Dr. Chris Hull, “The Hat Doc”By Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
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This issue’s “DO’s that Do” features Dr. Chris Hull, a.k.a. the “Hat Doc”! Dr. Hull graduated from TCOM and completed his orthopedic residency at Mt. Clemens. He has practiced solo in Fort Worth for 35 years. His home is also in Fort Worth with his wife, Karen, of 46 years. They have four grown children and two granddaughters. Although he … [Read More...]
Leadership Notes

Meet Your New PresidentBy Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
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Imagine an All-American college football player, a foot and ankle fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, and your new AOAO President all wrapped up in one. That would be Terry Philbin, DO, FAOAO! Dr. Philbin was inducted as the 76th President of the AOAO at our recent annual meeting in Colorado Springs, CO. Graduating from CCOM, he did his … [Read More...]

Single Accreditation System UpdateBy Lee Vander Lugt, DO, FAOAO
Executive Director
Executive Director
The transition to a single accreditation system is nearing a closing date of June 30, 2020. As of this writing profession wide, 7,518 training positions, 88% of all former AOA accredited positions are now ACGME accredited. Overall 898 of the 1,244 AOA programs that existed at the start of the transition have achieved ACGME accreditation. So far … [Read More...]

Osteopathic Recognition: Why We Need It!From Thomas G. DiPasquale, DO, FACOS, FAOAO
So why osteopathic recognition? Who needs another drink from the ACGME application fire hose? Do any of you deserve another round of rejection? Let’s explore the why and then the how! Some program directors plan to exercise their sense of loyalty to the osteopathic profession and outright select their residents from the osteopathic applicant … [Read More...]
Membership News

AOAO Member Benefit: Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery Portfolio of Journals
AOAO members receive the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) portfolio of journals, including: Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery JBJS Case Connector JBJS Reviews JBJS Journal of Orthopaedics for Physicians Assistants JBJS Essential Surgical Techniques JBJS Open Access Want quick online access to the JBJS, plus … [Read More...]

Bicycling Insanity! Dr. Steve Morton Completes 1,000 miles in 94.5 HoursBy Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
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Dr. Steve Morton, immediate past president of the AOAO, recently completed yet another herculean, if not insane, bicycle ride. The ride, titled “No Country for Old Men” was 1,000 miles in the Big Bend National Park area of Texas. Flat terrain would have been great, but this wasn’t and he had 49,000 feet of vertical climb! Dr. Morton finished … [Read More...]
Congratulations to the 2019 Award Recipients
Bob Green, DO Memorial Award Winners for 2018 Ryan A. Harrell, DO and Michael Edgerton, DO AOAO/AOF Outstanding Resident of the Year Award in Orthopedic Surgery Jacob J. Triplet, DO Appreciative Award Dennis Blackburn, DO, FAOAO Donald Siehl Appreciative Award James R. Ingram, DO, FAOAO The Morton J. Morris DO, JD Award … [Read More...]
Residents & Students
SAOAO Update: It’s Going Tibia Great Year!By Zak Rose-Reneau
President, SAOAO
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 … [Read More...]
New Resident AOAO BoardBy James Phillips, DO, PGY5
President, RAOAO
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 … [Read More...]
General Articles
Fragility Fracture Network Congress 2020 and Call for Workshop Proposals
The Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) is a multidisciplinary global organization that promotes the advancement of care for those having a fragility fracture. Each year the FFN hosts a conference to bring together individuals who have an interest in the management of fragility fractures with a focus on implementation of evidence-based medicine to … [Read More...]
The Physician-Defendant Deposition: What you say can and will be used against youBy Marni R. Slavick, JD and Michael R. Slovis, JD
Partners and Co-authors
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 … [Read More...]
Welcome Aboard AOAO to the AAOS Advisor’s CircleBy Stacie Monroe
Senior Director, Political Affairs
Office of Government Relations
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
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 … [Read More...]
AOAO Foundation Continues its MissionGary Ulrich DO, FAOAO, FACOS
President, AOAO Foundation
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 … [Read More...]