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The Orthopod

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American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

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Scholarship and Grant Opportunities for Fellows, Residents and Students

The AOAO and the AOAO Foundation offer several opportunities for fellows, residents and students to receive recognition and or financial support for their research. AOAO Awards  AOAO Osteopathic Distinct Award The Residents and Fellows Committee selects a recipient from abstracts submitted for the Annual Fall Meeting based on the criteria below. The recipient is invited to … [Read more...] about Scholarship and Grant Opportunities for Fellows, Residents and Students

SAOAO Update: We are here for your “femoral” support!
By Zak Rose-Reneau
President, SAOAO

This is a pivotal time in America and we as physicians and future physicians have an obligation to stay knowledgeable regarding all health crises. I know you have all been inundated with information regarding COVID-19 but I feel it never hurts to be reminded and pass along more information. As the Coronavirus continues to spread across America, and the world, take a moment to … [Read more...] about SAOAO Update: We are here for your “femoral” support!

SAOAO Update: It’s Going Tibia Great Year!
By Zak Rose-Reneau
President, SAOAO

Greetings from the students of the AOAO! At the Annual Fall Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado a new executive board for the SAOAO was elected. We had a fabulous turnout and a number of great candidates. I would first like to take the moment to introduce you to the new executive board of the SAOAO: President: Zak Rose-Reneau, Kansas City University of Medicine and … [Read more...] about SAOAO Update: It’s Going Tibia Great Year!

New Resident AOAO Board
By James Phillips, DO, PGY5
President, RAOAO

On behalf of my fellow Board members, I’d like to take this opportunity to make you all aware of our role in the AOAO. As DO orthopedic residents, we are all part of a small but important organization that represents our present and future place in medicine. We residents represent the future of Osteopathic orthopedics and as such are crucial in developing, growing, and m … [Read more...] about New Resident AOAO Board

Chasing the Orthopedic Dream: A student’s path to orthopedic surgery
By Anna Roman-Pleschko, OMS-4
SAOAO President

For those seeking to embark on the path to becoming an orthopedic surgeon, below is a brief “how to” guide for the osteopathic student, outlining the necessary steps to get to fourth year auditions and to ultimately match. This general guideline is what to expect as you progress through your training. This is by no means comprehensive but it serves as a nice template for those w … [Read more...] about Chasing the Orthopedic Dream: A student’s path to orthopedic surgery