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AAOS Resident Programs
Starting Your Practice: Elements for Success
Begin your practice with knowledge and power! Faculty will address the basicelements of CPT, ICD-10-CM and diagnosis coding.
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program
Receive insights for fellowship trails and job interviews from the applicant standpoint while building friendships and collaborative working relationships that foster your career. Refreshments will be served.
Practice Management for Fellows and Residents-in-Training
Review essential elements of practice management and learn the foundation to prepare for practice.
Speed Mentoring for Residents
Navigate the transition from residency to practicing physician with ease. This interactive session provides the opportunity to have your questions answered by the pros, as you engage with orthopaedic icons and young practicing surgeons on a multitude of topics beyond textbooks and the operating room.
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery KSB Program—What Residents Need to Know
Starting in July, all orthopaedic surgery residents will be required to participate in the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program (ABOS KSB) in order to sit for the ABOS Part I Examination. During this session, residents will learn more about the ABOS KSB Program, its partnership with the ACGME, and how the feedback you receive will benefit you as an orthopaedic surgeon.
Resident Assembly Business Meeting
The Resident Assembly provides you with lifelong learning, leadership, and the opportunity to impact the AAOS organization as well as your professional advancement. Receive the latest updates on Resident Assembly activities and join the discussion on how to improve the resident experience. All residents are invited to attend.
Resident Bowl
Step up your game at the sixth annual AAOS Resident Bowl. Residents are invited to compete on teams in a game-style setting, answering orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic trivia for grand and runner-up prizes. (CME credit not available for this session). Sign up today! All Annual Meeting attendees are welcome to be in the audience.
Resident Education Forum
Be at the forefront and explore advantages and applications of Advocacy at the Resident Education Forum. Guest speaker, Adam J. Bruggeman, MD, MBA, FAAOS, FAOrthA, presenting, Call to Action! Get involved in Advocacy and panelists Lattisha Bilbrew, MD, FAAOS and James Saucedo, MD, MBA, FAAOS. This symposium is a unique opportunity to delve into the world of Advocacy and its impact on patient care.
OrthoPAC Resident and Capitol Club Reception
Current and new resident contributors are invited to learn more about the Orthopaedic PAC and network with AAOS leaders at this fun, nighttime event.
Sage Advice for Your Sojourn and Voyage
Thursday, 8 to 9:30 a.m., Room 9 Get advice on navigating personal and professional challenges from the experiences and perspectives of the panel, and from those witnessed of the many they have mentored.
Inaugural ROCK / Study Awards
Honor the outstanding achievements of orthopaedic residents and residency programs who have excelled in their studies and established a path to their continuous advancement of orthopaedic knowledge. Winners have been selected based on ROCK and ResStudy platform usage metrics. Tuesday at Noon in Engagement Theater, Sails Pavilion.