AAOS Career Podcast
Episodes
#40: Why Humanitarian Work Makes Us Better Orthopaedic Surgeons
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the value and impact of humanitarian work in orthopaedics, with a focus on resource-limited settings and the importance of capac...
#39 How Moments Become Memories for Residents at the AAOS Annual Meeting
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the AAOS Annual Meeting from the perspective of orthopedic Residents and Attendings, highlighting the academic and social ex...
#38: Prepare Your Career for Takeoff with AAOS Launchpad
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode introduces the AAOS LaunchPad program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at guiding orthopaedic residents as they transition into fellowsh...
#37: Research in Residency
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the integral role of research in orthopedic residency and early career development. Dr. Dustin Greenhill, a nationally recogn...
#36: Life, Limbs, and a Legacy of Leadership
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the meaning of leadership within orthopaedic surgery, offering invaluable insights from Dr. Stephen Gitelis, Rush Medical Colleg...
#35 Mastering Job Exploration With ACCELERATE
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode dives into the job-hunting process using the brand-new orthopaedic job exploration platform, ACCELERATE by AAOS. MedGeo Executive Vice Pr...
#34 Special Episode: AAOS’s New Strategic Plan
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently went through a comprehensive multi-year process to re-imagine its core focus and aspirati...
#33 New Ban on Noncompete Agreements
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare executive Paul Bruning discusses the recent ban on noncompete agreements and what the historic rule means for the future of musculoskeleta...
#32 FDA Leader on Diversity in Medicine
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a provocative discussion about diversity in medicine and the importance of cross collaboration between public and private practi...
#31 Working With Industry: Ethical Considerations and Patient Safety
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Partnerships between orthopaedic surgeons and industry can have educational value and lead to improvements in patient care. Sometimes, however, the li...
#30 Mastering Your First Impression: The Power of Your Personal Story
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, recorded live at the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting, public speaking and media performance consultant, Kathryn Janicek, explains how surgeo...
#29 Finding Passion Within Your Specialty
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New host Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, sits down with outgoing AAOS Membership Council chair and repeat podcast guest Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, for this in-...
#28 Glimpse Into New Host, Initiatives & Annual Meeting
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In his final episode as host of the AAOS Career Podcast, Dr. Daniel Cognetti introduces the new host and Chair of the AAOS Resident Assembly Dr. Mikal...
#27 Growing Your Career and Your Family
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, two former co-residents discuss the challenges that come with being pregnant and having young children during training. From performi...
#26 Managing Your Brand and Online Reputation
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers aspects of marketing and growing a practice, specifically a surgeon’s online reputation. Whether you are a new surgeon, in the m...
#25 Non-Traditional Practice Models: Locums and Beyond
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore non-traditional practice models for orthopaedic surgeons—from locums and health maintenance organizations to ambulatory ...
#24 Coding Matters: Understanding the Ever-Evolving Landscape – Part Two
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The AAOS Coding Community is your go-to resource for everything Practice Management and Coding & Reimbursement at AAOS. Part two of this podcast will...
#23 Coding Matters: Understanding the Ever-Evolving Landscape – Part One
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The AAOS Coding Community is your go-to resource for everything Practice Management and Coding & Reimbursement at AAOS. This two-part series will cov...
#22 Leveraging Social Media for Your Patients and Practice
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, which was recorded in-person at the 2023 AAOS Annual Meeting, delves into the ways orthopaedic surgeons can leverage social media to bui...
#21 Eliminating the Term ‘Provider’ as a Physician
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Using the ambiguous term “provider” to describe any healthcare professional is problematic for both patients and orthopaedic surgeons striving to ...
#20 In-person Meetings and Learning Opportunities
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In-person learning is invaluable for networking, career development, and even personal growth. In this episode with the chair of AAOS CME Courses, we ...
#19 Shining in Rotations from Med School to Fellowship
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded live at the 2023 Annual Meeting and the day before Match Day, this conversation dives into how medical students and junior residents can shin...
#18 Supporting Women in Orthopaedics
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In recognition of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8, this episode features a conversation about supporting women in orthopaedic surgery. AA...
#17 ROCK: Reimagining Resident Education in Orthopaedics Together
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode with Paul Tornetta, III, MD, FAAOS, we explore the AAOS Resident Orthopaedic Core Knowledge program, also known as ROCK. This is a dy...
#16 Ideas and Innovation in Orthopaedics
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the importance and process of having an innovation mindset in orthopaedics. From identifying a problem to partnering with ind...
#15 Building Skills Through Leadership
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Orthopaedic surgeons gain invaluable skills by serving in leadership positions. In this episode, AAOS Membership Council Chair Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, ...
#14 Finding and Fostering Mentorships
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finding a mentor during residency can be difficult, but the lessons learned, and professional advice given are invaluable. In this episode, William Le...
#13 Career Resources for Early-Career Professionals
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As early-career professionals prepare for their first job, many are not aware of the many resources available through AAOS. In this episode, learn abo...
#12 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Impostor syndrome is a pervasive feeling of self-doubt, insecurity, or fraudulence, one that can stubbornly persist despite much evidence to the cont...
#11 Professional Development Through Policy Advocacy
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Involvement in policy advocacy is about more than just advancing musculoskeletal care, it is also a way for orthopaedic surgeons to develop profession...
#10 Involvement in Research During Medical Training
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Research is critical to improving patient care and understanding musculoskeletal conditions. It is also an important component of professional develop...
#9 Influencer Series Part 2: Advocating for Better Care -- Dr. Andrew Gurman
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An orthopaedic surgeon who became vice speaker of the Pennsylvania House and then AMA president, Andrew Gurman, MD, FAAOS, strongly believes that phys...
#8 Influencer Series Part 1: Giving Back to Student Athletes -- Dr. Keith Feder, 2022 AAOS Humanitarian Award winner
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An athlete who became an orthopaedic surgeon, Keith Feder, MD, FAAOS, recognized during his residency the gap in orthopaedic care for high school stud...
#7 Introducing our New Hosts and Resident Assembly Initiatives in 2022
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In his final episode as host, Dr. Austin Beason introduces the new co-hosts of the Career Podcast-- new AAOS Resident Assembly chair Dr. Liana Tedesco...
#6 Becoming a Leader Through the Academy’s ALI
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, featuring AAOS Past President Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS, explains how leadership is tied to professional development and propelling...
#5 Exploring Personal Finance with The White Coat Investor
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Financial literacy varies among orthopaedic surgeons in all stages of their career. They are often faced with significant student debt burden and may ...
#4 Understanding ABOS Board Certification
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) is responsible for setting educational standards for orthopaedic residents as well as evaluating both...
#3 Advancing Diversity and Inclusion Early in Orthopaedics
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Despite recent gains in gender, ethnic and cultural diversity, the orthopaedic community still remains relatively homogenous. Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic...
#2 Navigating Fellowship Decisions, Applications, and Interviews
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pursuing a fellowship is one of the obvious and common ways for graduating orthopaedic residents to grow professionally. With most applications alread...
#1 Why Launch a Podcast on Professional Development?
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What began as an idea to address the educational needs of residents, has now become an innovative platform for sharing small, digestible professional...
Special Episode: Resident Involvement in Advocacy
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the AAOS 2021 Annual Meeting, podcast host and Resident Assembly Chair Austin Beason, MD, recorded a live, on-site interview with Douglas Lundy, MD...
Introducing the AAOS Career Podcast
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The AAOS Career Podcast covers professional development topics of interest to the musculoskeletal community, from financial literacy and research oppo...