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Serving the best interest of the public and the medical profession by establishing education & performance standards for orthopaedic surgeons.

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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
3 years
Our first feature for Black History Month is none other than Dr. James Robert Gladden. Dr. Gladden was the first African American orthopaedic surgeon certified by the ABOS. The @GladdenSociety bears his name and works to increase diversity within orthopedics.
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@ABOSortho
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Congratulations to Dr. Ann Van Heest of @UMNOrthoSurg who was recently selected as Vice President of the ABOS!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Dr. Gregory Mencio, the new President of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, talks about his vision for the ABOS and goals as President.
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@ABOSortho
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Dr. Claudia Thomas became the first African American female Diplomate in 1982. She was the first African American and woman to be admitted to the Yale Medical Program in orthopedics. #BlackHistoryMonth
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@ABOSortho
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In 1982, Dr. Claudia Thomas became the first African American female ABOS Diplomate She was also the first African American and woman to be admitted to the Yale Medical Program in orthopedics. #BlackHistoryMonth
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Congratulations to Dr. Martin Boyer of @WUSTLortho for being selected as Director-Elect of the ABOS!
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@ABOSortho
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For #WomensHistoryMonth we recognize Dr. Judith Baumhauer who was the 1st female President of the ABOS Board of Directors and the first female president of a national orthopaedic organization.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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In 1982, Dr. Claudia Thomas was the first African American woman to become an ABOS Diplomate. She was a trailblazer for women and minorities within the field of orthopaedics. #WomensHistoryMonth
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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With Drs. Armstrong, Van Heest, and Taitsman as Directors, this is the highest number of women ever on our ABOS Board. We value expertise and guidance. We are excited for all they will accomplish to move orthopaedics forward. #WomenInMedicine
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS would like to recognize Dr. Ruth Jackson, who in 1937 became the first woman Board Certified by the ABOS. To learn more about her, go to . #womeninsurgery #WomensHistoryMonth
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@ABOSortho
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Congratulations to the medical students who matched with an orthopaedic surgery residency program today! The ABOS looks forward to working with you. #MatchDay2020 #orthomatch
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Congratulations to Dr. April Armstrong of @PennStHershey who was recently selected as President-Elect of the ABOS.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS would like to recognize Dr. Ruth Jackson on her birthday. In 1937, Dr. Jackson became the first woman Board Certified by the ABOS. To learn more about her, go to
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS believes that there is no place for bias or discrimination within the field of orthopaedic surgery or within our organization.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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TBT: Last week, we showed you the 1940 Written Examination. Here’s 1945. Imagine taking a test in Chicago in January. Note, our name is spelled wrong at the top.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS welcomes @DrStevenFrick of @StanfordChild to the ABOS Board of Directors as a new Director-Elect!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Good luck to the nearly 800 orthopaedic surgeons who will be taking the ABOS Part II Oral Examination over the next three days.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Congratulations to Dr. Ann Van Heest of @umnmedschool on her election to the position of ABOS Secretary for 2020-2021!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Congratulations to Dr. Jack Flynn of @ChildrensPhila on his election as the ABOS Vice President for 2020-2021!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Thank you @jointdocshields for coming to the ABOS office and providing staff a very informative presentation on social media.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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ABOS Part I Examination Candidates who need additional break time during their Examination for lactation issues have that opportunity, but they must alert the ABOS by March 31 to make arrangements.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Good luck to all the incoming PGY1 orthopedic residents as they begin this new stage! We wish you the best and cannot wait to see what you bring to the field!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Scott E. Porter, MD, MBA, Vice Chair of Operations in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Prisma Health-Upstate, has been elected as ABOS Secretary for 2022-2023. @theprismahealth
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Looking for an orthopaedic surgeon? Studies point to better outcomes, decreased infection rates, and reduced time away from home when surgery is performed by a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. . #orthopedicsurgeon
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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We are filming a new mock Oral Examination video. Look for it soon.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS requires Orthopaedic Surgery residents to participate in an average of 46 weeks of education each year. By averaging over 5 years, residents can take time for parental or family leave without affecting the total length of their residency.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Learn more about our Guiding Principles and Values . @speakuportho
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Congratulations to the 770 orthopaedic surgeons who passed the 2020 ABOS Part I Examination! They have completed the first step to being Board Certified by the ABOS.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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James D. Kang, MD, Thomas S. Thornhill, MD, and Karen N. Thornhill Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery @harvardmed , and Chair of Orthopaedic @BrighamWomens , has been elected as ABOS President-Elect for 2022-2023.
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@ABOSortho
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PGY-1-PGY-3 Orthopaedic Surgery Residents: Please consider applying for a position on the ABOS Resident Advisory Panel. It’s a great way to contribute to the field and meet other orthopaedic surgeons.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS Board of Directors is comprised of 20 practicing orthopaedic surgeons and one public member. Each Director serves a 10-year term. Our Public Member serves a six-year term.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth , we recognize Dr. Marybeth Ezaki, the first female Director of the ABOS. #womeninsurgery
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Dr. Augustus White III was a professor at Yale and Harvard who was a mentor and champion for diversity and understanding health disparities. He was the founding president of the J. Robert Gladden Society.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Thank you to the nearly 230 orthopaedic surgeons who took time away from their practice to come to Chicago to examine nearly 1,000 Candidates. The Oral Examination would not be possible without their dedication!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS Part II and Recertification Oral Examinations begin today in Chicago and will last over the next 5 days. Send all your luck and well wishes to the Examinees in the Windy City!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Congratulations to Dr. Gregory Mencio of @VUMChealth who was recently selected as President of the ABOS!
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@ABOSortho
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On this #InternationalWomensDay , we say thank you to all the female orthopaedic surgeons for the amazing work that you do every day. #womeninsurgery #boardcertifiedortho
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@ABOSortho
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ABOS Part I Candidates who need additional break time during their Examination for lactation issues have that opportunity, but they must alert the ABOS by March 31 to make arrangements.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Good luck to the nearly 850 orthopaedic surgeons taking the ABOS Part I Examination today!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS thanks all of the hardworking nurses in orthopaedic surgery. We couldn't deliver patient care without you. #nursesday
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Orthopaedic trauma surgeon Dr. Marc Swiontkowski talks about the importance of self-regulation in medicine.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Congratulations to Dr. James Kang of @BrighamWomens who was recently selected as Treasurer of the ABOS.
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@ABOSortho
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Dr. James Robert Gladden was ABOS’s first African American Diplomate. He became ABOS Board Certified in 1949. #BlackHistoryMonth
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Today is World Pediatric Bone and Joint Day! Many musculoskeletal conditions in adults began during childhood. It is so important to identify areas of concern so that we can provide the best care for our loved ones.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Board certification sets an #orthopaedicsurgeon apart as a recognized specialist in the eyes of patients, hospitals, employers, and insurers. Certification is the gold standard for medical specialization in the United States. #WhyICertify
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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April D. Armstrong, MD, C. McCollister Evarts Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation @PennStHershey , has been elected as ABOS President for 2022-2023. Dr. Armstrong is just the second woman to serve as President of the ABOS.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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We would like to recognize the residents at @UAMSOrtho , @UMNOrthoSurg , and @mcw_ortho for their steadfast participation in the ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Good luck to the 140+ orthopaedic surgeons who are in Chicago today taking the ABOS Oral Recertification Examination.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Dr. Marlene Demaio served in the US Navy and was the first female Head Team Physician and Department Chair of Orthopedics at the Naval Academy. She served as an ABOS Examiner and as Past President of @RJOSociety . #WomensHistoryMonth
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Congratulations to the 755 new ABOS Board Certified Diplomates! Part II and Oral Recertification Examination results have been posted to the Password Protected Portal.
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@ABOSortho
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@ABOSortho
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Dr. James Robert Gladden was ABOS’s first African American Diplomate. He became certified in 1949. #BlackHistoryMonth
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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We are happy to announce that Dr. Joshua J. Jacobs will serve as Vice President of the ABOS for 2019-2020. @RushMedical
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS thanks all of the hardworking nurses in orthopaedic surgery. We couldn't do this without you. #nursesday
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Looking for an orthopaedic surgeon? Studies point to better outcomes, decreased infection rates, and reduced time away from home when surgery is performed by an ABOS Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. . #orthopedicsurgeon
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Today for “Meet the ABOS” we present Denise Frazier. Denise is our Manager, Certification and Credentialing. She assists surgeons with last names starting with A or B and oversees all of the Credentialing work.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Congratulations to Dr. Kyle Jeray of @theprismahealth for being selected as Director-Elect of the ABOS!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Dr. Clay Townsend, an orthopaedic surgery resident with @templemedschool , has been selected by the ABOS as one of four new residents to serve on the ABOS Resident Advisory Panel.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Happy #NationalDoctorsDay to all physicians, but especially to our ABOS Diplomates who work so hard to help their patients live happier and healthier lives.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Happy National Doctors Day to all the hardworking physicians that work to keep us healthy and safe, especially in times like this!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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ABOS Board Certification sets an orthopaedic surgeon apart as a recognized specialist in the eyes of patients, hospitals, employers, and insurers. Certification is the gold standard for medical specialization in the United States.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS welcomes Dr. Matthew DiCaprio of @AlbanyMed to the ABOS Board of Directors as a new Director-Elect!
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@ABOSortho
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@ABOSortho
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#TBT The 1940 ABOS Written Examination. For a time, the Examination consisted of short essay questions.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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We are proud to announce that Dr. Rachel Frank has been selected as the 2019-2020 ABOS-ABMS Visiting Scholar. Congratulations @RachelFrankMD !
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@ABOSortho
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Thank you to the nearly two dozen orthopaedic sports medicine surgeons who traveled to North Carolina to write questions for future ABOS Examinations. The ABOS is always looking for new volunteers to help us out.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Great job to all those who have completed the ABOS WLA Pathway for 2022! You will receive an email in June regarding next steps for ABOS WLA.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Executive Director Dr. David Martin and Associate Executive Director Dr. Michael Bednar were happy to welcome our loyal volunteer Dr. Mary Mulcahey to the ABOS booth. #aaos2024
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@ABOSortho
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Check out ABOS Director Dr. Ann Van Heest on the new @SheCanFixItPod , a podcast that “highlights and empowers women in orthopaedic surgery.”
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS strongly believes in physician self-regulation. There is no better group to set performance and safety standards than the skilled, caring, dedicated, practicing orthopaedic surgeons who serve with our volunteer Board of Directors to uphold the core values of the ABOS.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Congratulations to Dr. Madeline Lyons of @LoyolaOrthoRes for being selected as a member of the ABOS Resident Advisory Panel.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Happy #MatchDay2021 !! Congratulations to the medical students who matched with an orthopaedic surgery residency program today. The ABOS looks forward to working with you and we wish you all the best!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Dr. Valerae Lewis is the first African American orthopedic surgeon to chair the oncology department at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Along with her incredible work, we are honored that she serves as a volunteer with us. #BlackHistoryMonth
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@ABOSortho
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Getting all set up for #AAOS2023 !
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We cannot celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth without acknowledging our current ABOS Directors Dr. Scott Porter, Dr. Charles Nelson, and Mr. Eric Conley. #CelebrateDiversity
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS has selected @OHSUOrtho resident Dr. Michelle Lawson to be a member of the ABOS Resident Advisory Panel.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Good luck to all of the orthopaedic surgery residencies as you begin another year – especially to those residencies participating in the ABOS KSB Program. We look forward to all you will learn and accomplish this year!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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ABOS Director-Elects Dr. Marty Boyer and Dr. Kyle Jeray are meeting ABOS staff today as part of their Director-Elect orientation. The staff were excited to meet you!
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@ABOSortho
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Thank you to the 350+ veteran orthopaedic surgeons who are volunteering as Examiners for the ABOS Cased Based Examination. These ABOS Diplomates received their assignments yesterday and are beginning to review cases as part of Stage 1.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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If you have been approved to sit the 2022 ABOS Part II Oral Examination, then we strongly recommend you check out our most recent podcast about preparing for the ABOS Part II Examination. Check it out here: or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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@ABOSortho
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Dr. Joseph Sliepka, a resident at @UWOrthopaedics has been chosen by the ABOS to be a member of the ABOS Resident Advisory Panel.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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The ABOS requires Orthopaedic Surgery residents to participate in an average of 46 weeks of education each year. By averaging over 5 years, residents can take time for parental or family leave without affecting the total length of their residency.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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March is #WomensHistoryMonth . We have so many incredible women who are ABOS Board Certified in the field of orthopaedic surgery that we will highlight throughout the month. Stay tuned.
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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We are happy to announce that Dr. Rick W. Wright ( @stlrww ) will serve as President of the ABOS for 2019-2020. See Dr. Wright in this video discussing what ABOS Board Certification means to him. @vumchealth
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Congratulations to Dr. Michael Daubs of @UNLVmedicine on his election as a Director-Elect of the ABOS!
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@ABOSortho
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Happy National Women Physicians Day!! We especially thank our female ABOS Diplomates who do an amazing job in their field. #ABOS #IlooklikeaSurgeon
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