American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics

Take a look - Inside the JAOAO 🔎

"Surgical Fixation for U-Shaped Sacral Insufficiency Fractures: A Narrative Review of Efficacy and Outcomes"

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Our Keynote Speaker this fall is Wendy Dean, MD 📣

Dr. Dean is the president and co-founder of The Moral Injury of Healthcare, a nonprofit organization addressing the crisis of clinician distress.

Be sure to join us on Friday, October 30th, as Dr. Dean unpacks the concept of "Moral Injury."

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Couldn’t join us at an AOAO meeting this year?
Catch up with the AOAO Virtual Resource Center, featuring videos and content from previous meetings!

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✨ Member Spotlight: Eyad Mansour, OMS-I

🎓 Eyad is a first year medical student at California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine with a background as a former NCAA Division I strength and conditioning coach. He has extensive experience in athletic performance and rehabilitation, including working with post-operative joint arthroplasty patients to restore strength and function. Eyad's interest in orthopedic surgery arises from his own personal experience with injuries, which shaped both his career as a strength coach and path towards becoming a future physician.

Join us in celebrating Eyad's ongoing journey with orthopedic medicine! 🙌

Looking to elevate your practice with new skills and insight shared by your colleagues? 🧠

Register for the AOAO 2026 Annual Fall Meeting and join us at the Ga***rd Pacific Resort in Chula Vista, CA!

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The Spring issue of the JAOAO is now available
Explore new case studies, the latest research, and other updates 📰

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Remembering and honoring our fallen heroes this
We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice.

✨ Member Spotlight: Justin Le, OMS-II

🎓 Justin Le is a second-year medical student at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. Justin discovered his interest in orthopedic surgery early in medical school and has since been actively involved in research, academic organizations, and hands-on experiences in the field. His work includes orthopedic research with Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and Northwell Huntington Hospital’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Nationally, he is a member of the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association and has helped lead regional osteopathic manual medicine (OMM) workshops at Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine, promoting collaboration between osteopathic and allopathic students.

In his free time, Justin enjoys playing violin, cooking new foods, and exploring new places in Philadelphia and New York City.

Join us in recognizing Justin's experience with orthopedic medicine! 🙌

Applications are being accepted for the ORE-O Grant, supporting high-impact research from osteopathic orthopedic residents and fellows.

Submit by May 29 ⬇️
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