AAOS to Participate in Guidelines International Network Conference

Ryan Pezold, MA

This fall, when the Guidelines International Network (G-I-N) holds its annual meeting, AAOS will be well-represented, showcasing its exemplary evidence-based program and portfolio. The yearly event is an opportunity to network, learn, and share information with guideline developers, performance measures developers, policy makers, researchers, and others interested in evidence-based research methodology and dissemination.

Making Sense of Maintenance of Certification

Gerald R. Williams Jr, MD

Since 1986, maintenance of certification (MOC) has been a major issue for orthopaedic surgeons. It was then that the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)—the governing board for medical specialties such as orthopaedics—introduced the MOC concept. As a result, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)—one of the ABMS member boards—began developing a unique certification pathway for orthopaedic surgeons.

Improving Shoulder Orthopaedics in Romania

Lisa Murphy

In Romania, a country with a population of 20 million, surgical shoulder procedures are uncommon, with fewer than five shoulder arthroplasties performed annually. Although Romanian orthopaedic surgeons are technically skilled in other areas, they require more knowledge and experience to perform complex surgical shoulder interventions.

AAOS Member Receives National Medal of Technology and Innovation

Peter Pollack

The National Medal of Technology and Innovation is the nation's highest honor for technological achievement and is bestowed by the President of the United States upon America's leading innovators. AAOS member Cato T.

A Fun Way to Increase Resident Engagement

Andrew R. Jensen, MD, MBE; Erin Volland, MPA, CAE

The AAOS is continually looking for ways to increase resident engagement in Academy activities. With that in mind, the AAOS Candidate, Resident, and Fellow Committee (CRFC) was tasked in 2015 with creating a trivia tournament, designed specifically for orthopaedic residents, to be held during Annual Meeting. In addition to fostering fun and competition, trivia can be educational.

Preventing Bicycle Injuries

Alan S. Hilibrand, MD

I encounter bicyclists nearly every day on my way to and from work in downtown Philadelphia, as well as in my own neighborhood. I'm frustrated when I see riders darting in and out of traffic, not signaling before they turn, and generally creating potentially dangerous situations on crowded roads and sidewalks. However, the AAOS Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign, developed in partnership with the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, has given me a new perspective on bicycle safety.

Pat on the Back...

appointed the Vincent Zecchino Professor & Chairman of Orthopaedics at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and Chief of Orthopaedics at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, inducted as president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). Richard H. Gelberman, MD, recipient of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) 2016 Distinguished Contributions to Orthopaedics Award.

In Memoriam

May 27, 2016 Wichita, Kan. Robert M. Barnett Sr, MD Aug. 19, 2015 Minneapolis Joel B. Dennis, MD June 24, 2016 North Miami Beach, Fla. Neil E. Green, MD July 9, 2016 Nashville, Tenn. Michael J. Lord, MD Aug. 27, 2015 Macclenny, Fla. Robert C. Mumby, MD June 24, 2015 Orlando, Fla. Clarke Russ, MD March 16, 2016 Virginia Beach, Va. Richard P. Treloar, MD Nov. 16, 2015 Spokane, Wash. Waldo R. Varberg, MD May 25, 2015 Neenah, Wis. Paul A.