Mohamad Alaa Kawas, MD
Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthopedic Department, Hamad General Hospital
Doha, Qatar
Member Since: 2007
How has the AAOS helped you throughout your career?
I visited the Annual Meetings many times and had the opportunity to be exposed to the up-to-date in orthopedic surgery, also I always read the journal and sometimes visit the surgical videos.
As an International Member, which AAOS resources do you use most and why?
I regularly select articles from the Journals of AAOS to read.
What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
Be always flexible to changes and not everything new is good.
What’s your go-to productivity trick?
Time management and positive thinking.
What’s one thing you’re currently trying to make a habit?
Enjoy my free time away from work.
What hobbies do you enjoy in your spare time?
My hobbies have changed many times over the years. Now I enjoy swimming, music, and travelling.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself that not many people know?
I always try to sound positive even in the worst moments.