SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2025)—The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, FRCSC, DABOS, as its new president. Dr. Amendola, professor of orthopaedic surgery and chief of sports medicine at Duke University, will assume leadership of the organization following the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego...
SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2025)—Virginia orthopaedic surgeon Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS, was named first vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors. In this leadership role, Dr. Gibson will help shape the AAOS’ strategic initiatives and educational efforts, positioning him to assume the presidency in 2026...
SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2025)—New York orthopaedic surgeon Michael L. Parks, MD, FAAOS, was named second vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors (BOD). His role is the first in a four-year term of volunteer service during which he will serve as president of the AAOS in 2027...
SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2025)—Massachusetts orthopaedic surgeon Mininder S. Kocher, MD, MPH, FAAOS, was named treasurer of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). An internationally recognized expert in pediatrics, sports medicine and clinical epidemiology, Dr. Kocher will assume the treasurer position following the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego...
SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2025)—Louisiana orthopaedic surgeon Michael J. Leddy III, MD, FAAOS, was named chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Board of Councilors (BOC). An expert in sports medicine, arthroscopy and complex shoulder reconstruction, Dr. Leddy will assume the chair position following the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego...
SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2025)—Pennsylvania orthopaedic surgeon Adolph J. Yates Jr., MD, FAAOS, was named chair of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Board of Specialty Societies (BOS). Dr. Yates brings unparalleled expertise in orthopaedic surgery and healthcare quality improvement to the role...
SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2025)—Delaware healthcare executive Timothy J. Constantine was named public board member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ (AAOS) Board of Directors (BOD). He will assume the position following the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego...
SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2025)— The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of orthopaedic surgery. This year’s honorees—recipients of the Humanitarian Award, Diversity Award and William W...
