AAOS Career Podcast

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently went through a comprehensive multi-year process to re-imagine its core focus and aspirational state to be the trusted leaders in advancing musculoskeletal health. Members of the AAOS Presidential Line provide behind-the-scenes perspective that explores the need for change, and how these changes provide a foundation for greater collaboration, innovation, learning opportunities and benefits for current and future members, patients and the larger musculoskeletal community.

More on AAOS’ proposed governance changes: https://www.aaos.org/about/meet-aaos/proposed-governance-changes/

Moving Forward: AAOS Board of Directors Approves New Strategic Plan, (AAOS Now, April 2024): https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/march-april/commentary/commentary01/  

Look Towards the Future, (AAOS Now, August 2024), https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/aug/youraaos/youraaos01

Host: 

Valerae O. Lewis, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Membership Council Chair 

Guests: 

Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS, AAOS President  

Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, AAOS First Vice President  

Joel Mayerson, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, AAOS Board of Councilors Chair

Healthcare executive Paul Bruning discusses the recent ban on noncompete agreements and what the historic rule means for the future of musculoskeletal care. He talks about the reasoning behind the restrictive clauses and unlocked opportunities for innovation and industry competition.

Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly 

Guest: Paul Bruning, Service Line Director, Sutter Health 

This episode features a provocative discussion about diversity in medicine and the importance of cross collaboration between public and private practice. Microbiologist and FDA leader RDML Raquel Peat shares lessons on transformational leadership and why diversity in thought, background, training, geography, and research are critical to improving public health and advancing the field of orthopaedics.

Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

Guest: RDML Raquel Peat, PhD, MPH, Director, Office of Orthopedic Devices, FDA

Partnerships between orthopaedic surgeons and industry can have educational value and lead to improvements in patient care. Sometimes, however, the line between supportive funds and funds to promote a particular product can be blurred. This episode dives into considerations for ensuring these relationships provide value, benefit the patient, and comply with applicable laws.

Related episode, Episode 16, Ideas and Innovation in Orthopaedics: https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-16/

AAOS Device Recall Dashboard: https://www.aaos.org/quality/healthcare-safety/device-recall-dashboard/

Guest: Jonathan Dubin, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Healthcare Safety Committee

Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

In this episode, recorded live at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, public speaking and media performance consultant, Kathryn Janicek, explains how surgeons’ executive presence is critical to inspiring confidence and trust in the field. The three-time Emmy Award-winning TV executive offers practical guidance for leveraging your expertise to promote your personal brand and your practice.

Guest: Kathryn Janicek, Public Speaking and Media Performance Consultant

Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

New host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, sits down with outgoing AAOS Membership Council chair and repeat podcast guest Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, for this in-person interview recorded at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting. Through sharing her personal story in sports medicine, Dr. Matzkin explains the importance of finding passion within your specialty, whether it's research, a surgical technique or an area outside of clinical practice like advocacy, and how that excitement translates into being a better orthopaedic surgeon. 

Episode 16 with Dr. Matzkin, “Building Skills Through Leadership” https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-15/ 

Guest: Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, inaugural chair, AAOS Membership Council 

Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly 

In his final episode as host of the AAOS Career Podcast, Dr. Daniel Cognetti introduces the new host and Chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly Dr. Mikalyn DeFoor. Together they talk about exciting initiatives coming to the Resident Assembly and events for residents at the upcoming AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting.

Resident programs at the meeting: https://www.aaos.org/annual/education/resident-focused-programs/

Guest: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Incoming Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly 

In this episode, two former co-residents discuss the challenges that come with being pregnant and having young children during training. From performing surgery heavily pregnant and taking maternity leave, to learning to breastfeed and balance motherhood with the demands of the job, Dr. Dawn Rask shares tips for success in parenthood for orthopaedic surgeon listeners.

Guest: Dawn M. G. Rask, MD, Capt. USAF 

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly 

This episode covers aspects of marketing and growing a practice, specifically a surgeon’s online reputation. Whether you are a new surgeon, in the middle of your career, or even well established and have neglected your online profile and reputation, fear not. There are many new and easy ways to build a positive online reputation, attract new patients and respond to negative online reviews.

Guest: Orrin Franko, MD, FAAOS, East Bay Hand Medical Center

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly

In this episode, we explore non-traditional practice models for orthopaedic surgeons—from locums and health maintenance organizations to ambulatory surgery centers and even the military. With healthcare consolidation on the rise and decreasing physician autonomy, we delve into what makes these practice settings attractive and how to make them successful.  

Guest: Tamara Huff, MD, MBA, FAAOS, CEO, Vigeo Orthopedics  

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, Past Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly