AOSSM Welcomes the 2025 BOLD Playmakers!
AOSSM proudly welcomes the 2025 BOLD Playmakers—18 early-career orthopaedic surgeons selected for their leadership potential, dedication to sports medicine, and commitment to advancing diversity and excellence in the field. This next generation of sports medicine surgeons will engage in a two-year cohort experience led by Jodi G. Glickman, MBA.
AOSSM Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
AOSSM is honored to recognize Drs. Ned Amendola, Kurt Spindler, and Letha Griffin as the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. These exceptional leaders have advanced orthopaedic sports medicine through groundbreaking research, visionary leadership, and tireless dedication to education and athlete care.
AOSSM and AANA: Embracing the Future Together
In April 2025, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) co-located the spring meetings of the Boards of Directors. Read more about their mutual commitment to collaboration in support of the future of orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopy.
The Team Physician Consensus Statement 2024 Update
AOSSM is honored to contribute to the Team Physician Consensus Conference, which has issued a new statement outlining the essential roles, responsibilities, and qualifications of the team physician.
VJSM Passes Evaluation for PubMed Central Indexing
We’re excited to share that VJSM has passed the technical evaluation for PubMed Central (PMC)—a major step in becoming one of the first video-based journals to be indexed. All content dating back to its debut in February 2021 will soon be accessible through PMC, increasing visibility and academic integration.
Catalyst™ Research Mentorship Program
Led by AOSSM, AANA, and SOMOS, Catalyst™ is a new 18-month mentorship program for early-career sports medicine clinicians (2–7 years in practice), offering online learning, virtual sessions, and in-person collaboration. The program pairs participants with senior research mentors to build skills in study design, collaboration, and grant writing—culminating in a competitive funding proposal.
AOSSM/APKASS 2024 Traveling Fellows Tour
Experience the 2024 Traveling Fellowship tour with Pakapon Issaragrisil, MD; Michael Tim Yun Ong, MD; Kanto Nagai, MD, PhD; and Godfather Jinzhong Zhao, MD. Read the highlights as they travelled through the United States and leading up to the 2024 Annual Meeting.
Orthopaedic Consortium Awards $200,000 in Research Grants with Special Focus on the Military
The Orthopaedic Consortium, involving AOSSM, AANA, and SOMOS, awarded $200,000 in grants to support military-focused orthopaedic research.
2023 at AOSSM: By the Numbers
See the accomplishments of AOSSM in 2023 and learn more about your professional community.
2024 AOSSM/SLARD Traveling Fellowship: "La Madrina y Tres Hermanos"
Relive the highlights of this international journey as Godmother, Jo Hannafin, MD and traveling fellows Tad Kremen, MD; Henry Ellis, MD; and Aravind Athiviraham, MD experience Latin America. This tour encompassed an enriching blend of clinical experiences, cultural exchanges, and deep personal connections across Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Argentina.
Brett D. Owens, MD, Announced as the New Editor-in-Chief of AJSM
AOSSM is proud to announce Brett D. Owens, MD, as the new Editor-in-Chief of AJSM. Dr. Owens, a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon, brings 12 years of editorial experience. After serving as Associate Editor, he becomes the 4th Editor-in-Chief, with plans to introduce innovative publishing strategies and enhance readership engagement.
Christopher C. Kaeding, MD, Assumes Presidency of AOSSM for 2024-2025
Following the 2024 Annual Meeting, Christopher C. Kaeding, MD will begin his one-year term as president, succeeding Dean C. Taylor, MD. Dr. Kaeding, an esteemed orthopaedic surgeon and professor at The Ohio State University, is recognized for his leadership in ACL injury treatment and prevention, extensive research, and numerous accolades, including top patient satisfaction ratings and being named to "America's Top Doctors" list.
