DO’s that Do: Music by Michael A. Steingart, DOBy Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
When did you first become interested in music? I remember watching the old Bugs Bunny Looney Tunes cartoons when I was eight or so, and being more interested in the music than the cartoon. What got you started? My father and mother put me on the piano at a young age. I was able to read music - bass cleft and treble cleft very early in my … [Read More...]
CME Update
2018 Annual Meeting Highlights
Plan to Attend! October 18-20, 2018 at the Hilton Atlanta As the last AOAO educational activity in this CME cycle, the 2018 Annual Meeting promises quality education, the latest in orthopedic research and fun social events. The meeting will be held simultaneously with the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. This will be a great … [Read More...]
Residents & Students
Orthopedic Political AdvocacyBy Ahmed Siddiqi, DO
As residents, many of us do not have an interest in advocacy, but it is important. I want to shed some light on what it is and why resident involvement matters. Maybe it does not matter in the day-to-day life, but collectively it matters especially moving forward. The political action committee (PAC) of the AAOS is the only national political … [Read More...]
SAOAO Update: In Step with StudentsBy Jeffery Gibson
SAOAO President
SAOAO President
Greetings from the students of AOAO! Many of us are just finishing boards and preparing for the upcoming season of audition rotations. As we head into the audition and interview season, we have the opportunity to look back on the past months and years we have spent preparing, as well as look forward optimistically to the match. The student board … [Read More...]
The Rise of MD/DO, MBABy Ahmed Siddiqi, DO, MBA
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
RAOAO President
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
RAOAO President
Physicians spend a considerable portion of medical school, residency training and fellowship on clinical training and become proficient in their specialties. Throughout the training process, there is little to no guidance on the business side of medicine. With the evolution of the healthcare and focus on fiscal management and economics, maintaining … [Read More...]
Future Focus of RAOAOBy James Phillips, DO
Orthopedic Surgery Resident
Kansas City University
RAOAO Secretary/Treasurer
Orthopedic Surgery Resident
Kansas City University
RAOAO Secretary/Treasurer
We held our RAOAO meeting at the spring Postgraduate Seminar. After attending the AOAO’s Board of Directors strategic planning meeting, I was directed to provide an update for our RAOAO members and hold our own strategic planning session. The AOAO is the unifying academy of osteopathic orthopedic surgeons and during this time of change and unknown, … [Read More...]
Membership News
DO’s that Do: Music by Michael A. Steingart, DOBy Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
When did you first become interested in music? I remember watching the old Bugs Bunny Looney Tunes cartoons when I was eight or so, and being more interested in the music than the cartoon. What got you started? My father and mother put me on the piano at a young age. I was able to read music - bass cleft and treble cleft very early in my … [Read More...]
AOAO Foundation UpdateBy Gary S. Ulrich, DO, FAOAO
Greetings to the membership and happy summer. I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with a few important updates about AOAO Foundation activity. Currently, the AOAO Foundation Board of Directors has approved the implementation of a research grant in the amount of $5,000. This grant will be available for resident members and … [Read More...]