DOs That Do: Endurance Cycling with Steven Morton, DO, FAOAOBy Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
Dr. Steven Morton, your current AOAO President, recently qualified for the Race Across America by completing a 444 mile ride from Nashville, TN to Natchez, MS in a Herculean 32 hours and 8 minutes! Read more about this and his passion for cycling. Dr. Morton after completing a 10,000 foot climb at Mt. Haleakala in Maui What type of … [Read More...]
Notes From Leadership
Out With Winter Blues, in With the Thaw of Spring!By Steven D. Morton, DO, FAOAO
Well, it is that time of year. Hopefully here in the Midwest, as well as other parts of the country, we have had our last bout of freezing weather. I am certainly ready for the thaw of spring. Speaking of spring, have you registered for our Annual Spring Meeting (formerly the Postgraduate Seminar)? The meeting will be held in sunny Florida, and a … [Read More...]
Update on Graduate Medical EducationBy Lee Vander Lugt, DO, FAOAO
Graduate medical education (GME) remains a very timely and important topic for the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). I wish to share a current overview on the pathway to a single accreditation system (SAS). First, here … [Read More...]
Message from the EditorBy Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
Editor
Editor
The Orthopod needs your help! We need: Nominations/volunteers for "DO's that Do". If you know of a member with special outside talents or interests, please send me their name. Likewise, let me know if YOU would share something with us. Submit an article! Build that CV! Write a "Letter to the Editor". We love your insight and op … [Read More...]
General Articles
AOAO Foundation Asks for Magical SupportBy Gary Ulrich DO, FAOAO, FACOS
AOAO Foundation President
AOAO Foundation President
As we approach spring and prepare for the Annual Spring Meeting in Orlando, I wanted to provide you with an update on the AOAO Foundation’s current activities and projects. First, we hope you will join us for a Magical Happy Hour during the Exhibitors’ Reception at the Annual Spring Meeting. On Friday, April 12 from 5:30-7:00 p.m., a special are … [Read More...]
Information to Educate Patients/Public in Your Community on Arthritis, and on Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis
USBJI Provides Free Public Education Programs The U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative (USBJI) offers free of charge, public education programs on arthritis and on fracture prevention and osteoporosis. Prepared slide sets and collateral materials are available, at no cost, to Collaborating Organizations. There are animated whiteboard videos for both … [Read More...]
Call for Associate Editors
The Orthopod is seeking associate editors to review published manuscripts and submitted abstracts for future issues. Please submit your name to the Editor at Orthopodeditor@aoao.org if you are interested! Include the following information: Name Orthopedic Residency Fellowship Academic Appointments Field of Interest: Foot … [Read More...]