Rising within the leadership of an orthopaedic society: learning from the presidents

Thevendran, Gowreeson; Glazebrook, Mark; Eastwood, Deborah M.; Weber, Kristy; Kit, David Choon Siew; Johari, Ashok; Rajasekaran, Shanmuganathan; Khanduja, Vikas

doi:10.1007/s00264-021-05295-9

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“…We identified several publications regarding membership in orthopaedic societies. 21 , 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 All these studies describe the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion within orthopaedic societies and orthopaedic leadership with exception to one study that describes the geographic distribution of their members. 27 Scerpella et al described the creation of the Forum to support women in orthopaedics and promote research endeavors.…”

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“…They also identified advocacy as an important area for members. 25 Thevendran et al 26 further offered reasons to joint orthopaedic societies as opportunities for networking, education, research, mentorship, leadership, and career advancement. Specifically, authors have cited career advancement as an important reason to participate in subspecialty societies.…”

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Membership and Feedback on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Other Subspecialty Societies: A Survey Study of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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Introduction: Orthopaedic surgeons face decreased reimbursement, lower income, and increased rates of burnout. As subspecializing through fellowship training in orthopaedics becomes more and more prevalent, the value of membership to a general orthopaedic society (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons [AAOS]) warrants investigation. Methods: One hundred thirty orthopaedic surgeons were surveyed by e-mail through a 14-item anonymous survey administered through SurveyMonkey. The survey inquired about surgeon experience, practice type, fellowship training, and details regarding AAOS and subspecialty society membership. Results: The response rate was 67%, with 94% of respondents indicating that they were members of AAOS and a subspecialty society. The most common reasons for AAOS membership were tradition (65, 74.7%), continuing medical education (46, 52.9%), maintenance of board certification (44, 50.6%), and political advocacy (40, 46.0%). The most common reasons for subspecialty society membership were continuing medical education (73, 83.9%), tradition (49, 59.8%), and political advocacy (33, 40.2%). Discussion: Most surgeons in our study cohort were members of both AAOS and a subspecialty society, but the reasons for membership in each differed. Almost 80% of respondents think their subspecialty society provides all their professional needs. The orthopaedic societies need to continue to evolve to provide value to their members to succeed in the future. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) was founded in 1933 at Northwestern University. Currently based in Rosemont, Illinois, the Academy provides musculoskeletal education to patients,

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Membership and Feedback on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Other Subspecialty Societies: A Survey Study of Orthopaedic Surgeons

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“…AOA leadership programs are structured, formal training programs with opportunities for orthopaedic surgeons at various levels, ranging from residents to senior attending surgeons. The guiding principles 20 are detailed below.…”

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AOA Critical Issues: Promoting Leadership Development Among Orthopaedic Faculty

Burger,

Ghanayem,

Mulcahey

2024

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

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All orthopaedic surgeons are leaders in the operating room and clinic, and many orthopaedic surgeons choose to pursue other formal leadership roles. Effective leaders are proficient communicators, have high emotional intelligence, have a growth mindset, create structure, and facilitate teamwork. Participating in formal leadership training offered through the American Orthopaedic Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, or advanced degree programs can facilitate the development of leadership skills. By setting goals, being aware of available leadership positions, and promoting diversity, senior leaders may help orthopaedic faculty to achieve senior leadership roles. Maxwell’s leadership hierarchy, which consists of 5 levels of leadership (position, permission, production, people development, and pinnacle), provides a framework for the promotion and mentorship of junior partners by senior leaders. Seeking out and promoting leadership will encourage an environment of leaders and improve the field of orthopaedic surgery.

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“…Networking and lifelong connections can help inspire and support professional society members to work with national and international fellow surgeons. 9 For instance, professional societies such as RJOS and JRGOS provide a platform to increase professional development for its members and help them form lifelong connections. 10,11 These organizations are working hard to combat the limited gender diversity and minority representation in orthopaedic surgery and connect these groups together to create an arena of inclusion and support.…”

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Professional Society Opportunities and Involvement for Early-Career Orthopaedic Surgeons

Mun

Suresh

Pollak

et al. 2023

J Am Acad Orthop Surg

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Professional societies can provide orthopaedic surgeons opportunities to build strong fellowship among colleagues within a specialty, to gain leadership positions and responsibilities, and to contribute to the latest research and practice management guidelines. However, early-career surgeons often receive little to no guidance about how membership can benefit them in the long term. The primary purpose of this review article was to provide an overview of orthopaedic professional societies, why early-career orthopaedic surgeons should consider membership, and how they can get involved. Topics discussed in this article include the missions of various societies, value in career advancement both in academic and private practice settings, benefits to patient care, and tips for budding surgeons on how to rise up the ranks within a given professional society. We also provide a comprehensive list of leadership development, fellowship, mentorship, and research opportunities that are designed for orthopaedic surgeons within their first 10 years of practice. facilitating development of long-term connections between surgeons interested in similar subspecialties. Currently, there are no up-to-date guidelines on the numerous opportunities available through professional societies to earlycareer orthopaedic surgeons.

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Rising within the leadership of an orthopaedic society: learning from the presidents

Cited by 5 publications

References 25 publications

Membership and Feedback on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Other Subspecialty Societies: A Survey Study of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Membership and Feedback on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Other Subspecialty Societies: A Survey Study of Orthopaedic Surgeons

AOA Critical Issues: Promoting Leadership Development Among Orthopaedic Faculty

Professional Society Opportunities and Involvement for Early-Career Orthopaedic Surgeons

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