AAOS to Hold 2016 Research Capitol Hill Days in April

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Frank Bryant, MD, recently accepted a position at a medical practice in his native Roswell, New Mexico. Over the course of a career spanning more than three decades, Frank Bryant, MD, has maintained memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

In addition to a range of programs aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of its members, AAOS oversees a number of advocacy activities to promote and improve patients’ access to high-quality orthopedic care. As part of this work, the organization holds its annual Research Capitol Hill Days event, which gives members of the orthopedic community the opportunity to advocate for increased funding to support musculoskeletal research initiatives.

Each spring, patients, physicians, and researchers take part in Research Capitol Hill Days by meeting with senators and representatives to discuss the effects and costs related to musculoskeletal diseases and disorders. More than 60 individuals are expected to take part in this year’s event, which will be held April 13-14, 2016. For more information, visit www.aaos.org.

The History and Growth of the AAOS

Since 1985, Frank Bryant, MD, has served patients as an orthopaedic surgeon. He maintained a private practice from 1996 through 2011 where he performed general orthopaedic surgical procedures. Frank Bryant, MD, complements decades of hands-on experience with memberships to professional organizations. In addition to holding certification from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he is a fellow at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and received a license from the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners.

AAOS was founded in 1933 to become the leader of education related to the musculoskeletal system and the disorders that affect that system. The organization conducts activities such as seminars, an annual meeting, and various educational courses to keep members up-to-date on the practice of orthopaedic medicine and the development of new techniques and trends.

As AAOS continued to grow, demand rose for a larger area that functioned as the core of the organization’s operation and pool of educational resources. In 2013, AAOS joined with its four equity members to break ground on a new headquarters building on schedule to open its doors in 2015. The building spans 180,000 square feet and will hold cutting-edge resources that will allow for distance learning and other growth-related tools targeting AAOS members.

The partners involved in helping the AAOS make their new headquarters a reality are the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Orthopaedic Learning Center.