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.a ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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  ..read more

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  ..read more

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    ..read more

The AAOS Coding Community is your go-to resource for everything Practice Management and Coding & Reimbursement at AAOS. Part two of this podcast will continue to cover the general principles of coding, update members on new rules and developments, and review some of the top coding mistakes.  To sign up for an upcoming virtual Practice Management course, featuring a session on Coding Tips with Shannon DeConda, click here. Guest: Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT, Partner, DoctorsManagement Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly ..read more

The AAOS Coding Community is your go-to resource for everything Practice Management and Coding & Reimbursement at AAOS. This two-part series will cover the general principles of coding, update members on new rules and developments, and review some of the top coding mistakes. Stay tuned for Episode 2 which will air next week.  To sign up for an upcoming virtual Practice Management course, featuring a session on Coding Tips with Shannon DeConda, click here. Guest: Shannon DeConda, CPC, CEMC, CEMA, CPMA, CRTT, Partner, DoctorsManagement Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD ..read more

In-person learning is invaluable for networking, career development, and even personal growth. In this episode with the chair of AAOS CME Courses, we dive into the numerous opportunities that orthopaedic surgeons can take advantage of from annual meeting to live courses and everything else in between. Guest: Steven Haddad, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS CME Courses Program Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly ..read more

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-p ..read more