American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Podcast

Dr. Erik Van Eperen describes his experience of using the ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior (ABOS KSB) Program as an orthopaedic surgery resident.

Audio-only version of the recent webinar on the ABOS MOC Program.

An audio-only recording of the recent webinar on the 2024 ABOS WLA.

Listen to an audio version of the recent webinar Dr. David Martin gave on the 2025 ABOS Part II Examination.

ABOS Executive Director discusses the changes to the ABOS MOC Program.

Dr. James Kang, new President of the ABOS, discusses his goals for his year as President and what it is like to be the first Asian-American President.

This is an audio-only version of the recent webinar presented by Dr. Michael Bednar on the ABOS Subspecialty Examination.

Hand surgeon Dr. Michael Bednar discusses his new role of Associate Executive Director at the ABOS and what he has learned from his time serving on the ABOS Board.

Dr. Lisa Taitsman of the ABOS and Dr. Mary Klingensmith of the ACGME discuss the collaboration on a new platform where orthopaedic surgery residents submit ABOS KSB requests and cases for the ACGME’s Case Log System.

Audio recording of a recent webinar from ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the 2024 ABOS Part I Examination.

ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin explains the Non-Operative Pathway: what does it mean, who is eligible, why someone should apply.

ABOS Executive Director Dr. David F. Martin explains the new ABOS retired status option.

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Daniel Bechtold discusses how he was successful on last year's ABOS Part I Examination and how to select an orthopaedic surgery fellowship.

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Diplomate Dr. Thomas Liu explains why the ABOS WLA has been the perfect Knowledge Assessment Pathway for him and how fellow Diplomates can be successful on the assessment.

This is an audio-only version of the recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the 2024 ABOS Part II Examination.

Dr. Michelle James talks about her career as an orthopaedic surgeon and what her proudest accomplishments were while serving on the Board of the ABOS.

This is an audio-only replay of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the ABOS MOC Program.

This is an audio-only replay of a recent webinar by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin discussing the ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (ABOS WLA).

Former ABOS President Dr. Stuart Weinstein discusses his career and how orthopaedic surgery has changed over the last 45 years.

New ABOS President Dr. April Armstrong, the second woman to be President of the ABOS, discusses her goals for her one-year term.

This is an audio-only recording of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the 2023 ABOS Part I Examination.

Orthpaedic surgeon Dr. Mary Mulcahey discuss Board Certification and Subspecialty Certification. She is also President of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society and talked about that as well.

This is an audio-only version of the recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the ABOS Subspecialty Examination, for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Surgery of the Hand.

Dr. David Martin, Executive Medical Director of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and Dr. Paul Tornetta, 2nd Vice President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) discuss the linking of the Part I and OITE.

ABOS President Dr. Gregory Mencio and AAOS President Dr. Buddy Savoie discuss the mission of the organizations they lead and how the ABOS and AAOS work together to benefit orthopaedic surgeons and ultimately patients.

Dr. Jeff Stambough, a longtime ABOS volunteer, discusses the importance of ABOS Oral Examiners. Dr. Stambough is the father of the last podcast guest, also of the same name.

ABOS Diplomate Dr. Jeff Stambough discusses how he successfully prepared for the ABOS Part II Examination. Learn tips and tricks to get ready when the 12 selected cases are posted at the end of April.

Dr. Melvin Makhni, a spine surgeon in Massachusetts, discusses his experience in the ABOS-ABMS Visiting Scholars Program and why junior-level researchers should consider applying.

This is an audio recording of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the 2023 ABOS Part II Examination.

This is an audio recording of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the ABOS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.

What's the ABOS Resident Advisory Panel? Hear from all current members and learn why you should consider applying. Deadline is March 1st.

ABOS Senior Director Dr. Charles Saltzman discusses how the ABOS collects patient reported outcomes and how that benefits orthopaedic surgeons.

An audio-recording of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the 2022 ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (ABOS WLA).

Dr. Richard Grant, the first African American President of the ABOS, discusses his professional journey.

Dr. Gregory Mencio, the new President of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, talks about his vision for the ABOS and goals as President.

Listen to an audio-only version of Dr. David Martin's webinar on the 2022 ABOS Part I Examination.

Morgen Graham, a Certification Specialist with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) explains what her job entails.

This episode is a replay of the webinar hosted by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the 2022 ABOS Subspecialty Examination.

Dr. James Keeney, volunteer on the ABOS Field Test Task Force, explains how the ABOS ensures that its examination questions are valid, fair, and reliable.

Candidates applying for ABOS Board Certification and Diplomates participating in Maintenance of Certification (MOC) are required to upload a Case List, along with their Application. But why? ABOS MOC Chair Dr. James Kang explains the Case List requirements and how orthopaedic surgeons benefit from their Case List.

Patti Scalf and Denise Frazier, who have each been with the ABOS for nearly 30 years, talk about their experiences as employees and how the organization has changed over that time period.

Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, Vice Chair of the ABOS Written Examination Committee, discusses upcoming changes to the ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examinations.

University of Utah researcher Amy Cizik, PhD, discusses her research on patient reported outcomes as part of the ABOS-AMBS Visiting Scholars Program.

This episode is an audio-only recording of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the 2022 ABOS Part II Examiation.

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Marybeth Ezaki talks about her medical career as a leading hand surgeon. She discusses being the only woman in her residency program as well as what it was like to being the first woman elected to the ABOS Board of Directors. Dr. Ezaki also mentions how orthopaedic surgery has changed since she became ABOS Board Certified in 1985.

This episode is an audio-only version of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David F. Martin on the ABOS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.

We have launched a new feature for the ABOS Podcast: interesting people of the ABOS. Our first feature is with ABOS Director Dr. Scott Porter. Dr. Porter talks about being the first person in his family to go to college, how Trapper John, MD convinced him to go to medical school, and why he chose orthopaedic surgery--specifically musculoskeletal oncology. He also explains how his initial views of the ABOS have changed since becoming a Director. That, and so much more.

ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David F. Martin recently gave a webinar on the 2021 ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (ABOS WLA).

Two Penn State University orthopaedic surgeons talk about the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery's Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior (KSB) Program. Dr. Michal Klek discusses how the Surgical Skills Program has benefited him as a resident. Dr. Paul Juliano, Penn State's orthopaedic residency program director, talks about the benefits he has seen from the KSB Program.

How does the ABOS determine what types of questions appear on each examination? Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Valerae Lewis, who participated in the musculoskeletal oncology blueprint session, explains what an examination blueprint is and how you can use it when preparing for an ABOS examination.