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

Aaron Brandt, MD, spoke with Anthony Catanzano, MD, a Pediatric Spine and Neuromuscular Surgeon at Duke University, and Erin Honcharuk, MD, a Pediatric Deformity Surgeon at Johns Hopkins University, to discuss the Board Certification Process and their methods for preparation.While the boards can be a stressful process, all three orthopaedic surgeons emphasized that the examiners want to make sure that you are practicing safe medicine. Drs. Brandt, Honcharuk, and Catanzano highlighted the impo...

Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, interviewed Karl Koenig, MD, FAOA, Executive Director and Adult Reconstruction Surgeon at Musculoskeletal Institute for the University of Texas at Austin, to discuss Shifts in Medicare. Dr. Koenig touched on the different views for Medicare shifting payment systems and managing budget issues. While America has spent large amounts of money on healthcare, Dr. Koenig believes the payment system needs to be adjusted to improve patient outcomes. It is discusse...

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 residents and educators. The ease of access and affordability of virtual reality education allows residents to pract...

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 of both experiences – being a mentor and as a mentee. Their discussion communicates the importance of hones...

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 and practices, there are many positive changes that allow orthopaedic surgeons to become competent and succe...

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 compensation models are evaluated. Dr. Porter explains that compensation affects physician behavior which dire...