New Leadership | AAOS 2020 Annual Meeting Press Kit

Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, named 88th president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 30, 2020)—The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, FAAOS, as its new president today. Dr. Bosco’s new role is the third in a four-year term of volunteer service, after serving as a vice president of the Academy for the previous two years.…

Daniel K. Guy, MD, FAAOS, named first vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 30, 2020)—Georgia orthopaedic surgeon Daniel K. Guy, MD, FAAOS, was named first vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Board of Directors today. His new role is the second in a four-year term of volunteer service that includes his serving as president of the Academy in 2021-22.…

Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, FAAOS, named second vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Board of Directors

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 30, 2020)—New Orleans orthopaedic surgeon Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, FAAOS, was named second vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Board of Directors today. His new role is the first in a four-year term of volunteer service that includes his serving as president of the Academy in 2022-23.…

Alexander Vaccaro, MD, MBA, PhD, FAAOS, named member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Board of Directors

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 30, 2020)—Orthopaedic surgeon Alexander Vaccaro, MD, MBA, PhD, FAAOS became a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Board of Directors today.

Dr. Vaccaro is the president of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and Chairman of Orthopaedics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. …

Matthew P. Abdel, MD, FAAOS, named member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Board of Directors

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 30, 2020)—Orthopaedic surgeon Matthew P. Abdel, MD, FAAOS, was named a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Board of Directors. He will serve the organization in the capacity of a member-at-large under 45 years of age.…

Thomas S. Muzzonigro, MD, FAAOS, named chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Board of Councilors

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 30, 2020)—Pittsburgh orthopaedic surgeon Thomas S. Muzzonigro, MD, FAAOS, was named chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Board of Councilors (BOC).

The BOC consists of more than 100 members elected by state and regional orthopaedic societies including Puerto Rico, the U.S.…

Charles Craig Satterlee, MD, FAAOS, named chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Board of Specialty Societies

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 30, 2020)—Kansas City orthopaedic surgeon, Charles Craig Satterlee, MD, FAAOS, was named chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Board of Specialty Societies (BOS) today.

The BOS brings together the leaders of musculoskeletal societies to address advocacy, continuing medical education, research, and residency and fellowship issues.…

Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, named Chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Membership Council

ROSEMONT, Ill. (March 30, 2020)—Boston orthopaedic surgeon Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, FAAOS, was named chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Membership Council today.

The newly created Membership Council serves to identify, anticipate and articulate members needs and provide oversight and support for a personalized and seamless member experience.…