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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 -
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
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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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
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
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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. 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 - Vis mere
