Committees
CORD/Academics –
REQUIREMENTS: MUST BE AN AOA MEMBER AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT A CORD MEMBER INSTITUTION (currently or within past 5 years)
Members of the CORD/Academics Committee will assess the needs of the academic orthopaedic community, identify opportunities to develop educational leadership within the AOA and expand academic influence and/or initiatives with other institutions, review/approve CORD Conference and other educational program agendas and themes submitted by the CORD Education Subcommittee, and provide oversight for establishment of best practice recommendations and guidelines.
Attends CORD/Academics Committee meetings minimum 3 times a year, in person or virtually.
Will serve a 3-year term (1 open Member-at-Large position (Osteopathic preferred)
Critical Issues/Edu. Programming –
The Critical Issues/Educational Programming Committee is responsible for identifying and developing direction for the AOA’s exploration of critical issues in orthopaedics. The Committee works with the Annual Meeting Program Chairs and other content oversight committees to develop all Annual Meeting content. The Committee also explores other critical issues (e.g. Diversity) and develops appropriate mechanisms to address these issues for the profession. The Committee meets 3 times per year, including once in person at the AOA Annual Meeting in June. (Active, Affiliate, Emeritus, Senior Members; 1 Professional Values Liaison is an ELP member)
CIC also seeks the valuable perspective of an individual not in a traditional university based academic practice. This can include a member in private/solo/independent practice, group practice, and employed models. Affiliation with a teaching program is not required.
Development/Donor Issues –
AOA leadership has recognized the necessity for a sustained campaign of fundraising to meet the financial needs of the organization. The Development/Donor Support Committee is leading this initiative to create a sustained culture of giving which will help support the AOA’s current and future programs. Collaborating with the AOA Development Manager, committee members will participate in outreach to AOA members and other potential donors to make them aware of giving opportunities. Committee members, as leaders, are best able to positively shape a culture of philanthropy for the AOA. Recognizing this, the Executive Committee has also asked committees to strive for 100% giving. The suggested annual contribution for each Development/Donor Support Committee member is $1,000 during tenure on the committee. The Development/Donor Support Committee meets minimum 3 times a year, primarily in virtual format.
Leadership/Fellowship Committee –
The Leadership/Fellowships Committee is responsible for overall AOA leadership activities, including identification of leadership content and education products/services to advance the AOA’s mission. This includes oversight of all AOA traveling fellowships, Emerging Leaders Program activities, the Resident Leadership Forum, and regional/Annual Meeting leadership development functions. The Committee meets a minimum of 3 times a year, in person or virtually. Additional conference calls are held 2-4 times throughout the year as needed. Committee members are expected to actively participate in these activities and provide support in the assessment of programs to identify improvement opportunities. (Active, Affiliate, Emeritus, Senior Members ONLY)
Own the Bone Steering Committee –
The Own the Bone Steering Committee is responsible for ongoing oversight of the Own the Bone quality improvement program, identifying and developing strategies and relationships in order to promote greater adoption and implementation of Own the Bone by hospital systems and practice groups across the United States. Member activities include supporting the development of related publications and funding efforts as an expert implementer, and participation in the program’s bone health educational offerings including its annual symposium, webinars, and resident education. The committee meets minimum 3 times a year, in person or virtually and members may participate virtually in subcommittee meetings and occasional ad hoc meetings as needed.
Subcommittees
Awards Subcommittee –The Awards Subcommittee will review nominations for the Distinguished Clinician Educator Award and the Distinguished Contributions to Orthopaedics Award. Subcommittee members are asked to rank nominees based on the criteria of the Awards. The Subcommittee is also responsible for reviewing written policies and procedures for the Awards and the process and success of the program and makes recommendations/reports to the Membership Committee and Executive Committee on an annual basis. The Subcommittee will meet via conference call a minimum of 1-2 times per year to discuss and select the Award recipients and to make recommendations.
Fellowships – The Fellowships Subcommittee reports to the Leadership Fellowship Committee and members will be responsible for applicant recruiting, grading, and selection for the AOA Traveling Fellowships. The Fellowships Subcommittee will also be responsible for North American tour planning for the American-British-Canadian, Austrian-Swiss-German, Japanese Orthopaedic Association, and North American Traveling Fellowships. Former AOA fellowship experience is strongly encouraged but not required. Meetings will be held via conference call only, with the exception of an in-person meeting for the ABC Traveling Fellowship interviews, during even-numbered years, held in conjunction with the AOA Annual Meeting.
Own the Bone Education Subcommittee – The Own the Bone Education Subcommittee reports to the Own the Bone Steering Committee and oversees educational activities, including the ECHO clinics, podcasts, webinar series, and annual Own the Bone Symposium; submits abstracts for national/regional meetings; integrates the Own the Bone program and bone health rotations within their institution’s residency programs; and oversees and guides work on the preparation of future peer-reviewed manuscripts based on the Own the Bone program’s experience and registry data. The Subcommittee meets via conference call as needed (approximately quarterly calls anticipated).
Own the Bone Program Subcommittee –The Own the Bone Program Subcommittee reports to the Own the Bone Steering Committee and provides guidance and recommendations to the Steering Committee to improve site recruitment and retention, data collection, training, and registry services to further the quality improvement objectives of the program and provide greater value and utility for participating centers. The Subcommittee meets via conference call as needed (approximately quarterly calls anticipated).
Technology/Communications Subcommittee – The Technology/Communications Subcommittee reports to the Critical Issues Committee and will be responsible for guiding the organization’s technology and communication members products and offerings. This includes exploring new methods of information delivery, ensuring member needs and interests are achieved, and advancing the AOA’s social media presence. Committee members are also expected to review and determine best uses of technology to improve promotional and educational outreach and suggest best industry-standard platforms and techniques for the AOA’s audiences. The Subcommittee meets virtually three times a year. Members will be required to participate in one videoconference in the fall and at other times throughout the year, as needed. In your statement of interest below, please comment on your personal level of use and familiarity with social media.