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

Bill Moutzouros, MD FAOA  joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD  to discuss the upcoming 2021 Virtual AOA Annual Leadership Meetings.
 
Dr. Moutzouros is the  Annual Meeting Chair for the 2021 meeting and provides insights related to the 2021 Virtual AOA Annual Leadership Meetings including :
Planning processAdvantages and challenges with a virtual formatSymposia topicsNetworking and making connections virtuallyMore information regarding the 2021 Virtual Annual Leadership Meetings can be found here.

Thank you to our industry partners:  Biomarin, DePuy Synthes, Zimmer Biomet, Radius Health, Medtronic, PrecisionOS, and Acumed for their generous support of the 2021 Virtual AOA Annual Leadership Meetings.
Music:
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion. 

Joseph Hsu, MD, FAOA (@JosephHsuMD),  Mary Mulcahey , MD, FAOA (@marykmulcaheymd), and Jennifer Weiss, MD,  FAOA (@mymomthesurgeon) join AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD  in a discussion on creating a social media presence as orthopaedic surgeons.
 
Drs. Hsu, Mulcahey, and Weiss share their experiences with using social media to discuss topics such as:
What to consider when using social media in a profession settingHow the platforms differ and finding the right ones for your messageConnecting with patients on social mediaHow often should you postProtecting patient confidentiality 
Music:
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion. 

Lisa Lattanza, MD, FAOA and Rick Wright, MD,  FAOA join AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD  in an informative discussion on becoming a program Chair.
 
Drs. Lattanza and Wright share their experiences with becoming a Chair to discuss topics such as:



Joining a programs as Chair right before the pandemic startedThe journey to becoming a ChairThe benefits of an Executive Coach The process of choosing a programBuilding leadership skillsTransitioning to a new program
Music:
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion. 

Megan Conti Mica, MD, a skilled hand and upper extremity surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Chicago, joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss the first few years in practice.
 
 Drawing from her experience, Dr. Conti Mica discusses:
The critical first few years of practice: the struggles that they bring and the benefits of mentors during that periodStarting your practice broad and narrowing your focus as your practice grows and you discover what your niche isForming mentor/mentee relationshipsBurnoutHow strategically saying no can open doorsFinding ways to enjoy each stage of the cyclical nature of practice Music:
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion. 

Mark Schultzel, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery at Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group, joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss pursuing an MBA and other forms of leadership training an education.
 
Dr. Schultzel shares his experience with pursuing and MBA while growing a practice to discuss topics such as:
Why he chose to pursue an MBADifferences in a MBA program vs. an Executive MBA programFactors to Consider when choosing a programBalancing the time commitment of pursuing further education while building a practiceAOA's APEX Leadership ProgramDifferent avenues an MBA education provides outside of treating patients and balancing those avenuesHow Dr. Schultzel's company, Ethos Mask is helping frontline providers protect themselves while increasing the life of disposable masks and reducing waste from masks
Music:
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion. 

Terry R. Light, MD, FAOA has been recognized by his peers as an AOA Pillar of the Orthopaedic Profession.  Dr. Light has had an impressive and meaningful career that includes mentoring orthopaedic surgery faculty and trainees over the last 43 years.

Dr. Light joins AOA hosts Charles A. Goldfarb, MD, FAOA, and Alexander Aleem, MD to discuss topics related to leadership in orthopaedics such as:
Vision vs. missionDifferent kinds of leadershipLeading during periods of changeManaging vs. leadingReaching out to encourage future leaders
Music:
Special thanks to Peter Martin of Peter Martin Music, Inc (@iampetermartin) for the jazz introduction and conclusion.