Going Nationwide with the AAOS Message

David D. Teuscher, MD

At this year’s National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference, I had the opportunity to participate in a Satellite Media Tour (SMT). For those unfamiliar with SMTs, they are opportunities for TV and radio hosts across the country to connect via satellite with a production studio to interview a topic expert. My SMT took place at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Orthopaedist to Lead the “House of Medicine”

Jennie McKee

Next year, the hand surgeon from Hollidaysburg, Pa., will become president of the AMA, the nation’s largest physician organization, after long representing the interests of his state’s orthopaedists in the AMA House of Delegates. In his new role, Dr. Gurman will draw on decades of experience in orthopaedic practice to help guide the AMA as it continues its efforts to advocate on behalf of physicians and patients. During a recent interview with AAOS Now, Dr.

Metonyms in Medicine: Town Versus Gown

John M. Purvis, MD

“Town versus Gown”—what does that phrase mean to you? Often that question leads to blank faces instead of answers. In the medical world, the phrase represents the sometimes prickly relationship between university physicians and community doctors. Those who practice at or near an academic medical center may recognize the phrase and its connotations but perhaps be unaware of its origin or history.

Alexis Colvin, MD, Keeps Players at the Top of Their Game

Jennie McKee

When athletic powerhouse Serena Williams steps onto the tennis court at the 2015 U.S. Open, Alexis Colvin, MD, will be on hand, ready to provide medical care to Ms. Williams and the rest of the athletes, should any orthopaedic issues arise. Dr. Colvin, who acts as a United States Tennis Association (USTA) physician during the U.S. Open, is also the chief medical officer for the USTA, team physician for the U.S.

When to Stop Talking and Other Tips for a Successful Media Interview

Alan S. Hilibrand, MD

The opportunity to speak to the media may come when you least expect it, and when you have little time to prepare, perhaps just a couple of hours to a day. A reporter is looking for information on an orthopaedic condition or treatment, perhaps related to a local patient, athlete, or a national sports trend or concern.

Pat on the Back...

Charles J. Burke III, MD, recipient of the USA Hockey’s 2015 Excellence in Safety Award. Chris J. Dangles, MD, appointed the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons delegate to the American Medical Association (AMA). Courtland G. Lewis, MD, appointed chair of the AMA Reference Committee G. Andrew N. Pollak, MD, appointed to the Maryland Health Care Commission. 2015-2016 members of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) presidential line: Kevin P.

View Award-winning Residency Program Projects

Winners of the 2014–2015 OMeGA Core Competency Innovation (CCI) grants displayed posters at the recent Council of Residency Directors (CORD) meeting. CCI grants support a residency program’s efforts to effectively teach the six ACGME core competencies relevant to orthopaedic graduate medical education. Intended to encourage a program’s creativity and innovative thinking, CCI grants (up to $20,000) support an enhanced educational experience and the formation of original projects.

In Memoriam

Robert W. Bright, MD Jan. 5, 2015 Lodi, Calif. G. David Casper, MD Dec. 19, 2014 Oklahoma City, Okla. Jack L. Davis, DO Feb. 11, 2015 Carson City, Nev. Erik W. Ellis, MD Dec. 16, 2014 Colorado Springs, Colo. Shep J. Friedman, MD May 24, 2015 Cooperstown, N.Y. Herbert H. Gamber, MD May 3, 2015 Richland, Wash. Karl Robert Hamson, MD Oct. 31, 2014 Corona, Calif. Ralph Lusskin, MD Jan. 17, 2015 New York City James W. Lyons, MD Aug.