Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast The American Orthopaedic Association

How can orthopaedic surgeons play an  important  leadership role in the bone health care of patients?  
Kelly Krohn, MD, FACR, CCD, is a board certified and fellowship trained rheumatologist with The CORE Institute.  Dr. Krohn shares powerful illustrations of the importance of integrating bone health specialist perspectives into orthopaedic practice.

Kyle Jeray, MD, FAOA, Chair at Prisma Health – Upstate, is an active AOA leader and strong champion for the AOA Own the Bone program.  Dr. Jeray shares why orthopaedic surgeons should take ownership of their patient's bone health and outlines steps to running successful bone fragility fracture prevention programs.

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Visit the AOA at www.ownthebone.org for more information on the Own the Bone program’s education and resources for orthopaedic surgeons and their teams in establishing a bone health service.

Cohost Alexander Aleem, MD, FAOA, interviews podcast cohost, Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, about his role as chair of the 2023 AOA Annual Meeting in an exclusive event preview.
Dr. Goldfarb discusses the important symposia topics featured at the meeting, including sessions on the impact of gun violence on orthopaedics, curbing bad behavior within teams, and promoting leadership among orthopaedic faculty.  He shares details on other meeting highlights such as special guest speakers, two new forums for department chairs and vice chairs, ePosters display and presentation, and numerous networking opportunities.


Dr. Goldfarb is a Professor and Executive Vice Chair at Washington University. He’s been consistently recognized as Best Doctor in America since 2007 and has been recognized as a physician with the Top 10% Patient Satisfaction Scores at Washington University School of Medicine since 2012. He received the Palma Chironis Award for Teaching Excellence in 2016, and the Lee T. Ford Award for Academic Achievement in 2014. He was awarded the Sterling Bunnell Traveling Fellowship in Hand Surgery by the American Society for Surgery of the Hand in 2009.

Guest host Jonathan Braman, MD, FAOA interviews C. McCollister Evarts, MD, FAOA to discuss how to thrive in orthopaedic positions, the traits great orthopaedic leaders have in common, and the importance of diversity in our profession. Dr. Evarts shares his leadership development path  and the reasons behind his strong devotion towards the American Orthopaedic Association. 
Dr. Evarts’ longevity in the profession and his myriad of leadership roles give him a unique perspective to share with all orthopaedic surgeons. He has served as Chair of two Orthopaedic Departments and CEO and Dean to two academic health centers. Dr. Evarts served as AOA President in 1985. He has also served as President of the Hip Society, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and OMeGA Medical Grants Association. Dr. Evarts is a member of the Institute of Medicine and has been the recipient of many honors and awards—including the AOA’s Distinguished Contributions to Orthopaedics Award in 2006.

How can healthcare firms overcome interior barriers? Is value-based care a viable option in Orthopaedics? What changes are required for growth? Can the organization’s management structure effect the success of the firm?
Alexander W. Aleem, MD, FAOA, and Charles Goldfarb, MD, FAOA host a special AOA podcast with John Eklund, PhD, MBA, DPhil, Assistant Professor at USC Marshall School of Business. Eklund discusses the importance of organizational structure and implementing efficient management practices into your everyday business. His experience as a management consultant gives a unique perspective into the growth of healthcare organizations and contributes to his expertise for adversity management. Dr. Eklund emphasizes that companies need to better allocate their resources and strategically eliminate the elements that do not provide the organization with value. 

Trends and Innovations in Orthopaedics: A CEO’s Perspective 
Hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA and Alexander Aleem, MD sit down with Cheryl Blanchard, BS, MS, PhD, president and CEO of Anika Therapeutics, to discuss how the company is driving technological innovations to benefit patients, orthopaedic surgeons, payors, and health care organizations.
Dr. Blanchard discusses how new orthopaedic trends impact the development process and shape product offerings. She describes how the 2020 acquisitions of Arthrosurface and Parcus Medical have dramatically shortened Anika’s innovation cycles to deliver greater value to physicians, patients, and shareholders.  
The conversation touches on Dr. Blanchard’s career journey, merging her expertise in medicine, engineering, and business to becoming a leader of a multi-national orthopaedics corporation.  She provides perspectives on challenging yourself professionally, including experiencing new things and not being afraid to accept a challenge.
Dr. Blanchard assumed the role of Anika’s president and chief executive officer in April 2020. She has served as president and CEO of Microchips Biotech, held senior executive positions at Zimmer-Biotech, and provided strategic consulting services to medical device companies and private equity clients. Dr. Blanchard currently serves as director of Vigil Neuroscience and Daré Bioscience.  Dr. Blanchard received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and received her B.S. in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University.
Anika (NASDAQ: ANIK) is a global joint preservation company committed to delivering meaningful advancements in early intervention orthopedic care, including osteoarthritis pain management, regenerative solutions, soft tissue repair, and bone preserving joint technologies.

Guest host Alexander J. Ghanayem, MD, FAOA interviews Dane Salazar, MD, FAOA, about the benefits of advanced degrees for orthopaedic surgeons. 
Dr. Salazar is an accomplished shoulder and elbow surgeon at Loyola University in Chicago who recently completed his advanced degree. Salazar notes that surgeons enter the workforce with little formal exposure to business concepts. He reflects on how advanced studies help increase business acumen, sharpen leadership skills, and refine strategic thinking abilities. 
Dr. Ghanayem and Dr. Salazar discuss the optimum time to return to the classroom and a myriad of program options available to emerging leaders, mid-career managers, and advanced practitioners.  Degree and certificate options are explored, including the MBA, MJ, JD, MPH, and the AOA|USC APEX Leadership Certificate Program.