Building a Pipeline of Near-peer Mentors in Orthopaedic Surgery

Laura Bashour, MD, MS, MA

Editor’s note: This article is part two of a three-part series on the experiences of female residents pursuing a career in orthopaedic surgery and barriers they may encounter. Part one appeared in the July issue of AAOS Now and discussed gender disparities in training. Part three will discuss the near-peer mentorship program at Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.

Sound Off: The True Rookie

Brandon Fisher, MD

Though daunting, being part of a new residency (or fellowship) program can provide a unique educational experience.

Medical Student Roadmap Outlines Year-by-year Milestones

Alfonso Arevalo, DO; Karch Smith, BS/BA; Liana Tedesco, MD

With the Medical Student Roadmap, the AAOS Resident Assembly sought to create a comprehensive and centralized platform providing medical students with educational content and practical tips to match into an orthopaedic surgery residency program.

Residents Show Off Their Knowledge at the 2021 AAOS Resident Bowl

At the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting, AAOS Past President David D. Teuscher, MD, FAAOS, played the part of emcee at the Resident Bowl, generously sponsored by DePuy Synthes.