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AANA Membership_ Ways to Get (and Stay) Involved After Fellowship-Brian R. Waterman, M.D.
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The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) offers numerous opportunities for members and interested professionals to get involved in advancing arthroscopic surgery and orthopaedic education. Key avenues include: 1. <strong>Site Visits with Members:</strong> Members can engage with mentors committed to their professional development, using the member directory to connect with multiple role models. 2. <strong>Grants and Scholarships:</strong> AANA provides various awards for residents and fellows, such as the JW Ewing Clinical Award, Resident/Fellow Essay Award for Basic Science, Richard O’Connor Award, and research grants. Fellowships cover health policy and travel opportunities, supplemented by educational courses via the Orthopedic Learning Center (OLC). 3. <strong>Committee Work:</strong> Members can volunteer for numerous committees (Advocacy, Education, Research, Communications, etc.) to influence AANA programs and policies. Contact Becca Daly for applications. 4. <strong>Question Writing:</strong> Participation in developing the AANA Arthroscopy Self-Assessment Program (ASAP), which supports Maintenance of Certification exams, includes roles for editors and question writers. 5. <strong>Collaborative Organizations:</strong> AANA collaborates with groups like the AAOS Clinical Scholars Development Program and SOMOS for specialized labs and development programs, prioritizing early-career orthopaedists. 6. <strong>Surgical Pearls:</strong> Web-based, community-driven resources providing valuable arthroscopy techniques and tips. 7. <strong>Orthopedic Learning Center (OLC):</strong> Offers opportunities to assist in faculty-led courses, including annual fellows courses. 8. <strong>Arthroscopy Journal Reviewer:</strong> Open to members with no prerequisites, offering timely peer-review involvement to stay current with clinical and scientific advances. 9. <strong>Social Media and Podcast Task Force:</strong> Engages members in digital communication and outreach. 10. <strong>Arthroscopy Simulation Training:</strong> Involves workgroups and partnerships (e.g., with VirtaMed) to advance simulation in knee and shoulder surgery. 11. <strong>Emerging Leaders of Arthroscopy:</strong> A focus group for professionals within 10 years post-training, concentrating on leadership and career development. 12. <strong>Ad Hoc Work Groups:</strong> Allows members to propose new ideas for webinars and think tanks, fostering innovation within AANA. AANA emphasizes member involvement in education, research, leadership, and community-building to further arthroscopy and orthopaedic surgery. For contact and further information, members are encouraged to access provided links and reach out to designated points of contact.
Keywords
Arthroscopy Association of North America
AANA
arthroscopic surgery
orthopaedic education
grants and scholarships
committee work
AANA Arthroscopy Self-Assessment Program
Orthopedic Learning Center
Arthroscopy Journal Reviewer
Arthroscopy Simulation Training
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