Notes From Leadership

President’s Message
By Fred McAlpin, DO, FAOAO

I am happy to announce that the 2020 Virtual Fall Meeting was a tremendous success. The format allowed our Academy members to remain safe while still gaining the valued education required by us all. A total of 1,131 members of all types registered for the meeting! The Academy is resourceful and continues to adjust in order to complete our mission of providing quality continuing … [Read more...] about President’s Message

By Fred McAlpin, DO, FAOAO

Executive Director’s Update
By Jim Mason, DO, FAOAO

It is truly an honor to be selected as the 6th Executive Director of the AOAO. When first asked if I was interested in considering the position, little did I realize how lengthy and competitive a process it would become. There were many excellent candidates and I am humbled by the support and confidence of our Board of Directors. Soon after I was notified of the Board’s … [Read more...] about Executive Director’s Update

By Jim Mason, DO, FAOAO

AOAO President Fred McAlpin’s Acceptance Speech

Thank you to my number one, Jackie, words can’t express how grateful I am to you. You have weathered the storm of medical school, residency, and a newbie developing a practice. One time, during residency, I feared we were so poor that we would not have the money to pay our bills the next week. She said, not to worry. I have squirreled away a few “thousands” to my shock and … [Read more...] about AOAO President Fred McAlpin’s Acceptance Speech

AOAO Remains United in a Country Divided
By Terrence M. Philbin, DO, FAOAO

Hello, AOAO members. 2020 has turned out to be one the most interesting, frustrating, and difficult years on record. COVID-19 numbers are up, they are down, don’t wear a mask, wear a mask. Our country seems to be divided on so many topics. Race inequality has people protesting and concerned. I’m proud that this fall the AOAO will have its first African American president … [Read more...] about AOAO Remains United in a Country Divided

By Terrence M. Philbin, DO, FAOAO

Update from the Executive Director
By Lee Vander Lugt, DO, FAOAO, FAOA

Graduate Medical Education On June 30, 2020, the transition to a Single Accreditation System for graduate medical education concluded for the vast majority of previously American Osteopathic Association accredited training programs. Unfortunately, the COVID 19 pandemic precluded ACGME from conducting site visits to four orthopedic residency programs. As a result, these four … [Read more...] about Update from the Executive Director

By Lee Vander Lugt, DO, FAOAO, FAOA