Residents' Newsletter Contents

Vol. 10 No. 4 - April 2012
Editors: MaCalus Hogan, MD & Clifford Evans, MD

This Issue

Hot Topics:

• Do You Know This About the AAOS?
• Specialty in the Spotlight: AOSSM
• HOT TOPIC: 2013 AAOS Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts
• HOT TOPIC: Fundamentals of Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy – Strictly for Orthopaedic Residents
• HOT TOPIC: Attend the 15th Annual OREF/ORS Resident Research Symposia

News For Residents:

• "POSNA Resident Review"
• AOFAS Resident Review Course 
• AAHKS 4th Annual Resident Arthroplasty Course
• AAHKS is Looking for Resident Members
• AAHKS Resident Mentoring Program

Features:

1. Practice Tips: Your Most Difficult Patient: The One with Nothing Wrong
2. Internet Resources: March 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 Ethics Committee has created "Resident Ethics Series: Issues and Scenarios for Discussion and Guidance." to provide orthopaedic surgery residency programs with discussion material to use in training programs across the country. The discussion scenarios are designed to stimulate discussion via changing scenarios and familiarize the surgeon with guidelines, legalities, and resources to utilize when considering ethical issues.

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SPECIALTY IN THE SPOTLIGHT:

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
6300 N River Road Suite 500
Rosemont, IL 60018
847/292-4900
847/292-4905 fax
877/321-3500

Summary of Society:
AOSSM’s focus on sports medicine education and research stems from the commitment of its members to understand and treat athletic injuries across all age groups and skill levels.

Mission/Purpose:
Formed primarily as a forum for education and research, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine has increased its membership from its modest start of less than 100 to nearly 3,000 today.
AOSSM members are physicians and allied health professionals who demonstrate scientific leadership, involvement and dedication in the daily practice of sports medicine. Members must demonstrate continuing active research and/or educational activities in the field of sports medicine. Such activities may include service as a team physician at any level of competition, educating persons involved with the health of athletes, service to local, regional, national and international competitions, and the presentation of scientific research papers at sports medicine meetings.  The unifying interest of the membership is their concern with the effects of exercise and the monitoring of its impact on active individuals of all ages, abilities and levels of fitness. While many members treat high profile athletes who play on professional teams, many devote their practices to helping out their community and treating players on the local high school or junior college team.

Leadership Quote:
Striving to be the best at treating patients with athletic injuries requires a commitment to education, to your community, and dedication to lifelong learning. The camaraderie within our society helps foster the goals of our society and facilitates that commitment. My participation in AOSSM significantly enhances my orthopaedic experience and the enjoyment I get in clinic or in the OR. I think our Society fosters a collegial environment in which to improve.  – Dan Solomon, MD

Resident Education Opportunities:
AOSSM holds an annual meeting each July as well as on Specialty Day at the AAOS annual meeting. During the year numerous educational opportunities are available. Residents receive discounted rates at meetings and, once involved in a fellowship, receive a free Candidate membership for one year.  

Publications/ Newsletters:
Members receive a subscription to the American Journal of Sports Medicine (published monthly) and Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach (published bi-monthly). The AOSSM member newsletter, Sports Medicine Update, is published 6 times a year and is focused on member education as well as reporting on recent society news and events. A monthly e-newsletter highlighting events and deadlines and a quarterly patient education newsletter are also sent to members.

Scholarship/Grant Information
Several research grants, including one exclusively for young investigators are available annually.

Upcoming Meetings:
2012 Annual Meeting
July 12-15, 2012
Baltimore, MD

AOSSM/AAOS Board Review Course for Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Chicago, IL
August 10-12, 2012

Keep Your Edge: Hockey Sports Medicine in 2012
Toronto, Canada
August 24-26th, 2012

Other Upcoming Annual Meeting locations
2013 - Chicago, IL
2014 - Seattle, WA
2015 - Orlando, FL
2016 - Colorado Springs, CO

Membership Information:
• Free registration for AOSSM Annual Meeting
• Free subscription to the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
• Discounted rates on educational courses
• Bi-monthly issue of Sports Medicine Update
• Patient Education Materials
• Clinical Practice Materials
• Traveling Fellowship Program
• Research grant opportunities
• Membership directory

For more information and details regarding membership visit the AOSSM website.

Match Information:
Please visit our website as it details the specifics for the sports medicine/arthroscopy fellowship match and what to expect.

Leadership Opportunities:
Residents and fellow members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with all facets of AOSSM. A variety of AOSSM committees encourage involvement from young members.  

Employment Opportunities:
Employment Opportunities within in sports medicine can be found on our Current Professional Opportunities page.

Fun Facts:
Only hand and orthopaedic sports medicine have a specific Certificate of Added Qualification, (CAQ). However the CAQ is not the only way to be recognized as a leader in our field.

Sports medicine is one of the fastest growing specialties in orthopaedics.

The AOSSM Annual Meeting is held in July and is a family affair with activities and social events for spouses and children, including the Saturday evening party.

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HOT TOPIC: 2013 AAOS Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts
The AAOS Annual Meeting Program Committee is soliciting abstracts on a wide variety of orthopaedic topics. Share your research and insights with orthopaedic professionals from around the world at the 2013 AAOS Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, March 19-23. Experience the honor of presenting your research at the most important educational event for our profession.  Abstract submissions are now open at www.aaos.org/abstracts

ATTENTION SUBMITTERS: KNOW YOUR COAUTHORS! Obtain a valid email address for each coauthor. AAOS will use your co-author’s email address to contact them about database registration and disclosure. The presenter and all coauthors must disclose financial relationships in the AAOS Disclosure Database Program prior to abstract submission. Disclosure reported on April 1, 2012 or later is acceptable. Abstracts will not be graded without the disclosure of the presenter and all coauthors.

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Hot Topic: Fundamentals of Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy – Strictly for Orthopaedic Residents! Join us for a brand new surgical skills course that provides orthopaedic residents with the skills necessary to become proficient at knee and shoulder arthroscopy procedures. Each pair of residents will spend the vast majority of the course working on their own knee and shoulder specimens in the lab, to build confidence and skill in arthroscopic techniques.

Directed by Andrew J. Cosgarea, MD, and Jon K. Sekiya, MD, the AAOS/AOSSM Fundamentals of Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy for Orthopaedic Residents course starts Friday evening, September 14, and runs through Sunday afternoon, September 16, at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, IL.

Each session begins with a brief lecture outlining O/R set up, equipment, procedural sequence, and pitfalls to avoid. Gain exposure to and learn the intricacies of ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and labral repair. The course will help you become proficient in diagnostic knee and shoulder arthroscopy procedures, and gain the skills base necessary for other procedures including partial meniscectomy, meniscus repair, subacromial decompression, and biceps tenotomy.

Registration is open to residents and post-resident fellows for the low rate of only $750! This course is not open to other member categories or non-members. For more information or to register for the course, call AAOS Customer Service toll-free at 1-800-626-6726 or go online to www.aaos.org/3281  

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Join OREF and ORS at the 15th Annual Resident Research Symposia
In 2012, the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) and the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) will again give residents the opportunity to participate in annual Resident Research Symposia.

Made possible through grant support provided by Synthes and Biomet, seven regional symposia will take place this year:

West Gulf Coast Region Friday, April 27 >University of Texas Medical Branch Hospital >Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.; symposium starts at 9 a.m. >Hosts: Ronald Lindsey, MD and Zbigniew Gugala, MD, PhD >Guest Speaker: Robert Bucholz, MD	Midwest Region Friday, June 1 >Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine >Registration begins at noon; symposium starts at 1 p.m. >Host: Terry Light, MD >Guest speaker: TBD
Southeast Region Friday June 1 >University of South Carolina School of Medicine >Registration begins at 7 a.m.; symposium starts at 8 a.m. >Hosts: Michael Horan, MD and Gregory Grabowski, MD >Guest speaker: TBD	Central Florida Region Friday, June 1 and Sunday, June 3 >Florida Orthopaedic Society at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Plaza I, Sarasota, Fla. >June 1: Poster competition and fellow presentations from 11:50 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. >June 3: Registration begins at 8:45 a.m.; symposium starts at 10:25 a.m. >Host: Adam Bright, MD
Northeast Region Friday, June 8 >Boston University School of Medicine >Registration begins at 9 a.m.; symposium starts at 10 a.m. >Hosts: Thomas Einhorn, MD and Paul Tornetta III, MD >Guest speaker: David C. Ayers, MD	Philadelphia Region Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 >University of Pennsylvania >June 8: Poster competition time TBD >June 9: Registration begins at 7 a.m.; symposium starts at 8 a.m. >Host: L. Scott Levin, MD >Guest speaker: Adam M. Grant, PhD
Pacific Coast Region Friday, June 15 >University of California, Irvine Medical Center >Registration begins at 8 a.m., symposium starts at 9 a.m. >Hosts: Ranjan Gupta, MD and Bang H. Hoang, MD >Guest speaker: John H. Healey, MD

Check OREF’s Resident Research Symposia page to learn more or sign up for OREF’s e-minder service to receive alerts when more information about the 15th Annual Resident Research Symposia becomes available.

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

AAOS-OREF fundraising effort enlivens and extends Annual Meeting learning experience.
Thanks to generous AAOS members and staff who contributed to the AAOS Education Enhancement Fund last year, many poster presentations at the 2012 AAOS Annual Meeting featured audio commentary transmitted to smartphones and tablet computers. The Poster Enhancement Project includes ongoing access to the posters online, complete with the ability to dialogue with the authors via e-mail and blog postings. See for yourself at http://aaos.posterview.com 

For more information about the Poster Enhancement Project, please contact Bonnie Emberton [847-384-4353].

 

 

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News for Residents

The 7th edition of the "POSNA Resident Review" is now available for viewing on POSNA.org 

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AOFAS Resident Review Course  - -  Expand your foot and ankle training -- Two locations to choose from:

Saturday, October 6, 2012 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tampa General Hospital Tampa, Florida

Saturday, October 20, 2012 9:00 am – 4:00 pm University of California San Francisco San Francisco, California

This course is a great opportunity for residents to enhance their knowledge of foot and ankle surgery while preparing for the OITE exam.  The Tampa Course is chaired by Michael P. Clare, MD and the San Francisco Course is chaired by Eric Giza, MD.  Each course will include in-depth review of foot and ankle surgical techniques and highlight the types of reconstruction, sports, and trauma cases treated in foot and ankle practice.  The courses will also offer discussion of orthopaedic foot and ankle as a career choice.

The registration fee for the course is $60 (before September 22 for Tampa, before October 6 for San Francisco and $75 after these dates) and includes lunch, refreshments and program material. Download the form or register online.

Arrange your call schedule and make your travel plans today!

For more information e-mail Peggy Reilly or by phone at 847-384-4379.

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AAHKS 4th Annual Resident Arthroplasty Course
November 2, 2012 Sheraton Dallas Hotel, Dallas, TX
2012 Application

The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) is proud to announce the 4th Annual Resident Arthroplasty Course sponsored by the AAHKS. This course has been specifically created for residents in the R3 year of orthopaedic surgery training and will take place just before the AAHKS 22nd Annual Meeting. Course attendees receive free tuition for both the Resident Arthroplasty Course and the AAHKS Annual Meeting. In addition, airfare up to $400, lodging, and meals will be covered by AAHKS. 

This course provides residents with the opportunity to learn the latest information regarding total joint arthroplasty from nationally renowned experts. The meeting includes both didactic and small group sessions where surgical techniques and cases will be reviewed. This should be a unique learning experience and includes significant interaction with the faculty. A total of one hundred residents from the United States and Canada will be eligible to participate in this novel learning opportunity. 

All applications must include your residency program director’s signature confirming your ability to attend the course.

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AAHKS is Looking for Resident Members
The Resident status of membership was designed for residents who have an interest in total joint replacement of the hip and or knee, and who are planning on selecting an arthroplasty fellowship.  Resident applicants must be a Resident Member of AAOS, the Royal College of Surgeons of Orthopedics in Canada or the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.  Members are voted in multiple times a year. The membership application can be downloaded from the AAHKS website.  Please contact Krista Stewart, Membership and Coding Specialist by email or 847-384-4376 with any questions or for assistance with your application.

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AAHKS Resident Mentoring Program
The AAHKS membership committee with the help of Dr. Jay Lieberman, Education Committee liaison, has developed a Resident Mentorship Program.  It is designed to place a resident in contact with an AAHKS Fellow Member who would be available as a resource for a variety of reasons. The intention of this program is not to replace a resident’s mentor within his or her program, but this program should be seen as an additional resource for residents.   We are looking for Resident Members or Resident Non-members wishing to become Resident members, to participate in the Mentoring Program. For additional information, or if you are interested in becoming a mentee, please contact Krista Stewart, Membership and Coding Specialist by email or 847-384-4376.

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