Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, Takes Helm in Home Town

He has already served as president of the Orthopaedic Research Society and the U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative. He is a nationally known researcher and educator, the William A. Hark, MD-Susanne G. Swift professor and chairman of the Rush Medical College department of orthopaedic surgery, a partner and member of the executive committee of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, and an adjunct professor in the department of materials science and engineering in the McCormick Technological Institute at Northwestern University.

Turning a Challenge Into an Opportunity

Joshua J. Jacobs, MD

Joshua J. Jacobs, MD And then there are those who say, “What’s the point? Those policy makers in Washington are just going to start dictating what we can do, and payers are going to start issuing their own guidelines, and no one is listening to us anyway.” These are valid questions and, as a researcher, I understand the challenge we face. Clinical practice guidelines—CPGs—are based on evidence.

World Opinion Forum Recognizes Value of Ponseti Method

Mary Ann Porucznik

More than 50 years ago, Ignacio Ponseti, MD, developed a nonsurgical method to correct clubfoot in infants through gentle manipulation of the feet followed by the application of plaster casts. He practiced and refined the technique at the University of Iowa, where he served in the department of orthopaedics from his arrival in 1941 until his death in 2009.

Pat on the Back...

New Board of Councilors officers: Wilford K. Gibson, MD, chair; John J. McGraw, MD, chair-elect; and David Mansfield, MD, secretary. New Board of Specialty officers: Steven D. K. Ross, MD, chair; David C. Templeman, MD, chair-elect; David A. Halsey, MD, secretary; and Gregory A. Mencio, MD, past chair. Kimberly J. Templeton, MD, recipient of the American Medical Women’s Association Elizabeth Blackwell Award. 2012-2013 Cervical Spine Research Society officers: K.

From Small Beginnings, Great Rewards

Peter Pollack

Humanitarian efforts are “just an ingrained part of his soul,” explains Michael A. Mont, MD, describing his friend and colleague, David S. Hungerford, MD. Dr. Hungerford, who was presented with the 2013 AAOS Humanitarian Award during the 2013 Annual Meeting, has spent more than 30 years developing ways to assist the medically needy and the underprivileged, both abroad and at home.

Diversity Award Presented to Mark H. Gonzalez, MD

Terry Stanton

When Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, started out in surgery, he thought the key to success was “great hands.” Now, he says, “The more I do surgery, the more I think that ‘great hands’ is the farthest thing from making you successful. I think first you have to be honest and you have to make proper decisions for the right reasons.” Mark H. Gonzalez, MD, was awarded the 2013 Diversity Award. According to AAOS President John R. Tongue, MD, who presented the award, “Dr.

Michael J. Yaszemski, MD, PhD, Receives Tipton Award

Jennie McKee

Michael J. Yaszemski MD, PhD The Leadership Award recognizes Academy members who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities that have benefitted the orthopaedic community, patients, and/or the American public. The AAOS presented Dr.

Submit 2014 Abstracts, Applications Now

The Central Program and Instructional Course Committees encourage AAOS members to submit abstracts for presentation and application for courses and symposia at the 2014 AAOS Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The abstract submission/application process opened April 1. Submitting an abstract Submit an abstract for a paper or poster presentation, scientific exhibit, or a multimedia education presentation.

New Board Members Take Their Seats

At the end of the AAOS Business Meetings during the 2013 AAOS Annual Meeting, Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, introduced the new members of the AAOS Board of Directors. They include the new second vice-president, two elected at-large members, the recently elected secretaries of the Board of Councilors (BOC) and Board of Specialty Societies (BOS), and a newly appointed Council Chair (nonvoting seat).

In Memoriam

Frank S. Bryan, MD Feb. 18, 2012 Carlisle, Pa. Gregory M. Engel, MD Dec. 6, 2012 Bellevue, Wash. James M. Hunter, MD Feb. 16, 2013 Birchrunville, Pa. David A. McQueen, MD Feb. 25, 2013 Wichita, Kans. William H. Newman, MD Dec. 28, 2012 Chicago Richard F. Pawlowski, MD Scottsdale, Ariz Jacquelin Perry, MD March 11, 2013 Downey, Calif.

2013 Safe & Accessible Playground Build

(From top to bottom) Volunteers met in the morning to begin assembling the playground. Benny the Bull was a hit with the children. The central playground structure, featuring accessible ramps, a climbing wall, and a slide, nears completion. AAOS First Vice-President Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, cuts the ribbon and opens the playground to local children.