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FROM THE PRESIDENT

As my presidential year draws to a close, under very different circumstances
than we anticipated when we left Boston last July, I am grateful for the
opportunity to have led AOSSM through these times. More than anything,
I am proud that we, AOSSM, stepped up and met the challenges of this
situation head on. We not only adapted, we led the way.

AOSSM pushed the limits of how we Despite the challenges of the past few The BA fosters a coordinated effort
communicate our mission and goals with months, AOSSM has many impressive to speak with a unified voice in the
members and partners over the past year. accomplishments to highlight. The list musculoskeletal biologics environment.
We took full advantage of cutting-edge is long, but a few stand out and deserve Finally, perhaps the most important
technology to deliver the high-caliber special mention. accomplishment is the launch of the
content we are known for, including two Thanks to the generous support of Mr. AOSSM Playbook, our new online
brand-new webinar series: one for our Stanley Druckenmiller and Mr. Kenneth learning platform inclusive of our much-
Fellows, and another for our Surgical Langone, AOSSM has been engaged in the anticipated surgical video library.
Skills Hip Course. exciting Million Dollar Drive campaign, My challenge to our members is to make
We brought together leading sports aimed at raising funds for research and the surgical video library a priority.
medicine physicians, Karen M. Sutton, MD, education initiatives. Submit videos. Your efforts here will
Rachel M. Frank, MD, George Chiampas, We launched the Education with drive learning in the orthopaedic sports
MD, and Charles A. Bush-Joseph, MD, a Purpose initiative, underscoring our medicine space now, and for generations
for an open-access webinar Handling collaborative work with industry to to come.
Sports and COVID-19 during which they advance the education of orthopaedic While I have been privileged to serve
discussed how they have been counseling sports medicine professionals. in the role of AOSSM President, I am first
their elite athletes to stay fit and active at Our organization was awarded ACCME and foremost a member. As a member,
home as well as how to manage athletes accreditation with commendation, a I have benefitted from the mentorship,
with existing injuries. distinguished honor that allows us to relationships, and learning opportunities
AOSSM will launch its groundbreaking continue providing the highest-caliber provided by AOSSM. I encourage you
Virtual Annual Meeting this summer. CME offerings in the industry. all to continue to push the limits of
This is a unique and flexible event, We completed a member assessment our specialty and take advantage of all
designed to take key elements of the which will help shape and focus future AOSSM has to offer, and I look forward
2020 Annual Meeting and deliver them strategic planning initiatives. to participating in our first ever Virtual
in two forums: a real-time virtual event We created the ACE Award Annual Meeting side by side with you
and on-demand recorded sessions. The (Accelerating the Cutting Edge) to July 8–9.
Virtual Annual Meeting will be broadcast recognize our exhibiting partners In keeping with my message from the
over two nights, July 8–9, 7–9 p.m. EDT for innovation in product and service spring, I want to remind you all of who
and made available to all AOSSM advancements, with the official we are. We are Americans. We innovate.
members at no cost. introduction set for the 2021 Annual We overcome. We create solutions. I am
I am especially pleased to be Meeting. Also developed for the Seattle proud to work beside you in service of our
moderating a live conversation with NFL meeting, our Global Program Series communities and our nation as a whole.
Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL will fully take shape in 2021 and will
Chief Medical Officer Allen Sills, MD, on bring global orthopaedic sports medicine
the second night of our virtual event. You content to the AOSSM stage.
won’t want to miss this discussion, as we AOSSM was a seminal leader, and
will be touching on pertinent health and remains a key force, in the development
safety topics in the NFL. of the Biologic Association (BA). James P. Bradley, MD

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