AANA Lab Course 1002 -3rd Annual Fellows/Chief Residents-AANA Membership_ Ways to Get (and Stay) Involved After Fellowship-Brian R. Waterman, M.D.

AANA Membership_ Ways to Get (and Stay) Involved After Fellowship-Brian R. Waterman, M.D.

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This document by Dr. Brian R. Waterman outlines various ways to get involved with the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), a professional society for arthroscopy specialists. Key opportunities include:

1. <strong>Site Visits and Mentorship:</strong> Members can find mentors through the AANA Member Directory to support their development in arthroscopy. Multiple mentors are encouraged.

2. <strong>Grants and Scholarships:</strong> AANA offers various awards and scholarships for residents and fellows in clinical and basic science research, including travel and health policy fellowships. Research grants and educational courses are also available.

3. <strong>Committee Work:</strong> Members can volunteer for numerous committees such as Advocacy, Education, Research, Membership, and Technology. Application windows and contact info are provided for engagement.

4. <strong>Question Writing:</strong> AANA’s Arthroscopy Self Assessment Program (ASAP) invites members to write and edit exam questions for certification maintenance.

5. <strong>Collaborative Organizations:</strong> AANA partners with organizations like AAOS and SOMOS for programs including clinical scholar development and specialty labs for recent graduates.

6. <strong>Surgical Pearls and Publications:</strong> Members have access to community-driven, web-based surgical tips and arthroscopy techniques journals.

7. <strong>Orthopedic Learning Center (OLC):</strong> Opportunities to assist with courses and labs, including an annual fellows course.

8. <strong>Journal Review:</strong> Members can contribute by reviewing articles for the Arthroscopy Journal without formal entrance requirements.

9. <strong>Social Media & Podcasts:</strong> Engagement through a social media task force and podcast production teams.

10. <strong>Arthroscopy Simulation Training:</strong> Focus groups and partnerships support training innovations in knee and shoulder arthroscopy simulations.

11. <strong>Emerging Leaders:</strong> Programs aimed at members within 10 years post-training to develop leadership and professional skills.

12. <strong>Ad Hoc Work Groups:</strong> Members are encouraged to propose ideas for webinars and think tanks to influence future programming.

Overall, AANA provides diverse avenues for professional growth, networking, research, education, and leadership within the arthroscopy community.

Keywords

Arthroscopy Association of North America

AANA

Mentorship

Grants and Scholarships

Committee Work

Question Writing

Collaborative Organizations

Surgical Pearls

Orthopedic Learning Center

Arthroscopy Simulation Training