AAOS Career Podcast: Recent Episodes
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
The AAOS Career Podcast covers professional development topics of interest to the musculoskeletal community, from financial literacy and research opportunities to surgical skills and networking. Conversations between early-career surgeons and experienced attendings offer practical tools for guided growth in the specialty. Part of “The Bone Beat” orthopaedic podcast channel.
This episode, which was recorded in-person at the 2023 AAOS Annual Meeting, delves into the ways orthopaedic surgeons can leverage social media to build their practices and personal brand. Social media guru and AAOS social media ambassador Dr. Cory Calendine offers guidance for using the platforms for both patient education and professional engagement, despite ongoing challenges surrounding limited time and medical misinformation. Find Dr. Calendine on social media under the name Cory Calendine, MD. Guest: Cory Calendine, MD, FAAOS, Founding Partner, Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, AAOS Resident Assembly
Using the ambiguous term “provider” to describe any healthcare professional is problematic for both patients and orthopaedic surgeons striving to provide the highest level of musculoskeletal care. This episode explains how it diminishes the intrinsic value of physicians, commoditizes healthcare delivery, and why organizations like AAOS are working to eliminate its use. AAOS Now article on the topic: https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2023/jun/youraaos/youraaos04/ Guest: Gregory Della Rocca, MD, FAAOS, AAOS BOC Representative for Missouri Host: Daniel Cognetti, MD, 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: residentassembly@aaos.org 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
An orthopaedic surgeon who became vice speaker of the Pennsylvania House and then AMA president, Andrew Gurman, MD, FAAOS, strongly believes that physician advocacy is a professional responsibility. Through his leadership roles, Dr. Gurman has pushed for better, more affordable care for patients across the country, affecting far more people than he would ever see one-on-one. Dr. Gurman, as the 2022 AAOS Tipton Leadership Award winner, shares the lessons he's learned about embracing opportunities and stepping up to responsibility, as well as how to start a conversation with your local representative. Learn more about getting involved in advocacy: aaos.org/advocacy Guest: Andrew W. Gurman, MD, FAAOS, 2022 Tipton Leadership Award winner Host: Daniel J. Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly
An athlete who became an orthopaedic surgeon, Keith Feder, MD, FAAOS, recognized during his residency the gap in orthopaedic care for high school student athletes in underserved communities. Practicing in California, he offered free sports medicine care to student athletes at inner city schools before he founded the West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation in 1994. Dr. Feder, as the 2022 AAOS Humanitarian Award winner, shares the programs and philosophy his foundation follows to help more than 13,000 student athletes each year. Guest: Keith S. Feder, MD, FAAOS, 2022 AAOS Humanitarian Award winner Host: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly
In his final episode as host, Dr. Austin Beason introduces the new co-hosts of the Career Podcast-- new AAOS Resident Assembly chair Dr. Liana Tedesco and vice-chair Dr. Daniel Cognetti. Together they talk about some exciting initiatives coming to the Resident Assembly (RA) this year and the value of getting involved now! The RA is an advisory body to the AAOS on issues of importance to orthopaedic residents and empowers residents to embrace their roles as patient advocates and life-long learners. This episode was recorded live at the AAOS Annual Meeting in Chicago, which took place from March 222-26. Contact the Resident Assembly: residentassembly@aaos.org Learn more about getting involved with the Resident Assembly: https://www.aaos.org/membership/aaos-volunteer-opportunities/the-aaos-resident-assembly/ Guests: Liana J. Tedesco, MD, Chair AAOS Resident Assembly and Daniel Cognetti, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Past Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly
This episode, featuring AAOS Past President Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS, explains how leadership is tied to professional development and propelling one’s career with a focus on the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI). The exclusive program for AAOS members provides training, mentoring, and networking opportunities for acquiring and enhancing the key skills needed to succeed both as a volunteer leader at AAOS and in general as an orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Bosco offers lessons learned from guiding AAOS through the COVID-19 pandemic and helpful advice for members with an eye on Academy leadership. Learn more about the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI): https://www.aaos.org/about/governance-overview/aaos-leadership-institute/ Guest: Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS, Past President, AAOS Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly
Financial literacy varies among orthopaedic surgeons in all stages of their career. They are often faced with significant student debt burden and may struggle to navigate the litany of financial advice. Moreover, few training programs provide education on financial planning which can ultimately lead to poor personal financial decisions including a lack of savings or difficulty adjusting to a drastic salary increase post-training. In this episode, we are joined by James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, a practicing emergency medicine physician and founder of The White Coat Investor for advice on personal finances, investing, and retirement planning for surgeons balancing residency training and early clinical practice. White Coat Investor: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/ Student Loan Advice.com: https://studentloanadvice.com/ Guest: James M. Dahle, MD, FACEP, Founder of The White Coat Investor Host: Austin M. Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) is responsible for setting educational standards for orthopaedic residents as well as evaluating both the initial and continuing qualifications and competence of all orthopaedic surgeons. In this episode, ABOS Executive Medical Director David F. Martin, MD, FAAOS, discusses the evolving process of board-certification through the ABOS, its commitment to lifelong learning, and recent initiatives it has implemented to better connect with residents and their training programs. Contact the ABOS at ksb@abos.org ABOS information for residents: https://www.abos.org/residents/ Part I Examination Blueprint: https://www.abos.org/certification/part-i/blueprint/ ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program for orthopaedic resident education programs: https://www.abos.org/abosksb/ Maintenance of ABOS certification information: https://www.abos.org/moc/ ABOS certification verification for patients: https://mycertifiedorthopaedicsurgeon.org/ Guest: David F. Martin, MD, FAAOS, Executive Medical Director, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Wake Forest School of Medicine Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly
Despite recent gains in gender, ethnic and cultural diversity, the orthopaedic community still remains relatively homogenous. Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society President Julie Samora, MD, FAAOS and J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society Liaison Angelo Rashard Dacus, MD, FAAOS explain the barriers to inclusion, the importance of increasing diversity early in training, as well as how sponsors and mentors can foster the next generation of compassionate orthopaedic surgeons. Learn more about AAOS and Diversity including its Diversity Advisory Board (DAB): https://www.aaos.org/about/diversity-in-orthopaedics/ Guests: Julie Samora, MD, FAAOS, President, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society and Member, AAOS Diversity Advisory Board; A. Rashard Dacus, MD, FAAOS, Member, AAOS Diversity Advisory Board and liaison to J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly
Pursuing a fellowship is one of the obvious and common ways for graduating orthopaedic residents to grow professionally. With most applications already submitted and the interview period just around the corner, BOS Fellowship Committee Chair Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS, and newly matched Fellow Jacquelyn Dunahoe, MD, discuss timely advice for navigating fellowship interview season, including how to be a competitive candidate, what to look for in a program, how to manage virtual interviews, as well as how to make a successful transition from residency. Learn more about postgraduate orthopaedic fellowships: https://www.aaos.org/quality/career-center/postgraduate-orthopaedic-fellowships/ Guests: Scott Steinmann, MD, FAAOS, Chair, AAOS BOS Fellowship Committee; Jacquelyn Dunahoe, MD, Vice Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Host: Austin Beason, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly
What began as an idea to address the educational needs of residents, has now become an innovative platform for sharing small, digestible professional development lessons for any orthopaedic surgeon. The previous chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly, Cory Smith, MD, discusses the value of the spoken word for busy trainees, evolution of the AAOS Career podcast, and what is in store for future guests and episodes.
At the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting, podcast host and Resident Assembly Chair Austin Beason, MD, recorded a live, on-site interview with Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, who is Chair of the Advocacy Council and host of the AAOS Advocacy Podcast. They discussed the value of increasing resident engagement in advocacy, which is a key initiative of the Resident Assembly. Participating in advocacy action alerts, joining the PAC, or becoming involved with state orthopaedic societies are just some of the ways they describe in the episode. Learn more about how residents can get involved: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/get-involved/residents-advocacy/ Learn more about the Orthopaedic PAC: https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/pac/ Guest: Austin Beason, MD, Chair Resident Assembly Host: Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, Chair Advocacy Council
The AAOS Career Podcast covers professional development topics of interest to the musculoskeletal community, from financial literacy and research opportunities to surgical skills and networking. Conversations between early-career surgeons and experienced attendings offer practical tools for guided growth in the specialty. Part of “The Bone Beat” orthopaedic podcast channel.