2021 Annual Meeting Startup & Practice Management Access Pass-The AANA Traveling Fellowship: Why It's Right for You!

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The Traveling Fellowship is an invaluable experience for young orthopedic surgeons, offering around two weeks of immersive learning, mentorship, and camaraderie. Participants develop lifelong friendships and professional relationships that often lead to collaborative research and academic growth. The fellowship provides exposure to expert surgical techniques, rehabilitation strategies, and leadership insights from renowned hosts. It fosters career development by highlighting work-life balance, innovation, and practice growth in both academic and private settings. Social activities enhance bonding, while one-on-one mentorship offers personalized guidance. Fellows gain practical pearls from surgeries, lab sessions, and presentations, enriching their clinical skills and research. The fellowship emphasizes persistence in application and is recommended within the first five to six years of practice. Ultimately, the program builds a supportive network, advancing both personal and professional facets of orthopedic surgery, making it a highly rewarding investment in one’s career.

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Dr. Richard Angelo

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Traveling Fellowship

orthopedic surgeons

mentorship

surgical techniques

career development