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Dr. Amiethab Aiyer…

Is Orthopaedics Right For You?

Amiethab Aiyer, MD | Jonathan Kaplan, MD | Matt Varacallo, MD September 11, 2019 Whether you are just starting medical school or are making your way through your clinical rotations,…

Dr. Cory Smith…

Networking As A Resident

Cory Smith, MD August 23, 2019 Networking? Seriously? As a resident, we have to care for patients, prepare for surgeries, study for exams, attempt to balance life outside of the…

Dr. William Levine…

Beginning The Job Search

William Levine, MD August 16, 2019 Thinking about your first job search can be daunting, but this post will share some insights to help you prepare. We’ll break it down…

Strategies For Success on the Oral Boards

24 Jul 201925 Jul 2019

Cara Cipriano, MD | Joshua Patt, MD, MPH, FAOA July 24, 2019 Are you worried about taking your oral boards? You are not alone! We all remember the stress of…

Dr. Amiethab Aiyer…

The Best Way to Approach the Personal Statement

10 Jul 201925 Jul 2019

Amiethab Aiyer, MD | Jonathan Kaplan, MD | Matt Varacallo, MD July 10, 2019 For some people, writing personal statements (PS) comes super naturally. For others, it can be a…

Dr. Andy Jensen…

Transitions: How to Handle Your New Role

26 Jun 201925 Jul 2019

Andy Jensen, MD MBE June 26, 2018 Residency is full of transitions. As soon as you've aced the spine exam, it’s on to your sports rotation. Feel comfortable taking in-house…

Dr. Amiethab Aiyer…

How to Obtain Letters of Recommendation

12 Jun 201925 Jul 2019

Amiethab Aiyer, MD | Jonathan Kaplan, MD | Matt Varacallo, MD June 12, 2019 How hard could it be to befriend a well-respected orthopaedic surgeon and show them all of…

Welcome to Sounds From The Training Room

31 May 201925 Jul 2019

William Levine, MD June 1, 2019 My name is Dr. William Levine and I am passionate about mentoring! So, I am pleased to welcome you to the newest resource in…

Developed as a complementary resource to the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), “Sounds from the Training Room” is dedicated to furthering the education of young orthopaedic surgeons with insights into residency transitions, medical school success, attending physician involvement, and more.

The JAAOS Mentorship Consortium is comprised of orthopaedic surgeons representing the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), JAAOS, the AAOS Resident Assembly and OrthoMentor, an Instagram channel developed to provide information on a range of issues facing young orthopaedic surgeons today.