Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast

Jun 04 2024 10
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Members and affiliates of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) interview guests to highlight lessons in orthopaedic leadership. Interviews include orthopaedic leaders, faculty and leaders within orthopaedic departments at academic institutions and large practices, health care system leaders, rising leaders, and other medical leaders. Thanks to @iampetermartin for his contribution of introduction and conclusion jazz music.

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The Role of Virtual Reality Training and Surgical Simulation in Orthopaedics

Jun 04 2024 25 mins  
Alexander Aleem, MD, FAOA, interviewed Dr. Danny P. Goel, CEO of PrecisionOS, who currently practices in Vancouver, B.C. and is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of British Columbia, to discuss the role of virtual reality training and surgical simulation in orthopaedics.Virtual Reality (VR) training is impacting orthopaedics for both res

Mentorship in Early Career: Lessons from the Road Less Traveled

May 28 2024 35 mins  
Dr. Aaron Brandt sat down with James R. Ficke, MD, FACS, FAOA, Department Chair of Johns Hopkins, and Joseph R. Hsu, MD, FAOA, Trauma and Deformity Surgeon at Carolinas Medical Center in Atrium Health in Charlotte, to discuss meaningful mentorship during early career. This conversation focuses on what they believe led them on a path to success, and how they have gotten the most out

Generational Shifts and Worldview Changes

May 15 2024 27 mins  
Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, discussed generational shifts and worldview changes in orthopaedics with Lisa Lattanza, MD, FAOA, Chair of Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Lattanza sees a lot of similarities between the residents of today, and those during her time of residency. Although there are generational differences in technology

How changes in compensation will affect access to patient care in the future

Apr 25 2024 42 mins  
Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, spoke with Scott Porter, MD, FAOA, Orthopaedic Oncologist and Vice Chair of Operations in the Department of Orthopaedics at Prisma Health, Greenville, South Carolina, to discuss how changes in compensation will affect access to patient care in the future. Throughout the discussion, the concepts of rationing healthcare, bundling, and the future of co

Shifting the Misogynistic Culture of Orthopaedics

Mar 22 2024 32 mins  
Deana Mercer, MD, FAOA, Professor at the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque and Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, spoke with Douglas W. Lundy MD, MBA, FAOA, to discuss the misogynistic culture of the orthopaedic specialty. Dr. Mercer explains the changing norms of society and how young orthopaedic surgeons can adjust their views to succeed. Rather than focusing on diversity, b

Governmental Influence on Change of Culture

Mar 22 2024 23 mins  
Dr. Alex Jahangir, MD, FAOA, an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, spoke with Dr. Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, about the governmental influence on change of culture in orthopaedics.Dr. Jahangir shared his experience as the Chair of the Board of Health and the COVID-19 Taskforce, during the global pandemic. Taking on this government position allo

A Preview of Future Episodes: The Future of Orthopaedics and Early Career Best Practices

Feb 29 2024 13 mins  
Drs. Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA and Aaron Brandt, MD, sat down with Dr. Matthew R. Schmitz, MD, FAOA to discuss the development of two new Lessons in Leadership Podcast Series. Dr. Lundy discussed his intention to interview different leaders on the topic of the future in orthopaedics. This primarily involves changes in culture, employment, and technology—factors that have a

Efficiency Early in Practice - A Conversation with Neil P. Sheth, MD, FAOA

Jan 17 2024 32 mins  
Matthew R. Schmitz, MD, FAOA, sat down with the Chief of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, Neil P. Sheth, MD, FAOA, to discuss ways that young orthopaedic surgeons can be efficient early in their practice. Throughout their conversation, they articulate three key points to being efficient: managing your attention and energy, finding a work-life balance, and using your time

Training Competent Orthopaedic Surgeons - A Discussion with Australian Orthopaedic Association Past President, Dr. Chris Morrey

Dec 05 2023 32 mins  
AOA President, Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA, connected with Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Past President, Dr. Chris Morrey, to discuss their new programs that have been put into place to diversify the orthopaedic specialty, how the AOA is trying to improve healthcare in regional/rural areas, and how they implemented competency based training into their healthcare system. The

Building a Better Future: An Interview with New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) Past President, Haemish Crawford, FRACS

Nov 24 2023 35 mins  
AOA President Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA, connected with New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) President, Haemish Crawford, FRACS, to discuss the structure of orthopaedics in New Zealand, the status of the workforce, and the best way to provide value to young orthopaedic surgeons. The discussion led to an in-depth conversation about the challenges New Zealand orthopaedic surgeons