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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Podcast

64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago -

The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Podcast is designed to help busy orthopaedic surgeons learn more about the ABOS.

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ABOS KSB Program--From a Resident's Perspective

April 04, 2024 20:06 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Dr. Erik Van Eperen describes his experience of using the ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior (ABOS KSB) Program as an orthopaedic surgery resident.

2024 ABOS WLA Webinar

January 17, 2024 17:17 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

An audio-only recording of the recent webinar on the 2024 ABOS WLA.

2025 ABOS Part II Webinar

December 06, 2023 18:43 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

Listen to an audio version of the recent webinar Dr. David Martin gave on the 2025 ABOS Part II Examination.

ABOS MOC Modifications

November 27, 2023 16:46 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MB

ABOS Executive Director discusses the changes to the ABOS MOC Program.

New ABOS President Dr. James Kang

October 25, 2023 13:43 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Dr. James Kang, new President of the ABOS, discusses his goals for his year as President and what it is like to be the first Asian-American President.

ABOS Subspecialty Examination Webinar

September 14, 2023 14:25 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

This is an audio-only version of the recent webinar presented by Dr. Michael Bednar on the ABOS Subspecialty Examination.

New Associate Executive Director Dr. Michael Bednar

August 22, 2023 20:06 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Hand surgeon Dr. Michael Bednar discusses his new role of Associate Executive Director at the ABOS and what he has learned from his time serving on the ABOS Board.

ABOS and ACGME Collaboration

August 09, 2023 13:41 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Dr. Lisa Taitsman of the ABOS and Dr. Mary Klingensmith of the ACGME discuss the collaboration on a new platform where orthopaedic surgery residents submit ABOS KSB requests and cases for the ACGME’s Case Log System.

ABOS Part I Examination

August 04, 2023 01:02 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Audio recording of a recent webinar from ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the 2024 ABOS Part I Examination.

Non-Operative Pathway

May 31, 2023 18:30 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin explains the Non-Operative Pathway: what does it mean, who is eligible, why someone should apply.

New Retired Status

May 18, 2023 17:11 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MB

ABOS Executive Director Dr. David F. Martin explains the new ABOS retired status option.

Preparing for the ABOS Part I Examination and Fellowship

May 09, 2023 16:35 - 7 minutes - 7.38 MB

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Bechtold discusses how he was successful on last year's ABOS Part I Examination and how to select an orthopaedic surgery fellowship.

ABOS WLA Tips

April 05, 2023 18:36 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Diplomate Dr. Thomas Liu explains why the ABOS WLA has been the perfect Knowledge Assessment Pathway for him and how fellow Diplomates can be successful on the assessment.

2024 ABOS Part II Examination Webinar

March 21, 2023 19:52 - 1 hour - 85.4 MB

This is an audio-only version of the recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the 2024 ABOS Part II Examination.

Dr. Michelle James Reflects on Her Career

March 20, 2023 14:36 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Dr. Michelle James talks about her career as an orthopaedic surgeon and what her proudest accomplishments were while serving on the Board of the ABOS.

ABOS MOC Webinar

February 16, 2023 14:44 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MB

This is an audio-only replay of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the ABOS MOC Program.

ABOS WLA Webinar

January 19, 2023 15:02 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MB

This is an audio-only replay of a recent webinar by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin discussing the ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (ABOS WLA).

Dr. Stuart Weinstein Reflects on His Career

December 01, 2022 13:57 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Former ABOS President Dr. Stuart Weinstein discusses his career and how orthopaedic surgery has changed over the last 45 years.

New ABOS President Dr. April Armstrong

October 27, 2022 12:34 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MB

New ABOS President Dr. April Armstrong, the second woman to be President of the ABOS, discusses her goals for her one-year term.

Webinar on 2023 ABOS Part I Examination

October 04, 2022 17:45 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MB

This is an audio-only recording of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the 2023 ABOS Part I Examination.

Dr. Mary Mulcahey on Board Certification, Subspecialty Certification, and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society

September 16, 2022 17:42 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Orthpaedic surgeon Dr. Mary Mulcahey discuss Board Certification and Subspecialty Certification. She is also President of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society and talked about that as well.

Linking of the ABOS Part I Examination with the AAOS Orthopaedic In-Training Examination

August 08, 2022 15:01 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Dr. David Martin, Executive Medical Director of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and Dr. Paul Tornetta, 2nd Vice President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) discuss the linking of the Part I and OITE.

ABOS President Dr. Gregory Mencio and AAOS President Dr. Buddy Savoie

June 10, 2022 15:31 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

ABOS President Dr. Gregory Mencio and AAOS President Dr. Buddy Savoie discuss the mission of the organizations they lead and how the ABOS and AAOS work together to benefit orthopaedic surgeons and ultimately patients.

What Does an ABOS Oral Examiner Do?

May 10, 2022 16:58 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

Dr. Jeff Stambough, a longtime ABOS volunteer, discusses the importance of ABOS Oral Examiners. Dr. Stambough is the father of the last podcast guest, also of the same name.

Preparing for the ABOS Part II Examination

May 10, 2022 16:56 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

ABOS Diplomate Dr. Jeff Stambough discusses how he successfully prepared for the ABOS Part II Examination. Learn tips and tricks to get ready when the 12 selected cases are posted at the end of April.

ABOS-ABMS Visiting Scholar Dr. Melvin Makhni

March 28, 2022 20:11 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Dr. Melvin Makhni, a spine surgeon in Massachusetts, discusses his experience in the ABOS-ABMS Visiting Scholars Program and why junior-level researchers should consider applying.

Webinar on the 2023 ABOS Part II Examination

March 15, 2022 15:39 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

This is an audio recording of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the 2023 ABOS Part II Examination.

Webinar on the ABOS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program

February 23, 2022 15:11 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

This is an audio recording of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the ABOS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

ABOS Resident Advisory Panel

February 02, 2022 13:42 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

What's the ABOS Resident Advisory Panel? Hear from all current members and learn why you should consider applying. Deadline is March 1st.

Patient Reported Outcomes

January 21, 2022 20:24 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MB

ABOS Senior Director Dr. Charles Saltzman discusses how the ABOS collects patient reported outcomes and how that benefits orthopaedic surgeons.

Webinar on the 2022 ABOS WLA

January 12, 2022 15:23 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

An audio-recording of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the 2022 ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (ABOS WLA).

Dr. Richard Grant, First African American President of the ABOS

December 09, 2021 13:45 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Dr. Richard Grant, the first African American President of the ABOS, discusses his professional journey.

New ABOS President Dr. Gregory Mencio

October 28, 2021 13:16 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Dr. Gregory Mencio, the new President of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, talks about his vision for the ABOS and goals as President.

Webinar on the 2022 ABOS Part I Examination

October 05, 2021 13:07 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

Listen to an audio-only version of Dr. David Martin's webinar on the 2022 ABOS Part I Examination.

What Does an ABOS Certification Specialist Do?

September 27, 2021 19:03 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Morgen Graham, a Certification Specialist with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) explains what her job entails.

Webinar on the 2022 ABOS Subspecialty Examiation

September 10, 2021 13:15 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

This episode is a replay of the webinar hosted by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the 2022 ABOS Subspecialty Examination.

Webinar on the 2022 ABOS Subspecialty Examination

September 10, 2021 13:15 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

This episode is a replay of the webinar hosted by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the 2022 ABOS Subspecialty Examination.

How Does the ABOS Ensure that its Examination Questions are Valid, Fair, and Reliable?

July 27, 2021 16:52 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MB

Dr. James Keeney, volunteer on the ABOS Field Test Task Force, explains how the ABOS ensures that its examination questions are valid, fair, and reliable.

Why Does the ABOS Require Case Lists?

June 30, 2021 12:46 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MB

Candidates applying for ABOS Board Certification and Diplomates participating in Maintenance of Certification (MOC) are required to upload a Case List, along with their Application. But why? ABOS MOC Chair Dr. James Kang explains the Case List requirements and how orthopaedic surgeons benefit from their Case List.

Longtime ABOS Employees Patti Scalf and Denise Frazier

May 28, 2021 14:24 - 7 minutes - 7.37 MB

Patti Scalf and Denise Frazier, who have each been with the ABOS for nearly 30 years, talk about their experiences as employees and how the organization has changed over that time period.

Changes to ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examinations

April 28, 2021 17:59 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MB

Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, Vice Chair of the ABOS Written Examination Committee, discusses upcoming changes to the ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examinations.

ABOS-ABMS Visiting Scholars Program

April 13, 2021 13:10 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MB

University of Utah researcher Amy Cizik, PhD, discusses her research on patient reported outcomes as part of the ABOS-AMBS Visiting Scholars Program.

2022 ABOS Part II Examination Webinar

March 17, 2021 14:47 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

This episode is an audio-only recording of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the 2022 ABOS Part II Examiation.

Interesting People of the ABOS: Dr. Marybeth Ezaki, First Woman Elected to the ABOS Board of Directors

March 09, 2021 13:54 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Marybeth Ezaki talks about her medical career as a leading hand surgeon. She discusses being the only woman in her residency program as well as what it was like to being the first woman elected to the ABOS Board of Directors. Dr. Ezaki also mentions how orthopaedic surgery has changed since she became ABOS Board Certified in 1985.

Interesting People of the ABOS: The Medical Career Journey of Dr. Scott Porter

January 27, 2021 18:05 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

We have launched a new feature for the ABOS Podcast: interesting people of the ABOS. Our first feature is with ABOS Director Dr. Scott Porter. Dr. Porter talks about being the first person in his family to go to college, how Trapper John, MD convinced him to go to medical school, and why he chose orthopaedic surgery--specifically musculoskeletal oncology. He also explains how his initial views of the ABOS have changed since becoming a Director. That, and so much more.

2021 ABOS WLA Webinar

January 12, 2021 14:59 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David F. Martin recently gave a webinar on the 2021 ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (ABOS WLA).

How Residents and Residency Programs Can Benefit from the ABOS's Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program

December 16, 2020 13:39 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Two Penn State University orthopaedic surgeons talk about the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery's Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior (KSB) Program. Dr. Michal Klek discusses how the Surgical Skills Program has benefited him as a resident. Dr. Paul Juliano, Penn State's orthopaedic residency program director, talks about the benefits he has seen from the KSB Program.

How an ABOS Examination Blueprint is Created

November 30, 2020 21:19 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MB

How does the ABOS determine what types of questions appear on each examination? Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Valerae Lewis, who participated in the musculoskeletal oncology blueprint session, explains what an examination blueprint is and how you can use it when preparing for an ABOS examination.

New ABOS President Dr. Michael Bednar

November 03, 2020 14:07 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MB

Dr. Michael Bednar, who was recently elected President of the ABOS, discusses his goals as ABOS President.

2021 ABOS Part I Application Webinar

October 02, 2020 13:37 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

This episode is slightly different. It features the audio recording of the 2021 ABOS Part 1 Application Webinar. ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin gives an overview of the Application and tips on preparing for the Examination.