University of Utah researcher Amy Cizik, PhD, discusses her research on patient reported outcomes as part of the ABOS-AMBS Visiting Scholars Program.

This episode is an audio-only recording of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the 2022 ABOS Part II Examiation.

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Marybeth Ezaki talks about her medical career as a leading hand surgeon. She discusses being the only woman in her residency program as well as what it was like to being the first woman elected to the ABOS Board of Directors. Dr. Ezaki also mentions how orthopaedic surgery has changed since she became ABOS Board Certified in 1985.

This episode is an audio-only version of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David F. Martin on the ABOS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.

We have launched a new feature for the ABOS Podcast: interesting people of the ABOS. Our first feature is with ABOS Director Dr. Scott Porter. Dr. Porter talks about being the first person in his family to go to college, how Trapper John, MD convinced him to go to medical school, and why he chose orthopaedic surgery--specifically musculoskeletal oncology. He also explains how his initial views of the ABOS have changed since becoming a Director. That, and so much more.

ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David F. Martin recently gave a webinar on the 2021 ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (ABOS WLA).

Two Penn State University orthopaedic surgeons talk about the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery's Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior (KSB) Program. Dr. Michal Klek discusses how the Surgical Skills Program has benefited him as a resident. Dr. Paul Juliano, Penn State's orthopaedic residency program director, talks about the benefits he has seen from the KSB Program.

How does the ABOS determine what types of questions appear on each examination? Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Valerae Lewis, who participated in the musculoskeletal oncology blueprint session, explains what an examination blueprint is and how you can use it when preparing for an ABOS examination.

Dr. Michael Bednar, who was recently elected President of the ABOS, discusses his goals as ABOS President.

This episode is slightly different. It features the audio recording of the 2021 ABOS Part 1 Application Webinar. ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin gives an overview of the Application and tips on preparing for the Examination.