2020 Annual Meeting in Orlando: Discovery, Diverse Educational Opportunities … and Disney

Kristy L. Weber, MD, FAAOS

Change is happening in the Academy. The Board-approved strategic plan, available at www.aaos.org/strategicplan, requires a new level of focus on metrics and objectives needed to achieve our three strategic goals. You will find aspects of each of the goals actualized at the upcoming AAOS 2020 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla., March 24–28, 2020.

Clinical Care Pathways: Incorporating Evidence into Practice

Barbara Krause; Nicole Nelson, MPH

Care pathways, or clinical care pathways, are widely used in numerous U.S. healthcare settings. Pathways are characterized as multidisciplinary management tools, based on evidence-based medicine and input from content experts to guide care for a specified patient population with a specific condition.

Academy Announces Strategic Investment in Biologics Research and Development

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announced a strategic investment in the field of biologics. Over the next five years, the AAOS will prioritize research and development for a biologics-focused competency within the Academy’s existing business.

Academy Endorses The Forum’s Position Statement on Sexual Abuse in Sports

The AAOS Board of Directors acted on the AAOS Diversity Advisory Board’s recommendation and recently endorsed The Forum’s position statement titled,"Sexual Abuse/Harassment: Creating a Safe Environment for Competitive Athletes."

AAOS Issues Education Speaker Policy on Offensive Content

The AAOS Education Speaker Policy on Offensive Content was created to set expectations for speakers at AAOS educational events, including but not limited to annual meetings, courses, webinars, and symposia.

AAOS Partners with CareCredit to Improve Financial Experience for Orthopaedic Surgeons and Patients

AAOS has entered a new partnership with CareCredit, a leading health, wellness, and personal care credit card business.

Get Published Faster with OVT User-submitted Videos

You know that the Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT) is a free AAOS member benefit, with more than 800 OVT Plus videos available, including award-winning resources.