AOSSM is honored to announce that Christopher C. Kaeding, MD, has begun his one-year term as president after being installed in the office during the AOSSM 2024 Annual Meeting in Denver.
Dr. Kaeding currently serves as the Judson Wilson Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine, Executive Director of The OSU Sports Medicine Center, and Chief of the Division of Sports Medicine at OSU Department of Orthopaedics.
“Dr. Kaeding's expertise in orthopaedic sports medicine and his commitment to personalized care make him uniquely qualified to lead AOSSM into the future,” said Greg Dummer, CEO of AOSSM. “His leadership in ACL injury treatment and prevention at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has shaped national care standards, and his extensive research and numerous accolades, including being rated in the top 10 percent for patient satisfaction and named to "America's Top Doctors" list, highlight his dedication and impact.”
A graduate of Northwestern University, Dr. Kaeding earned his medical degree and completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery at Northwestern University, followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland.
“It has been my highest honor and I am quite humbled to assume the role of president of AOSSM, an organization whose mission, membership, and leadership I’ve always viewed with the utmost respect and admiration,” said Christopher, C. Kaeding, MD, President of AOSSM. “I will do all that I can to be the best steward of the Society’s resources, as well as enhance its leadership in the orthopaedic sports medicine arena through strategic alliances and exceptional educational programs.”
During his tenure at OSU, one of Dr. Kaeding’s most notable achievements is his research in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury treatment, prevention, and outcomes, which has made a significant impact on the care of ACL injuries nationwide.
A frequently invited lecturer at national and international medical societies and national meetings, Dr. Kaeding’s research include over 200 peer-reviewed publications. Prior to his appointment as President of AOSSM, Dr. Kaeding has held leadership positions in professional societies throughout his career, including the ACL Study Group and the AOSSM Board of Directors.
He has been honored with numerous awards for his medical achievements including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Kappa Delta Award and is the two-time recipient of the AOSSM’s prestigious O’Donoghue Award for clinical research. Dr. Kaeding also served as a Godfather of the AOSSM’s Traveling Fellows tours to the Asia Pacific Knee Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Society.
Dr. Kaeding succeeds Dean C. Taylor, MD, who assumed the title of immediate past president. Prior to assuming the role, AOSSM Presidents serve as vice president and then president-elect.
The AOSSM 2024-2025 Board of Directors includes:
- Christopher C. Kaeding, MD, President, The Ohio State University Sports Medicine Institute
- Eric C. McCarty, MD, President-Elect, University of Colorado
- Rick W. Wright, MD, Vice President, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Jeffrey R. Dugas, MD, Secretary, Andrews Sports Medicine Institute
- Robin Vereeke West, MD, Treasurer
- Dean C. Taylor, MD, Immediate Past President, Duke Sports Medicine Institute Wallace Clinic
- Mark D. Miller, MD, Past President, University of Virginia Health System
- Brett Owens, MD, Member at Large, Brown University
- Lance LeClere, MD, Member at Large, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Miho Jean Tanaka, MD, Member at Large, Harvard Medical School
- Matthew Matava, MD, Council of Delegates Chair (Ex Officio), Washington University School of Medicine
- Cassandra Lee, MD, Communications Chair (Ex Officio), UC Davis Sports Medicine
- C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Research Chair (Ex Officio), UC San Francisco Sports Medicine
- Brian R. Wolf, MD, Education Chair (Ex Officio), UI Sports Medicine
- Bruce Reider, MD, Executive Editor, Medical Publishing/Editor-in-Chief AJSM, AOSSM
(Ex Officio Non-Voting)
- Greg Dummer, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, AOSSM (Ex Officio Non-Voting)
