AAOS is where lifelong connections are made. Hear from our Social Media Ambassadors how Naan Derthaal, DO, FAAOS - our first ever Social Media Ambassador Chair - forged friendships and created community through volunteering. Join us and discover what you can achieve with your membership!

Hannah Phelps, MD (PGY-3) and a cohort from across the U.S. and Canada analyzed race/ethnic group enrollment and outcomes for patients with Wilms tumor in the Children’s Oncology Group Study, AREN03B2. Read the findings in Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS): journals.lww.com/journalacs/abs…

Today I learned I’m much better at eating chicken than playing pickleball. 😅 Had a great time doing both though with this crew!

Together with the AAOS Social Media Ambassadors, we say bravo 👏 to the graduating class of orthopaedic residents! 🎓✨ The future of #orthopaedics is bright and we celebrate your dedication to the field. 🌟

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#OrthopaedicAdvocacyWeek starts TODAY! Let's advance MSK policy issues before Congress. With just two clicks, you can send letters directly to Congress 📨 and help push critical legislation across the finish line: bit.ly/3YQeEPF #OrthoAdvocacyinAction

Day 2 of #OrthopaedicAdvocacyWeek! AAOS members can find today’s activity & learn about the Charity Match on the event webpage: bit.ly/3wwJ0VE It's also not too late to send letters to Congress - we're raising these MSK issues all week long! #OrthoAdvocacyinAction

New ASSH city, same friends

Bone-jour from the AAOS Office of Government Relations, just a few blocks away from Capitol Hill! Did you know that advocacy to monitor health policy changes and represent #MSKCare on priority issues is year-round? Looking forward to #OrthoAdvocacyinAction this week.

I #MSKCare because no one is going to HAND you the health care you deserve ✋

🦴 We've loved seeing #Match2025 applicants introducing themselves on #OrthoTwitter, so we’re here to help you find your orthopaedic community! If you're applying this cycle, drop an intro below 👇—tell us where you're from & what inspired you to pursue #orthopaedics!

Intrinsic strength post clinic 📉

#OrthoTwitter #OrthoX We're actively recruiting 8 new social media ambassadors AND a Vice-Chair to join the program! Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/3fvKzQR #AAOS #socialmedia #volunteer #orthopaedic #orthopedic

When your fellowship director gives you a personalized learning plan

Join us in congratulating Drs. Cameron Casson & Hannah Phelps on being named next year's Walter F. Ballinger II Administrative Chief Residents! We are excited to see the incredible impact they'll make in their new roles. #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery

We are excited to welcome our newest fellowship match to our pediatric surgery team! We can't wait to see all the incredible things you'll achieve at WashU Medicine. Congrats to Dr. Phelps from @WashUSurgRes on matching! #WashUMedicine #WashUSurgery #MatchDay

"Change at AAOS is long overdue.”🗣️ 15 AAOS Past Presidents are united in their support for the proposed bylaws changes. Read why they’re urging you to vote YES. 📄 #MovingForward

Orthopaedic Advocacy Week is officially here! As an AAOS member, your voice helps shape the future of musculoskeletal care. By putting #OrthoAdvocacyInAction, you’re driving real change on key issues like prior authorization reform, protecting research funding, and supporting

✌️ Welcome to Day 2 of Orthopaedic Advocacy Week! Today's #OrthoAdvocacyInAction spotlight is on OrthoPAC, the only national political action committee dedicated to amplifying the voices of orthopaedic surgeons on Capitol Hill. By supporting OrthoPAC, you're directly helping to

Day 3: Take a peek behind the scenes of the latest federal regulations shaping the future of #MSKCare. Before Orthopaedic Advocacy Week wraps up, learn how these rules impact orthopaedic surgeons and take a stand by signing a letter to CMS. #OrthoAdvocacyInAction Add your