AAOS Career Podcast

Recorded live at the 2023 Annual Meeting and the day before Match Day, this conversation dives into how medical students and junior residents can shine in their rotations. The authors of Pocket Pimped, a series of books with the 1,500 most asked questions by attendings, give advice for maximizing learning opportunities and matching into orthopaedic residency or their subspeciality of choice.

Learn more about Pocket Pimped: https://pocketpimped.com/

Learn more about AAOS’ new membership for medical students: https://www.aaos.org/membership/become-an-aaos-member/information-for-medical-students/

Guests: Jacob J. Triplet, MD, Indiana University Health; David Johnson, DO, Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly

In recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, this episode features a conversation about supporting women in orthopaedic surgery. AAOS Career Podcast Host Liana Tedesco, MD, leads a provocative discussion with her attending at Columbia University and incoming Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society President Christen Russo, MD, FAAOS. From gender representation and reproductive rights to advancing their careers amidst unique challenges, all topics are on the table.

Guest: Christen M. Russo, MD, FAAOS, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, President 

Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly 

In this episode with Paul Tornetta, III, MD, FAAOS, we explore the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge program, also known as ROCK. This is a dynamic online learning environment designed to empower residents with core foundational knowledge needed to pass their Boards, feel confident in their Orthopaedic In-Training Examination scores, and be a well-rounded orthopaedic surgeon.

Additional resources and information: https://www.aaos.org/education/resident-orthopaedic-core-knowledge/

Guest: Paul Tornetta, III, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Second Vice President and ROCK Curriculum Co-Director

Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

This episode delves into the importance and process of having an innovation mindset in orthopaedics. From identifying a problem to partnering with industry and pursuing a patent, surgeons can use innovation to advance the field. The conversation discusses exploring ideas through research, intellectual property protections, and opportunities to use technology to improve musculoskeletal care.

Guest: Thomas R. Duquin, MD, FAAOS, Director of Medical Student Education, Jacobs School of Medicine, University at Buffalo

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

Orthopaedic surgeons gain invaluable skills by serving in leadership positions. In this episode, AAOS Membership Council Chair Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS discusses her leadership journey, offers recommendations for residents to get started, and explains how to gain the most out of these opportunities.

Learn more about AAOS leadership positions: https://cap.aaos.org/

Info on the AAOS Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/

Episode on the ALI program: https://www.aaos.org/publications/the-bone-beat-orthopaedic-podcast-channel/career-podcast/episode-6/

Guest: Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS Membership Council

Host: Liana Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

Finding a mentor during residency can be difficult, but the lessons learned, and professional advice given are invaluable. In this episode, William Levine, MD, FAAOS, from Columbia University offers tips for finding the right mentor, being a good mentee despite a rigorous schedule, then creating a lasting, professional relationship that extends beyond the years of formal training and landing a job.

Guest (name, title, company or organization): William N. Levine (New York), MD, FAAOS, Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons

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

As early-career professionals prepare for their first job, many are not aware of the many resources available through AAOS. In this episode, learn about the job search process, how to be an attractive candidate and what resources AAOS offers when searching and preparing for job opportunities.

Guests:Tanja Getter, Lead Residency Education Director, Community Health Systems; Evette Thompson, AAOS Career Center Coordinator

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

Impostor syndrome is a pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity, or fraudulence, one that can stubbornly persist despite much evidence to the contrary. In this episode, Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley, who has written and spoken on the topic extensively including in her podcast titled “The 6%,” discusses how to identify imposter syndrome and ways to overcome and mitigate those feelings of self-doubt.

Guest: Nancy Yen Shipley, MD, FAAOS Partner at Multnomah Orthopaedic Clinic

Host: AAOS Resident Assembly Chair Liana Tedesco, MD

Involvement in policy advocacy is about more than just advancing musculoskeletal care, it is also a way for orthopaedic surgeons to develop professionally. This episode, featuring an AAOS healthcare lobbyist and resident leader on the Orthopaedic PAC, explains how important skills such as effective communication and the art of negotiation can be fostered through engagement in advocacy.

More on AAOS’ Orthopaedic Advocacy Week: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/get-involved/orthopaedic-advocacy-week/

More on AAOS Advocacy: http://aaos.org/advocacy

More on the AAOS Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/

Guests: Catherine Hayes, Lead Lobbyist, AAOS; Sarah Nelson, PGY-5, Walter Reed, National Military Medical Center, Orthopaedic PAC Resident Fellow

Host: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly

Research is critical to improving patient care and understanding musculoskeletal conditions. It is also an important component of professional development for orthopaedic surgeons looking to contribute to the field and advance their careers in an increasingly competitive environment. In this episode, a research fellow and recently graduated medical student discuss aspects of research during medical training including finding mentors, being successful with projects and limited time, as well as applying the experience and knowledge learned to patient care.

AAOS Research Roadmap: https://aaos.org/quality/research-resources/research-roadmap---desktop/

Contact for the AAOS Resident Assembly: [email protected]

Guest 1: Fares Ani, MD, Research Fellow, NYU Langone Health

Guest 2: Luis Salazar, MD, PGY-1, Rush University Medical Center

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