AOSSM/AANA Specialty Day 2020-Handout - Introduction of Kennedy Lecture

Handout - Introduction of Kennedy Lecture

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The Kennedy Lectureship, named in honor of John C. Kennedy MD, a legendary past president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), is a prestigious recognition awarded annually to distinguished leaders in sports medicine. The lectureship features a notable list of recipients from 1985 through 2019, including acclaimed physicians such as Annunziato Amendola, Bernard R. Bach Jr., Freddie H. Fu, James R. Andrews, and many others who have greatly contributed to advancing the field.<br /><br />A highlight of the lectureship includes the 2019 honoree, Champ L. Baker Jr., MD, a respected team physician known for his extensive background and leadership in sports medicine. Born in Alexandria, Louisiana, Baker was nicknamed "Buddy" and played both football and basketball in high school before playing college basketball at LSU. He completed his residency at Letterman Army Medical Center and a fellowship at the Hughston Clinic, later becoming Chairman of the Hughston Clinic Foundation and President of the Hughston Clinic. His professional affiliations include leadership roles in the Georgia Orthopedic Society, Southern Orthopedic Association, and AOSSM.<br /><br />Baker has received numerous accolades such as the Southern Orthopedic Award, President’s Challenge Award from the National Athletic Trainers Association, Pioneer of Sports Medicine Award, Hughston Physician of the Year, and induction into the Columbus State Hall of Fame. He has trained over 100 sports medicine physicians and was honored with the Rovere Education Award by AOSSM.<br /><br />Known for his personable character, Baker is a big Willie Nelson fan, has quirky associations with rabbits, and isn’t afraid to show his softer side. In 2012, he was inducted into the AOSSM Hall of Fame, a highest honor recognizing his outstanding contributions. The Kennedy Lectureship introduction culminates with the recognition of Dr. Champ Leroy Baker Jr’s significant impact on sports medicine.

Keywords

Kennedy Lectureship

John C. Kennedy MD

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

AOSSM

Champ L. Baker Jr.

sports medicine leadership

Hughston Clinic

sports medicine awards

sports medicine education

AOSSM Hall of Fame