse practitioner or physician assistant? Or do you, as the orthopaedic surgeon, attempt to address the issue? The new AAOS position statement, The Impact of Obesity on Bone and Joint Health, approved by the Academy’s Board of Directors at the 2015 Annual Meeting, outlines the effects of obesity on patient pain, function, surgical outcomes, and overall musculoskeletal health.
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AAOS Introduces Print-on-Demand Examinations
During the 2015 AAOS Annual Meeting, the Central Evaluation Committee reviewed member concerns about dropping the print format for Academy self-assessment examination programs. After a thorough discussion, the committee approved a recommendation to reinstate print format with a new approach. “The committee agreed to implement print-on-demand examination question-and-answer books,” said M. Daniel Wongworawat, MD, chair.
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Pat on the Back...
Alvin H. Crawford, MD, recipient of the 2015 Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cincinnati Business Courier. Kent J. Lowry, MD, recipient of the 2015 ASTM International President’s Leadership Award. Richard D. Scott, MD, recipient of the 2015 Knee Society Lifetime Achievement Award Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, PhD, named editor-in-chief of the Journal of Spinal Disorders & Techniques.
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Apply Now for the LFP
The Leadership Fellows Program (LFP) offers an exciting opportunity available to all AAOS Fellows who are age 45 and younger by Jan. 31, 2016. The LFP is a 1-year program that begins at the AAOS Annual Meeting. The program’s goal is to facilitate the development of future AAOS leaders from younger members who have previous volunteer or leadership experience. The LFP combines didactic and experiential leadership training with an ongoing mentoring program.
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Cast Your Ballot for 2016 AAOS Nominating Committee
It’s time to cast your ballots for six individuals to serve on the 2016 AAOS Nominating Committee and to decide whether to adopt certain AAOS resolutions and bylaw amendments. Voting will be conducted primarily online. The voting process is designed to be quick, secure, and confidential. You will be able to vote both for nominees to serve on the AAOS Nominating Committee and on the proposed resolutions and bylaw amendments at the same time.
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In Memoriam
Frank T. Barranco Sr, MD March 21, 2015 Parkville, Md. William J. Kane, MD, PhD March 27, 2015 Minneapolis Leon Levine, MD April 1, 2015 Steilacoom, Wash. Arturo Quiros August 1, 2014 San Jose, Costa Rica Hatem S. Sadi, MD Dec. 1, 2014 Zarqa, Jordan John D. States, MD March 26, 2015 Pittsford, N.Y. Noel T. Van Ness, MD Feb. 15, 2015 Redding, Calif.