Stronger together: The BOC SOS Assistance Fund powers state society revitalization

James W. Barber, MD, FAAOS; Ellen Bushong

In states across the country, the AAOS Board of Councilors (BOC) State Orthopaedic Societies (SOS) Assistance Fund is helping orthopaedic societies rebuild governance, restore member engagement, and modernize communications where state-level policy decisions are made.

BOS focuses on building unity across orthopaedic specialties

Theresa Witham

Despite differences in subspecialty focus, orthopaedic surgeons face similar challenges, which is where the Board of Specialty Societies (BOS) comes in, said Julie Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS, during a recent interview.

BOC leverages grassroots leadership and strong communication

Theresa Witham

“We are blessed that we serve patients, but we don’t just serve the patients. We also serve the members around us, our colleagues, and then we also serve the colleagues who are coming behind us later. And that is why I have felt a passion about serving,” said Jim Barber, MD, FAAOS, newly appointed chair of the AAOS Board of Councilors (BOC) and member of the AAOS Board of Directors, during a recent interview.