AAOS Career Podcast https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/ en © 2021-2026 American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. All rights reserved. The AAOS Career Podcast covers professional development topics of interest to the musculoskeletal community, from financial literacy and research opportunities to surgical skills and networking. Conversations between early-career surgeons and experienced attendings offer practical tools for guided growth in the specialty. Part of “The Bone Beat” orthopaedic podcast channel. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/43a8a08e-edc2-11ec-ba60-8b3f1b559ad5/image/7ee8e263842a153a44d9c692adac688f.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress AAOS Career Podcast https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/ no episodic The Bone Beat, an orthopaedic podcast channel from AAOS American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The AAOS Career Podcast covers professional development topics of interest to the musculoskeletal community, from financial literacy and research opportunities to surgical skills and networking. Conversations between early-career surgeons and experienced attendings offer practical tools for guided growth in the specialty. Part of “The Bone Beat” orthopaedic podcast channel. The AAOS Career Podcast covers professional development topics of interest to the musculoskeletal community, from financial literacy and research opportunities to surgical skills and networking. Conversations between early-career surgeons and experienced attendings offer practical tools for guided growth in the specialty. Part of “The Bone Beat” orthopaedic podcast channel.

]]> AAOS aaos@healthpodcastnetwork.com https://feeds.megaphone.fm/aaos-careers Pros and Cons of Early Subspecialization in Orthopaedic Residency This episode examines the potential benefits and pitfalls of early subspecialization in orthopaedic residency training, featuring trauma surgeon and AAOS Now deputy editor Doug Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Deputy Editor of AAOS Now and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Senior Vice President of Medical Services at St. Luke's University Health Network. Dr. Lundy joins host Ellen Lutnick, MD, chair of the AAAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee, for her inaugural episode of the AAOS Career Podcast.  Drawing on more than 27 years in trauma surgery, extensive experience in private practice and academics, and his tenure on the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), Dr. Lundy defines early subspecialization and explores where the line falls between a helpful early interest and a narrowing of focus that limits a resident's growth. He discusses the importance of generalized training for board certification, the value of learning about multiple subspecialties throughout training, and why the PGY-3 year is often the sweet spot for identifying a subspecialty direction. Dr. Lundy emphasizes that the quality fellowship directors seek most is a teachable spirit — the willingness to learn rather than a demonstration of what a resident already knows. He also addresses the potential inequities early subspecialization can create within a program, the growing trend of dual fellowships, and which skills every resident should seek to take away from their training. Listeners gain candid, practical advice on navigating subspecialty decisions without limiting future opportunities, and Dr. Lundy leaves residents with a memorable guiding principle: Pursue the subspecialty you simply cannot live without. Guest: Doug Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Senior Vice President of Medical Services, St. Luke's University Health Network; AAOS Now Deputy Editor and AAOS Now Podcast host Host: Ellen Lutnick, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee Chair Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:13:00 -0000 full 44 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode examines the potential benefits and pitfalls of early subspecialization in orthopaedic residency training, featuring trauma surgeon and AAOS Now deputy editor Doug Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Deputy Editor of AAOS Now and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Senior Vice President of Medical Services at St. Luke's University Health Network. Dr. Lundy joins host Ellen Lutnick, MD, chair of the AAAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee, for her inaugural episode of the AAOS Career Podcast.  Drawing on more than 27 years in trauma surgery, extensive experience in private practice and academics, and his tenure on the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), Dr. Lundy defines early subspecialization and explores where the line falls between a helpful early interest and a narrowing of focus that limits a resident's growth. He discusses the importance of generalized training for board certification, the value of learning about multiple subspecialties throughout training, and why the PGY-3 year is often the sweet spot for identifying a subspecialty direction. Dr. Lundy emphasizes that the quality fellowship directors seek most is a teachable spirit — the willingness to learn rather than a demonstration of what a resident already knows. He also addresses the potential inequities early subspecialization can create within a program, the growing trend of dual fellowships, and which skills every resident should seek to take away from their training. Listeners gain candid, practical advice on navigating subspecialty decisions without limiting future opportunities, and Dr. Lundy leaves residents with a memorable guiding principle: Pursue the subspecialty you simply cannot live without. Guest: Doug Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Senior Vice President of Medical Services, St. Luke's University Health Network; AAOS Now Deputy Editor and AAOS Now Podcast host Host: Ellen Lutnick, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee Chair This episode examines the potential benefits and pitfalls of early subspecialization in orthopaedic residency training, featuring trauma surgeon and AAOS Now deputy editor Doug Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Deputy Editor of AAOS Now and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Senior Vice President of Medical Services at St. Luke's University Health Network. Dr. Lundy joins host Ellen Lutnick, MD, chair of the AAAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee, for her inaugural episode of the AAOS Career Podcast. 

Drawing on more than 27 years in trauma surgery, extensive experience in private practice and academics, and his tenure on the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), Dr. Lundy defines early subspecialization and explores where the line falls between a helpful early interest and a narrowing of focus that limits a resident's growth. He discusses the importance of generalized training for board certification, the value of learning about multiple subspecialties throughout training, and why the PGY-3 year is often the sweet spot for identifying a subspecialty direction.

Dr. Lundy emphasizes that the quality fellowship directors seek most is a teachable spirit — the willingness to learn rather than a demonstration of what a resident already knows. He also addresses the potential inequities early subspecialization can create within a program, the growing trend of dual fellowships, and which skills every resident should seek to take away from their training. Listeners gain candid, practical advice on navigating subspecialty decisions without limiting future opportunities, and Dr. Lundy leaves residents with a memorable guiding principle: Pursue the subspecialty you simply cannot live without.

Guest: Doug Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Senior Vice President of Medical Services, St. Luke's University Health Network; AAOS Now Deputy Editor and AAOS Now Podcast host

Host: Ellen Lutnick, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee Chair


]]> 1980 Breaking Bad News to Patients In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Rex Lutz, DO, sits down with orthopaedic oncologist Odion Binitie, MD, FAAOS, to discuss a challenging yet inevitable part of transitioning from medical training into practice: breaking bad news to patients. Whether you are a resident, fellow, or attending surgeon, navigating difficult conversations requires a delicate balance of directness and deep empathy. Dr. Binitie shares his expert advice on how to read the room, communicate effectively with patients and their families, and practice crucial self-care to maintain a long and fulfilling career. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Dr. Binitie's Career Path: His unique journey navigating dual fellowships in pediatric orthopaedics and musculoskeletal oncology. Assessing Patient Knowledge: Why it is critical to ask questions and understand what a patient already knows — and who is in the room with them — before delivering a difficult diagnosis. Balancing Compassion and Directness: The importance of active listening, taking strategic pauses, and giving patients grace to process life-altering news. Handling Surgical Complications: Why you must be 100% truthful, share updates with family members immediately in the recovery room, and acknowledge when mistakes happen. Managing Anger and Safety: How to compassionately handle patient anger while prioritizing your own physical safety in the exam room. Physician Self-Care: Strategies for coping with surgical complications, including utilizing institutional counseling programs, leaning on peer support, compartmentalizing, and finding physical outlets like yoga or meditation. The Power of Patient Relationships: How building a strong foundation of trust makes having difficult conversations much easier down the road. About Our Guest: Odion Binitie, MD, FAAOS, is a Professor in the Department of Sarcoma at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida. He is also a member of the AAOS Now Editorial Board. The AAOS Now Podcast is part of the BoneBeat Orthopaedic podcast channel, with production and editing provided by MK Quinn Media. For more conversations on professional development within the field of musculoskeletal healthcare, please visit aaos.org/thebonebeat. Host: Rex Lutz, DO, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee Chair Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:07:00 -0000 full American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Rex Lutz, DO, sits down with orthopaedic oncologist Odion Binitie, MD, FAAOS, to discuss a challenging yet inevitable part of transitioning from medical training into practice: breaking bad news to patients. Whether you are a resident, fellow, or attending surgeon, navigating difficult conversations requires a delicate balance of directness and deep empathy. Dr. Binitie shares his expert advice on how to read the room, communicate effectively with patients and their families, and practice crucial self-care to maintain a long and fulfilling career. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: Dr. Binitie's Career Path: His unique journey navigating dual fellowships in pediatric orthopaedics and musculoskeletal oncology. Assessing Patient Knowledge: Why it is critical to ask questions and understand what a patient already knows — and who is in the room with them — before delivering a difficult diagnosis. Balancing Compassion and Directness: The importance of active listening, taking strategic pauses, and giving patients grace to process life-altering news. Handling Surgical Complications: Why you must be 100% truthful, share updates with family members immediately in the recovery room, and acknowledge when mistakes happen. Managing Anger and Safety: How to compassionately handle patient anger while prioritizing your own physical safety in the exam room. Physician Self-Care: Strategies for coping with surgical complications, including utilizing institutional counseling programs, leaning on peer support, compartmentalizing, and finding physical outlets like yoga or meditation. The Power of Patient Relationships: How building a strong foundation of trust makes having difficult conversations much easier down the road. About Our Guest: Odion Binitie, MD, FAAOS, is a Professor in the Department of Sarcoma at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida. He is also a member of the AAOS Now Editorial Board. The AAOS Now Podcast is part of the BoneBeat Orthopaedic podcast channel, with production and editing provided by MK Quinn Media. For more conversations on professional development within the field of musculoskeletal healthcare, please visit aaos.org/thebonebeat. Host: Rex Lutz, DO, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee Chair In this episode of the AAOS Now Podcast, host Rex Lutz, DO, sits down with orthopaedic oncologist Odion Binitie, MD, FAAOS, to discuss a challenging yet inevitable part of transitioning from medical training into practice: breaking bad news to patients.

Whether you are a resident, fellow, or attending surgeon, navigating difficult conversations requires a delicate balance of directness and deep empathy. Dr. Binitie shares his expert advice on how to read the room, communicate effectively with patients and their families, and practice crucial self-care to maintain a long and fulfilling career.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

  • Dr. Binitie's Career Path: His unique journey navigating dual fellowships in pediatric orthopaedics and musculoskeletal oncology.

  • Assessing Patient Knowledge: Why it is critical to ask questions and understand what a patient already knows — and who is in the room with them — before delivering a difficult diagnosis.

  • Balancing Compassion and Directness: The importance of active listening, taking strategic pauses, and giving patients grace to process life-altering news.

  • Handling Surgical Complications: Why you must be 100% truthful, share updates with family members immediately in the recovery room, and acknowledge when mistakes happen.

  • Managing Anger and Safety: How to compassionately handle patient anger while prioritizing your own physical safety in the exam room.

  • Physician Self-Care: Strategies for coping with surgical complications, including utilizing institutional counseling programs, leaning on peer support, compartmentalizing, and finding physical outlets like yoga or meditation.

  • The Power of Patient Relationships: How building a strong foundation of trust makes having difficult conversations much easier down the road.

About Our Guest:

Odion Binitie, MD, FAAOS, is a Professor in the Department of Sarcoma at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida. He is also a member of the AAOS Now Editorial Board.

The AAOS Now Podcast is part of the BoneBeat Orthopaedic podcast channel, with production and editing provided by MK Quinn Media. For more conversations on professional development within the field of musculoskeletal healthcare, please visit aaos.org/thebonebeat.

Host: Rex Lutz, DO, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee Chair


]]> 1506 How To Build Your Dream Team as a New Attending This episode, hosted by Rex Lutz, DO, is designed to help residents and fellows make the transition from training to practice. Guest Gregory Gilson, DO, FAAOS, discusses what it takes to become the leader of your own surgical and clinical teams. Drawing on his experiences as an adult reconstruction surgeon at St. Luke’s University Health Network, Dr. Gilson shares insights on how to establish a strong team culture based on mutual respect and collaboration, how to navigate early career challenges, and how to foster genuine camaraderie among your staff. The advice Dr. Gilson offers will give new attendings the building blocks to create a supportive, efficient work environment that both provides the highest quality patient care and enables every team member to thrive. Host: Rex Lutz, DO Guest: Gregory Gilson, DO, FAAOS Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:05:00 -0000 full 42 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode, hosted by Rex Lutz, DO, is designed to help residents and fellows make the transition from training to practice. Guest Gregory Gilson, DO, FAAOS, discusses what it takes to become the leader of your own surgical and clinical teams. Drawing on his experiences as an adult reconstruction surgeon at St. Luke’s University Health Network, Dr. Gilson shares insights on how to establish a strong team culture based on mutual respect and collaboration, how to navigate early career challenges, and how to foster genuine camaraderie among your staff. The advice Dr. Gilson offers will give new attendings the building blocks to create a supportive, efficient work environment that both provides the highest quality patient care and enables every team member to thrive. Host: Rex Lutz, DO Guest: Gregory Gilson, DO, FAAOS This episode, hosted by Rex Lutz, DO, is designed to help residents and fellows make the transition from training to practice. Guest Gregory Gilson, DO, FAAOS, discusses what it takes to become the leader of your own surgical and clinical teams. Drawing on his experiences as an adult reconstruction surgeon at St. Luke’s University Health Network, Dr. Gilson shares insights on how to establish a strong team culture based on mutual respect and collaboration, how to navigate early career challenges, and how to foster genuine camaraderie among your staff. The advice Dr. Gilson offers will give new attendings the building blocks to create a supportive, efficient work environment that both provides the highest quality patient care and enables every team member to thrive.

Host: Rex Lutz, DO

Guest: Gregory Gilson, DO, FAAOS


]]> 1236 Establishing Yourself as a Leader During Residency This episode offers valuable insights into leadership development for orthopeadic surgery residents, exploring the parallels between military and medical hierarchies, strategies for effective leadership, and actionable tips for residents (and medical students) to distinguish themselves at every stage of their training. Drawing on extensive experience as both a military officer and a residency program director, Joseph N. Daniel, DO, FAAOS, discusses the importance of adapting leadership styles to individuals, the merits of democratic leadership, and the critical role of delegation and team-building in shaping successful surgeons and leaders. Dr. Daniel also explains which qualities the most inspirational leaders possess and what he looks for in his chief residents. Whether or not you think of yourself as a leader, Dr. Daniel’s advice can help you optimize your training and gain valuable people skills to take with you into practice. Host: Rex Lutz, DO Guest: Joseph N. Daniel, DO, FAAOS Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:17:00 -0000 full American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode offers valuable insights into leadership development for orthopeadic surgery residents, exploring the parallels between military and medical hierarchies, strategies for effective leadership, and actionable tips for residents (and medical students) to distinguish themselves at every stage of their training. Drawing on extensive experience as both a military officer and a residency program director, Joseph N. Daniel, DO, FAAOS, discusses the importance of adapting leadership styles to individuals, the merits of democratic leadership, and the critical role of delegation and team-building in shaping successful surgeons and leaders. Dr. Daniel also explains which qualities the most inspirational leaders possess and what he looks for in his chief residents. Whether or not you think of yourself as a leader, Dr. Daniel’s advice can help you optimize your training and gain valuable people skills to take with you into practice. Host: Rex Lutz, DO Guest: Joseph N. Daniel, DO, FAAOS This episode offers valuable insights into leadership development for orthopeadic surgery residents, exploring the parallels between military and medical hierarchies, strategies for effective leadership, and actionable tips for residents (and medical students) to distinguish themselves at every stage of their training. Drawing on extensive experience as both a military officer and a residency program director, Joseph N. Daniel, DO, FAAOS, discusses the importance of adapting leadership styles to individuals, the merits of democratic leadership, and the critical role of delegation and team-building in shaping successful surgeons and leaders. Dr. Daniel also explains which qualities the most inspirational leaders possess and what he looks for in his chief residents. Whether or not you think of yourself as a leader, Dr. Daniel’s advice can help you optimize your training and gain valuable people skills to take with you into practice.

Host: Rex Lutz, DO

Guest: Joseph N. Daniel, DO, FAAOS

]]> 1559 Why Humanitarian Work Makes Us Better Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode explores the value and impact of humanitarian work in orthopaedics, with a focus on resource-limited settings and the importance of education and capacity building. Rex Lutz, DO, sits down with AAOS Humanitarian Award recipient Coleen Sabatini, MD, MPH, FAAOS, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, as she reflects on her journey from early public health advocacy to her ongoing efforts partnering with local surgeons and helping to train future generations of orthopaedic surgeons in Uganda and East Africa. Dr. Sabatini discusses sustainable models of humanitarian outreach that emphasize local education, system building, and community integration. The conversation highlights practical ways early-career surgeons can get involved in global health work, the lessons learned from international partnerships, and the profound career and personal fulfillment that comes from humanitarian service. Host: Rex Lutz, DO Chair, Resident Assembly Executive CommitteeGuest: Coleen Sabatini, MD, MPH, FAAOS, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:34:00 -0000 full 40 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode explores the value and impact of humanitarian work in orthopaedics, with a focus on resource-limited settings and the importance of education and capacity building. Rex Lutz, DO, sits down with AAOS Humanitarian Award recipient Coleen Sabatini, MD, MPH, FAAOS, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, as she reflects on her journey from early public health advocacy to her ongoing efforts partnering with local surgeons and helping to train future generations of orthopaedic surgeons in Uganda and East Africa. Dr. Sabatini discusses sustainable models of humanitarian outreach that emphasize local education, system building, and community integration. The conversation highlights practical ways early-career surgeons can get involved in global health work, the lessons learned from international partnerships, and the profound career and personal fulfillment that comes from humanitarian service. Host: Rex Lutz, DO Chair, Resident Assembly Executive CommitteeGuest: Coleen Sabatini, MD, MPH, FAAOS, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital This episode explores the value and impact of humanitarian work in orthopaedics, with a focus on resource-limited settings and the importance of education and capacity building.

Rex Lutz, DO, sits down with AAOS Humanitarian Award recipient Coleen Sabatini, MD, MPH, FAAOS, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, as she reflects on her journey from early public health advocacy to her ongoing efforts partnering with local surgeons and helping to train future generations of orthopaedic surgeons in Uganda and East Africa.

Dr. Sabatini discusses sustainable models of humanitarian outreach that emphasize local education, system building, and community integration. The conversation highlights practical ways early-career surgeons can get involved in global health work, the lessons learned from international partnerships, and the profound career and personal fulfillment that comes from humanitarian service.


Host: Rex Lutz, DO Chair, Resident Assembly Executive Committee
Guest: Coleen Sabatini, MD, MPH, FAAOS, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

]]> 2110 no How Moments Become Memories for Residents at the AAOS Annual Meeting This episode explores the AAOS Annual Meeting from the perspective of orthopedic Residents and Attendings, highlighting the academic and social experiences that make it the premier event of the year for musculoskeletal healthcare professionals.  Host Dr. Rex Lutz is joined by Dr. David Kantrowitz and Dr. Jaehon Kim, who share their memorable moments from past meetings — from presenting research to global audiences to receiving recognition for innovative surgical technique videos to reconnecting with colleagues. They discuss the benefits of institutions sending their entire Chief Resident class and how the meeting fosters professional development, collaboration, and lifelong connections. Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, Sports Medicine SpecialistGuests: Dr. David Kantrowitz, Sports Medicine Fellow; Dr. Jaehon Kim , Hand and Microvascular Surgeon, Director of Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship, Mount Sinai Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000 full 39 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode explores the AAOS Annual Meeting from the perspective of orthopedic Residents and Attendings, highlighting the academic and social experiences that make it the premier event of the year for musculoskeletal healthcare professionals.  Host Dr. Rex Lutz is joined by Dr. David Kantrowitz and Dr. Jaehon Kim, who share their memorable moments from past meetings — from presenting research to global audiences to receiving recognition for innovative surgical technique videos to reconnecting with colleagues. They discuss the benefits of institutions sending their entire Chief Resident class and how the meeting fosters professional development, collaboration, and lifelong connections. Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, Sports Medicine SpecialistGuests: Dr. David Kantrowitz, Sports Medicine Fellow; Dr. Jaehon Kim , Hand and Microvascular Surgeon, Director of Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship, Mount Sinai This episode explores the AAOS Annual Meeting from the perspective of orthopedic Residents and Attendings, highlighting the academic and social experiences that make it the premier event of the year for musculoskeletal healthcare professionals. 


Host Dr. Rex Lutz is joined by Dr. David Kantrowitz and Dr. Jaehon Kim, who share their memorable moments from past meetings — from presenting research to global audiences to receiving recognition for innovative surgical technique videos to reconnecting with colleagues. They discuss the benefits of institutions sending their entire Chief Resident class and how the meeting fosters professional development, collaboration, and lifelong connections.


Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, Sports Medicine Specialist
Guests: Dr. David Kantrowitz, Sports Medicine Fellow; Dr. Jaehon Kim , Hand and Microvascular Surgeon, Director of Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship, Mount Sinai


]]> 1478 no Prepare Your Career for Takeoff with AAOS Launchpad This episode introduces the AAOS LaunchPad program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at guiding orthopaedic residents as they transition into fellowship and early career practice. Host Dr. Rex Lutz is joined by Dr. Valerie Lewis, Chair of the AAOS Membership Council, and Dr. Max McQuaid, a hand surgery fellow and member of the inaugural LaunchPad cohort. Together, they discuss the personalized mentorship component—which connects younger members with both early- and late-career surgeons—the curated resources for board preparation, career planning, and financial education, as well as the networking and leadership opportunities available at the AAOS annual meeting. The conversation covers how LaunchPad supports specialty interests, organizes small group sessions, and collects participant feedback to constantly refine its offerings. The episode wraps up with application guidance and encouragement for residents to engage in the next LaunchPad cohort, emphasizing the program’s positive impact on preparing for a successful start in orthopedic practice. Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, AAOS Career PodcastGuests: Dr. Valerie Lewis, Chair, AAOS Membership Council; Dr. Max McQuaid, Hand Surgery Fellow, Rutgers University Hospital Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 Prepare Your Career for Takeoff with AAOS Launchpad full 38 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode introduces the AAOS LaunchPad program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at guiding orthopaedic residents as they transition into fellowship and early career practice. Host Dr. Rex Lutz is joined by Dr. Valerie Lewis, Chair of the AAOS Membership Council, and Dr. Max McQuaid, a hand surgery fellow and member of the inaugural LaunchPad cohort. Together, they discuss the personalized mentorship component—which connects younger members with both early- and late-career surgeons—the curated resources for board preparation, career planning, and financial education, as well as the networking and leadership opportunities available at the AAOS annual meeting. The conversation covers how LaunchPad supports specialty interests, organizes small group sessions, and collects participant feedback to constantly refine its offerings. The episode wraps up with application guidance and encouragement for residents to engage in the next LaunchPad cohort, emphasizing the program’s positive impact on preparing for a successful start in orthopedic practice. Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, AAOS Career PodcastGuests: Dr. Valerie Lewis, Chair, AAOS Membership Council; Dr. Max McQuaid, Hand Surgery Fellow, Rutgers University Hospital This episode introduces the AAOS LaunchPad program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at guiding orthopaedic residents as they transition into fellowship and early career practice. Host Dr. Rex Lutz is joined by Dr. Valerie Lewis, Chair of the AAOS Membership Council, and Dr. Max McQuaid, a hand surgery fellow and member of the inaugural LaunchPad cohort. Together, they discuss the personalized mentorship component—which connects younger members with both early- and late-career surgeons—the curated resources for board preparation, career planning, and financial education, as well as the networking and leadership opportunities available at the AAOS annual meeting. The conversation covers how LaunchPad supports specialty interests, organizes small group sessions, and collects participant feedback to constantly refine its offerings. The episode wraps up with application guidance and encouragement for residents to engage in the next LaunchPad cohort, emphasizing the program’s positive impact on preparing for a successful start in orthopedic practice.

Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, AAOS Career Podcast
Guests: Dr. Valerie Lewis, Chair, AAOS Membership Council; Dr. Max McQuaid, Hand Surgery Fellow, Rutgers University Hospital

]]> 1441 no Research in Residency This episode delves into the integral role of research in orthopedic residency and early career development. Dr. Dustin Greenhill, a nationally recognized pediatric orthopedic surgeon and active researcher at St. Luke’s University Health Network, discusses his unconventional path from West Point to medicine, and how hands-on research experiences shaped his focus within orthopedics. He shares insights on motivating trainees, building productive research teams, and overcoming common barriers to launching and completing meaningful projects, especially in environments with limited resources. Dr. Greenhill also emphasizes the personal and professional rewards of mentoring residents and medical students, turning academic challenges into lasting collaborations and career-defining moments. Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive CommitteeGuest: Dr. Dustin Greenhill, Associate Program Director, St. Luke's University Health Network Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:12:00 -0000 full 37 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode delves into the integral role of research in orthopedic residency and early career development. Dr. Dustin Greenhill, a nationally recognized pediatric orthopedic surgeon and active researcher at St. Luke’s University Health Network, discusses his unconventional path from West Point to medicine, and how hands-on research experiences shaped his focus within orthopedics. He shares insights on motivating trainees, building productive research teams, and overcoming common barriers to launching and completing meaningful projects, especially in environments with limited resources. Dr. Greenhill also emphasizes the personal and professional rewards of mentoring residents and medical students, turning academic challenges into lasting collaborations and career-defining moments. Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive CommitteeGuest: Dr. Dustin Greenhill, Associate Program Director, St. Luke's University Health Network This episode delves into the integral role of research in orthopedic residency and early career development. Dr. Dustin Greenhill, a nationally recognized pediatric orthopedic surgeon and active researcher at St. Luke’s University Health Network, discusses his unconventional path from West Point to medicine, and how hands-on research experiences shaped his focus within orthopedics. He shares insights on motivating trainees, building productive research teams, and overcoming common barriers to launching and completing meaningful projects, especially in environments with limited resources. Dr. Greenhill also emphasizes the personal and professional rewards of mentoring residents and medical students, turning academic challenges into lasting collaborations and career-defining moments.


Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee
Guest: Dr. Dustin Greenhill, Associate Program Director, St. Luke's University Health Network

]]> 1589 no Life, Limbs, and a Legacy of Leadership This episode explores the meaning of leadership within orthopaedic surgery, offering invaluable insights from Dr. Stephen Gitelis, Rush Medical College Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Oncology and recipient of the 2025 William W. Tipton Jr. Leadership Award. Dr. Gitelis reflects on his five-decade career at Rush, where he launched and grew one of the largest sarcoma programs in the region, and shares lessons learned from key mentors, the value of mentorship, and the importance of the “3 A’s” of leadership—ability, availability, and affability. He also discusses the evolution of limb salvage surgery, advances in 3D-printed implants and infection prevention, as well as his experiences leading both in academic medicine and the US Navy. Listeners will gain practical advice on developing leadership skills, the significance of volunteerism, and how to inspire the next generation of orthopaedic oncologists. Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive CommitteeGuest: Dr. Stephen Gitelis, Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Oncology, Rush Medical College Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:55:00 -0000 full 36 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode explores the meaning of leadership within orthopaedic surgery, offering invaluable insights from Dr. Stephen Gitelis, Rush Medical College Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Oncology and recipient of the 2025 William W. Tipton Jr. Leadership Award. Dr. Gitelis reflects on his five-decade career at Rush, where he launched and grew one of the largest sarcoma programs in the region, and shares lessons learned from key mentors, the value of mentorship, and the importance of the “3 A’s” of leadership—ability, availability, and affability. He also discusses the evolution of limb salvage surgery, advances in 3D-printed implants and infection prevention, as well as his experiences leading both in academic medicine and the US Navy. Listeners will gain practical advice on developing leadership skills, the significance of volunteerism, and how to inspire the next generation of orthopaedic oncologists. Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive CommitteeGuest: Dr. Stephen Gitelis, Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Oncology, Rush Medical College This episode explores the meaning of leadership within orthopaedic surgery, offering invaluable insights from Dr. Stephen Gitelis, Rush Medical College Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Oncology and recipient of the 2025 William W. Tipton Jr. Leadership Award. Dr. Gitelis reflects on his five-decade career at Rush, where he launched and grew one of the largest sarcoma programs in the region, and shares lessons learned from key mentors, the value of mentorship, and the importance of the “3 A’s” of leadership—ability, availability, and affability. He also discusses the evolution of limb salvage surgery, advances in 3D-printed implants and infection prevention, as well as his experiences leading both in academic medicine and the US Navy. Listeners will gain practical advice on developing leadership skills, the significance of volunteerism, and how to inspire the next generation of orthopaedic oncologists.

Host: Dr. Rex Lutz, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee
Guest: Dr. Stephen Gitelis, Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Oncology, Rush Medical College

]]> 1695 Mastering Job Exploration With ACCELERATE This episode dives into the job-hunting process using the brand-new orthopaedic job exploration platform, ACCELERATE by AAOS. MedGeo Executive Vice President Jarod Collins explains how the interactive, map-based platform helps connect AAOS members with over 13,500 employers across the country in one easy to use tool. The conversation covers key factors to consider when choosing a job, the importance of mentorship and leveraging your network, as well as job searching techniques and current market trends. Learn more about ACCELERATE by AAOS: https://www.aaos.org/accelerate   View FAQ about the platform: https://resources.accelerate.aaos.org/   Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Guest: Jarod Collins, Executive Vice President, MedGeo Ventures Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:08:00 -0000 Mastering Job Exploration With ACCELERATE full 35 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode dives into the job-hunting process using the brand-new orthopaedic job exploration platform, ACCELERATE by AAOS. MedGeo Executive Vice President Jarod Collins explains how the interactive, map-based platform helps connect AAOS members with over 13,500 employers across the country in one easy to use tool. The conversation covers key factors to consider when choosing a job, the importance of mentorship and leveraging your network, as well as job searching techniques and current market trends. Learn more about ACCELERATE by AAOS: https://www.aaos.org/accelerate   View FAQ about the platform: https://resources.accelerate.aaos.org/   Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Guest: Jarod Collins, Executive Vice President, MedGeo Ventures This episode dives into the job-hunting process using the brand-new orthopaedic job exploration platform, ACCELERATE by AAOS. MedGeo Executive Vice President Jarod Collins explains how the interactive, map-based platform helps connect AAOS members with over 13,500 employers across the country in one easy to use tool. The conversation covers key factors to consider when choosing a job, the importance of mentorship and leveraging your network, as well as job searching techniques and current market trends.


Learn more about ACCELERATE by AAOS: https://www.aaos.org/accelerate

 

View FAQ about the platform: https://resources.accelerate.aaos.org/

 

Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

Guest: Jarod Collins, Executive Vice President, MedGeo Ventures

]]> 2124 no Special Episode: AAOS’s New Strategic Plan The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently went through a comprehensive multi-year process to re-imagine its core focus and aspirational state to be the trusted leaders in advancing musculoskeletal health. Members of the AAOS Presidential Line provide behind-the-scenes perspective that explores the need for change, and how these changes provide a foundation for greater collaboration, innovation, learning opportunities and benefits for current and future members, patients and the larger musculoskeletal community. More on AAOS’ proposed governance changes: https://www.aaos.org/about/meet-aaos/proposed-governance-changes/ Moving Forward: AAOS Board of Directors Approves New Strategic Plan, (AAOS Now, April 2024): https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/march-april/commentary/commentary01/   Look Towards the Future, (AAOS Now, August 2024), https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/aug/youraaos/youraaos01 Host:  Valerae O. Lewis, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Membership Council Chair  Guests:  Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS, AAOS President   Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, AAOS First Vice President   Joel Mayerson, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, AAOS Board of Councilors Chair Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0000 Special Episode: AAOS’s New Strategic Plan full 34 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently went through a comprehensive multi-year process to re-imagine its core focus and aspirational state to be the trusted leaders in advancing musculoskeletal health. Members of the AAOS Presidential Line provide behind-the-scenes perspective that explores the need for change, and how these changes provide a foundation for greater collaboration, innovation, learning opportunities and benefits for current and future members, patients and the larger musculoskeletal community. More on AAOS’ proposed governance changes: https://www.aaos.org/about/meet-aaos/proposed-governance-changes/ Moving Forward: AAOS Board of Directors Approves New Strategic Plan, (AAOS Now, April 2024): https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/march-april/commentary/commentary01/   Look Towards the Future, (AAOS Now, August 2024), https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/aug/youraaos/youraaos01 Host:  Valerae O. Lewis, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Membership Council Chair  Guests:  Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS, AAOS President   Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, AAOS First Vice President   Joel Mayerson, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, AAOS Board of Councilors Chair The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently went through a comprehensive multi-year process to re-imagine its core focus and aspirational state to be the trusted leaders in advancing musculoskeletal health. Members of the AAOS Presidential Line provide behind-the-scenes perspective that explores the need for change, and how these changes provide a foundation for greater collaboration, innovation, learning opportunities and benefits for current and future members, patients and the larger musculoskeletal community.


More on AAOS’ proposed governance changes: https://www.aaos.org/about/meet-aaos/proposed-governance-changes/


Moving Forward: AAOS Board of Directors Approves New Strategic Plan, (AAOS Now, April 2024): https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/march-april/commentary/commentary01/  


Look Towards the Future, (AAOS Now, August 2024), https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/aug/youraaos/youraaos01


Host: 

Valerae O. Lewis, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Membership Council Chair 


Guests: 

Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS, AAOS President  

Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, AAOS First Vice President  

Joel Mayerson, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, AAOS Board of Councilors Chair

]]> 2264 no #33 New Ban on Noncompete Agreements Healthcare executive Paul Bruning discusses the recent ban on noncompete agreements and what the historic rule means for the future of musculoskeletal care. He talks about the reasoning behind the restrictive clauses and unlocked opportunities for innovation and industry competition. Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly  Guest: Paul Bruning, Service Line Director, Sutter Health  Tue, 16 Jul 2024 20:01:27 -0000 New Ban on Noncompete Agreements full 33 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Healthcare executive Paul Bruning discusses the recent ban on noncompete agreements and what the historic rule means for the future of musculoskeletal care. He talks about the reasoning behind the restrictive clauses and unlocked opportunities for innovation and industry competition. Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly  Guest: Paul Bruning, Service Line Director, Sutter Health  Healthcare executive Paul Bruning discusses the recent ban on noncompete agreements and what the historic rule means for the future of musculoskeletal care. He talks about the reasoning behind the restrictive clauses and unlocked opportunities for innovation and industry competition.


Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly 

Guest: Paul Bruning, Service Line Director, Sutter Health 

]]> 1914 #32 FDA Leader on Diversity in Medicine This episode features a provocative discussion about diversity in medicine and the importance of cross collaboration between public and private practice. Microbiologist and FDA leader RDML Raquel Peat shares lessons on transformational leadership and why diversity in thought, background, training, geography, and research are critical to improving public health and advancing the field of orthopaedics. Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Guest: RDML Raquel Peat, PhD, MPH, Director, Office of Orthopedic Devices, FDA Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:53:11 -0000 FDA Leader on Diversity in Medicine full 32 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode features a provocative discussion about diversity in medicine and the importance of cross collaboration between public and private practice. Microbiologist and FDA leader RDML Raquel Peat shares lessons on transformational leadership and why diversity in thought, background, training, geography, and research are critical to improving public health and advancing the field of orthopaedics. Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Guest: RDML Raquel Peat, PhD, MPH, Director, Office of Orthopedic Devices, FDA This episode features a provocative discussion about diversity in medicine and the importance of cross collaboration between public and private practice. Microbiologist and FDA leader RDML Raquel Peat shares lessons on transformational leadership and why diversity in thought, background, training, geography, and research are critical to improving public health and advancing the field of orthopaedics.


Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly


Guest: RDML Raquel Peat, PhD, MPH, Director, Office of Orthopedic Devices, FDA

]]> 1987 no #31 Working With Industry: Ethical Considerations and Patient Safety Partnerships between orthopaedic surgeons and industry can have educational value and lead to improvements in patient care. Sometimes, however, the line between supportive funds and funds to promote a particular product can be blurred. This episode dives into considerations for ensuring these relationships provide value, benefit the patient, and comply with applicable laws. Related episode, Episode 16, Ideas and Innovation in Orthopaedics: https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-16/ AAOS Device Recall Dashboard: https://www.aaos.org/quality/healthcare-safety/device-recall-dashboard/ Guest: Jonathan Dubin, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Healthcare Safety Committee Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000 Working With Industry: Ethical Considerations and Patient Safety full 31 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Partnerships between orthopaedic surgeons and industry can have educational value and lead to improvements in patient care. Sometimes, however, the line between supportive funds and funds to promote a particular product can be blurred. This episode dives into considerations for ensuring these relationships provide value, benefit the patient, and comply with applicable laws. Related episode, Episode 16, Ideas and Innovation in Orthopaedics: https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-16/ AAOS Device Recall Dashboard: https://www.aaos.org/quality/healthcare-safety/device-recall-dashboard/ Guest: Jonathan Dubin, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Healthcare Safety Committee Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Partnerships between orthopaedic surgeons and industry can have educational value and lead to improvements in patient care. Sometimes, however, the line between supportive funds and funds to promote a particular product can be blurred. This episode dives into considerations for ensuring these relationships provide value, benefit the patient, and comply with applicable laws.

Related episode, Episode 16, Ideas and Innovation in Orthopaedics: https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-16/

AAOS Device Recall Dashboard: https://www.aaos.org/quality/healthcare-safety/device-recall-dashboard/


Guest: Jonathan Dubin, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Healthcare Safety Committee

Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1565 no #30 Mastering Your First Impression: The Power of Your Personal Story In this episode, recorded live at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, public speaking and media performance consultant, Kathryn Janicek, explains how surgeons’ executive presence is critical to inspiring confidence and trust in the field. The three-time Emmy Award-winning TV executive offers practical guidance for leveraging your expertise to promote your personal brand and your practice. Guest: Kathryn Janicek, Public Speaking and Media Performance Consultant Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:30:00 -0000 Mastering Your First Impression: The Power of Your Personal Story full 30 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons In this episode, recorded live at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, public speaking and media performance consultant, Kathryn Janicek, explains how surgeons’ executive presence is critical to inspiring confidence and trust in the field. The three-time Emmy Award-winning TV executive offers practical guidance for leveraging your expertise to promote your personal brand and your practice. Guest: Kathryn Janicek, Public Speaking and Media Performance Consultant Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly In this episode, recorded live at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, public speaking and media performance consultant, Kathryn Janicek, explains how surgeons’ executive presence is critical to inspiring confidence and trust in the field. The three-time Emmy Award-winning TV executive offers practical guidance for leveraging your expertise to promote your personal brand and your practice.


Guest: Kathryn Janicek, Public Speaking and Media Performance Consultant

Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1537 no #29 Finding Passion Within Your Specialty New host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, sits down with outgoing AAOS Membership Council chair and repeat podcast guest Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, for this in-person interview recorded at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting. Through sharing her personal story in sports medicine, Dr. Matzkin explains the importance of finding passion within your specialty, whether it's research, a surgical technique or an area outside of clinical practice like advocacy, and how that excitement translates into being a better orthopaedic surgeon.  Episode 16 with Dr. Matzkin, “Building Skills Through Leadership” https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-15/  Guest: Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, inaugural chair, AAOS Membership Council  Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly  Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:36:10 -0000 Finding Passion Within Your Specialty full 29 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons New host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, sits down with outgoing AAOS Membership Council chair and repeat podcast guest Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, for this in-person interview recorded at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting. Through sharing her personal story in sports medicine, Dr. Matzkin explains the importance of finding passion within your specialty, whether it's research, a surgical technique or an area outside of clinical practice like advocacy, and how that excitement translates into being a better orthopaedic surgeon.  Episode 16 with Dr. Matzkin, “Building Skills Through Leadership” https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-15/  Guest: Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, inaugural chair, AAOS Membership Council  Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly  New host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, sits down with outgoing AAOS Membership Council chair and repeat podcast guest Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, for this in-person interview recorded at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting. Through sharing her personal story in sports medicine, Dr. Matzkin explains the importance of finding passion within your specialty, whether it's research, a surgical technique or an area outside of clinical practice like advocacy, and how that excitement translates into being a better orthopaedic surgeon. 

Episode 16 with Dr. Matzkin, “Building Skills Through Leadership” https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-15/ 


Guest: Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, inaugural chair, AAOS Membership Council 

Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly 

]]> 1520 no #28 Glimpse Into New Host, Initiatives & Annual Meeting In his final episode as host of the AAOS Career Podcast, Dr. Daniel Cognetti introduces the new host and Chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly Dr. Mikalyn DeFoor. Together they talk about exciting initiatives coming to the Resident Assembly and events for residents at the upcoming AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting. Resident programs at the meeting: https://www.aaos.org/annual/education/resident-focused-programs/ Guest: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Incoming Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly  Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:03:42 -0000 Glimpse Into New Host, Initiatives & Annual Meeting full 28 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons In his final episode as host of the AAOS Career Podcast, Dr. Daniel Cognetti introduces the new host and Chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly Dr. Mikalyn DeFoor. Together they talk about exciting initiatives coming to the Resident Assembly and events for residents at the upcoming AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting. Resident programs at the meeting: https://www.aaos.org/annual/education/resident-focused-programs/ Guest: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Incoming Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly  In his final episode as host of the AAOS Career Podcast, Dr. Daniel Cognetti introduces the new host and Chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly Dr. Mikalyn DeFoor. Together they talk about exciting initiatives coming to the Resident Assembly and events for residents at the upcoming AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting.

Resident programs at the meeting: https://www.aaos.org/annual/education/resident-focused-programs/


Guest: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Incoming Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly 

]]> 1204 no #27 Growing Your Career and Your Family In this episode, two former co-residents discuss the challenges that come with being pregnant and having young children during training. From performing surgery heavily pregnant and taking maternity leave, to learning to breastfeed and balance motherhood with the demands of the job, Dr. Dawn Rask shares tips for success in parenthood for orthopaedic surgeon listeners. Guest: Dawn M. G. Rask, MD, Capt. USAF  Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly  Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:32:00 -0000 Growing Your Career and Your Family full 27 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons In this episode, two former co-residents discuss the challenges that come with being pregnant and having young children during training. From performing surgery heavily pregnant and taking maternity leave, to learning to breastfeed and balance motherhood with the demands of the job, Dr. Dawn Rask shares tips for success in parenthood for orthopaedic surgeon listeners. Guest: Dawn M. G. Rask, MD, Capt. USAF  Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly  In this episode, two former co-residents discuss the challenges that come with being pregnant and having young children during training. From performing surgery heavily pregnant and taking maternity leave, to learning to breastfeed and balance motherhood with the demands of the job, Dr. Dawn Rask shares tips for success in parenthood for orthopaedic surgeon listeners.

Guest: Dawn M. G. Rask, MD, Capt. USAF 

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly 

]]> 1132 no #26 Managing Your Brand and Online Reputation This episode covers aspects of marketing and growing a practice, specifically a surgeon’s online reputation. Whether you are a new surgeon, in the middle of your career, or even well established and have neglected your online profile and reputation, fear not. There are many new and easy ways to build a positive online reputation, attract new patients and respond to negative online reviews. Guest: Orrin Franko, MD, FAAOS, East Bay Hand Medical Center Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:30:00 -0000 Managing Your Brand and Online Reputation full 26 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode covers aspects of marketing and growing a practice, specifically a surgeon’s online reputation. Whether you are a new surgeon, in the middle of your career, or even well established and have neglected your online profile and reputation, fear not. There are many new and easy ways to build a positive online reputation, attract new patients and respond to negative online reviews. Guest: Orrin Franko, MD, FAAOS, East Bay Hand Medical Center Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly This episode covers aspects of marketing and growing a practice, specifically a surgeon’s online reputation. Whether you are a new surgeon, in the middle of your career, or even well established and have neglected your online profile and reputation, fear not. There are many new and easy ways to build a positive online reputation, attract new patients and respond to negative online reviews.

Guest: Orrin Franko, MD, FAAOS, East Bay Hand Medical Center

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1911 no #25 Non-Traditional Practice Models: Locums and Beyond In this episode, we explore non-traditional practice models for orthopaedic surgeons—from locums and health maintenance organizations to ambulatory surgery centers and even the military. With healthcare consolidation on the rise and decreasing physician autonomy, we delve into what makes these practice settings attractive and how to make them successful.   Guest: Tamara Huff, MD, MBA, FAAOS, CEO, Vigeo Orthopedics   Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Past Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly    Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:07:00 -0000 Non-Traditional Practice Models: Locums and Beyond full 25 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons In this episode, we explore non-traditional practice models for orthopaedic surgeons—from locums and health maintenance organizations to ambulatory surgery centers and even the military. With healthcare consolidation on the rise and decreasing physician autonomy, we delve into what makes these practice settings attractive and how to make them successful.   Guest: Tamara Huff, MD, MBA, FAAOS, CEO, Vigeo Orthopedics   Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Past Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly    In this episode, we explore non-traditional practice models for orthopaedic surgeons—from locums and health maintenance organizations to ambulatory surgery centers and even the military. With healthcare consolidation on the rise and decreasing physician autonomy, we delve into what makes these practice settings attractive and how to make them successful.  

Guest: Tamara Huff, MD, MBA, FAAOS, CEO, Vigeo Orthopedics  

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Past Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly 

 

]]> 1525 no #24 Coding Matters: Understanding the Ever-Evolving Landscape ­– Part Two The AAOS Coding Community is your go-to resource for everything Practice Management and Coding & Reimbursement at AAOS. Part two of this podcast will continue to cover the general principles of coding, update members on new rules and developments, and review some of the top coding mistakes.  To sign up for an upcoming virtual Practice Management course, featuring a session on Coding Tips with Shannon DeConda, click here. Guest: Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT, Partner, DoctorsManagement Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 26 Sep 2023 07:26:00 -0000 Coding Matters: Understanding the Ever-Evolving Landscape ­– Part Two full 24 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The AAOS Coding Community is your go-to resource for everything Practice Management and Coding & Reimbursement at AAOS. Part two of this podcast will continue to cover the general principles of coding, update members on new rules and developments, and review some of the top coding mistakes.  To sign up for an upcoming virtual Practice Management course, featuring a session on Coding Tips with Shannon DeConda, click here. Guest: Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT, Partner, DoctorsManagement Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly The AAOS Coding Community is your go-to resource for everything Practice Management and Coding & Reimbursement at AAOS. Part two of this podcast will continue to cover the general principles of coding, update members on new rules and developments, and review some of the top coding mistakes. 

To sign up for an upcoming virtual Practice Management course, featuring a session on Coding Tips with Shannon DeConda, click here.

Guest: Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT, Partner, DoctorsManagement

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1107 no #23 Coding Matters: Understanding the Ever-Evolving Landscape ­– Part One The AAOS Coding Community is your go-to resource for everything Practice Management and Coding & Reimbursement at AAOS. This two-part series will cover the general principles of coding, update members on new rules and developments, and review some of the top coding mistakes. Stay tuned for Episode 2 which will air next week.  To sign up for an upcoming virtual Practice Management course, featuring a session on Coding Tips with Shannon DeConda, click here. Guest: Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT, Partner, DoctorsManagement Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:32:00 -0000 Coding Matters: Understanding the Ever-Evolving Landscape ­– Part One full 23 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The AAOS Coding Community is your go-to resource for everything Practice Management and Coding & Reimbursement at AAOS. This two-part series will cover the general principles of coding, update members on new rules and developments, and review some of the top coding mistakes. Stay tuned for Episode 2 which will air next week.  To sign up for an upcoming virtual Practice Management course, featuring a session on Coding Tips with Shannon DeConda, click here. Guest: Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT, Partner, DoctorsManagement Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly The AAOS Coding Community is your go-to resource for everything Practice Management and Coding & Reimbursement at AAOS. This two-part series will cover the general principles of coding, update members on new rules and developments, and review some of the top coding mistakes. Stay tuned for Episode 2 which will air next week. 

To sign up for an upcoming virtual Practice Management course, featuring a session on Coding Tips with Shannon DeConda, click here.

Guest: Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT, Partner, DoctorsManagement

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1564 no #22 Leveraging Social Media for Your Patients and Practice This episode, which was recorded in-person at the 2023 AAOS Annual Meeting, delves into the ways orthopaedic surgeons can leverage social media to build their practices and personal brand. Social media guru and AAOS social media ambassador Dr. Cory Calendine offers guidance for using the platforms for both patient education and professional engagement, despite ongoing challenges surrounding limited time and medical misinformation.   Find Dr. Calendine on social media under the name Cory Calendine, MD. Guest: Cory Calendine, MD, FAAOS, Founding Partner, Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee   Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly  Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:52:00 -0000 Leveraging Social Media for Your Patients and Practice full 22 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode, which was recorded in-person at the 2023 AAOS Annual Meeting, delves into the ways orthopaedic surgeons can leverage social media to build their practices and personal brand. Social media guru and AAOS social media ambassador Dr. Cory Calendine offers guidance for using the platforms for both patient education and professional engagement, despite ongoing challenges surrounding limited time and medical misinformation.   Find Dr. Calendine on social media under the name Cory Calendine, MD. Guest: Cory Calendine, MD, FAAOS, Founding Partner, Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee   Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly  This episode, which was recorded in-person at the 2023 AAOS Annual Meeting, delves into the ways orthopaedic surgeons can leverage social media to build their practices and personal brand. Social media guru and AAOS social media ambassador Dr. Cory Calendine offers guidance for using the platforms for both patient education and professional engagement, despite ongoing challenges surrounding limited time and medical misinformation.  

Find Dr. Calendine on social media under the name Cory Calendine, MD.

Guest: Cory Calendine, MD, FAAOS, Founding Partner, Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee  

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly 

]]> 1277 no #21 Eliminating the Term ‘Provider’ as a Physician Using the ambiguous term “provider” to describe any healthcare professional is problematic for both patients and orthopaedic surgeons striving to provide the highest level of musculoskeletal care. This episode explains how it diminishes the intrinsic value of physicians, commoditizes healthcare delivery, and why organizations like AAOS are working to eliminate its use. AAOS Now article on the topic: https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2023/jun/youraaos/youraaos04/ Guest: Gregory Della Rocca, MD, FAAOS, AAOS BOC Representative for Missouri Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:16:00 -0000 Eliminating the Term ‘Provider’ as a Physician full 21 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Using the ambiguous term “provider” to describe any healthcare professional is problematic for both patients and orthopaedic surgeons striving to provide the highest level of musculoskeletal care. This episode explains how it diminishes the intrinsic value of physicians, commoditizes healthcare delivery, and why organizations like AAOS are working to eliminate its use. AAOS Now article on the topic: https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2023/jun/youraaos/youraaos04/ Guest: Gregory Della Rocca, MD, FAAOS, AAOS BOC Representative for Missouri Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Using the ambiguous term “provider” to describe any healthcare professional is problematic for both patients and orthopaedic surgeons striving to provide the highest level of musculoskeletal care. This episode explains how it diminishes the intrinsic value of physicians, commoditizes healthcare delivery, and why organizations like AAOS are working to eliminate its use.

AAOS Now article on the topic: https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2023/jun/youraaos/youraaos04/

Guest: Gregory Della Rocca, MD, FAAOS, AAOS BOC Representative for Missouri

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1027 no #20 In-person Meetings and Learning Opportunities In-person learning is invaluable for networking, career development, and even personal growth. In this episode with the chair of AAOS CME Courses, we dive into the numerous opportunities that orthopaedic surgeons can take advantage of from annual meeting to live courses and everything else in between. Guest: Steven Haddad, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS CME Courses Program Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Thu, 04 May 2023 16:41:00 -0000 In-person Meetings and Learning Opportunities full 20 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons In-person learning is invaluable for networking, career development, and even personal growth. In this episode with the chair of AAOS CME Courses, we dive into the numerous opportunities that orthopaedic surgeons can take advantage of from annual meeting to live courses and everything else in between. Guest: Steven Haddad, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS CME Courses Program Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly In-person learning is invaluable for networking, career development, and even personal growth. In this episode with the chair of AAOS CME Courses, we dive into the numerous opportunities that orthopaedic surgeons can take advantage of from annual meeting to live courses and everything else in between.

Guest: Steven Haddad, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS CME Courses Program

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1337 no #19 Shining in Rotations from Med School to Fellowship Recorded live at the 2023 Annual Meeting and the day before Match Day, this conversation dives into how medical students and junior residents can shine in their rotations. The authors of Pocket Pimped, a series of books with the 1,500 most asked questions by attendings, give advice for maximizing learning opportunities and matching into orthopaedic residency or their subspeciality of choice. Learn more about Pocket Pimped: https://pocketpimped.com/ Learn more about AAOS’ new membership for medical students: https://www.aaos.org/membership/become-an-aaos-member/information-for-medical-students/ Guests: Jacob J. Triplet, MD, Indiana University Health; David Johnson, DO, Florida Orthopaedic Institute Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:30:00 -0000 Shining in Rotations from Med School to Fellowship full 19 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Recorded live at the 2023 Annual Meeting and the day before Match Day, this conversation dives into how medical students and junior residents can shine in their rotations. The authors of Pocket Pimped, a series of books with the 1,500 most asked questions by attendings, give advice for maximizing learning opportunities and matching into orthopaedic residency or their subspeciality of choice. Learn more about Pocket Pimped: https://pocketpimped.com/ Learn more about AAOS’ new membership for medical students: https://www.aaos.org/membership/become-an-aaos-member/information-for-medical-students/ Guests: Jacob J. Triplet, MD, Indiana University Health; David Johnson, DO, Florida Orthopaedic Institute Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly Recorded live at the 2023 Annual Meeting and the day before Match Day, this conversation dives into how medical students and junior residents can shine in their rotations. The authors of Pocket Pimped, a series of books with the 1,500 most asked questions by attendings, give advice for maximizing learning opportunities and matching into orthopaedic residency or their subspeciality of choice.

Learn more about Pocket Pimped: https://pocketpimped.com/

Learn more about AAOS’ new membership for medical students: https://www.aaos.org/membership/become-an-aaos-member/information-for-medical-students/

Guests: Jacob J. Triplet, MD, Indiana University Health; David Johnson, DO, Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 815 no #18 Supporting Women in Orthopaedics In recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, this episode features a conversation about supporting women in orthopaedic surgery. AAOS Career Podcast Host Liana Tedesco, MD, leads a provocative discussion with her attending at Columbia University and incoming Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society President Christen Russo, MD, FAAOS. From gender representation and reproductive rights to advancing their careers amidst unique challenges, all topics are on the table. Guest: Christen M. Russo, MD, FAAOS, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, President  Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly  Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:10:00 -0000 Supporting Women in Orthopaedics full 18 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons In recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, this episode features a conversation about supporting women in orthopaedic surgery. AAOS Career Podcast Host Liana Tedesco, MD, leads a provocative discussion with her attending at Columbia University and incoming Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society President Christen Russo, MD, FAAOS. From gender representation and reproductive rights to advancing their careers amidst unique challenges, all topics are on the table. Guest: Christen M. Russo, MD, FAAOS, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, President  Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly  In recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, this episode features a conversation about supporting women in orthopaedic surgery. AAOS Career Podcast Host Liana Tedesco, MD, leads a provocative discussion with her attending at Columbia University and incoming Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society President Christen Russo, MD, FAAOS. From gender representation and reproductive rights to advancing their careers amidst unique challenges, all topics are on the table.

Guest: Christen M. Russo, MD, FAAOS, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, President 

Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly 

]]> 1026 no #17 ROCK: Reimagining Resident Education in Orthopaedics Together In this episode with Paul Tornetta, III, MD, FAAOS, we explore the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge program, also known as ROCK. This is a dynamic online learning environment designed to empower residents with core foundational knowledge needed to pass their Boards, feel confident in their Orthopaedic In-Training Examination scores, and be a well-rounded orthopaedic surgeon. Additional resources and information: https://www.aaos.org/education/resident-orthopaedic-core-knowledge/ Guest: Paul Tornetta, III, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Second Vice President and ROCK Curriculum Co-Director Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 07 Feb 2023 08:35:00 -0000 ROCK: Reimagining Resident Education in Orthopaedics Together full 17 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons In this episode with Paul Tornetta, III, MD, FAAOS, we explore the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge program, also known as ROCK. This is a dynamic online learning environment designed to empower residents with core foundational knowledge needed to pass their Boards, feel confident in their Orthopaedic In-Training Examination scores, and be a well-rounded orthopaedic surgeon. Additional resources and information: https://www.aaos.org/education/resident-orthopaedic-core-knowledge/ Guest: Paul Tornetta, III, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Second Vice President and ROCK Curriculum Co-Director Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly In this episode with Paul Tornetta, III, MD, FAAOS, we explore the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge program, also known as ROCK. This is a dynamic online learning environment designed to empower residents with core foundational knowledge needed to pass their Boards, feel confident in their Orthopaedic In-Training Examination scores, and be a well-rounded orthopaedic surgeon.

Additional resources and information: https://www.aaos.org/education/resident-orthopaedic-core-knowledge/

Guest: Paul Tornetta, III, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Second Vice President and ROCK Curriculum Co-Director

Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1362 no #16 Ideas and Innovation in Orthopaedics This episode delves into the importance and process of having an innovation mindset in orthopaedics. From identifying a problem to partnering with industry and pursuing a patent, surgeons can use innovation to advance the field. The conversation discusses exploring ideas through research, intellectual property protections, and opportunities to use technology to improve musculoskeletal care. Guest: Thomas R. Duquin, MD, FAAOS, Director of Medical Student Education, Jacobs School of Medicine, University at Buffalo Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:08:00 -0000 Ideas and Innovation in Orthopaedics full 16 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode delves into the importance and process of having an innovation mindset in orthopaedics. From identifying a problem to partnering with industry and pursuing a patent, surgeons can use innovation to advance the field. The conversation discusses exploring ideas through research, intellectual property protections, and opportunities to use technology to improve musculoskeletal care. Guest: Thomas R. Duquin, MD, FAAOS, Director of Medical Student Education, Jacobs School of Medicine, University at Buffalo Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly This episode delves into the importance and process of having an innovation mindset in orthopaedics. From identifying a problem to partnering with industry and pursuing a patent, surgeons can use innovation to advance the field. The conversation discusses exploring ideas through research, intellectual property protections, and opportunities to use technology to improve musculoskeletal care.

Guest: Thomas R. Duquin, MD, FAAOS, Director of Medical Student Education, Jacobs School of Medicine, University at Buffalo

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 975 no #15 Building Skills Through Leadership Orthopaedic surgeons gain invaluable skills by serving in leadership positions. In this episode, AAOS Membership Council Chair Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS discusses her leadership journey, offers recommendations for residents to get started, and explains how to gain the most out of these opportunities. Learn more about AAOS leadership positions: https://cap.aaos.org/ Info on the AAOS Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/ Episode on the ALI program: https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-6/ Guest: Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS Membership Council Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:32:00 -0000 Building Skills Through Leadership full 15 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Orthopaedic surgeons gain invaluable skills by serving in leadership positions. In this episode, AAOS Membership Council Chair Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS discusses her leadership journey, offers recommendations for residents to get started, and explains how to gain the most out of these opportunities. Learn more about AAOS leadership positions: https://cap.aaos.org/ Info on the AAOS Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/ Episode on the ALI program: https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-6/ Guest: Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS Membership Council Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Orthopaedic surgeons gain invaluable skills by serving in leadership positions. In this episode, AAOS Membership Council Chair Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS discusses her leadership journey, offers recommendations for residents to get started, and explains how to gain the most out of these opportunities.

Learn more about AAOS leadership positions: https://cap.aaos.org/

Info on the AAOS Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/

Episode on the ALI program: https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-6/


Guest: Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS Membership Council

Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1235 no #14 Finding and Fostering Mentorships Finding a mentor during residency can be difficult, but the lessons learned, and professional advice given are invaluable. In this episode, William Levine, MD, FAAOS, from Columbia University offers tips for finding the right mentor, being a good mentee despite a rigorous schedule, then creating a lasting, professional relationship that extends beyond the years of formal training and landing a job. Guest (name, title, company or organization): William N. Levine (New York), MD, FAAOS, Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:32:00 -0000 Finding and Fostering Mentorships full 14 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Finding a mentor during residency can be difficult, but the lessons learned, and professional advice given are invaluable. In this episode, William Levine, MD, FAAOS, from Columbia University offers tips for finding the right mentor, being a good mentee despite a rigorous schedule, then creating a lasting, professional relationship that extends beyond the years of formal training and landing a job. Guest (name, title, company or organization): William N. Levine (New York), MD, FAAOS, Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Finding a mentor during residency can be difficult, but the lessons learned, and professional advice given are invaluable. In this episode, William Levine, MD, FAAOS, from Columbia University offers tips for finding the right mentor, being a good mentee despite a rigorous schedule, then creating a lasting, professional relationship that extends beyond the years of formal training and landing a job.

Guest (name, title, company or organization): William N. Levine (New York), MD, FAAOS, Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1015 no #13 Career Resources for Early-Career Professionals As early-career professionals prepare for their first job, many are not aware of the many resources available through AAOS. In this episode, learn about the job search process, how to be an attractive candidate and what resources AAOS offers when searching and preparing for job opportunities. Guests:Tanja Getter, Lead Residency Education Director, Community Health Systems; Evette Thompson, AAOS Career Center Coordinator Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:16:00 -0000 Career Resources for Early-Career Professionals full 13 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons As early-career professionals prepare for their first job, many are not aware of the many resources available through AAOS. In this episode, learn about the job search process, how to be an attractive candidate and what resources AAOS offers when searching and preparing for job opportunities. Guests:Tanja Getter, Lead Residency Education Director, Community Health Systems; Evette Thompson, AAOS Career Center Coordinator Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly As early-career professionals prepare for their first job, many are not aware of the many resources available through AAOS. In this episode, learn about the job search process, how to be an attractive candidate and what resources AAOS offers when searching and preparing for job opportunities.

Guests:Tanja Getter, Lead Residency Education Director, Community Health Systems; Evette Thompson, AAOS Career Center Coordinator

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1126 no #12 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Impostor syndrome is a pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity, or fraudulence, one that can stubbornly persist despite much evidence to the contrary. In this episode, Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley, who has written and spoken on the topic extensively including in her podcast titled “The 6%,” discusses how to identify imposter syndrome and ways to overcome and mitigate those feelings of self-doubt. Guest: Nancy Yen Shipley, MD, FAAOS Partner at Multnomah Orthopaedic Clinic Host: AAOS Resident Assembly Chair Liana Tedesco, MD Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:20:00 -0000 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome full 12 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Impostor syndrome is a pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity, or fraudulence, one that can stubbornly persist despite much evidence to the contrary. In this episode, Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley, who has written and spoken on the topic extensively including in her podcast titled “The 6%,” discusses how to identify imposter syndrome and ways to overcome and mitigate those feelings of self-doubt. Guest: Nancy Yen Shipley, MD, FAAOS Partner at Multnomah Orthopaedic Clinic Host: AAOS Resident Assembly Chair Liana Tedesco, MD Impostor syndrome is a pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity, or fraudulence, one that can stubbornly persist despite much evidence to the contrary. In this episode, Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley, who has written and spoken on the topic extensively including in her podcast titled “The 6%,” discusses how to identify imposter syndrome and ways to overcome and mitigate those feelings of self-doubt.

Guest: Nancy Yen Shipley, MD, FAAOS Partner at Multnomah Orthopaedic Clinic

Host: AAOS Resident Assembly Chair Liana Tedesco, MD

]]> 1551 no #11 Professional Development Through Policy Advocacy Involvement in policy advocacy is about more than just advancing musculoskeletal care, it is also a way for orthopaedic surgeons to develop professionally. This episode, featuring an AAOS healthcare lobbyist and resident leader on the Orthopaedic PAC, explains how important skills such as effective communication and the art of negotiation can be fostered through engagement in advocacy. More on AAOS’ Orthopaedic Advocacy Week: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/get-involved/orthopaedic-advocacy-week/ More on AAOS Advocacy: http://aaos.org/advocacy More on the AAOS Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/ Guests: Catherine Hayes, Lead Lobbyist, AAOS; Sarah Nelson, PGY-5, Walter Reed, National Military Medical Center, Orthopaedic PAC Resident Fellow Host: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:59:00 -0000 Professional Development Through Policy Advocacy full 1 11 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Involvement in policy advocacy is about more than just advancing musculoskeletal care, it is also a way for orthopaedic surgeons to develop professionally. This episode, featuring an AAOS healthcare lobbyist and resident leader on the Orthopaedic PAC, explains how important skills such as effective communication and the art of negotiation can be fostered through engagement in advocacy. More on AAOS’ Orthopaedic Advocacy Week: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/get-involved/orthopaedic-advocacy-week/ More on AAOS Advocacy: http://aaos.org/advocacy More on the AAOS Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/ Guests: Catherine Hayes, Lead Lobbyist, AAOS; Sarah Nelson, PGY-5, Walter Reed, National Military Medical Center, Orthopaedic PAC Resident Fellow Host: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Involvement in policy advocacy is about more than just advancing musculoskeletal care, it is also a way for orthopaedic surgeons to develop professionally. This episode, featuring an AAOS healthcare lobbyist and resident leader on the Orthopaedic PAC, explains how important skills such as effective communication and the art of negotiation can be fostered through engagement in advocacy.

More on AAOS’ Orthopaedic Advocacy Week: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/get-involved/orthopaedic-advocacy-week/

More on AAOS Advocacy: http://aaos.org/advocacy

More on the AAOS Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/

Guests: Catherine Hayes, Lead Lobbyist, AAOS; Sarah Nelson, PGY-5, Walter Reed, National Military Medical Center, Orthopaedic PAC Resident Fellow

Host: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1270 no #10 Involvement in Research During Medical Training Research is critical to improving patient care and understanding musculoskeletal conditions. It is also an important component of professional development for orthopaedic surgeons looking to contribute to the field and advance their careers in an increasingly competitive environment. In this episode, a research fellow and recently graduated medical student discuss aspects of research during medical training including finding mentors, being successful with projects and limited time, as well as applying the experience and knowledge learned to patient care. AAOS Research Roadmap: https://aaos.org/quality/research-resources/research-roadmap---desktop/ Contact for the AAOS Resident Assembly: residentassembly@aaos.org Guest 1: Fares Ani, MD, Research Fellow, NYU Langone Health Guest 2: Luis Salazar, MD, PGY-1, Rush University Medical Center Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 05 Jul 2022 06:21:00 -0000 Involvement in Research During Medical Training full 1 10 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Research is critical to improving patient care and understanding musculoskeletal conditions. It is also an important component of professional development for orthopaedic surgeons looking to contribute to the field and advance their careers in an... Research is critical to improving patient care and understanding musculoskeletal conditions. It is also an important component of professional development for orthopaedic surgeons looking to contribute to the field and advance their careers in an increasingly competitive environment. In this episode, a research fellow and recently graduated medical student discuss aspects of research during medical training including finding mentors, being successful with projects and limited time, as well as applying the experience and knowledge learned to patient care. AAOS Research Roadmap: https://aaos.org/quality/research-resources/research-roadmap---desktop/ Contact for the AAOS Resident Assembly: residentassembly@aaos.org Guest 1: Fares Ani, MD, Research Fellow, NYU Langone Health Guest 2: Luis Salazar, MD, PGY-1, Rush University Medical Center Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Research is critical to improving patient care and understanding musculoskeletal conditions. It is also an important component of professional development for orthopaedic surgeons looking to contribute to the field and advance their careers in an increasingly competitive environment. In this episode, a research fellow and recently graduated medical student discuss aspects of research during medical training including finding mentors, being successful with projects and limited time, as well as applying the experience and knowledge learned to patient care.

AAOS Research Roadmap: https://aaos.org/quality/research-resources/research-roadmap---desktop/


Contact for the AAOS Resident Assembly: residentassembly@aaos.org

Guest 1: Fares Ani, MD, Research Fellow, NYU Langone Health

Guest 2: Luis Salazar, MD, PGY-1, Rush University Medical Center

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1365 no #9 Influencer Series Part 2: Advocating for Better Care -- Dr. Andrew Gurman An orthopaedic surgeon who became vice speaker of the Pennsylvania House and then AMA president, Andrew Gurman, MD, FAAOS, strongly believes that physician advocacy is a professional responsibility. Through his leadership roles, Dr. Gurman has pushed for better, more affordable care for patients across the country, affecting far more people than he would ever see one-on-one. Dr. Gurman, as the 2022 AAOS Tipton Leadership Award winner, shares the lessons he's learned about embracing opportunities and stepping up to responsibility, as well as how to start a conversation with your local representative.  Learn more about getting involved in advocacy: aaos.org/advocacy Guest: Andrew W. Gurman, MD, FAAOS, 2022 Tipton Leadership Award winner  Host: Daniel J. Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly  Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:27:00 -0000 Influencer Series Part 2: Advocating for Better Care -- Dr. Andrew Gurman full 1 9 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons An orthopaedic surgeon who became vice speaker of the Pennsylvania House and then AMA president, Andrew Gurman, MD, FAAOS, strongly believes that physician advocacy is a professional responsibility. Through his leadership roles, Dr. Gurman has pushed for better, more affordable care for patients across the country, affecting far more people than he would ever see one-on-one. Dr. Gurman, as the 2022 AAOS Tipton Leadership Award winner, shares the lessons he's learned about embracing opportunities and stepping up to responsibility, as well as how to start a conversation with your local representative.  Learn more about getting involved in advocacy: aaos.org/advocacy Guest: Andrew W. Gurman, MD, FAAOS, 2022 Tipton Leadership Award winner  Host: Daniel J. Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly  An orthopaedic surgeon who became vice speaker of the Pennsylvania House and then AMA president, Andrew Gurman, MD, FAAOS, strongly believes that physician advocacy is a professional responsibility. Through his leadership roles, Dr. Gurman has pushed for better, more affordable care for patients across the country, affecting far more people than he would ever see one-on-one. Dr. Gurman, as the 2022 AAOS Tipton Leadership Award winner, shares the lessons he's learned about embracing opportunities and stepping up to responsibility, as well as how to start a conversation with your local representative. 

Learn more about getting involved in advocacy: aaos.org/advocacy

Guest: Andrew W. Gurman, MD, FAAOS, 2022 Tipton Leadership Award winner 

Host: Daniel J. Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly 

]]> 1099 no #8 Influencer Series Part 1: Giving Back to Student Athletes -- Dr. Keith Feder, 2022 AAOS Humanitarian Award winner An athlete who became an orthopaedic surgeon, Keith Feder, MD, FAAOS, recognized during his residency the gap in orthopaedic care for high school student athletes in underserved communities. Practicing in California, he offered free sports medicine care to student athletes at inner city schools before he founded the West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation in 1994. Dr. Feder, as the 2022 AAOS Humanitarian Award winner, shares the programs and philosophy his foundation follows to help more than 13,000 student athletes each year.  Guest: Keith S. Feder, MD, FAAOS, 2022 AAOS Humanitarian Award winner Host: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly  Tue, 03 May 2022 07:08:00 -0000 Influencer Series Part 1: Giving Back to Student Athletes -- Dr. Keith Feder, 2022 AAOS Humanitarian Award winner full 1 8 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons An athlete who became an orthopaedic surgeon, Keith Feder, MD, FAAOS, recognized during his residency the gap in orthopaedic care for high school student athletes in underserved communities. Practicing in California, he offered free sports medicine... An athlete who became an orthopaedic surgeon, Keith Feder, MD, FAAOS, recognized during his residency the gap in orthopaedic care for high school student athletes in underserved communities. Practicing in California, he offered free sports medicine care to student athletes at inner city schools before he founded the West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation in 1994. Dr. Feder, as the 2022 AAOS Humanitarian Award winner, shares the programs and philosophy his foundation follows to help more than 13,000 student athletes each year.  Guest: Keith S. Feder, MD, FAAOS, 2022 AAOS Humanitarian Award winner Host: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly  An athlete who became an orthopaedic surgeon, Keith Feder, MD, FAAOS, recognized during his residency the gap in orthopaedic care for high school student athletes in underserved communities. Practicing in California, he offered free sports medicine care to student athletes at inner city schools before he founded the West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation in 1994. Dr. Feder, as the 2022 AAOS Humanitarian Award winner, shares the programs and philosophy his foundation follows to help more than 13,000 student athletes each year. 

Guest: Keith S. Feder, MD, FAAOS, 2022 AAOS Humanitarian Award winner

Host: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly 

]]> 1307 no #7 Introducing our New Hosts and Resident Assembly Initiatives in 2022 In his final episode as host, Dr. Austin Beason introduces the new co-hosts of the Career Podcast-- new AAOS Resident Assembly chair Dr. Liana Tedesco and vice-chair Dr. Daniel Cognetti. Together they talk about some exciting initiatives coming to the Resident Assembly (RA) this year and the value of getting involved now! The RA is an advisory body to the AAOS on issues of importance to orthopaedic residents and empowers residents to embrace their roles as patient advocates and life-long learners.  This episode was recorded live at the AAOS Annual Meeting in Chicago, which took place from March 222-26.  Contact the Resident Assembly: residentassembly@aaos.org Learn more about getting involved with the Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/ Guests: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair AAOS Resident Assembly and Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Past Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Introducing our New Hosts and Resident Assembly Initiatives in 2022 full 1 7 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons In his final episode as host, Dr. Austin Beason introduces the new co-hosts of the Career Podcast-- new AAOS Resident Assembly chair Dr. Liana Tedesco and vice-chair Dr. Daniel Cognetti. Together they talk about some exciting initiatives coming to the... In his final episode as host, Dr. Austin Beason introduces the new co-hosts of the Career Podcast-- new AAOS Resident Assembly chair Dr. Liana Tedesco and vice-chair Dr. Daniel Cognetti. Together they talk about some exciting initiatives coming to the Resident Assembly (RA) this year and the value of getting involved now! The RA is an advisory body to the AAOS on issues of importance to orthopaedic residents and empowers residents to embrace their roles as patient advocates and life-long learners.  This episode was recorded live at the AAOS Annual Meeting in Chicago, which took place from March 222-26.  Contact the Resident Assembly: residentassembly@aaos.org Learn more about getting involved with the Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/ Guests: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair AAOS Resident Assembly and Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Past Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly In his final episode as host, Dr. Austin Beason introduces the new co-hosts of the Career Podcast-- new AAOS Resident Assembly chair Dr. Liana Tedesco and vice-chair Dr. Daniel Cognetti. Together they talk about some exciting initiatives coming to the Resident Assembly (RA) this year and the value of getting involved now! The RA is an advisory body to the AAOS on issues of importance to orthopaedic residents and empowers residents to embrace their roles as patient advocates and life-long learners. 

This episode was recorded live at the AAOS Annual Meeting in Chicago, which took place from March 222-26. 

Contact the Resident Assembly: residentassembly@aaos.org

Learn more about getting involved with the Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/

Guests: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair AAOS Resident Assembly and Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Past Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1041 no #6 Becoming a Leader Through the Academy’s ALI This episode, featuring AAOS Past President Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS, explains how leadership is tied to professional development and propelling one’s career with a focus on the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI). The exclusive program for AAOS members provides training, mentoring, and networking opportunities for acquiring and enhancing the key skills needed to succeed both as a volunteer leader at AAOS and in general as an orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Bosco offers lessons learned from guiding AAOS through the COVID-19 pandemic and helpful advice for members with an eye on Academy leadership. Learn more about the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI): https://www.aaos.org/about/governance-overview/aaos-leadership-institute/ Guest: Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS, Past President, AAOS Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Becoming a Leader Through the Academy’s ALI full 1 6 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons This episode, featuring AAOS Past President Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS, explains how leadership is tied to professional development and propelling one’s career with a focus on the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI). The exclusive program for AAOS members provides training, mentoring, and networking opportunities for acquiring and enhancing the key skills needed to succeed both as a volunteer leader at AAOS and in general as an orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Bosco offers lessons learned from guiding AAOS through the COVID-19 pandemic and helpful advice for members with an eye on Academy leadership. Learn more about the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI): https://www.aaos.org/about/governance-overview/aaos-leadership-institute/ Guest: Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS, Past President, AAOS Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly This episode, featuring AAOS Past President Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS, explains how leadership is tied to professional development and propelling one’s career with a focus on the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI). The exclusive program for AAOS members provides training, mentoring, and networking opportunities for acquiring and enhancing the key skills needed to succeed both as a volunteer leader at AAOS and in general as an orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Bosco offers lessons learned from guiding AAOS through the COVID-19 pandemic and helpful advice for members with an eye on Academy leadership.

Learn more about the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI): https://www.aaos.org/about/governance-overview/aaos-leadership-institute/

Guest: Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS, Past President, AAOS

Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1056 no #5 Exploring Personal Finance with The White Coat Investor Financial literacy varies among orthopaedic surgeons in all stages of their career. They are often faced with significant student debt burden and may struggle to navigate the litany of financial advice. Moreover, few training programs provide education on financial planning which can ultimately lead to poor personal financial decisions including a lack of savings or difficulty adjusting to a drastic salary increase post-training. In this episode, we are joined by James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, a practicing emergency medicine physician and founder of The White Coat Investor for advice on personal finances, investing, and retirement planning for surgeons balancing residency training and early clinical practice. White Coat Investor: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/ Student Loan Advice.com: https://studentloanadvice.com/  Guest: James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, Founder of The White Coat Investor Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Exploring Personal Finance with The White Coat Investor full 1 5 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Financial literacy varies among orthopaedic surgeons in all stages of their career. They are often faced with significant student debt burden and may struggle to navigate the litany of financial advice. Moreover, few training programs provide education on financial planning which can ultimately lead to poor personal financial decisions including a lack of savings or difficulty adjusting to a drastic salary increase post-training. In this episode, we are joined by James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, a practicing emergency medicine physician and founder of The White Coat Investor for advice on personal finances, investing, and retirement planning for surgeons balancing residency training and early clinical practice. White Coat Investor: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/ Student Loan Advice.com: https://studentloanadvice.com/  Guest: James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, Founder of The White Coat Investor Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Financial literacy varies among orthopaedic surgeons in all stages of their career. They are often faced with significant student debt burden and may struggle to navigate the litany of financial advice. Moreover, few training programs provide education on financial planning which can ultimately lead to poor personal financial decisions including a lack of savings or difficulty adjusting to a drastic salary increase post-training. In this episode, we are joined by James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, a practicing emergency medicine physician and founder of The White Coat Investor for advice on personal finances, investing, and retirement planning for surgeons balancing residency training and early clinical practice.

White Coat Investor: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/

Student Loan Advice.com: https://studentloanadvice.com/ 

Guest: James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, Founder of The White Coat Investor

Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1631 no #4 Understanding ABOS Board Certification The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) is responsible for setting educational standards for orthopaedic residents as well as evaluating both the initial and continuing qualifications and competence of all orthopaedic surgeons. In this episode, ABOS Executive Medical Director David F. Martin, MD, FAAOS, discusses the evolving process of board-certification through the ABOS, its commitment to lifelong learning, and recent initiatives it has implemented to better connect with residents and their training programs. Contact the ABOS at ksb@abos.org ABOS information for residents: https://www.abos.org/residents/ Part I Examination Blueprint: https://www.abos.org/certification/part-i/blueprint/ ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program for orthopaedic resident education programs: https://www.abos.org/abosksb/ Maintenance of ABOS certification information: https://www.abos.org/moc/ ABOS certification verification for patients: https://mycertifiedorthopaedicsurgeon.org/ Guest: David F. Martin, MD, FAAOS, Executive Medical Director, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 04 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Understanding ABOS Board Certification full 1 4 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) is responsible for setting educational standards for orthopaedic residents as well as evaluating both the initial and continuing qualifications and competence of all orthopaedic surgeons. In this episode, ABOS Executive Medical Director David F. Martin, MD, FAAOS, discusses the evolving process of board-certification through the ABOS, its commitment to lifelong learning, and recent initiatives it has implemented to better connect with residents and their training programs. Contact the ABOS at ksb@abos.org ABOS information for residents: https://www.abos.org/residents/ Part I Examination Blueprint: https://www.abos.org/certification/part-i/blueprint/ ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program for orthopaedic resident education programs: https://www.abos.org/abosksb/ Maintenance of ABOS certification information: https://www.abos.org/moc/ ABOS certification verification for patients: https://mycertifiedorthopaedicsurgeon.org/ Guest: David F. Martin, MD, FAAOS, Executive Medical Director, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) is responsible for setting educational standards for orthopaedic residents as well as evaluating both the initial and continuing qualifications and competence of all orthopaedic surgeons. In this episode, ABOS Executive Medical Director David F. Martin, MD, FAAOS, discusses the evolving process of board-certification through the ABOS, its commitment to lifelong learning, and recent initiatives it has implemented to better connect with residents and their training programs.

Contact the ABOS at ksb@abos.org

ABOS information for residents: https://www.abos.org/residents/

Part I Examination Blueprint: https://www.abos.org/certification/part-i/blueprint/

ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program for orthopaedic resident education programs: https://www.abos.org/abosksb/

Maintenance of ABOS certification information: https://www.abos.org/moc/

ABOS certification verification for patients: https://mycertifiedorthopaedicsurgeon.org/

Guest: David F. Martin, MD, FAAOS, Executive Medical Director, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine

Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1349 no #3 Advancing Diversity and Inclusion Early in Orthopaedics Despite recent gains in gender, ethnic and cultural diversity, the orthopaedic community still remains relatively homogenous. Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society President Julie Samora, MD, FAAOS and J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society Liaison Angelo Rashard Dacus, MD, FAAOS explain the barriers to inclusion, the importance of increasing diversity early in training, as well as how sponsors and mentors can foster the next generation of compassionate orthopaedic surgeons. Learn more about AAOS and Diversity including its Diversity Advisory Board (DAB): https://www.aaos.org/about/diversity-in-orthopaedics/ Guests: Julie Samora, MD, FAAOS, President, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society and Member, AAOS Diversity Advisory Board; A. Rashard Dacus, MD, FAAOS, Member, AAOS Diversity Advisory Board and liaison to J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000 Advancing Diversity and Inclusion Early in Orthopaedics full 1 3 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Despite recent gains in gender, ethnic and cultural diversity, the orthopaedic community still remains relatively homogenous. Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society President Julie Samora, MD, FAAOS and J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society Liaison Angelo Rashard Dacus, MD, FAAOS explain the barriers to inclusion, the importance of increasing diversity early in training, as well as how sponsors and mentors can foster the next generation of compassionate orthopaedic surgeons. Learn more about AAOS and Diversity including its Diversity Advisory Board (DAB): https://www.aaos.org/about/diversity-in-orthopaedics/ Guests: Julie Samora, MD, FAAOS, President, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society and Member, AAOS Diversity Advisory Board; A. Rashard Dacus, MD, FAAOS, Member, AAOS Diversity Advisory Board and liaison to J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Despite recent gains in gender, ethnic and cultural diversity, the orthopaedic community still remains relatively homogenous. Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society President Julie Samora, MD, FAAOS and J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society Liaison Angelo Rashard Dacus, MD, FAAOS explain the barriers to inclusion, the importance of increasing diversity early in training, as well as how sponsors and mentors can foster the next generation of compassionate orthopaedic surgeons.

Learn more about AAOS and Diversity including its Diversity Advisory Board (DAB): https://www.aaos.org/about/diversity-in-orthopaedics/

Guests: Julie Samora, MD, FAAOS, President, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society and Member, AAOS Diversity Advisory Board; A. Rashard Dacus, MD, FAAOS, Member, AAOS Diversity Advisory Board and liaison to J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society

Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1351 no #2 Navigating Fellowship Decisions, Applications, and Interviews Pursuing a fellowship is one of the obvious and common ways for graduating orthopaedic residents to grow professionally. With most applications already submitted and the interview period just around the corner, BOS Fellowship Committee Chair Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS, and newly matched Fellow Jacquelyn Dunahoe, MD, discuss timely advice for navigating fellowship interview season, including how to be a competitive candidate, what to look for in a program, how to manage virtual interviews, as well as how to make a successful transition from residency. Learn more about postgraduate orthopaedic fellowships: https://www.aaos.org/quality/career-center/postgraduate-orthopaedic-fellowships/ Guests: Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS BOS Fellowship Committee; Jacquelyn Dunahoe, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Navigating Fellowship Decisions, Applications, and Interviews full 1 2 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Pursuing a fellowship is one of the obvious and common ways for graduating orthopaedic residents to grow professionally. With most applications already submitted and the interview period just around the corner, BOS Fellowship Committee Chair Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS, and newly matched Fellow Jacquelyn Dunahoe, MD, discuss timely advice for navigating fellowship interview season, including how to be a competitive candidate, what to look for in a program, how to manage virtual interviews, as well as how to make a successful transition from residency. Learn more about postgraduate orthopaedic fellowships: https://www.aaos.org/quality/career-center/postgraduate-orthopaedic-fellowships/ Guests: Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS BOS Fellowship Committee; Jacquelyn Dunahoe, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Pursuing a fellowship is one of the obvious and common ways for graduating orthopaedic residents to grow professionally. With most applications already submitted and the interview period just around the corner, BOS Fellowship Committee Chair Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS, and newly matched Fellow Jacquelyn Dunahoe, MD, discuss timely advice for navigating fellowship interview season, including how to be a competitive candidate, what to look for in a program, how to manage virtual interviews, as well as how to make a successful transition from residency.

Learn more about postgraduate orthopaedic fellowships: https://www.aaos.org/quality/career-center/postgraduate-orthopaedic-fellowships/

Guests: Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS BOS Fellowship Committee; Jacquelyn Dunahoe, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

]]> 1666 no #1 Why Launch a Podcast on Professional Development? What began as an idea to address the educational needs of residents, has now become an innovative platform for sharing small, digestible professional development lessons for any orthopaedic surgeon. The previous chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly, Cory Smith, MD, discusses the value of the spoken word for busy trainees, evolution of the AAOS Career podcast, and what is in store for future guests and episodes. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Why Launch a Podcast on Professional Development? full 1 1 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons What began as an idea to address the educational needs of residents, has now become an innovative platform for sharing small, digestible professional development lessons for any orthopaedic surgeon. The previous chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly, Cory Smith, MD, discusses the value of the spoken word for busy trainees, evolution of the AAOS Career podcast, and what is in store for future guests and episodes. What began as an idea to address the educational needs of residents, has now become an innovative platform for sharing small, digestible professional development lessons for any orthopaedic surgeon. The previous chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly, Cory Smith, MD, discusses the value of the spoken word for busy trainees, evolution of the AAOS Career podcast, and what is in store for future guests and episodes.

]]> 911 no Special Episode: Resident Involvement in Advocacy At the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting, podcast host and Resident Assembly Chair Austin Beason, MD, recorded a live, on-site interview with Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, who is Chair of the Advocacy Council and host of the AAOS Advocacy Podcast. They discussed the value of increasing resident engagement in advocacy, which is a key initiative of the Resident Assembly. Participating in advocacy action alerts, joining the PAC, or becoming involved with state orthopaedic societies are just some of the ways they describe in the episode.  Learn more about how residents can get involved: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/get-involved/residents-advocacy/  Learn more about the Orthopaedic PAC: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/pac/ Guest: Austin Beason, MD, Chair Resident Assembly  Host: Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Chair Advocacy Council Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Special Episode: Resident Involvement in Advocacy bonus 1 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons At the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting, podcast host and Resident Assembly Chair Austin Beason, MD, recorded a live, on-site interview with Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, who is Chair of the Advocacy Council and host of the AAOS Advocacy Podcast. They discussed the value of increasing resident engagement in advocacy, which is a key initiative of the Resident Assembly. Participating in advocacy action alerts, joining the PAC, or becoming involved with state orthopaedic societies are just some of the ways they describe in the episode.  Learn more about how residents can get involved: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/get-involved/residents-advocacy/  Learn more about the Orthopaedic PAC: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/pac/ Guest: Austin Beason, MD, Chair Resident Assembly  Host: Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Chair Advocacy Council At the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting, podcast host and Resident Assembly Chair Austin Beason, MD, recorded a live, on-site interview with Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, who is Chair of the Advocacy Council and host of the AAOS Advocacy Podcast. They discussed the value of increasing resident engagement in advocacy, which is a key initiative of the Resident Assembly. Participating in advocacy action alerts, joining the PAC, or becoming involved with state orthopaedic societies are just some of the ways they describe in the episode. 

Learn more about how residents can get involved: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/get-involved/residents-advocacy/ 

Learn more about the Orthopaedic PAC: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/pac/

Guest: Austin Beason, MD, Chair Resident Assembly 

Host: Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Chair Advocacy Council

]]> 1318 no Introducing the AAOS Career Podcast The AAOS Career Podcast covers professional development topics of interest to the musculoskeletal community, from financial literacy and research opportunities to surgical skills and networking. Conversations between early-career surgeons and experienced attendings offer practical tools for guided growth in the specialty. Part of “The Bone Beat” orthopaedic podcast channel. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000 trailer 1 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The AAOS Career Podcast covers professional development topics of interest to the musculoskeletal community, from financial literacy and research opportunities to surgical skills and networking. Conversations between early-career surgeons and experienced attendings offer practical tools for guided growth in the specialty. Part of “The Bone Beat” orthopaedic podcast channel. The AAOS Career Podcast covers professional development topics of interest to the musculoskeletal community, from financial literacy and research opportunities to surgical skills and networking. Conversations between early-career surgeons and experienced attendings offer practical tools for guided growth in the specialty. Part of “The Bone Beat” orthopaedic podcast channel.

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