American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Podcast
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Podcast provides information and updates for practicing orthopaedic surgeons. It focuses on topics related to the ABOS, such as board certification and professional development. The show aims to help busy surgeons stay informed about the organization's requirements and activities. Each episode offers concise, relevant content for those in the field.
Episodes
ABOS Oral Recertification Examination
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Dane Salazar explains why he chose to take an ABOS Oral Recertification Examination and what he learned from this experience.
Residents Discuss ABOS KSB Program
Dr. Jennings Dooley and Dr. Mark Plantz, orthopaedic surgery residents at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, discuss the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior (ABOS KSB) Program.
ABOS Continuing Certification Webinar
Audio version of a recent webinar on the ABOS Continuing Certification (CC) Program with ABOS Executive Director Dr. David F. Martin.
2026 ABOS WLA Webinar
This is the audio recording of a recent webinar on the 2026 ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment Pathway.
Residents Discussing the ABOS KSB Program
Faculty development expert Dr. Katherine Wisener leads a discussion of orthopaedic surgery residents talking about the ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program.
ABOS President Dr. Charles Nelson
New ABOS President Dr. Charles Nelson discusses his goals as ABOS President and how the ABOS is striving to eliminate bias.
2027 ABOS Part II Webinar
Audio recording of a recent podcast by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David F. Martin on the 2027 ABOS Part II Examination.
2026 ABOS Subspecialty Examination Webinar
Audio recording of a recent webinar on the 2026 ABOS Subspecialty Examination. The ABOS offers Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Surgery of the Hand.
2026 ABOS Part I Webinar
This is an audio recording of a recent webinar featuring ABOS Associate Executive Director Dr. Mike Bednar discussing the 2026 ABOS Part I Examination.
Examination Development Miniseries Episode 3: Examination Blueprint
Episode 3 of 3 in a new miniseries looking at how ABOS Computer Examinations are Developed. On this episode, Dr. Yelena Bogdan explains the purpose of Examination Blueprints, how they are developed, and how they are useful when preparing for an Examination.
Examination Development Miniseries Episode 2: Questing Writing Task Force
Episode 2 of 3 in a new miniseries looking at how ABOS Computer Examinations are Developed. On this episode, Dr . Robert Schenck explains the Question Writing Task Force. Examination questions go through many rounds of writing, editing, and review before they are even considered to be included on an ABOS Computer Examination.
Examination Development Miniseries Episode 1: Field Test Task Force
Episode 1 of 3 in a new miniseries looking at how ABOS Computer Examinations are Developed. On this episode, Dr . James Chandler explains the Field Test Task Force, an important part of the quality-control process in developing an ABOS Computer Examination.
Preparing for the ABOS Part II Examination
Dr. Scott Polanksy, who passed the 2024 ABOS Part II Examination, explains how he prepared for the examination, and what he would have done differently had he known. Dr. Polansky also discusses why, as an osteopathic physician, ABOS Board Certification is important to him.
Preparing for the ABOS Part I Examination
Dr. Michael Colello, who passed the 2024 ABOS Part I Examination, provides tips on how he was successful and what residents of any PGY)should do now to set themselves up for success. In addition. Dr. Colello discusses his current fellowship and what residents should think about when considering a fellowship.
How the ABOS WLA Pathway Impacted A Diplomate
Dr. Ralph Moore, an orthopaedic surgeon in North Carolina, discusses his experience with the ABOS WLA Pathway and now that pathway has affected his knowledge as well as his treatment of patients.
ABOS MOC Webinar
An audio-only version of a recent webinar conducted by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the ABOS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.
Hand Surgeon Dr. Edward Diao
Dr. Edward Diao, a hand surgeon in California, discusses his experiences with the ABOS WLA, Subspecialty Certification, and travelling fellowships.
2025 ABOS WLA Webinar
Audio recording of the recent webinar given by Dr. Mike Bednar on the ABOS WLA Pathway.
2026 ABOS Part II Webinar
Audio recording of webinar on the 2026 ABOS Part II Examination
New ABOS President Dr. Kevin Garvin
New ABOS President Dr. Kevin Garvin provides an overview of his goals as president as well as the importance of maintaining board certification.
2025 ABOS Subspecialty Examination Webinar
Audio-version of Dr. Michael Bednar's webinar on the 2025 ABOS Subspecialty Examination Webinar. Learn about changes that allow ABOS Board-Eligible orthopaedic surgeons to take the Examination after fellowship.
Volunteering with the ABOS
Orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon Dr. Jeff Dugas talks about why he volunteers for the ABOS, the importance of ABOS Subspecialty Certification, and what it is like to work with the WWE.
ABOS Academic Pathway
Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Ozgur Dede discusses how he used the Academic Pathway to become ABOS Board Certified.
2025 ABOS Part I Examination Webinar
This is an audio-only recording of a recent webinar on the 2025 ABOS Part I Examination with ABOS Associate Executive Director Dr. Mike Bednar.
ABOS KSB Webinar
Audio replay of a webinar for residents on the ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program.
Former ABOS Director Dr. James Beaty
Dr. James Beaty, who served on the ABOS Board of Directors from 1997-2004, discusses his time on the Board and what has changed in orthopaedic surgery in the last 40 years.
ABOS KSB Program--From a Resident's Perspective
Dr. Erik Van Eperen describes his experience of using the ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior (ABOS KSB) Program as an orthopaedic surgery resident.
ABOS MOC Webinar
Audio-only version of the recent webinar on the ABOS MOC Program.
2024 ABOS WLA Webinar
An audio-only recording of the recent webinar on the 2024 ABOS WLA.
2025 ABOS Part II Webinar
Listen to an audio version of the recent webinar Dr. David Martin gave on the 2025 ABOS Part II Examination.
ABOS MOC Modifications
ABOS Executive Director discusses the changes to the ABOS MOC Program.
New ABOS President Dr. James Kang
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.
ABOS Subspecialty Examination Webinar
This is an audio-only version of the recent webinar presented by Dr. Michael Bednar on the ABOS Subspecialty Examination.
New Associate Executive Director Dr. Michael Bednar
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.
ABOS and ACGME Collaboration
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.
ABOS Part I Examination
Audio recording of a recent webinar from ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the 2024 ABOS Part I Examination.
Non-Operative Pathway
ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin explains the Non-Operative Pathway: what does it mean, who is eligible, why someone should apply.
New Retired Status
ABOS Executive Director Dr. David F. Martin explains the new ABOS retired status option.
Preparing for the ABOS Part I Examination and Fellowship
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.
ABOS WLA Tips
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.
2024 ABOS Part II Examination Webinar
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 Reflects on Her Career
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.
ABOS MOC Webinar
This is an audio-only replay of a recent webinar given by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the ABOS MOC Program.
ABOS WLA Webinar
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).
Dr. Stuart Weinstein Reflects on His Career
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
New ABOS President Dr. April Armstrong, the second woman to be President of the ABOS, discusses her goals for her one-year term.
Webinar on 2023 ABOS Part I Examination
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.
Dr. Mary Mulcahey on Board Certification, Subspecialty Certification, and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
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.
ABOS Subspecialty Examination Webinar
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.
Linking of the ABOS Part I Examination with the AAOS Orthopaedic In-Training Examination
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
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.
What Does an ABOS Oral Examiner Do?
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.
Preparing for the ABOS Part II Examination
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.
ABOS-ABMS Visiting Scholar Dr. Melvin Makhni
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.
Webinar 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 2023 ABOS Part II Examination.
Webinar on the ABOS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program
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.
ABOS Resident Advisory Panel
What's the ABOS Resident Advisory Panel? Hear from all current members and learn why you should consider applying. Deadline is March 1st.
Patient Reported Outcomes
ABOS Senior Director Dr. Charles Saltzman discusses how the ABOS collects patient reported outcomes and how that benefits orthopaedic surgeons.
Webinar on the 2022 ABOS WLA
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, First African American President of the ABOS
Dr. Richard Grant, the first African American President of the ABOS, discusses his professional journey.
New ABOS President Dr. Gregory Mencio
Dr. Gregory Mencio, the new President of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, talks about his vision for the ABOS and goals as President.
Webinar on the 2022 ABOS Part I Examination
Listen to an audio-only version of Dr. David Martin's webinar on the 2022 ABOS Part I Examination.
What Does an ABOS Certification Specialist Do?
Morgen Graham, a Certification Specialist with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) explains what her job entails.
Webinar on the 2022 ABOS Subspecialty Examination
This episode is a replay of the webinar hosted by ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin on the 2022 ABOS Subspecialty Examination.
How Does the ABOS Ensure that its Examination Questions are Valid, Fair, and Reliable?
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.
Why Does the ABOS Require Case Lists?
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.
Longtime ABOS Employees Patti Scalf and Denise Frazier
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.
Changes to ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examinations
Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, Vice Chair of the ABOS Written Examination Committee, discusses upcoming changes to the ABOS Computer-Based Recertification Examinations.
ABOS-ABMS Visiting Scholars Program
University of Utah researcher Amy Cizik, PhD, discusses her research on patient reported outcomes as part of the ABOS-AMBS Visiting Scholars Program.
2022 ABOS Part II Examination Webinar
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.
Interesting People of the ABOS: Dr. Marybeth Ezaki, First Woman Elected to the ABOS Board of Directors
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.
ABOS MOC Webinar
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.
Interesting People of the ABOS: The Medical Career Journey of Dr. Scott Porter
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
2021 ABOS WLA Webinar
ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David F. Martin recently gave a webinar on the 2021 ABOS Web-Based Longitudinal Assessment (ABOS WLA).
How Residents and Residency Programs Can Benefit from the ABOS's Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program
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 an ABOS Examination Blueprint is Created
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.
New ABOS President Dr. Michael Bednar
Dr. Michael Bednar, who was recently elected President of the ABOS, discusses his goals as ABOS President.
2021 ABOS Part I Application Webinar
This episode is slightly different. It features the audio recording of the 2021 ABOS Part 1 Application Webinar. ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin gives an overview of the Application and tips on preparing for the Examination.
What Does an ABOS Director Do?
Dr. Larry Marsh, who served 10 years on the Board as a Director, explains what ABOS Directors do and why an orthopaedic surgeon should consider the opportunity.
2021 ABOS Subspecialty Certification Application Webinar
This episode is slightly different. It features the audio recording of the 2021 ABOS Subspecialty Certification Application Webinar. ABOS Executive Medical Director Dr. David Martin gives an overview of the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Surgery of the Hand Subspecialty Certification Applications.
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