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General Interest in Trauma

Session: Concurrent Breakout Sessions

A Career in Orthopaedic Trauma: Now What?

Thursday, October 24, 2024
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM EDT
Location: 510BD

    Moderator(s)

  • PM

    Paul E. Matuszewski, MD

    Vice Chair of Research, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Traumatology
    Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky School of Medicine
    Lexington, Kentucky, United States

    Financial Disclosures: AAOS: Board or committee member|BONESUPPORT: Paid consultant; Research support|Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society: Board or committee member|Orthopaedic Trauma Association: Board or committee member|Smith & Nephew: Paid consultant; Research support|Stryker: Paid consultant; Research support|

    • Faculty(s)

  • Greg E. Gaski, MD

    Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon
    Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
    Falls Church, Virginia, United States

    Financial Disclosures: Thieme Medical Publishing: Publishing royalties, financial or material support|

  • RO

    Robert V. O'Toole, MD

    Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
    University of Maryland School of Medicine, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Financial Disclosures: Imagen: Paid consultant; Stock or stock Options|lincotek (formerly Coorstek): IP royalties|Stryker: IP royalties; Paid consultant|

  • Andrew N. Pollak, MD (he/him/his)

    Senior Vice President/Chief Clinical Officer
    University of Maryland Medical System
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Financial Disclosures: Globus Medical: IP royalties|NAEMT/JB Learning: Editorial or governing board|NAEMT/JBL: Publishing royalties, financial or material support|Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation: Board or committee member|Zimmer: IP royalties|

  • Jeffrey M. Smith, MD, PCC (he/him/his)

    Orthopaedic Traumatologist
    Orthopaedic Trauma & Fracture Specialists M.C.
    San Diego, California, United States

    Financial Disclosures: Orthopaedic Trauma Association: Board or committee member|Patient Safety in Surgery / associate editor: Editorial or governing board|San Diego County Medical Society: Board or committee member|Western Orthopaedic Foundation - Board Member: Board or committee member|

Orthopaedic trauma offers diverse pathways to further enrich and create a fulfilling career. Education and discussion surrounding career trajectories and alternative pathways within orthopaedic trauma is not commonplace. We present and discuss the common options available to trauma surgeons, pathways to success and lessons learned. The symposium is geared to appeal to a broad range of individuals including early and late-stage traumatologists.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
  • Understand that a career in orthopaedic trauma can involve more than fixing fractures.
  • Learn to identify different career trajectories and pathways for success.
  • Understand what options are out there to enrich your career in orthopaedic trauma.