AAOS Now, March 2026
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Inside AAOS’ patient engagement efforts with the Patient Engagement Task Force co-chairs
Stuart Fischer, MD, FAAOS, sat down with AAOS Patient Engagement Task Force (PETF) Co-Chairs Monica Payares-Lizano, MD, FAAOS, and James Barber, MD, FAAOS, to discuss what the group has accomplished over the past two years and why implementing these engagement initiatives is important to AAOS’ mission and its members.
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Wilford K. Gibson, MD, steps in as AAOS’ 94th president
AAOS President Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS, introduced himself to AAOS membership at the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting in early March with a discussion of personal and professional strength and service.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger pumps up standing-room-only crowds
At the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Arnold Schwarzenegger served as the Presidential Guest Speaker and spoke about resilience, determination, leadership, and the importance of movement.
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Past president Annunziato Amendola, MD, stresses the importance of strong leadership
Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, the 2025 AAOS president, concluded his term by emphasizing the importance of leadership and what can be accomplished when focused leadership guides a strong and enduring organization like AAOS.
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OrthoPitch competition delivers big again
Backed by both the judges’ deliberation and audience votes, MY01 emerged as the winner of the 2026 OrthoPitch competition for its data-driven approach to improving compartment syndrome diagnosis.
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Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS, named AAOS president
Dr. Gibson has accumulated more than a decade of AAOS volunteer leadership experience
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announces Michael L. Parks, MD, FAAOS, as first vice president
New York orthopaedic surgeon Michael L. Parks, MD, FAAOS, has been named first vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons announces Elizabeth G. Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, as second vice president
Massachusetts orthopaedic surgeon Elizabeth G. Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, has been named second vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) following the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons names Elisha ‘Eli’ T. Powell IV, MD, FAAOS, to Board of Directors
Alaska orthopaedic surgeon Elisha “Eli” T. Powell IV, MD, FAAOS, has been named a member-at-large of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Board of Directors.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons names Yale A. Fillingham, MD, FAAOS, to Board of Directors
Pennsylvania orthopaedic surgeon Yale A. Fillingham, MD, FAAOS, has been named a member-at-large under age 45 of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon’ (AAOS) Board of Directors.
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AAOS announces James W. Barber, MD, FAAOS, as chair of Board of Councilors
Georgia orthopaedic surgeon James W. Barber, MD, FAAOS, has been named chair of the AAOS Board of Councilors (BoC). Dr. Barber will assume the chair position following the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
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Julie B. Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS, becomes chair of the AAOS’ Board of Specialty Societies
Ohio-based pediatric hand surgeon Julie B. Samora, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAOS, has been named chair of the AAOS Board of Specialty Societies (BoS).
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The AAOS Board of Directors concludes its 2025-2026 term, welcomes new leaders
On March 1, the AAOS Board of Directors (BoD) held its last official meeting for the 2025–2026 BoD in New Orleans prior to the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting.
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Joel L. Mayerson, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, appointed chair of the AAOS’ Advocacy Council
Ohio orthopaedic surgeon Joel L. Mayerson, MD, FAOA, FAAOS, has been appointed chair of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Advocacy Council.
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons appoints Robert M. Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS, as Education Council chair
Robert M. Orfaly, MD, MBA, FAAOS, an Oregon-based orthopaedic surgeon, has been appointed as the new chair of the Education Council for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
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CAP volunteer application period is now open
Apply for AAOS council or committee positions by Aug. 1.
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The AAOS 2025 Annual Report is now available
During a year of progress, purpose, and momentum for AAOS, significant strides were made to advance the orthopaedic profession, support members, and improve the quality of care for patients.
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AAOS announces 2026 IDEA Grant recipients to foster welcoming, accessible, and responsive orthopaedic culture
The program awarded more than $280,000 in grants this year