Adam J. Bruggeman, MD, Named Chair of Advocacy Council

Texas orthopaedic spine surgeon Adam J. Bruggeman, MD, FAAOS, FAOrthoA, was named chair of the AAOS Advocacy Council.

AAOS Hosts Its Most Successful Annual Meeting since 2019

Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FAAOS

It is with great humility and enthusiasm that I begin my tenure as the 2023–2024 AAOS president, having just completed an exciting AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting, held March 7 to 11 at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas.

Board Proposes Amendment to AAOS SOPs

Robert M. Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS

The AAOS Board of Directors (BoD) has proposed an amendment to the AAOS Standard of Professionalism (SOP) regarding Professional Relationships to add wording on harassment, bullying, and discrimination as unacceptable behaviors that fall under the professional conduct standard.

AAOS Standards of Professionalism Amendment: the Right Purpose, the Wrong Process

B. Sonny Bal, MD, JD, PHD, MBA, FAAOS; Lisa K. Cannada, MD, FAAOS, FAOA; Mary I. O’Connor, MD, FAAOS; Ramon L. Jimenez, MD, FAAOS; Edward A. Toriello, MD, FAAOS

To be clear, we support AAOS’s efforts to combat DBSH; however, we have serious concerns regarding using the current process with the newly proposed standards.

AAOS Standards of Professionalism Amendment: the Right Purpose with an Already Vetted Process

Thomas Fleeter, MD, MBA, FAAOS; Andrea Herzka, MD, FAAOS; Julie Balch Samora, MD, PHD, MPH, FAAOS

This change is long overdue and will help improve the culture of orthopaedics. Members who are impacted by this behavior will have a forum to have their concerns evaluated by a group of their peers.

Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award Presented to Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium

The 2023 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award has gone to the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) for its multidisciplinary research platform addressing challenging issues related to evaluation, treatment, and recovery after severe extremity trauma.

Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award Presented to Michelle Ghert, MD, and the PARITY Investigators

The 2023 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award has gone to Michelle Ghert, MD, FRCSC, on behalf of the Prophylactic Antibiotic Regimens in Tumor Surgery investigators for their research on the prevention of surgical site infections through antibiotic prophylaxis following oncologic reconstruction surgery for bone tumors.

Christopher J. Dy, MD, Named 2023 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award Winner

The 2023 Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award has gone to Christopher J. Dy, MD, MPH, FAAOS, FACS, FAOA, for his research on how brachial plexus injuries (BPIs) affect patients’ quality of life.

Marc J. Philippon, MD, Receives OREF Clinical Research Award for Validating and Advancing Hip Arthroscopy

Marc J. Philippon, MD, FAAOS, was honored with the 2023 Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) Clinical Research Award, which recognizes outstanding clinical research related to musculoskeletal disease or injury.

Felix H. ‘Buddy’ Savoie III, MD, Calls on Members to Work Together

Terry Stanton

In addressing the membership one last time as AAOS 2022-2023 president during the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting, Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, FAAOS, reflected on the highlights and milestones of the past year, but he put greater emphasis on a broader ideal that has characterized his term: collaboration and cooperation.

Alex Jahangir, MD, Receives Tipton Leadership Award

AAOS presented its 2023 William W. Tipton Jr, MD, Leadership Award to Alex Jahangir, MD, FAAOS.

Mark S. Myerson, MD, Receives AAOS Humanitarian Award for Providing Deformity Care to Underserved Communities

AAOS presented its 2023 Humanitarian Award to Mark S. Myerson, MD, FAAOS, of Denver, Colo.

AAOS Diversity Award Winner Mary I. O’Connor, MD, Recognized for Lifelong Diversity Advocacy Efforts

AAOS presented its 2023 Diversity Award to Mary I. O’Connor, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, FAAHKS.

New President Kevin J. Bozic, MD, Speaks to the ‘Joy’ and the ‘Why’ in Today’s Healthcare Landscape

Terry Stanton

In his speech to the membership as the incoming AAOS president on March 9 during the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting, Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FAAOS, sounded the theme of “Bringing Joy Back into Practice,” as he shared his perspective on the challenges that today’s orthopaedic surgeons face in finding fulfillment in their work lives while seeking to cherish the priceless rewards of family time and personal pursuits.

Highlights from the AAOS Board of Directors Meeting

Donna J. Malert, CAE

On March 6, the AAOS Board of Directors (BoD) held its last official meeting for the 2022–2023 term in Las Vegas prior to the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting.

Golf Legend Captivates Crowd as Presidential Guest Speaker

Cailin Conner

During Your Academy, the marquee event of the AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting, Presidential Guest Speaker and PGA champion Tom Watson sat down with outgoing AAOS President Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, FAAOS, and Dr. Savoie’s wife, Amy, nurse navigator at Tulane Medical Center.

Kevin J. Bozic, MD, Named President of AAOS

AAOS announced Texas orthopaedic surgeon Kevin J. Bozic, MD, MBA, FAAOS, as its new president for 2023–2024.

Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, Named First Vice President

Boston orthopaedic trauma surgeon Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS, was named first vice president of the AAOS Board of Directors.

Annunziato Amendola, MD, Named Second Vice President

North Carolina orthopaedic surgeon Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, FRCSC, DABOS, division chief for sports medicine at Duke University, was named second vice president of the AAOS Board of Directors.

AAOS Names Monica Payares-Lizano, MD, and Evalina L. Burger, MD, as New AAOS Board Members

AAOS appointed new members-at-large to its Board of Directors: Monica M. Payares-Lizano, MD, FAAOS, and Evalina L. Burger, MD, FAAOS.

New Chairs Appointed to Board of Councilors and Board of Specialty Societies

Armando F. Vidal, MD, FAAOS, was named chair of the AAOS Board of Specialty Societies (BOS), and Alfonso Mejia, MD, MPH, FAAOS, was named chair of the AAOS Board of Councilors (BOC).