David Mauerhan, MD, challenges fellows to face the need for change . Melvin H. Nutig, MD, says telemedicine may be the key to the future. Mayo Clinic establishes permanent telemedicine link with hospitals in Jordan. Orthopaedic Learning Center beams its first surgical skills course via satellite to 20 hospitals. Academy Committee on Educational Programming is planning more interactive format for CME courses.
Academy conducts fifth annual science writers seminar in New York City.
Fellow tells need for organ donors . Academy brochures can help fellows market their practice. Academy focus group sessions find patients want more discussion with the orthopaedic surgeon and more printed material. A series of workshops on reimbursement and coding will be held across the country this year. Consultant tells how to get the New Year off to a good start.