Residents' Newsletter Contents

Vol. 11 No. 1 - January 2013
Editors: MaCalus Hogan, MD & Clifford Evans, MD

This Issue

Hot Topics:

• Specialty in the Spotlight: SOMOS
• HOT TOPIC: AAOS Orthopaedic Board Preparation and Review Course
• HOT TOPIC: FREE: 2013 Annual Meeting:  Practice Management Symposium for Residents
• HOT TOPIC: Confused about the changes in healthcare and what they mean?

News For Residents:

• APOC 2013 Annual Meeting
• OTA Webinar Proximal Humerus Fractures:  Decision Making and Methods
• OTA Residents Advanced Trauma Techniques Course
• Reformatted OTA Residents Comprehensive Fracture Course Being Offered April 10-13, 2013
• ORS/OREF/AAOS New Investigator Workshop
• AOFAS Webinar Series 2013- FREE to Residents
• AOFAS and OTA Present Joint Specialty Day Session
• Resident Scholarships Available for AOFAS Annual Meeting
• AOFAS Announces Educational Calendar 2013
• Apply for the New Investigator Workshop
• OREF: Workshop and Symposia Opportunities

Features:

1. Practice Tips: How to Deal with the "Problem Physician"
2. Internet Resources: January Issue of OKOJ
   
3. Calendar

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Specialty in the Spotlight: SOMOS

Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
Email: info@somos.org
Website: www.somos.org

Summary of Society:
The purpose of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS) is to provide a forum for the interchange of medical knowledge as it relates to the practice of Orthopaedic surgery in the military. SOMOS holds one general meeting each year. The scientific meeting provides a forum for the presentation of research papers in a collegial setting, wherein SOMOS members may seek critical and constructive analysis of their observations, conclusions, and recommendations. The annual meeting also provides numerous opportunities for SOMOS members to meet in an informal setting to establish or renew acquaintances, share recent experiences, and solve common problems. Previous conferences have generated over 300 in attendance.

Mission/Purpose:
To provide a forum for the interchange of medical knowledge as it relates to the practice of Orthopaedic surgery in the military.

Resident Education Opportunities:
The SOMOS Annual meeting is typically held during the 2nd week of December.

Extremity War Injury symposium: SOMOS, in conjunction with the AAOS and OTA, continues to showcase the best military and civilian trauma research and serves to define current knowledge regarding management of extremity war injuries for the NIH, Congress, DOD, surgeons, researchers, and other relevant government agencies.

Mentoring Opportunities:
Established in 2011, the CDR Michael Mazurek Clinician Scholar Award will be presented annually
to a SOMOS member who has demonstrated the potential and desire to become
an orthopaedic clinician scholar. This award will recognize the individual who best exemplifies CDR Mazurek's commitment to excellence in military orthopaedic education
and research. This award includes travel and expenses to participate in the 1.5 day AAOS/OREF/ORS Clinician Scholar Development Program (CSDP) as well as travel and expenses to attend the SOMOS annual meeting in December 2013. Nominations for the 2013 Clinician Scholar Award are now being accepted at www.somos.org. Nominations close March 10, 2013.

Publications/Newsletter:
SOMOS publishes a semi-annual newsletter with useful information for its members. Several peer-reviewed journals have published special editions featuring SOMOS authors and their contributions.

Over 3 years ago, DT MedSurg, LLC (a Data Trace company), with educational support provided by Stryker, launched a new initiative, The Disaster Preparedness and Trauma Care Toolbox, featuring the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS). The Disaster Preparedness and Trauma Care Toolbox is an educational conduit offering resources, such as special issues of the Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances, Orthopaedics in Motion newsletters, the Disaster-Rx Blog, and the Disaster Preparedness Toolbox tab on the online textbook, Wheeless’ Textbook of Orthopaedics, to help educate non-military orthopaedic surgeons world-wide in the areas of disaster preparedness and trauma care. The Toolbox brings together the combined experience and knowledge of the SOMOS membership in the care of the combat wounded as it applies to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Upcoming Meetings:
SOMOS Reception at AAOS Annual Meeting
Thursday, March 21, 2013, 7:00pm-10:00pm
Hyatt McCormick Place, Room: Regency A
Chicago, IL

55th Annual Meeting
December 9-13, 2013
Vail Marriott
Vail, CO

Membership Information:
There are no annual dues for Resident Members. Membership follows the calendar year and requires annual renewal for continuation of member benefits.
Physicians who are in active orthopaedic surgery residency training programs who satisfy the following criteria:

• Active duty Orthopaedic resident surgeons in good standing who are in an active duty military training program

• Orthopaedic resident surgeons who are in civilian residency training programs (both in the United States and abroad) who are affiliated with the Armed Forces (such as military funding for residency/medical school/or full time out service training).

Leadership Opportunities:
Several society committees have opportunities for residents to contribute. In addition, there is a Resident Representative for each branch of the Armed Services (Army, Navy and Air Force) on the SOMOS Board of Directors.

Fun Facts:
At each annual meeting, society members from their respective branches of the military compete in various sporting and other events. The winning branch is awarded the Commander’s Cup! As expected, residents typically play a huge role in this competition.

The Norman T. Kirk Award, established in 1972, is named for the former Army Surgeon General. This award, endowed by his widow, is awarded for the best resident paper presented at the Annual Meeting.

The first annual meeting of the society was held in 1958. SOMOS now boasts nearly 700 members, and is the preeminent military orthopaedic society, recognized world-wide.

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This Issue: Hot Topics / News for Residents

HOT TOPIC: AAOS Orthopaedic Board Preparation and Review Course
April 10 – 14, 2013 · Chicago, IL
A. Jay Khanna, MD, Course Director
The Academy offers the best preparation available for the most important exam of your career. Dr. Khanna guides you through the testable material you need to study, in intensive, exam-focused review sessions. Test your knowledge throughout the course focusing on basic science and pathology, pediatric orthopaedics, orthopaedic trauma, and orthopaedic specialties.
Build and retain your knowledge with post-course extras:

• Free access to two Refresher Webinars prior to the Board Examination: one dedicated to Foot and Ankle, the other to Sports Medicine
• A 30% discount on the popular AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review book and Study Questions set, for course registrants only
• Additional study materials, test questions, and resources in your complete electronic course syllabus

This is a popular course, so Save the Date and register early!
Call 1-800-626-6726 for more details or visit www.aaos.org/BoardPrep

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HOT TOPIC: FREE:  2013 Annual Meeting:  Practice Management Symposium for Orthopaedic Residents
Learn how to evaluate practice opportunities, negotiate a contract, and much more at the 13th Annual Practice Management Symposium for Orthopaedic Residents, presented on Tuesday, March 19, from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM at the AAOS 2013 Annual Meeting in Chicago. 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 risk management and how to build a successful practice.

A discussion on the ABOS and practice management resources available from the AAOS will also be featured. The symposium is free to U.S. residents. Residents living in the U.S. who register in advance will receive free registration to the AAOS 2013 Annual Meeting. Get details and regsiter at www.aaos.org/annual

Follow this link to hear Dr. Arabella Leet's message to Orthopaedic Residents.

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Confused about the changes in healthcare and what they mean?
Listen to Dr. Frederick Meyer, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of South Alabama as he clears things up.  In his lecture, “From Volume to Value: Preparing for Healthcare Reform,” Dr. Meyer explains the reasons behind healthcare reform and how value can be brought into the healthcare system.  

This is NEWEST addition to the 20+ lectures available to residency programs that subscribe to the Resident Practice Management Lecture Series (RPMLS). These 20-30 minute lectures are ideal for group discussions and also for independent learning on your mobile device.  Ask your Residency Program Director/Coordinator if your programs subscribes.  If not, ask them to subscribe today!

 

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News for Residents

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APOC 2013 Annual Meeting
The Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics (ACPOC) invites professionals interested in Pediatric Prosthetics and Orthotics to begin planning for their involvement in ACPOC’s 2013 Annual Meeting being held Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia from April 10-13, 2013. Please visit our website for more meeting information.  Please note that if you do not currently have a log in, simply call 847-698-1637 or email acpoc@aaos.org and one will be provided for you.

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OTA Webinar Proximal Humerus Fractures:  Decision Making and Methods
(Please check the OTA website in the coming weeks for complimentary registration)

The goal of this webinar is to examine new concepts in proximal humerus fractures.  The webinar covers the diagnosis and treatment of these injuries, as well as the important technical aspects of locked plating and arthroplasty.

January 29, 2013
7:30 PM (CST)

Moderator:  Michael J. Gardner, MD

Faculty
Joshua Dines, MD
Dean G. Lorich, MD
Michael D. McKee, MD
John D. Wyrick, MD

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OTA Residents Advanced Trauma Techniques Course
The Orthopaedic Trauma Association will hold the 9th Annual Advanced Trauma Techniques Course for Residents, February 22 – February 23, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, in Los Angeles, CA.

Being offered in the new modular format, this course is designed for the advanced level orthopaedic resident and will include modules covering Pelvis, Acetabulum & Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle, Elbow and Shoulder/Wrist, Diaphyseal and Complications/Challenges.

Thanks to generous industry support, tuition scholarship are available ($400 course fee minus $300 scholarship for a net registration fee of $100).  Travel Scholarships also available covering a 3-nights stay at the hotel.  Registration for the course is now open. Scholarship funds are available for eligible participants.  Information on the scholarship can be found in the Preliminary Program.  You may also make your hotel reservations for the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel online.  Questions can be directed to the OTA staff office at 847.698.1631 or email ota@aaos.org.

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Reformatted OTA Residents Comprehensive Fracture Course Being Offered April 10-13, 2013
For the third year, the OTA is offering a reformatted junior resident comprehensive fracture course.  The experience will be presented in six separate small group modules, with twenty residents and five experienced faculty educators per module. The modules will have a rapid-fire series of mini-lectures, an extensive open case-based discussion, video demonstrations of techniques, and hands-on skills lab exercises. Modules will cover fundamental principles of fracture care distributed among six topics: diaphyseal, articular, foot & ankle, geriatrics, pediatrics, and pelvis/polytrauma.
The course is being held at the Westin Hotel in Lombard, Illinois, April 10-13, 2013.  Thanks to generous industry support, tuition scholarship are available ($600 course fee minus $400 scholarship for a net registration fee of $200).  Travel Scholarships also available covering a 3-nights stay at the hotel.  We encourage PGY 2-4’s to attend.  Please register online at Registration for the course is now open  You may also make hotel reservations for the Westin Hotel Lombard online  Questions? Contact the OTA Business Office at 847-698-1631 or ota@aaos.org. 

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ORS/OREF/AAOS New Investigator Workshop
The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), the Orthopaedic Research Education Foundation (OREF), and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) are again offering an expanded version of their long-standing, successful grant writing, networking, and career development workshop, with an emphasis on clinical trials.  Through this workshop, new investigators have developed the skills and learned the strategies to successfully secure funding for clinical, translational, and basic science research.  May 17-18, 2013,  Baltimore, MD.  For more information, visit www.ors.org

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AOFAS Webinar Series 2013- FREE to Residents
Free to AOFAS members and all non-member orthopaedic residents and fellows (with program verification), the 2013 series kicks off with the Best of AOFAS 2012 on Tuesday, January 15. The 90-minute, interactive, live broadcast (8:00 – 9:30 pm CT) will address AOFAS research with the most impactful clinical value from 2012. Registration and program verification letters must be received by Friday, January 11. Make the most of your time and register now for the full 2013 series. View all dates and topics, including the OITE Review: Foot and Ankle coming in early October, at www.aofas.org/webinars. AOFAS members must login first to www.aofas.org. Access to online recordings also available for purchase.

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AOFAS and OTA Present Joint Specialty Day Session
The AOFAS and the OTA will present a combined afternoon session following their respective Specialty Day programs on March 23 in Chicago. Controversies and Complications in Trauma of the Foot and Ankle will focus on Lisfranc Injuries: Fusion vs ORIF; Calcaneus: Extensile vs Minimally Invasive; Ankle: Syndesmosis Controversies; and Ankle: Posterior Malleolus: To Fix or Not To Fix. Registration for Specialty Day is available through the AAOS at www.aaos.org.

The annual AOFAS Specialty Day program may be viewed at www.aofas.org/specialtyday and will include original research presentations and symposia dedicated to the prevention and management of both common and complex foot and ankle problems. The OTA Specialty Day program may be viewed at www.ota.org and will include interactive ARS case discussions, trauma techniques videos and discussion, tips on managing osteoporotic fractures, and case-based nonunion management.

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Resident Scholarships Available for AOFAS Annual Meeting
The AOFAS invites all PGY-2 and PGY-3 orthopaedic residents with an interest in foot and ankle to apply for the AOFAS Resident Scholarship Program 2013 by the March 1, 2013 deadline. This opportunity provides registration for AOFAS Annual Meeting 2013 (July 17-20, Hollywood, Florida) including the Pre-meeting Course: Complex Reconstructions: New Advances and Old Favorites; admission to the Young Physicians Forum; four nights lodging; and a transportation stipend. Award recipients are paired with a member who will serve as a mentor throughout the meeting.

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AOFAS Announces Educational Calendar 2013
Reduced fees are available for orthopaedic residents interested in attending AOFAS courses and meetings. View upcoming educational opportunities at www.aofas.org (Education tab). Be sure to make note of these dates in your schedule, then watch for more information to be posted about programming, registration and travel/housing as it becomes available. Direct questions about these educational programs to aofasinfo@aofas.org.

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Join OREF and ORS at the 16th Annual Resident Research Symposia
In 2013, OREF and ORS will again give residents the opportunity to present research papers to a panel of experienced investigators and clinicians at the annual Resident Research Symposia.

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

Check OREF’s Resident Research Symposia page or sign up for OREF’s eMinder service to receive alerts as more information about the 16th Annual Resident Research Symposia becomes available.

Contact:
For more information about OREF’s opportunities for residents, please visit www.oref.org/residents or contact: Jean McGuire [847-384-4348], Mary Marino [847-384-4359] or Carmen Metoyer [847-384-4362].

Practice Tips
From the January Issue of AAOS Now