Working together to bring about change

Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD

In March, I was privileged to represent the AAOS at a physician-only meeting at the White House to discuss ways to lower healthcare costs and improve quality of care while preserving patients’ ability to control their healthcare options. Just last month, at the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC), we had the opportunity to hear from many of those involved in crafting healthcare reform legislation, including Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.

In Memoriam

Titu Aron, MD April 6, 2009 East Chicago, Ind. Stephen Richard Birch, MD April 19, 2009 Santa Barbara, Calif. Anthony L. Camarda, MD Bridgeport, Conn. Nathaniel Gould, MD Nov. 1, 2008 Birmingham, Ala. Edward T. Habermann, MD April 19, 2009 Chappaqua, N.Y. Walter Duke Harris, MD April 11, 2009 Fayetteville, Ark. Donald Anders Peterson, MD Hillsboro, Ore. Robert L Rosen, MD San Diego, Calif. Edward H. Simmons, MD May 9, 2009 Youngstown, N.Y.

OO in South Africa: An unforgettable experience

Swapnil B. Shah, MD

Fellowship opens opportunity for orthopaedic resident How do I write about an experience that has changed me forever? Going to Mthatha in July 2007 and working at Bedford Hospital was one of the most formative times in my orthopaedic training on multiple levels. Thanks to the OREF-OO fellowship, I could take this trip. I was one of the last residents to have the privilege of working with Charles P. McConnachie, MD, and his wonderful wife Jenny. Dr.

Pat on the back…

New board members of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association: John S. Toohey, MD, president; David G. Lewallen, MD, first vice-president; Gordon R. Bell, MD, second vice-president; Thomas L. Schmidt, MD, historian; and Matthew A. Mormino, MD, member at-large. New officers for the 25th Anniversary year of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA): David C. Templeman, MD, president; Timothy J. Bray, MD, president-elect; Andrew N. Pollak, MD, second-president-elect; James P.

Hippocrates Circle Program introduces medicine to minorities

Dean K. Matsuda, MD

Volunteers help motivate children to consider medical careers The honorary presidential guest address given by Douglas Jackson, MD, at the 2008 Western Orthopaedic Association annual meeting in Hawaii triggered my involvement in the Hippocrates Circle Program (HCP). In his address, “Volunteerism and Diversity: An Orthopaedist’s Responsibility,” Dr.

USBJD seeks Young Investigators

Apply now for USBJD Grant Mentoring Program The United States Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD) is looking for early-career clinical investigators. Under the USBJD grant mentoring program, young investigators have the opportunity to work with experienced researchers in the musculoskeletal field. They also receive assistance in securing funding and developing other survival skills required for pursuing an academic career.

AAOS stretches your dues dollar

Pam Winkler

Member discounts add up How many ways do your AAOS membership dues deliver value to you? Consider the following: A voice in the political process, including a permanent presence in Washington, D.C.

AAOS recognizes MORE award winners

Media competition honors journalists for orthopaedic-related coverage In conjunction with the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference, the AAOS announced awards to 16 journalists in 9 different categories for Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE). “Educating patients and the public is an important element of the Academy’s mission; the MORE Awards are designed to recognize journalists whose work helps accomplish this,” explained AAOS President Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD.

Surgeon on the street

What do you like or dislike about AAOS satellite courses? During the 2009 Annual Meeting, The Daily Edition of AAOS Now introduced the “Surgeon on the Street” feature. It was so popular, we decided to incorporate it into the monthly AAOS Now. This month’s question focuses on the learning experience of course directors and attendees during the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons/AAOS “Cutting Edge Developments and Controversies in Total Joint Arthroplasty” course, April 30–May 2, 2009.

Fellowship voting completed

Richard N. Peterson, JD

Recommendations of AAOS Resolutions and Bylaws Committees accepted The ballots are in and the votes have been counted. By an overwhelming majority, AAOS fellows adopted review committee recommendations on four resolutions—including a new resolution promoting volunteerism and advocacy—and a proposed Standards of Professionalism (SOPs) on New Technologies or New Techniques.

Recruiting minority medical students to orthopaedics

Jennie McKee

SNMA Annual Medical Education Conference connects students, role models The Academy’s commitment to making orthopaedics a more diverse specialty is never more visible than at the Student National Medical Association’s (SNMA) Annual Medical Education Conference. The AAOS representatives—led by Richard J.

AAOS seeks war injury-related art

War and musculoskeletal injury prompt artistic expression Wartime experiences not only affect the military personnel and their loved ones, but the physicians and medical teams who treat them. As a tribute to injured troops and families, civilians, and the orthopaedic surgeons who are caring and have cared for them, the AAOS is seeking entries to a unique juried art exhibition: Wounded in Action: An Art Exhibition of Orthopaedic Advancements. A cash award will be given.