
Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast
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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Dr. Doug Lundy sits down with two leaders at the forefront of residency education: Dr. Tessa Balach, past chair of the Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD), and Dr. Trent Guthrie, current CORD chair to discuss the future of Orthopaedic Education. Their conversation explores the shift toward competency-base
Robotics emerges as another transformative force. While many surgeons remain skeptical, Dr. Chen makes a compelling case for why robotics will eventually become standard. Perhaps most exciting is the potential to address periprosthetic joint infection (PJI)—what Dr. Chen calls "the holy grail" challenge in joint replac

Shaping Orthopaedic's Future: Insights from AOA Past President, Dr. Alexander Ghanayem
What makes a great orthopaedic leader? Dr. Alex Ghanayem, fresh off his term as the 137th President of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA), shares candid reflections on leadership, legacy, and the future of orthopaedic surgery in this thought-provoking conversation with podcast host, Dr. Doug Lundy. Dr. Ghanay
Moving beyond typical discussions of value-based care, Dr. Mather reframes the entire conversation. "Value-based care is financial innovation to solve important healthcare problems," he explains. These problems extend far beyond cost control to address clinician burnout, prior authorization burdens, care gaps, declinin

Future of Orthopaedic Surgery: A Look Into Tomorrow's Sports Medicine with Rick W. Wright, MD, FAOA
Dr. Rick Wright explores the future of orthopaedic sports medicine, focusing on promising developments in cartilage replacement, meniscus substitution, ACL repair, and innovative rotator cuff treatments. His expert insights reveal how these advancements could transform patient care while addressing the economic realiti

Navigating the Future of Medical Support Staff in a Post-Pandemic World with Thomas L. Miller, MD
The healthcare workforce crisis is reshaping American medicine in profound ways that will impact both providers and patients for decades to come. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Thomas L Miller, Chief Medical Officer at the University of Utah, reveals how healthcare institutions are navigating the aftermath of wh