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Membership / Member of the Month / Allied Member / Jashvant Poeran, MD, PhD

Jashvant Poeran, MD, PhD

Jashvant Poeran, MD, PhD
Director of Research, Clinical Research Scientist
Department of Anesthesiology
Critical Care & Pain Management Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Population Health Science & Policy
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
Member Since: 2021

How has the AAOS helped you throughout your career?
AAOS has helped me feel connected to the broader orthopaedic community beyond my own institution—both through the people I’ve met and the bigger-picture conversations that shape the field. It’s been a consistent touchpoint for learning and professional growth, and it’s opened doors to collaborations I wouldn’t have found otherwise.

As an Allied member, which AAOS resources do you use most and why?
As an Allied member, I use AAOS Headline News Now most—it’s a quick, high-yield way to keep up with important new research and clinical trends. I also make a point to attend the AAOS Annual Meeting when I can, because it’s one of the best ways to stay current and learn directly from leaders across the field.

What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
The best advice I was ever given was to learn how to say “no” thoughtfully—and without guilt—so you can protect time for the work that matters most. That came from one of my mentors, the Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at my previous institution, and it’s been incredibly helpful for staying focused and avoiding overcommitment.

What’s your go-to productivity trick?
I’m a big fan of time-blocking—carving out a couple of short “do not disturb” stretches where I shut off notifications and just focus. And I keep a simple running “next action” list, so even on a hectic day I can still move the most important project forward.

What hobbies do you enjoy in your spare time?
In my spare time, I love traveling and learning languages—right now I’m working on Spanish. I also spend as much time as I can with my family, and I’m happiest when I’m outdoors or staying active through weightlifting, swimming, and hiking.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself that not many people know?
My career path has been a bit unconventional. I originally started training in OB/GYN and thought that would be my clinical lane, but after finishing my PhD, I had a chance encounter that pulled me into outcomes research in orthopaedics and anesthesiology and it ended up being the perfect fit. I never would’ve guessed it would eventually lead me to working at the #1 orthopaedic hospital in the world.