AAOS Strategic Plan: Advocacy Is a Key Enabler for Members and Patients

Kristy L. Weber, MD

I remember the first time I attended the AAOS National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., nearly 15 years ago. I participated in Capitol Hill visits and recall the excitement I felt walking the halls of the Hart and Rayburn buildings, seeing the names of the members of Congress I had read about in newspapers and watched on television.

AAOS Annual Meeting Presidential Guest Speaker Frank Sesno Talks About the Art of the Interview

Stuart J. Fischer, MD

Distinguished journalist Frank Sesno was the presidential guest speaker at the AAOS 2019 Annual Meeting. Mr. Sesno’s impressive journalism career spans more than three decades and has taken him around the world. Well known as an anchor, White House correspondent, and talk show host with CNN, he is also a nationally renowned moderator who has engaged some of the world’s leading personalities. Currently, Mr.

Global Volunteerism: Beyond the Nuts and Bolts

Katie McMullen

Orthopaedic surgeons are increasingly interested and engaged in short-term volunteer experiences in low-resource settings. Such experiences may focus on direct service delivery, teaching and training, humanitarian relief work, or global health electives for medical students and residents. The growing interest has sparked a conversation regarding practical and conceptual considerations of overseas volunteer work.

Speakers Share Personal Experiences and Advice at Second Annual Women in Orthopaedics Dinner

Rolanda Willacy, MS3

On April 6, I hosted the Second Annual Women in Orthopaedics Dinner in Washington, D.C. More than 75 guests were present; honored attendees included Kristy L. Weber, MD, the first female president of AAOS; Laura Tosi, MD; Toni McLaurin, MD; Dawn LaPorte, MD; Rinelda Horton, MD; and Emily Niu, MD, as well as orthopaedic surgery residents from Howard University Hospital and Johns Hopkins.

Making the Case (Again) for Gender Equity

Marlene DeMaio, MD

If we really want to improve gender equity and increase the number of women in orthopaedic surgery, we must devise plans and execute them at the local, state, and federal levels. We must continue to expose young women to orthopaedic surgery and encourage and mentor them, but that does not address the current lack of women in orthopaedics or the financial cost of becoming an orthopaedic surgeon. Diversity is important—you’ve heard it before, and you may even be actively addressing the issue.

Deadline Approaching: Cast Your Ballot for the 2020 AAOS Nominating Committee

It’s time to cast ballots for five individuals to serve on the 2020 AAOS Nominating Committee, as well as decide whether to adopt two AAOS resolutions and amend three bylaws. The electronic voting process is designed to be quick, secure, and confidential. AAOS members will be able to vote for nominees to serve on the AAOS Nominating Committee and on the proposed resolutions and bylaws amendments at the same time.

AAOS and ABOS Sign Joint Statement on Certification, Professional Self-regulation, and the Use of Continuing Certification

One of the key components of AAOS’ new strategic plan is to invest in partnerships that develop the right content, programs, and platforms to increase member value and drive greater impact. This principle is core to the Academy’s relationship with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Both organizations are committed to orthopaedic surgeons and have many other shared interests.

Call for Submissions: 2020 Kappa Delta and OREF Awards

AAOS is soliciting manuscripts for the 2020 Kappa Delta Orthopaedic Research Awards and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award. Up to two $20,000 Kappa Delta awards (Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award and Ann Doner Vaughan Award), one $20,000 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award, and one $20,000 OREF Clinical Research Award will be bestowed, provided manuscripts of requisite quality are submitted.