ROSEMONT, Ill. (February 19, 2026) – The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) Board of Directors has unanimously selected Corey J. Parker, MPA, to serve as the next Chief Executive Officer. This decision reflects a rigorous and thoughtful process led by a distinguished Search Committee representing current and past Society leadership, with the support of executive recruiting firm Tuft & Associates.
“The Board is looking forward to Corey’s high energy, intellectual curiosity, and collaborative leadership style,” said AOSSM President Eric McCarty, MD. “As AOSSM continues to evolve, Corey’s business acumen and forward-looking mindset position him exceptionally well to guide the Society with purpose and momentum.”
Parker brings more than 20 years of progressive executive leadership in healthcare, academic medicine, and national medical societies. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, where he oversees a complex enterprise of 65 staff and a combined operating budget exceeding $30 million. Previously, he served as Executive Director of Surgical Accreditation at the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, where he led accreditation efforts for orthopedic surgery and other surgical specialties nationwide. Earlier leadership roles within major academic health systems further reflect his expertise in operational excellence, financial stewardship, and large-scale team development.
Parker will join the AOSSM professional team on April 6, 2026. He succeeds CEO Greg Dummer, who announced his intent to retire last August. Dummer has served as CEO since July 2016 and will remain with the organization through the 2026 Annual Meeting to support a smooth and successful transition.
About AOSSM
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is the premier global sports medicine organization representing the interests of 4,650 orthopaedic surgeons and other professionals who provide comprehensive health services for athletes and active people of all ages and abilities. AOSSM is committed to cultivating evidence-based knowledge, providing extensive educational programming, and promoting emerging research that advances the science and practice of sports medicine. AOSSM also publishes four peer-reviewed journals indexed in PubMed Central. For more information on the growing field of sports medicine, visit sportsmed.org.