Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast
The American Orthopaedic Association
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Members and affiliates of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) interview guests to highlight lessons in orthopaedic leadership. Interviews include orthopaedic leaders, faculty and leaders within orthopaedic departments at academic institutions and large practices, health care system leaders, rising leaders, and other medical leaders. Thanks to @iampetermartin for his contribution of introduction and conclusion jazz music.
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Nov 24, 2023
Building a Better Future: An Interview with New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) Past President, Haemish Crawford, FRACS
AOA President Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA, connected with New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) President, Haemish Crawford, FRACS, to discuss the structure of orthopaedics in New Zealand, the status of the workforce, and the best way to provide value to young orthopaedic surgeons. The discussion led to an in-depth conversation about the challenges New Zealand orthopaedic surgeons are dealing with, including a lack of healthcare providers, inability to find employment after training, and the lack of resources needed to create a better infrastructure.
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Nov 10, 2023
Diversity and Unification - A Discussion with Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) Past President, Laurie Hiemstra, MD, PhD, FRCSC
AOA President Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA, connected with Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) Past President, Laurie Hiemstra, MD, PhD, FRCSC, to discuss her unusual path to leadership, her plan for improving diversity in orthopaedics, and the most pressing critical issues affecting the COA. While waitlisting and licensure issues between provinces continue to be a challenge within the orthopaedic specialty, Dr. Hiemstra made it her goal to advocate for underrepresented groups, unify the community, and help develop competent young orthopaedic leaders.
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Oct 10, 2023
The Enduring Process of Becoming an Orthopaedic Surgeon – A Discussion with South African Orthopaedic Association Past President, Dr. Basil Vrettos
AOA President Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA, connected with South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA) Past President, Dr. Basil Vrettos, to discuss his path to leadership, the importance of mentorship, the issues that face South African orthopaedists, and the intense training process to become an orthopaedic surgeon in South Africa.
Mentorship has played a vital role in the career of Dr. Vrettos–he believes a mentorship is a two-way street in which both the mentor and mentee can equally learn from each other. It was the influence of his mentors that led to his effort to lead the organization, push for a more diverse profession, and address the critical issues facing the SAOA.
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Oct 10, 2023
Critical Issues Facing the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) - An Interview with BOA Past President, Deborah Eastwood, MB, FRCS
AOA President Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA, connected with British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Past President, Deborah Eastwood, MB, FRCS, to share her path to leadership, the importance of early involvement in your orthopaedic career, and the critical issues facing the BOA today.
Dr. Eastwood discusses key topics such as backlog of cases, unhappiness with the system due to disruption from industrial action, lack of autonomy, and diversity, equity, and inclusion within orthopaedics. With these important matters facing the orthopaedic community, Dr. Eastwood is optimistic that the BOA is headed in the right direction towards a more diverse and representative medical profession.
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Sep 25, 2023
Unique Solution to Address Residency and Fellowship Applicant Evaluations: An Educational Discussion with Medicratic Inc. Leadership
Host Alexander Aleem, MD, FAOA, welcomed Tanner Mitton, CEO and Alex Thomson, President of Medicratic, a company developed to offer a software solution to address Residency and Fellowship applicant evaluations. Tanner and Alex discuss how a trip to a medical conference in Philadelphia turned into the development of Medicratic. After a deeper discussion on the challenges of the resident application process, Tanner and Alex decided there had to be a more efficient way for Program Directors to go through the large number of applicants. With hundreds of applicants, and a surplus of criteria to filter through, Medicratic allows Program Directors to teach the software the exact traits that they are looking for in a resident that fits the unique mission of their institution.
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Aug 25, 2023
The Journey of an Orthopaedic Carousel President: An Interview with Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA
2023-2024 AOA President, Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA, joins host Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, to deliver a history and background on the Orthopaedic Carousel.
Dr. Van Heest explains the exciting process of the Orthopaedic Carousel as she joins each of the English Speaking Orthopaedic Society presidents at their respective annual meetings. Follow the podcast series to learn how the Orthopaedic Carousel serves as an international think tank to understand how the respective societies and members confront issues that challenge the care of musculoskeletal patients. The Carousel also addresses the future of orthopaedic surgery with a goal to identify common critical issues that may benefit from continued international collaboration.
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Jul 20, 2023
AOA | USC APEX Leadership Certificate Program – The Importance of Leadership Development for Orthopaedic Leaders
J. Benjamin Jackson III, MD, MBA, FAOA (APEX 2023 Cohort) sat down with APEX Cohort members: Christopher E. Gross, MD, FAOA (APEX 2023 Cohort), Kamran S. Hamid, MD, MPH, FAOA (APEX 2023 Cohort), and David E. Lazarus, MD, FAOA (APEX 2020-2021 Cohort), to discuss their experience with the APEX program. They talked about their reasons for joining the program, the lessons they have learned, and the skills they can utilize as they progress in their careers.
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Apr 26, 2023
AOA Annual Leadership Meeting Moderator Insights: Dynamics of Healthcare
Douglas W. Lundy, MD, FAOA, MBA, joins hosts Alexander Aleem, MD, FAOA, and Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, to deliver key insights derived from developing the first symposium session at the 2023 AOA Annual Leadership Meeting.
Dr. Lundy outlines the emerging market trends and disruptive forces impacting healthcare delivery, which will be amplified in the annual meeting symposium, The Changing Environment/Dynamic of Healthcare. He discusses the unique backgrounds and perspectives offered by symposium panelists David S. Jevsevar, MD, FAOA, Thomas L. Miller, MD, and Scott Porter, MD, MBA, FAOA.
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Apr 11, 2023
AOA Annual Leadership Meeting Moderator Insights: Building An Orthopaedic Culture of Safety
Cohosts Alexander Aleem, MD, FAOA, and Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA interview David Ring, MD, PhD, FAOA, about his role as Moderator for Symposium 5: Culture of Safety Across All Professional Endeavors, at the 2023 AOA Annual Meeting.
Dr. Ring discusses his personal experience with culture of safety and how it has evolved in the fifteen years that he spent at Massachusetts General Hospital as the chair of orthopaedic and patient safety committee. He shared his perspective on the importance of patient safety and how doctors can help each other in order to create a safer hospital system.
David Ring, MD, PhD, FAOA is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and the Upper Extremity Clinical Director of UT Health Austin’s Musculoskeletal Institute. He specializes in hand to shoulder surgery, of which common problems include pain, numbness, injury, infection, or a bump. Additionally, Dr. Ring is a professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care and a courtesy professor in both the Dell Medical School Department of Health Social Work and the Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
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Mar 16, 2023
Tale of Two Specialties: Bone Health Views From Orthopaedics and Rheumatology
How can orthopaedic surgeons play an important leadership role in the bone health care of patients?
Kelly Krohn, MD, FACR, CCD, is a board certified and fellowship trained rheumatologist with The CORE Institute. Dr. Krohn shares powerful illustrations of the importance of integrating bone health specialist perspectives into orthopaedic practice.
Kyle Jeray, MD, FAOA, Chair at Prisma Health – Upstate, is an active AOA leader and strong champion for the AOA Own the Bone program. Dr. Jeray shares why orthopaedic surgeons should take ownership of their patient's bone health and outlines steps to running successful bone fragility fracture prevention programs.
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Visit the AOA at www.ownthebone.org for more information on the Own the Bone program’s education and resources for orthopaedic surgeons and their teams in establishing a bone health service.
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Feb 3, 2023
Trading Places - Sneak Preview Of The 2023 AOA Annual Leadership Meeting
Cohost Alexander Aleem, MD, FAOA, interviews podcast cohost, Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, about his role as chair of the 2023 AOA Annual Meeting in an exclusive event preview.
Dr. Goldfarb discusses the important symposia topics featured at the meeting, including sessions on the impact of gun violence on orthopaedics, curbing bad behavior within teams, and promoting leadership among orthopaedic faculty. He shares details on other meeting highlights such as special guest speakers, two new forums for department chairs and vice chairs, ePosters display and presentation, and numerous networking opportunities.
Dr. Goldfarb is a Professor and Executive Vice Chair at Washington University. He’s been consistently recognized as Best Doctor in America since 2007 and has been recognized as a physician with the Top 10% Patient Satisfaction Scores at Washington University School of Medicine since 2012. He received the Palma Chironis Award for Teaching Excellence in 2016, and the Lee T. Ford A…
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Dec 2, 2022
Key Elements of Orthopaedic Leadership
Guest host Jonathan Braman, MD, FAOA interviews C. McCollister Evarts, MD, FAOA to discuss how to thrive in orthopaedic positions, the traits great orthopaedic leaders have in common, and the importance of diversity in our profession. Dr. Evarts shares his leadership development path and the reasons behind his strong devotion towards the American Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Evarts’ longevity in the profession and his myriad of leadership roles give him a unique perspective to share with all orthopaedic surgeons. He has served as Chair of two Orthopaedic Departments and CEO and Dean to two academic health centers. Dr. Evarts served as AOA President in 1985. He has also served as President of the Hip Society, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and OMeGA Medical Grants Association. Dr. Evarts is a member of the Institute of Medicine and has been the recipient of many honors and awards—including the AOA’s Distinguished Contributions to Orthopaedics Award in 2006.
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Oct 21, 2022
Building Value Through Organizational Structure, with guest John Eklund, PhD, MBA, DPhil, Assistant Professor at USC Marshall School of Business
How can healthcare firms overcome interior barriers? Is value-based care a viable option in Orthopaedics? What changes are required for growth? Can the organization’s management structure effect the success of the firm?
Alexander W. Aleem, MD, FAOA, and Charles Goldfarb, MD, FAOA host a special AOA podcast with John Eklund, PhD, MBA, DPhil, Assistant Professor at USC Marshall School of Business. Eklund discusses the importance of organizational structure and implementing efficient management practices into your everyday business. His experience as a management consultant gives a unique perspective into the growth of healthcare organizations and contributes to his expertise for adversity management. Dr. Eklund emphasizes that companies need to better allocate their resources and strategically eliminate the elements that do not provide the organization with value.
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Sep 27, 2022
Trends and Innovations in Orthopaedics: A CEO’s Perspective With Guest Cheryl Blanchard, PhD
*Trends and Innovations in Orthopaedics: A CEO’s Perspective *
Hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Alexander Aleem, MD sit down with Cheryl Blanchard, BS, MS, PhD, president and CEO of Anika Therapeutics, to discuss how the company is driving technological innovations to benefit patients, orthopaedic surgeons, payors, and health care organizations.
Dr. Blanchard discusses how new orthopaedic trends impact the development process and shape product offerings. She describes how the 2020 acquisitions of Arthrosurface and Parcus Medical have dramatically shortened Anika’s innovation cycles to deliver greater value to physicians, patients, and shareholders.
The conversation touches on Dr. Blanchard’s career journey, merging her expertise in medicine, engineering, and business to becoming a leader of a multi-national orthopaedics corporation. She provides perspectives on challenging yourself professionally, including experiencing new things and not being afraid to accept a challe…
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Aug 19, 2022
The Value of An Advanced Degree
Guest host Alexander J. Ghanayem, MD, FAOA interviews Dane Salazar, MD, FAOA, about the benefits of advanced degrees for orthopaedic surgeons.
Dr. Salazar is an accomplished shoulder and elbow surgeon at Loyola University in Chicago who recently completed his advanced degree. Salazar notes that surgeons enter the workforce with little formal exposure to business concepts. He reflects on how advanced studies help increase business acumen, sharpen leadership skills, and refine strategic thinking abilities.
Dr. Ghanayem and Dr. Salazar discuss the optimum time to return to the classroom and a myriad of program options available to emerging leaders, mid-career managers, and advanced practitioners. Degree and certificate options are explored, including the MBA, MJ, JD, MPH, and the AOA|USC APEX Leadership Certificate Program.
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Jul 5, 2022
Signaling: Adding Value in the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Application Process
How does signaling add value in the application process to both applicants and orthopaedic surgery residency programs? What are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about participation in the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Supplemental ERAS® application for the upcoming 2022-2023 residency recruitment cycle, which includes preference signaling? And how did the AOA’s Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) arrive at the maximum number of 30 signal preferences?
Alexander W. Aleem, MD, FAOA, hosts a special AOA podcast with S. Trent Guthrie, MD, FAOA, Residency Program Director for Henry Ford Hospital, and Tessa Balach, MD, FAOA, Associate Professor at The University of Chicago Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine. Dr. Balach, Chair of the CORD/Academics Committee and Dr. Guthrie, leader of the AOA/CORD signaling work group, discuss the advantages of signaling, the importance of academic advisors in decision-making, and…
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May 16, 2022
Connecting in Person: An Interview with Dr. Steve Frick, 2022 Annual Meeting Program Chair
On today’s episode of Lessons in Orthopedic Leadership, our hosts Dr. Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Dr. Alexander Aleem, MD interview Dr. Steven Frick.
Dr. Frick is the Division Chief of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Stanford University and is the Program Chair for the AOA's 135th Annual Leadership Meeting in Providence this June. Dr. Frick tells us all about the meaningful, cutting edge content that has been assembled and the opportunities to connect in-person after the pandemic prevented that for a couple of years.
The AOA Program Committee relied on membership to submit content ideas for symposia and forums, and this year’s meeting contains a focus on the need for more diversity in orthopaedics, a look at the future of orthopaedics for up and coming leaders, and how different organizations can work in tandem.
The first symposium will be about how to build a great orthopaedic department for the next decade, and we’ll hear the data on some challenges that face orthopaedic lea…
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Mar 25, 2022
Resident Leadership Development
On this episode of the AOA Lessons in Orthopaedic leadership, Charles Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Alexander Aleem, MD speak to Tessa Balach, MD, FAOA and Mary Mulcahey, MD, FAOA. Drs. Balach and Mulcahey will co-chair the CORD Conference on the 25th of March in Chicago and the Summer CORD Conference in Providence, June 17-18, 2022.
After a brief introduction, the Drs. Balach and Mulcahey speak about the boom in resident leadership development, noting the breadth of knowledge that applicants and residents have about the world ahead of them.
Drs. Balach and Mulcahey discuss how teaching leadership and soft skills brings excitement to their roles, noting these skills are also transferrable outside of academic medicine. They share how coaching, providing advice and feedback, as well as teaching leadership subconsciously through role modeling are all important topics for resident education.
We learn how focusing on topics related to emotional intelligence and growth mindset can allow us to ta…
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Jan 14, 2022
A Leadership Journey with Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA
On this episode of the A0A’s Podcast: Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership, Drs. Charles Goldfarb and Alexander Aleem are joined by Dr. Douglas Lundy to discuss imposter syndrome, leadership skills, advocacy, and much more. Dr. Lundy shares how he started his leadership journey in the army and what he learned from his trauma fellowship.
The three discuss how leadership is a skill that needs to be developed and how irresistible leadership opportunities are when it calls on people. They talk about how important colleagues and friends are and how impactful it is that the giants of the orthopaedic profession are so willing to share their knowledge and experiences.
Dr. Lundy hopes to inspire you to work for what you want and encourages you not to allow yourself to fall into a lull. Later never comes, so take action now.
* Leadership Insights:*
* Prove you can do the little things so that people have the confidence in you to do the bigger things
* Have the ability to effectively bring…
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Dec 12, 2021
Birth of a Specialty with Dr. Herndon
James Herndon, MD, MBA, FAOA shares insights from his newly published title, "Birth of a Specialty: A History of Orthopaedics at Harvard and Its Teaching Hospitals."
*About Birth of a Specialty**: A History of Orthopaedics at Harvard and Its Teaching Hospitals*
Birth of a Specialty presents a comprehensive history of the specialty focused on US contributions and including the orthopaedic surgeons at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and its major teaching hospitals.
Volume 1 addresses the early surgical landscape, the development of the specialization of orthopaedics, and the history of orthopaedics at HMS. The history of HMS discusses the creation of the orthopaedic department, curriculum, and residency program, the emergence of sports medicine, as well as the infamous murder of Dr. George Parkman at the school in 1849 and contributions by surgeons to the case.
Volumes 2, 3 and 4, present the history of orthopaedics at each of Harvard’s teaching hospitals; with volume 2 focused on Bo…
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Oct 29, 2021
Out of the OR, Into the C-Suite: Laura Forese, MD, MPH
Laura Forese, MD, MPH, joins the AOA Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership to discuss what orthopaedic leadership looks like from the C-Suite.
*Episode Highlights:*
* Personal Leadership Journey: Dr. Forese shares her own road to the C-Suite
* Building a Team: Having the courage to get it right
* The Best Fit: Advice for those looking at advanced degrees
* Sponsors, Mentors, Support: What helps along the way and how to approach building those relationships.
* Credibility: What makes a leader truly credible
*About Dr. Forese*: Dr. Forese is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation’s most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems. The only hospital in the country affiliated with two top-ranked medical schools, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is consistently recognized as a top 10 hospital in the nation and the #1 hospital…
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Sep 19, 2021
Grit in Leadership an Interview with Shannon Huffman Polson
AOA's 2021 keynote speaker, author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World, and the founder of The Grit Institute, Shannon Huffman Polson joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss grit in leadership.
Shannon Huffman Polson shares her experience to discuss topics such as:
* Improving diversity in a male dominated field
* Building grit
* Leading by example
* The role of mentorship in creating resilience
* Limitations of grit
Learn more about Shannon Huffman Polson's work here.
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Jun 28, 2021
Away Rotations: An Interview with Dr. Brandi Hartley
Brandi Hartley, MD FAOA joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss away rotations.
Dr. Hartley shares her experience as Residency Program Director for University of Louisville's to discuss topics such as:
* Importance of away rotations
* Virtual rotation recruitment sessions and Zoom fatigue
* Decreased applicant numbers and students backing out of externships
* COPA's recommendations to eliminate away rotations
* The future of away rotations
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Jun 16, 2021
Bone Health in Sports Medicine: An Interview with Tamara Scerpella, MD, Christina Morganti, MD, and Andrea Spiker, MD- Part 2
Tamara Scerpella, MD, Christina Morganti, MD, and Andrea Spiker, MD are back to join AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD for the second part of their discussion on bone health in Sports Medicine and osteoporosis in younger athletes.
Drs. Scerpella, Morganti, and Spiker draw on their extensive experiences as athletes and as experts in sports medicine to discuss topics including :
* DEXA scans for younger patients
* Stress fractures vs. stress reactions
* Vitamin D supplementation
* Teriparatide use in younger patients
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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May 26, 2021
Bone Health in Sports Medicine: An Interview with Tamara Scerpella, MD, Christina Morganti, MD, and Andrea Spiker, MD
In honor of National Osteoporosis Awareness Month, Tamara Scerpella, MD, Christina Morganti, MD, and Andrea Spiker, MD join AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss bone health in Sports Medicine and osteoporosis in younger atheletes.
Drs. Scerpella, Morganti, and Spiker draw on their extensive experiences as athletes and as experts in sports medicine to discuss topics including :
* How osteoporosis impacts younger athletes
* Educating younger athletes on bone mass
* Risk factors for osteoporosis and identifying cases early on
* Osteoporosis related injuries
So much great information was shared that this interview will be shared over two episodes.
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Apr 23, 2021
2021 Virtual AOA Annual Leadership Meetings: An Interview with Dr. Bill Moutzouros
Bill Moutzouros, MD FAOA joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss the upcoming 2021 Virtual AOA Annual Leadership Meetings.
Dr. Moutzouros is the Annual Meeting Chair for the 2021 meeting and provides insights related to the 2021 Virtual AOA Annual Leadership Meetings including :
* Planning process
* Advantages and challenges with a virtual format
* Symposia topics
* Networking and making connections virtually
More information regarding the 2021 Virtual Annual Leadership Meetings can be found here.
Thank you to our industry partners: Biomarin, DePuy Synthes, Zimmer Biomet, Radius Health, Medtronic, PrecisionOS, and Acumed for their generous support of the 2021 Virtual AOA Annual Leadership Meetings.
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Mar 19, 2021
Social Media & Medicine: An Interview with Dr. Joseph Hsu, Dr. Mary Mulcahey, and Dr. Jennifer Weiss
Joseph Hsu, MD, FAOA (@JosephHsuMD), Mary Mulcahey , MD, FAOA (@marykmulcaheymd), and Jennifer Weiss, MD, FAOA (@mymomthesurgeon) join AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD in a discussion on creating a social media presence as orthopaedic surgeons.
Drs. Hsu, Mulcahey, and Weiss share their experiences with using social media to discuss topics such as:
* What to consider when using social media in a profession setting
* How the platforms differ and finding the right ones for your message
* Connecting with patients on social media
* How often should you post
* Protecting patient confidentiality
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Feb 16, 2021
Lessons From New Chairs: An Interview with Dr. Lisa Lattanza and Dr. Rick Wright
Lisa Lattanza, MD, FAOA and Rick Wright, MD, FAOA join AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD in an informative discussion on becoming a program Chair.
Drs. Lattanza and Wright share their experiences with becoming a Chair to discuss topics such as:
* Joining a programs as Chair right before the pandemic started
* The journey to becoming a Chair
* The benefits of an Executive Coach
* The process of choosing a program
* Building leadership skills
* Transitioning to a new program
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Dec 30, 2020
The Pros and Pitfalls of Starting Your Practice: An Interview with Dr. Megan Conti Mica
Megan Conti Mica, MD, a skilled hand and upper extremity surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Chicago, joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss the first few years in practice.
Drawing from her experience, Dr. Conti Mica discusses:
* The critical first few years of practice: the struggles that they bring and the benefits of mentors during that period
* Starting your practice broad and narrowing your focus as your practice grows and you discover what your niche is
* Forming mentor/mentee relationships
* Burnout
* How strategically saying no can open doors
* Finding ways to enjoy each stage of the cyclical nature of practice
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Nov 17, 2020
Continuing Leadership Education: An Interview with Mark Schultzel, MD
Mark Schultzel, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery at Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group, joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss pursuing an MBA and other forms of leadership training an education.
Dr. Schultzel shares his experience with pursuing and MBA while growing a practice to discuss topics such as:
* Why he chose to pursue an MBA
* Differences in a MBA program vs. an Executive MBA program
* Factors to Consider when choosing a program
* Balancing the time commitment of pursuing further education while building a practice
* AOA's APEX Leadership Program
* Different avenues an MBA education provides outside of treating patients and balancing those avenues
* How Dr. Schultzel's company, Ethos Mask is helping frontline providers protect themselves while increasing the life of disposable masks and reducing waste from masks
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Mu…
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Oct 22, 2020
Pillar of the Orthopaedic Profession: Interview with Terry R. Light, MD, FAOA
Terry R. Light, MD, FAOA has been recognized by his peers as an AOA Pillar of the Orthopaedic Profession. Dr. Light has had an impressive and meaningful career that includes mentoring orthopaedic surgery faculty and trainees over the last 43 years.
Dr. Light joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss topics related to leadership in orthopaedics such as:
* Vision vs. mission
* Different kinds of leadership
* Leading during periods of change
* Managing vs. leading
* Reaching out to encourage future leaders
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Sep 30, 2020
Virtual Interviews: Residency Applications (Part 2)
Cassandra A. Lee, MD, FAOA, an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Residency Program Director, and Chief of Sports Medicine at the University of California Davis, joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD continue their discussion on how programs are planning to support residency applicants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Drs. Lee and Aleem share their experiences with the virtual process and discuss topics such as:
* Concept of additional applications questions/ essays for applicants
* Ways for applicants (and programs) to stand out
* The interview process
* Holistic Review Process for applications
* Prioritizing diversity
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Sep 23, 2020
Virtual Interviews: Residency Applications (Part 1)
Cassandra A. Lee, MD, FAOA, an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Residency Program Director, and Chief of Sports Medicine at the University of California Davis, joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss how programs are planning to support residency applicants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Drs. Lee and Aleem share their experiences with the virtual process and discuss topics such as:
* The advantages and limitations of virtual recruitment
* Social media's role in the process
* The use of virtual rotations after the COVID-19 era
* How the virtual process allows for more accessibility for applicants and how that impacts the program
* The virtual process' timeline and its impact on department staff and faculty
* Structural changes that can ensure a successful virtual process
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Aug 28, 2020
Diversity & Inclusion in Orthopaedics: An Interview with Gabriella Ode, MD (Part Two)
Gabriella Ode, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee, shoulder, and elbow surgery at Prisma Health, continues the conversation with AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD for a frank conversation on diversity and inclusion.
Drawing from her career in sports medicine and shoulder surgery, Dr. Ode discusses:
· The measures that are being taken to increase diversity and inclusion in orthopaedics
· AOA's initiatives to bring issues to a national level
· COVID-19's impact on recruitment and how that impacts diversity in residency programs
· Dr. Ode shares her advice to her younger self and gives her thoughts on how others can help create change
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Aug 6, 2020
Diversity and Inclusion in Orthopaedics: An Interview with Gabriella Ode, MD (Part One)
Gabriella Ode, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee, shoulder, and elbow surgery at Prisma Health, joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD for a frank conversation on diversity.
Drawing from her career in sports medicine and shoulder surgery, Dr. Ode discusses:
* The impact of early exposure to orthopaedics on underrepresented populations in orthopaedics
* Roles of mentors and advocates
* Fighting back about the misconceptions about diversity
* Moving beyond tokenism
* Diversity and recruitment
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Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Jul 1, 2020
Building Great Teams: An Interview with RADM Bruce Gillingham, MD, FAOA, Surgeon General of the US Navy
Rear Admiral Bruce L. Gillingham, MD, FAOA, Surgeon General of the US Navy, Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and an orthopaedic surgeon, joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD for a vibrant discussion on leadership.
Drawing from a rich career in medicine as a leader with the US Navy, Rear Admiral Gillingham discusses:
* Book recommendations for developing leaders
* The interview questions to ask to learn deeply about your candidate
* Key lessons on teams from operational successes in Iraq that the civilian surgeon can learn from
* Advice for orthopaedic surgeons looking to become leaders within their organizations
* His personal leadership journey
* COVID-19 and the Navy
* High Reliability
On June 10, 2020, Rear Admiral Gillingham delivered the Howard H. Steel Lecture at the 2020 Virtual AOA Annual Leadership Meetings Opening Ceremony.
To view this thought-provoking presentation, register for the Virtual AOA Annual Leadershi…
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May 21, 2020
An Interview with Lee Leddy, MD, FAOA
Hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Emerging Leader, Alexander W. Aleem, MD, talk with Lee Leddy, MD, FAOA.
In this episode, Dr. Leddy provides insights on The American Orthopaedic Association's Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) program, including a discussion of the success of the Spring CORD Conference (a virtual conference with 250+ attendees).
Additionally, Dr. Leddy shares highlights from the upcoming *2020 Virtual Summer CORD Conference* on June 12-13. Dr. Leddy is serving as Program Chair for this event, which addresses the subject area of "How Good is Your Program and What Does the Data Show?" One particularly interesting highlight is the Michael A. Simon CORD Lecturer, David Burham, a retired Navy fighter pilot.
Register or learn more about the CORD Conference agenda at www.aoassn.org.
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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May 15, 2020
An Interview with Daniel Murrey, MD, MPP, FAOA
Hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Emerging Leader, Alexander W. Aleem, MD, talk with Daniel B. Murrey, MD, MPP, FAOA, Chief Medical Officer for Surgical Care Affiliates and President, Optum Specialty Practices about his symposium for the Virtual AOA Annual Meeting, Can We Align Conflicting Agendas: Medical Education and Value-Based Care.
With the focus on performance-based contracts by Medicare, Medicaid, and other payors, value-based care is taking hold at varying rates across the United States. The training of residents and fellows is often in direct conflict with this direction. The expert panel addresses questions regarding balancing the conflicting agendas of medical education of residents and fellows and the move toward value-based care.
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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May 8, 2020
An Interview with Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA
Hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Emerging Leader, Alexander W. Aleem, MD, talk with Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA, regarding the Summer CORD Conference at the Virtual 2020 Annual Leadership Meetings of The American Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Van Heest shares insights on the AOA's Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) Program, and its collaboration with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) to standardize knowledge testing during residency as we move toward competency-based education.
The symposium will provide a discussion of how to improve assessment during residency in order to have a consistent language across programs:
* medical knowledge
* patient-care skills
* professional behavior
The Virtual 2020 Summer CORD Conference will take place June 12-13, 2020.
More information: www.aoassn.org
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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May 2, 2020
An Interview with William Obremskey, MD, FAOA
Hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Emerging Leader, Alexander W. Aleem, MD, interview William Obremskey, MD, FAOA.
Dr. Obremsky is the moderator for the 2020 AOA Annual Meeting, Symposium: How to Assess Quality in an Expanding Healthcare System. Within growing health care systems and the focus on value, Dr. Obremsky and his panel of experts, will be leading an overview of five quality measures.
This interview features key insights about the topic, an introduction to the expert panel, and key lessons.
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Apr 25, 2020
The Case for Diversity: An Interview with Jonathan Braman, MD, FAOA
Hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Emerging Leader, Alexander W. Aleem, MD, interview Jonathan Braman, MD, FAOA.
Dr. Braman is the moderator of the 2020 AOA Annual Meeting, Symposium: Strategies for Recruiting & Retaining Women & Minorities in Orthopaedics.
In this episode, he shares key challenges of recruiting and retaining women and under-represented minorities in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Braman also shares why it's important, how he developed his interest in this topic (hint: social media connections), and an introduction to his panel.
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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Apr 18, 2020
Why Attend: AOA Annual Leadership Meeting: An interview with Meeting Chair, Rex Haydon, MD, FAOA
Hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Emerging Leader, Alexander W. Aleem, MD, interview Rex Haydon, MD, FAOA, Chair of the 2020 Annual Meeting of The American Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Haydon shares insights on the meeting, the program, and special guests. Key takeaways include a discussion on how the AOA Annual Meeting provides leadership development and GME education, which differs from the clinical aspects of other orthopaedic meetings. Surgeons across the career spectrum benefit from these lectures and discussion, as well as the critical issues symposia. Early career surgeons, in particular, will gain insights into meeting components to increase leadership development and networking.
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.
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