William P. Barrett, MD, Chair of the Joint Education Ventures Subcommittee, gave the following report at the AAHKS Annual Meeting:
Most significant activities or developments:
- Developed and implemented 3 resident surgical skills courses in Chicago, Dallas and Baltimore. Attended by over 110 residents
- Grant funds exceeded expenses
- Joint venture between AAHKS, AAOS, Hip Society and Knee Society
Plans for next year:
- Build on success of 2014 courses > 90% of attendees “met/exceeded expectations”
- PGY 2-3 target participants
- Sites:
– Rosemont April 24-26 2015
– Baltimore May 15-17 2015
– Los Angeles June 5-7 2015