AOAO News

The Orthopod

The Official Publication of the
American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

December 2018

AOAO Introduces New Ambassador Program in 2019
By James R. Ingram, DO, FAOAO
Membership Committee Chair

The Membership Committee will be introducing a new Ambassador Program next year. The goal of this program is to reach out to osteopathic medical students with information on the profession of orthopedic surgery. The idea for this initiative originated during the AOAO Board of Directors’ Strategic Planning Session this past March. Details about this program will be released e … [Read more...] about AOAO Introduces New Ambassador Program in 2019

2018 – A Good Year!
By Gary Ulrich, DO, FAOAO
President, AOAO Foundation

It has been an extremely productive year! The AOAO Foundation continues to strive to uphold its mission of supporting osteopathic orthopedic research and education. After several months of research and negotiations with three major publishers, the John H. Drabing Virtual Library became a reality this year. The Foundation also established a $5,000 osteopathic orthopedic … [Read more...] about 2018 – A Good Year!

2019 AOAO Leadership Seminar: May 4-5

Leadership in medicine is an important part of a surgeon’s practice. Whether in the academic setting or private practice, surgeons benefit from leadership skills. Leadership is a core medical competency but there is little opportunity for this skill to be taught or reinforced. The Academy will host its second Leadership Seminar, May 4-5, 2019 in Rosemont, Illinois.  Facilitated … [Read more...] about 2019 AOAO Leadership Seminar: May 4-5

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 and Ankle General Hand … [Read more...] about Call for Associate Editors

The Apprentice Model for Resident Training – It’s Undervalued!
By Dr. Richard Howard, DO, FAOAO

A new “Letters to the Editor” section is being added to The Orthopod that allows AOAO members to comment on publications, discuss aspects of the practice of Osteopathic Orthopedic Surgery, or offer opinions on any subject pertaining to our profession. For the inaugural editorial, I have asked Dr. Richard Howard to give us his perspectives on Osteopathic vs. Allopathic Ort … [Read more...] about The Apprentice Model for Resident Training – It’s Undervalued!