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- Talk
- 09/06/2022
- CANADA
International Voices Roundtable: Challenges, Commonalities and Relevance to Global Orthopaedics: AOA-What Are We Doing Globally and Locally?
Description
The video transcript features a presentation by Serena Hu from the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) at a meeting attended by members of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA). The discussion begins with Serena expressing appreciation for the opportunity to speak and for the collaborative relationship between the AOA and COA. She highlights the AOA's historical significance, being the oldest orthopedic association, founded in 1887, and its focus on leadership and academic excellence in orthopedics.
Throughout the presentation, Serena discusses various educational initiatives and leadership programs aimed at fostering leadership skills among orthopedic professionals, particularly emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusion within the field. She presents the leadership principles developed during the pandemic and describes programs such as the Resident Leadership Forum and the Emerging Leaders Program, which engage early-career surgeons in leadership training and problem-solving activities.
Serena also mentions the efforts of the Council of Residency Directors to support residency applicants during the pandemic and the implementation of universal offer days to alleviate application pressures. Additionally, she discusses initiatives like the Own the Bone registry, focusing on improving patients' bone health post-fracture.
The presentation concludes with Serena summarizing the AOA's commitment to leadership, community outreach, and enhancing member engagement, thanking the audience for their attention.