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 techn … [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 or … [Read More...]
Single Accreditation System UpdateBy Lee Vander Lugt, DO, FAOAO
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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 2 … [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 p … [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 in … [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...]