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Prepare Your Career for Takeoff With AAOS Launchpad

The 20-month AAOS Launchpad is a comprehensive program designed to support PGY5 AAOS Resident Members as they transition from residency to fellowship and ultimately into practice, including preparation for ABOS parts I and II. 

In this episode, hosted by Resident Assembly Chair Rex Lutz, DO, special guests Valerae Lewis, MD, FAAOS, Membership Council Chair, and Launchpad Cohort 1 participant Max McQuade, DO, will talk about the immersive Launchpad experience, including the opportunity for near-peer mentorship, a curated Annual Meeting experience, and the myriad of exclusive resources available on the Launchpad Dashboard.

Guests: Valerae Lewis, MD, FAAOS, Membership Council Chair

Max McQuade, DO, Hand Surgery Fellow at Rutgers University Hospital and Launchpad Cohort 1 participant  

Host: Rex Lutz, DO, AAOS Resident Assembly Executive Committee Chair

 

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