General Articles

The Physician-Defendant Deposition: What you say can and will be used against you
By Marni R. Slavick, JD and Michael R. Slovis, JD
Partners and Co-authors

Physicians who practice medicine in the current climate will likely have contact with the legal system. Instead of becoming concerned and retreating from this process, it is best to become engaged, obtain counsel, and treat the legal system as another part of your challenging medical career. Every single time a physician is deposed everything that he or she says can, and … [Read more...] about The Physician-Defendant Deposition: What you say can and will be used against you

By Marni R. Slavick, JD and Michael R. Slovis, JD
Partners and Co-authors

Welcome Aboard AOAO to the AAOS Advisor’s Circle
By Stacie Monroe
Senior Director, Political Affairs
Office of Government Relations
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

As we head into a critical election cycle, our strong advocacy presence helps preserve our ability to care for patients. The OrthoPAC and our AAOS Office of Government Relations work tirelessly with hundreds of physician ambassadors to ensure the voice of orthopedics is heard loud and clear on the state and federal levels. We have a long way to go to achieve PAC … [Read more...] about Welcome Aboard AOAO to the AAOS Advisor’s Circle

By Stacie Monroe
Senior Director, Political Affairs
Office of Government Relations
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

AOAO Foundation Continues its Mission
Gary Ulrich DO, FAOAO, FACOS
President, AOAO Foundation

As president of the AOAO Foundation I am pleased to report that the Foundation continues to grow and prosper. The AOAO Foundation board conducted a very productive and prosperous meeting at the Broadmoor in Colorado and voted on several initiatives to continue our mission. Three new Foundation awards were presented during our recent Annual Meeting. The Emerging Leader Award … [Read more...] about AOAO Foundation Continues its Mission

Gary Ulrich DO, FAOAO, FACOS
President, AOAO Foundation

Join Us at The Broadmoor!

The AOAO CME Committee, led by Dennis Blackburn, DO, FAOAO, along with a dedicated group of moderators have developed another outstanding educational program. This year’s theme is “Complications and What We Have Learned From Them”. Lectures will address how to prevent and solve complications among multiple specialties in orthopedic surgery. As leaders in our profession, the CME … [Read more...] about Join Us at The Broadmoor!

AOAO Foundation Update: Research and recognition
By Gary S. Ulrich, DO, FAOAO, FACOS
AOAO Foundation President

As summer moves on, I wanted to provide an update regarding our current activities and projects. During our meeting at the Annual Spring conference in Orlando, the Foundation Board approved three new awards that will recognize and reward young, talented and dedicated osteopathic orthopedic students, residents and surgeons. Award recipients will be recognized during the … [Read more...] about AOAO Foundation Update: Research and recognition

By Gary S. Ulrich, DO, FAOAO, FACOS
AOAO Foundation President

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