AAOS Now, March-April 2025
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AAOS 2025 Brings New Meaning to ‘March Madness’
I can honestly say that the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting delivered its own brand of excitement, inspiration, and meaningful impact.
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AAOS Launchpad Prepares PGY5 Residents for Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
AAOS kicked off a new initiative called AAOS Launchpad at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting in March.
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AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting Increases Impact and Value as the Ultimate Orthopaedic Experience
From enhanced educational content to exciting new features, the AAOS Annual Meeting once again proved why it is a must-attend event for all professionals in the field of orthopaedics.
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AAOS Announces Research Funding for Orthopaedic Specialty Societies
The AAOS Board of Specialty Societies (BOS) Research Support Fund Award provides $100,000 for evidence-based research in musculoskeletal healthcare.
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AAOS President Underscores Focus on ‘Moving Forward’
AAOS 2025-2026 President Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, who assumed the role after the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting, believes that although it is important to remember the organization’s long and rich history, AAOS and the profession must focus on “moving forward.”
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Outgoing President Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, Emphasizes the Power of Gratitude
Outgoing AAOS President Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS, wrapped up his term leading AAOS by expressing his gratitude.
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Ambassador Sullenberger Ties ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ to Leadership and Resilience
Captain and former U.S. Ambassador “Sully” Sullenberger is most famous for the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson,” during which he and First Officer Jeffrey Skiles safely landed a disabled Airbus A320 in the river near midtown Manhattan.
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Annunziato Amendola, MD, Named President of AAOS
AAOS announced Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, FRCSC, DABOS, as its new president. Dr. Amendola, professor of orthopaedic surgery and chief of sports medicine at Duke University, assumed the role following the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting.
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AAOS Names New Vice Presidents, Treasurer, and Public Board Member
Following the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting, the new AAOS first vice president, second vice president, treasurer, and public board member assumed their roles for the 2025-2026 term.
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Meet the New Chairs of the AAOS Board of Councilors, Board of Specialty Societies
Michael J. Leddy III, MD, FAAOS, and Adolph J. Yates Jr, MD, FAAOS, were named chairs of the AAOS Board of Councilors and Board of Specialty Societies, respectively.
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#MovingForward: Learn More about Proposed AAOS Governance Changes
AAOS is at a pivotal moment. With proposed governance changes on the horizon, we have the opportunity to modernize leadership and ensure a stronger future for our profession.
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Joel L. Mayerson, MD, Outgoing Board of Councilors Chair, Discusses His Work Improving AAOS Governance Communication
Joel L. Mayerson, MD, FAAOS, served as the 2024-2025 chair of the AAOS Board of Councilors (BOC). During his tenure, he led with a strong focus on creating opportunities for collaboration not only within the BOC but also between AAOS leadership and the orthopaedic community at large.
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In Memoriam 2025
The AAOS announces the passing of the following members in 2025: