AAOS Webinars Deliver High-Quality Insights

In 2024, AAOS expanded its educational reach, delivering critical insights to all member categories worldwide, through a robust lineup of webinars that covered essential topics from surgical advancements to career development. 

The year’s webinars addressed pivotal areas: 

• Surgical Techniques: Highlighted new methods and technologies. 

• Policy Updates: Guided attendees through regulatory changes. 

• Professional Development: Included career-focused webinars on fellowship, job searching, and skills advancement.
  
• Enhanced Interactivity - Interactive Q&As, live polling, and case studies enabled a dynamic learning environment, fostering greater engagement and collaboration.
  
  

In 2025, AAOS aims to expand its offerings with new topics, including AI applications and patient-centered care, ensuring webinars remain an essential resource for orthopaedic professionals.

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ROCK Platform Upgrades to Focus on Resident Performance 

In 2024, AAOS implemented upgrades to the Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge platform - an interactive, multimedia, digital resource - and included the launch of a comprehensive performance dashboard for program directors.  

This feature provides valuable metrics for a deeper understanding of residents’ individual learning journeys and overall program performance. Key data points include resident study time spent in ROCK, how many times a resident uses ROCK during a selected timeframe, and chapter completion status, which offers a daily view of resident progress through assigned materials.  

These advancements in ROCK analytics are a significant leap forward in program directors’ ability to monitor resident study habits and provide the necessary support to identify and address potential learning gaps. 

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AAOS Live Courses: Transforming Education 

In 2024, AAOS proudly rebranded its live courses, delivering a refreshed and cohesive educational experience. Over 1,100 orthopedic professionals registered and attended 16 AAOS courses. This year’s efforts reinforced AAOS’s commitment to fostering professional growth and clinical excellence through innovative and accessible education. 

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Groundbreaking Online Learning Experiences from the Learning Innovation Lab 

The Learning Innovation Lab is revolutionizing orthopaedic education with dynamic, cutting-edge learning experiences. These offerings are designed to captivate, challenge, and empower professionals, setting new benchmarks for interactive and impactful learning in the orthopaedic field.  

Among the 96 submissions received this year, the 2024 product launches included ICL360, DxSpotlight, Orthopaedic Care for Physician Assistants, and Recert Ready. 

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AAOS Content Now Available on the AMA EdHub 

AAOS content is now live on the AMA EdHub platform! 

The EdHub serves as a one-stop destination for online learning, featuring trusted content from the AMA and other reputable sources. It offers high-quality educational resources across a wide range of medical specialties, helping physicians and healthcare professionals stay up to date and enhance the care they provide. We’re in great company, alongside partners like the JAMA Network™, the American College of Radiology, the Obesity Medicine Association, Society of Hospital Medicine, AMA Journal of Ethics®, AMA STEPS Forward™, and many more. 

Our pilot launch includes curated online learning and OVT content, plus links to the AAOS Coding Community and OrthoInfo, making your resources more accessible to you. You can explore more here: 

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Transforming Opioid Management through Education and Collaboration 

AAOS is actively participating in the NAM Core Competency Pilot, a strategic initiative focused on improving opioid stewardship in orthopaedic care. By developing targeted education, collecting impactful data, and engaging the musculoskeletal community, AAOS aims to drive better patient outcomes and enhance provider practices. This pilot leverages a collaborative approach to set a new standard for pain management and sustainability in orthopaedic healthcare.