AANA25 Non-Scientific Access Pass-CONCURRENT SESSION 4B: Residents and Fellows Program

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The Resident and Fellows program at Stanford, led by Seth Sherman and colleagues, welcomed a mixed group of residents and fellows to discuss career development in orthopedic sports medicine. The session began with a presidential welcome emphasizing the transition from training to independent practice, highlighting the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AANA) as a supportive community offering mentorship, rapid innovation updates, and professional camaraderie.<br /><br />Mary Mulcahy provided an in-depth talk on finding and securing the first job, stressing the importance of utilizing mentors, exploring various job platforms (jobsinortho.com, practicematch.com, AAOS’s Accelerate), and thoroughly researching prospective employers. She highlighted vital interview questions about operating room time, support staff, case types, research expectations, and compensation. Mulcahy underscored the necessity of a polished CV, strategic interviewing, and proactive contract negotiation.<br /><br />Mike O’Brien shared how involvement in AANA—from committee membership and mentorship programs to journal reviewing and fellowships—fosters lifelong mentorship, friendships, education, and collaboration.<br /><br />Peter Steinbacher concluded with “Top 10 Career Pearls” for young surgeons, emphasizing family support, health, hobbies, honesty, continuous learning, team-building, careful case selection, leadership, and mentorship. The program ended with faculty introductions and breakout sessions on research, AANA involvement, and navigating practice/job issues, encouraging active networking and personal growth within the orthopaedic sports community.

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Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Career Development

Residency and Fellowship

AANA Mentorship

Job Search Strategies

Interview Preparation

Professional Networking

Surgical Career Pearls