DO’s that DO – Lee Vander Lugt, DO, FAOAO, FAOABy Steven J. Heithoff, DO, FAOAO
Editor
Editor
Lee Vanderlugt, DO, FAOAO, FAOA is only the fifth Executive Director in the history of the AOAO. This October he will be retiring after 11 years of exemplary service! Read more about his life and how he rose to this leadership position. Tell us about your family, interests and activities growing up? I was raised in the Grand Rapids area of southwest Michigan. My father worked in the te … [Read More...]
Leadership Notes
From the AOAO PresidentBy Terrence M. Philbin, DO, FAOAO
AOAO President
AOAO President
This spring, we are all adjusting to living among the COVID-19 pandemic. On behalf of the AOAO Board of Directors, I want to first recognize and empathize with what our members are facing each day. If you are acting as a first responder, we appreciate all that you are doing to contribute to this fight. If you are waiting to go back to work, we … [Read More...]
Executive Director’s ReportBy Lee Vander Lugt, DO, FAOAO
Executive Director
Executive Director
It is my hope and prayer that each of you and your families are healthy and well despite the public health crisis in our midst. With the health and safety of our members and communities being a primary concern, by now you know that our Annual Spring Meeting scheduled for April 22 -25, 2020 was cancelled. All members who registered for the meeting … [Read More...]
Membership News
In Memoriam: Jerry Gurkoff, DO, FAOAO 1949-2020
Past President, AOAO, 1996-1997By Myron Haas, DO, FAOAO
It is with deep sadness that we have received the news of the passing of our colleague and dear friend Jerry F. Gurkoff, DO, FAOAO. All of us, who have witnessed his contributions to the growth and development of our profession, knew Jerry very well. He brightened everyone’s day, with either advice or one of his many clever jokes. He had humor for every circumstance and it was always welcomed. Jerry was born in Chambersburg, PA on March 2, 1 … [Read More...]
AOAO Foundation Announces the Opening of its Newest GrantBy Gary Ulrich DO, FAOAO, FACOS
President, AOAO Foundation
President, AOAO Foundation
Despite the chaos that COVID-19 has caused I hope that you are well. Please ensure that you, your family and patients are safe, informed and supported. That being said, the business of the AOAO Foundation continues. We have finalized the specifics of our first ORE-O $10,000 Grant. These details include the application process, timelines, criteria and selection process. The portal for applications is now open and available for submission. In … [Read More...]
Foot & Ankle Section UpdateBy Patrick Bull, DO
It is a special time at the AOAO Foot & Ankle Section. At the 2019 Fall meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, one of our very own, Terry Philbin, was sworn in as the next president of the AOAO. We are incredibly proud of him. He works tirelessly to support osteopathic orthopedic surgeons, especially foot and ankle subspecialists, and we are grateful for his dedication and leadership. Our next Foot & Ankle Session will be during the … [Read More...]
AOAO CME Tracker
This easy to navigate online tracker is a tool for AOAO members to keep track of all your CME activity in one place. The CME Tracker section allows members to: View CME activity claimed and submitted to the AOAO for any AOAO CME activity. Submit any CME credits earned through other sources, including ACCME accredited activities. Upload and store CME certificates. Print a summary, by date, of your CME credits earned. The AOAO … [Read More...]
Members in the News – Sean McMillan, DO
See the latest on AOAO member Sean McMillan, DO and his opioid sparing surgery. Read the story here. … [Read More...]
Residents & Students
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 … [Read More...]
SAOAO Update: We are here for your “femoral” support!By Zak Rose-Reneau
President, SAOAO
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 … [Read More...]
General Articles
AOAO Annual Fall Meeting Preview: Keynote Speaker Chad Hennings
Combat Vet Pilot, Super Bowl Champ, and Author In order to attain excellence one must first live a lifestyle of excellence. Excellence isn’t a destination; it’s an identity. Chad Hennings has lived this message through a nine-year NFL career and three Super Bowl Championships with the Dallas Cowboys, forty-five successful combat missions fly … [Read More...]
Locked Plate Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Non-Elderly Adults: Analysis of Five-Year Outcomes
Authors: Fred Vilson, MS¹, Justin W. Griffin, MD², Stephen F. Brockmeir, MD², A. Rashard Dacus, MD², Eric W. Carson, MD², Bonnie S. Mason, MD³ Abstract Background A current mainstay operative intervention for proximal humerus fractures is an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) primarily addressing elderly patients with these fractures. … [Read More...]