Media Training

From Insights to Sound bites: Your Orthopaedic Expertise and the News Media

#701 - Friday, March 22, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

#702 - Friday, March 22, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

McCormick Place, Room N139

Feel more confident, make the most of every media encounter and gain an understanding of how the news media works in this training.

You’ll learn the keys to a successful interview, including how to:

  • Create clear and unambiguous key messages and sound bites
  • Take control of an interview
  • Bridge from an irrelevant question to your message
  • Speak in English, not “doctor-ese”
  • Use appropriate gestures and body language

This session is offered complimentary on a first-come, first-served basis to active AAOS Fellows, Resident Members, and Emeritus Fellows. Registration is required. Please see the AAOS registration form.