Residents' Newsletter Contents

Vol. 9 No. 11 - November 2011
Editors: Prerana N. Patel, MD & MaCalus Hogan, MD

This Issue

Hot Topics:

• Did You Know This About the AAOS?
• ABOS Part 1 Certifying Exam
• FREE: 2012 Practice Management Symposium
• FREE: Basics of Coding for Starting Your Practice

Specialty in the Spotlight

• Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)

News for residents:

• Use OrthoPortal to prepare for the OITE
• OREF: Top Resident Research Symposia Presenters and Giving Back
• Apply Now for Foot & Ankle Fellowships
• AOFAS Resident Scholarship Program
• AOFAS Welcomes Resident Members
• Practice Management Lectures: Improve Your Future and Your Program!
• 8th Annual Advanced Trauma Techniques Course
• Apply to Attend the 2012 AAOS/ORS Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Research Symposium as a Young Investigator!
• Get Access to More Than 130 Surgical Videos Online

Features:

1. Practice Tips: "How likely are you to be sued?"
2. Internet Resources: November Issue of OKO
   
3. Calendar

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This Issue: Hot Topics / News for Residents

DO YOU KNOW THIS ABOUT THE AAOS? – The AAOS offers a “Resident Rate” on most AAOS educational products. Save an additional 10% off the resident rate when you order 5 or more of the same title. Shop at the AAOS Store:

• Online
• Email: Contact customerservice@aaos.org to place an order.
• Phone: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM CST / US and Canada: 800-626-6726 / International++847-823-7186

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HOT TOPIC: ABOS Part 1 Certifying Exam
A message from Shep Hurwitz, MD, ABOS Director: PGY-5 orthopaedic residents may go the ABOS website and create an account for the application to the part I certifying exam in 2012. The deadline for this application is December 15, 2011. A three week late period follows the December deadline, which carries an additional $350 fee. The absolute, no excuse, application deadline is January 6, 2012. Residents who miss the January deadline will not be allowed to take an exam in 2012. Graduating orthopaedic residents are not Board Eligible until they pass the part I exam.

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HOT TOPIC: FREE: 2012 Practice Management Symposium
Learn how to evaluate practice opportunities, negotiate a contract, and much more at the 12th Annual Practice Management Symposium for Orthopaedic Residents, presented on Tuesday, February 7, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the AAOS 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. This symposium offers a rare opportunity to learn first-hand from experts on the legal and business aspects of orthopaedics in today’s challenging environment. Topics include “How to Build a Successful Practice” and “Risk Management.” A discussion on the ABOS and practice management resources available from the AAOS will also be offered. The symposium is free to U.S. residents. Residents who register in advance will also receive free registration to the AAOS 2012 Annual Meeting. Watch for details in the Preliminary Program and on the AAOS Website.

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HOT TOPIC: FREE:  Basics of Coding for Starting Your Practice
Learn how modifiers help protect reimbursement, why you need to be involved in the reimbursement process, and much more. Designed especially for Orthopaedic Residents, this outstanding introduction to coding will be presented on Tuesday, February 7, from 8:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the AAOS 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Margaret Maley from KarenZupko and Associates brings energy and humor to this topic so critical to orthopaedic practice management. The course is free to U.S. residents. Watch for details in the Preliminary Program and on the AAOS Website.

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Specialty Society in the Spotlight

Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)

Mission: To assure the best possible care of children with musculoskeletal disorders by implementing the highest quality education of pediatric orthopaedists, by supporting evidence-based research, and by developing appropriate alliances with related organizations

“Pediatric orthopedic surgery has always provided a unique and stimulating career in clinical practice and academic research for residency graduates. The diversity of age, anatomy, and broad array of challenging musculoskeletal diseases leaves little room for monotony. More recently, sub-specialization has exploded in pediatric and adolescent musculoskeletal training, offering in depth careers in sports medicine, hip, hand and upper extremity, and spinal disorders. In addition, the molecular study of the genetic basis of disease is changing the scientific face of care for children. The future is bright for pediatric orthopedic surgery.”  Peter M. Waters, MD-POSNA President

Resident Education Opportunities:
POSNA Annual Meeting: The 2012 meeting will be held in Denver, Colorado-May 17-19. A wide variety of pediatric musculoskeletal disorders will be presented and discussed in over 95 podium presentations, 20 posters and 75 e-posters. Residents may attend the annual meeting at a reduced registration rate.
POSNA One Day Course: This course precedes the annual meeting-May 16, 2012 in Denver. Adolescent Hip Disorders is the topic. Reduced registration is offered to residents.
International Pediatric Orthopaedic Symposium (IPOS): December 7-10, 2011 in Orlando, Florida.  This four day course offers a great deal for orthopaedic residents, whether you are planning on a career in pediatric orthopaedics or a career in general or­thopaedics or some other subspecialty. It is designed to be a highly in­teractive educational event in which short lectures by experts are supple­mented by interactive case discus­sions, hands on workshops, debates and skill sessions.  A limited number of resident scholarships are available. In addition, the registration rate is reduced for residents.
POSNA Specialty Day: February 11, 2012-San Francisco, CA. Specialty Day is a day set aside during the AAOS Annual Meeting for scientific programs presented by organizations that are members of the Board of Specialty Societies (BOS). POSNA offers a reduced registration rate for residents. 

Mentoring Opportunities: on-site mentoring is available at the IPOS meeting in Orlando.  Interested residents are paired with an IPOS faculty member throughout the four day course. It’s a unique opportunity to meet with and receive guidance on career plans from POSNA members.  A symposium on Career Planning and Professional Development for Orthopaedic Residents and Fellows is planned for 2011. This session will discuss issues affecting residents entering a fellowship, including “How to Make the Most of your Fellowship,” and “How to Find your First Job.” 

Newsletters: The first edition of the POSNA Resident Review came out in January 2009.
This biannual publication was developed to provide education and exposure to pediatric orthopaedics. Educational mate­rials in the form of test questions are developed by the editorial board. In addition, important topics such as economics of Pediatric Orthopaedics, the future of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Pediatric Orthopaedic outreach in third world countries are also covered in each edition.

POSNA Job Board: you can search efficiently and free of charge using your POSNA or AAOS log in information. Search all jobs or tailor your search by state, percentage of time focused in pediatric orthopaedics, or subspecialty areas of interest. Search for jobs using the link below.

Match Information: The Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship Match is organized and administered by the San Francisco Match Program.  The Match takes place in April and will be used to process all applicants who want to start their fellowship training in August of the following year.

Upcoming Meetings:
2011 IPOS: December 7-10, 2011-Orlando, Florida
POSNA Specialty Day: February 11, 2012-San Francisco, California
POSNA One Day Course: May 16, 2012-Denver, Colorado
POSNA Annual Meeting:  May 17-19, 2012-Denver, Colorado
2012 IPOS: November 28-December 1, 2012-Orlando, Florida
POSNA Specialty Day: March 22, 2013-Chicago, Illinois
POSNA One Day Course: May 1, 2013-Toronto, Canada
POSNA Annual Meeting: May 2-4, 2013-Toronto, Canada

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Use OrthoPortal to prepare for the OITE
The eStudy and Resident Center on OrthoPortal features free study tools that can help you prepare for the OITE! Create your own randomized multiple-choice self-study quizzes with OrthoQuiz to test your knowledge on topics across the orthopaedic specialties. You’ll get immediate feedback, including your cumulative score and how others performed on the current question. Visit the OrthoPortal eStudy and Resident Center to get started.

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2011 OREF/ORS Resident Research Symposia Top Presenters
The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) partnered with the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) again this year to give residents the opportunity to participate in the 14th annual Resident Research Symposia thanks to generous educational grants from Biomet and Synthes.

Thank you to all residents, hosts, panelists, and mentoring and attending physicians who participated in the 2011 Florida Orthopaedic Society, and Southwest and Mid-Atlantic Regional Resident Research Symposia.

The Symposia give orthopaedic residents in U.S. training programs an opportunity to present research papers and posters to a panel of experienced investigators and clinicians. Panels critique and rank the work, and top presenters are acknowledged. For a list of top 2011 Resident Research Symposia presenters, please visit www.oref.org/residents.

Support OREF to Support your Specialty: Giving back
Thanks to the generosity of orthopaedic surgeons and industry leaders, OREF has funded clinically relevant research and education for more than 55 years.
JOIN THEM NOW and help OREF:

• Encourage gifted investigators and educators;
• Renew resident grants, awards and skill development programs; and
• Fund a steady stream of clinically relevant research and education.

Residents who contribute $20…$50…$100…or more will receive a special resident donor pin and recognition in OREF’s annual report. Residents also have the option to split gifts less than $1,000; 50% to OREF and 50% to its partner organization(s), or they can give at the Order of Merit level of $1,000 or more. Order of Merit gifts receive special recognition, and after a minimum of $500 is directed to OREF, any additional amount may be directed to any partner organization(s).

Make a secure online gift today: www.oref.org/residents.

Contact:
For more information about OREF’s opportunities for residents, please visit OREF or contact: Jean McGuire [847-384-4348] or Mary Marino [847-384-4359].

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Apply Now for Foot & Ankle Fellowships
Applications are being accepted for the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Fellowship Match.  The first step for applicants is to register with the San Francisco Matching Program and then visit AOFAS for information on fellowships and application form. Submission of application materials by Dec. 1, 2011 is strongly recommended. Programs may conduct interviews from Dec. 1, 2011 to March 23, 2012.  Match Day will be April 3, 2012. 

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AOFAS Resident Scholarship Program
Are you an aspiring 2nd or 3rd year orthopaedic surgery resident with an interest in foot and ankle?  If so, apply for the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society’s Resident Scholarship Program.  This is an opportunity to attend the AOFAS Annual Meeting, June 20-23, 2012, in San Diego, learn more about foot and ankle surgery, and network with leading foot and ankle surgeons.  The scholarship covers registration fees for the Annual Summer Meeting, Pre-meeting Course, the Young Physicians Forum, four nights lodging and a transportation stipend.  Application deadline is March 1, 2012.  To apply or for more information visit AOFAS  or e-mail Peggy Reilly, Outreach Programs Manager, or call 847-384-4379.  The Resident Scholarship Program is funded by the AOFAS Outreach & Education Fund (OEF) with generous donations from individuals and corporations.

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AOFAS Welcomes Resident Members
Residents interested in foot and ankle are invited to apply for Resident Membership in the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society. Membership includes a subscription to the Society’s journal, Foot & Ankle International. Please e-mail Lois Bierman, Director of Membership & Marketing, or call 847-384-4382 with questions.

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Practice Management Lectures: Improve Your Future and Your Program!
The growing and changing realm of practice management directly impacts your economic future. The Resident Practice Management Lecture Series gives you insights and lessons on managing the realities of the business side of orthopaedics. In 20-30 minutes per lecture, learn how to avoid physician burnout, make a smooth transition from residency  into practice, build teamwork in orthopaedic care, and much more. The newest lectures include What Patients Want, Improving Efficiency in the Office Setting, and Income Distribution Formulas bringing the library of available lectures up to 22. RPMLS is also a convenient way for the residency program to meet the ACGME requirements that define System-based Practice. Talk to your program directors about purchasing a one year subscription. Visit the RPMLS on OrthoPortal for more information.

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8th Annual Advanced Trauma Techniques Course
The Orthopaedic Trauma Association will hold the 8th Annual Advanced Trauma Techniques Course for Residents, January 13-14, 2012 at the Peabody Orlando in Orlando, Florida.

This course is designed for the advanced level orthopaedic resident (PGY 4s and 5s) with basic surgical fracture fixation experience. Discussions will focus on techniques for patient positioning, surgical exposure, fracture reduction and application of fixation for extremity fractures. Sessions include the use of video, photographs and diagrams to illustrate techniques, as well as hands-on surgical skills sawbone labs and small group case discussions where typical problematic fracture cases are discussed in detail.

Please mark your calendars for January 13-14, 2012 and check the OTA website for details about available scholarships and to register. Questions can be directed to the OTA staff office at 847.698.1631 or by e-mail. 

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Apply to attend the 2012 AAOS/ORS Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Research Symposium as a Young Investigator!
The AAOS is sponsoring five (5) Young Investigator participants to attend the 2012 AAOS/ORS Femoroacetabular Impingement Research Symposium, May 9-11, 2012, in Chicago, Illinois. Young Investigator applicants must be no more than seven years beyond training. Selected applicants will receive airfare, lodging, and meals. All application materials must be received by December 15, 2011. Get more information and download an application here.

About the Symposium: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of reduced quality of life and loss of function. Lower extremity OA is particularly common and costly. The number of total hip procedures is expected to increase by 200% over the next two decades. Innovative strategies are needed to more effectively diagnose, prevent and treat OA. Future treatment innovations will focus on early detection of disease and interventions to prevent or halt disease progression and preserve the natural hip joint. Over the past decade there have been major advances in elucidating the pathophysiology of hip osteoarthritis. Most importantly, the profound etiological role of FAI has come to the forefront. The 2012 AAOS/ORS Femoroacetabular Impingement Research Symposium will emphasize a multidisciplinary approach and will focus on summarizing current knowledge, developing consensus and identifying research strategies for several key issues related to FAI.

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Get Access to More Than 130 Surgical Videos Online, All The Time.
Residency programs can now subscribe to ResStudy Media and gain access to more than 130 orthopaedic videos—all peer-reviewed, all online, all the time. Encourage your residency program to subscribe to this valuable new educational resource that allows unlimited access to a wide variety of surgical videos featuring step-by-step guidance and outcomes information from the experts. Call AAOS Customer Service at 1-800-626-6726 to subscribe. Is your residency program already participating in ResStudy Exams, the unique study tool that offers online access to all 10 special interest self-assessment exams? If so, expand the educational resources you make available to your residents and add on ResStudy Media for only $39 per resident/annually! (All residents in the program must participate.)