
Lessons in Orthopaedic Leadership: An AOA Podcast
Members and affiliates of the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) interview guests to highlight lessons in orthopaedic leadership. Interviews include orthopaedic leaders, faculty and leaders within orthopaedic departments at academic institutions and large practices, health care system leaders, rising leaders, and other medical leaders. Thanks to @iampetermartin for his contribution of introduction and conclusion jazz music.
Episodes
67 episodes
Finding Your Path: Navigating Early Career Job Changes in Medicine with Antonia Chen, MD, FAOA, and Clayton Nuelle, MD
Whether you're contemplating your first practice or considering a job change, this conversation offers invaluable guidance from those who've successfully navigated multiple transitions. AOA Emerging Leader Aaron Brandt, MD, had a di...
•
37:02

Revolutionizing Fracture Care: The Future of Orthopaedic Trauma with William T. Obremskey, MD, FAOA
Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FACS, FAOA, discussed the future of orthopaedic trauma with William T. Obremskey, MD, FAOA, Director of Orthopaedic Trauma at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Obremskey shares his vision for the future...
•
43:34

Exploring the Future of Hand Surgery and Orthopaedic Innovations with Peter Murray, MD, FAOA
Peter Murray, MD, FAOA, from the Mayo Clinic shares his groundbreaking insights on hand surgery and leadership. Discover how this unique specialty, sitting at the crossroads of general, plastic, and orthopaedic surgery, is not only evolving but...
•
28:35

Transforming Patient Care in Orthopaedics: Insights from Charlie Saltzman, MD
Charlie Saltzman, MD, a leader in foot and ankle surgery and former chair of the University of Utah’s Department of Orthopaedics, joins Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FACS, FAOA, to discuss the future of orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Saltzman shares ins...
•
34:29

Embracing Allyship: Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Orthopaedic Surgery
AOA Emerging Leader, Aaron Brandt, MD, sits down with Professor Bethany Adams (Villanova) and Mimi Peterson, MD (MGH), to discuss the power of allyship and privilege in orthopaedic surgery. This discussion highlights the importance of DEI...
•
31:04

Navigating Ethical and Transformative Physician-Industry Relationships with Hassan R. Mir, MD, MBA, FACS, FAOA
Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FACS, FAOA, sits down with Hassan R. Mir, MD, MBA, FACS, FAOA to discuss the ethical dynamics and transformative potential of physician-industry relationships. Through his wealth of experience in leadership roles, Dr....
•
30:33

Exploring Cutting-Edge Implant Technologies with Arun Aneja, MD, PhD
Unlock the future of orthopaedic surgery as Arun Aneja, MD, PhD, a trailblazer in trauma surgery, unveils groundbreaking advancements in surgical implants. Explore how technology is reshaping the field with fourth-generation intramedullary nail...
•
23:37

Groundbreaking Advances in Regenerative Joint Treatments with James L. Cook, DVM, PhD, OTSC
Unlock the future of orthopaedic surgery with our enlightening conversation featuring James L. Cook, DVM, PhD, OTSC, a pioneering expert in regenerative orthopaedics. Learn about the transformative potential of cutting-edge treatments, includin...
•
26:36

Future Trends and Challenges in Orthopaedic Coding and Payment Models with Dr. Adam Bruggeman
Discover the transformative changes on the horizon for orthopaedic coding and payment models with our esteemed guest, Dr. Adam Bruggeman. Covered are the new CMS-mandated procedural-based bundles, specifically the "team" bundle affecting 25% of...
•
29:04

The Global Landscape of Orthopaedic Care and Professional Advocacy: Insights from Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie, III, MD, FAOA
Can orthopaedic surgeons balance the demands of their profession while navigating complex healthcare systems? Join us as we explore this and more with our special guest, Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie, III, MD, FAOA. Dr. Savoie pulls back the curtain ...
•
36:35

The Future of Orthopaedic Surgery Research Unveiled
Curious about how the future of orthopaedic surgery scholarly publications is shaping up? This episode features a deep dive with Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD, FAOA who provides an authoritative look at the challenges and opportunities facing the fi...
•
37:38

Revolutionizing Orthopaedic Residency Training with Dr. J. Lawrence Marsh: From Time-Based to Competency-Based Education
Unlock the future of orthopaedic residency training as Dr. Douglas W. Lundy sits down with Dr. J. Lawrence Marsh, a leading voice in the field and chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr...
•
36:08

Revolutionizing Orthopaedic Surgery: AI, Big Data, and Leadership with Wayne J. Sebastianelli, MD, FAOA
How is artificial intelligence revolutionizing orthopaedic surgery, and what can big data teach us about improving patient outcomes across different healthcare systems? In our latest episode, we feature insights from Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, a ...
•
28:16

Navigating the Future of Rural Orthopaedic Surgery: Insights from Dr. Jim Barber
Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, interviewed Jim Barber, MD who is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon who practices in Douglas, Georgia. Dr. Barber shares his compelling journey, the various leadership roles he has embraced, and his experience...
•
38:52

Let’s Talk Boards: Certification is Within Reach
Aaron Brandt, MD, spoke with Anthony Catanzano, MD, a Pediatric Spine and Neuromuscular Surgeon at Duke University, and Erin Honcharuk, MD, a Pediatric Deformity Surgeon at Johns Hopkins University, to discuss the Board Certification Process an...
•
43:33

Shifts in Medicare - A discussion with Karl Koenig, MD, FAOA
Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, interviewed Karl Koenig, MD, FAOA, Executive Director and Adult Reconstruction Surgeon at Musculoskeletal Institute for the University of Texas at Austin, to discuss Shifts in Medicare. Dr. Koenig to...
•
34:42

The Role of Virtual Reality Training and Surgical Simulation in Orthopaedics
Alexander Aleem, MD, FAOA, interviewed Dr. Danny P. Goel, CEO of PrecisionOS, who currently practices in Vancouver, B.C. and is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of British Columbia, to discuss the r...
•
25:10

Mentorship in Early Career: Lessons from the Road Less Traveled
Dr. Aaron Brandt sat down with James R. Ficke, MD, FACS, FAOA, Department Chair of Johns Hopkins, and Joseph R. Hsu, MD, FAOA, Trauma and Deformity Surgeon at Carolinas Medical Center in Atrium Health in Charlotte, to discuss meaningful mentors...
•
35:14

Generational Shifts and Worldview Changes
Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, discussed generational shifts and worldview changes in orthopaedics with Lisa Lattanza, MD, FAOA, Chair of Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Lattanza sees ...
•
27:53

How changes in compensation will affect access to patient care in the future
Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, spoke with Scott Porter, MD, FAOA, Orthopaedic Oncologist and Vice Chair of Operations in the Department of Orthopaedics at Prisma Health, Greenville, South Carolina, to discuss how changes in compensation will ...
•
42:05

Shifting the Misogynistic Culture of Orthopaedics
Deana Mercer, MD, FAOA, Professor at the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque and Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, spoke with Douglas W. Lundy MD, MBA, FAOA, to discuss the misogynistic culture of the orthopaedic specialty. Dr. Mercer expla...
•
32:49

Governmental Influence on Change of Culture
Dr. Alex Jahangir, MD, FAOA, an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, spoke with Dr. Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA, about the governmental influence on change of culture in orthopaedics.Dr. Jahangir shared...
•
23:06

A Preview of Future Episodes: The Future of Orthopaedics and Early Career Best Practices
Drs. Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAOA and Aaron Brandt, MD, sat down with Dr. Matthew R. Schmitz, MD, FAOA to discuss the development of two new Lessons in Leadership Podcast Series. Dr. Lundy discussed his intention to interview different leade...
•
13:26

Efficiency Early in Practice - A Conversation with Neil P. Sheth, MD, FAOA
Matthew R. Schmitz, MD, FAOA, sat down with the Chief of Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, Neil P. Sheth, MD, FAOA, to discuss ways that young orthopaedic surgeons can be efficient early in their practice. Throughout their conversation...
•
32:26

Training Competent Orthopaedic Surgeons - A Discussion with Australian Orthopaedic Association Past President, Dr. Chris Morrey
AOA President, Ann Van Heest, MD, FAOA, connected with Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Past President, Dr. Chris Morrey, to discuss their new programs that have been put into place to diversify the orthopaedic specialty, how the AOA is...
•
32:07
