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FROM THE PRESIDENT
As I write this message, we are experiencing the surgical training being offered.
an unprecedented global crisis. The COVID-19 Our Fellowship Committee and AOSSM
pandemic has brought our lives, and the Education Team, including Meredith
Herzog, have done an outstanding job
world, to a grinding halt. It goes without preparing this series, which runs
saying that I, along with the entire AOSSM through June 30.
community, are thinking about those affected directly The Playbook, our much-anticipated
by the virus—either personally recovering, or with a loved online learning system and surgical video
library, officially launches in June. The
one who is enduring, or has endured, the illness. They Playbook has been designed to be a user-
sincerely are in my thoughts, and I wish them the strength friendly, innovative and efficient way
and healing they need. to view current and past AOSSM
eLearning content.
Despite the angst and worry, I try to reflect and find small inspirations. I am especially excited about the video
Life has slowed down, overscheduled families are reconnecting, more library, an excellent learning and teaching
dinners are being enjoyed at home. There is no question there is a profound resource for members and those perusing
amount of anxiety; however, we need to maintain a sense of hope, and an orthopaedic sports surgery sub-specialty.
a sense of normal. Surgical videos are available on a wide
The dynamic education and events scheduled for this Spring are being selection of procedure types, and new
re-imagined. We are actively creating new opportunities and pushing videos will continue to be added frequently.
forward. Despite changes to our work schedules—surgeries, patient We also are very excited to look ahead
follow-ups, team meetings, prepping for the upcoming season—we see this to our 2021 Annual Meeting in Nashville.
time as a chance to invest in learning and collaborating in a different way, The team is hard at work developing
through different forums. programs and activities, including new
One example is the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellows Webinar Series. sessions focused on Emerging Leaders,
The AOSSM Fellowship Committee, under the direction of Chair Jeffrey R. International Collaboration, Diversity and
Dugas, MD, jumped into action and developed this series specifically for Women in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine,
current sports medicine fellows to assist in fulfilling their education and Biologics, and much more. Information
achieving career goals. will be available on sportsmed.org in
The webinar received such positive feedback, it was expanded beyond early May.
fellowship education to provide residents an opportunity to experience As always, the Board of Directors and
Professional Team are available for any
questions you have about planned events
for this year. The situation with COVID-19
is fluid and changing weekly. AOSSM will
continue to keep you updated via email
and at sportsmed.org. Thank you for your
passion and dedication to our profession
and our Society.
James P. Bradley, MD
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