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Walking into an orthopaedic interview prepared makes all the difference. This guide covers what to expect on interview day, the questions you’re likely to hear, the ones you should ask, and how to use AI as a mock interviewer so you can practice out loud before the real conversation.

From navigating payer pressure and system restructuring to building the partnerships that connect industry and academic medicine, this month's leaders share thoughtful, candid perspectives on leadership, execution, and the future of musculoskeletal care.

We are deeply grateful to the institutions, practice groups, and individuals who contributed to this important survey examining the potential effects of proposed Medicare reimbursement reductions for hip and knee replacement. Your participation provided essential insight into how these changes could affect patient access, faculty recruitment and retention, clinical demands, surgical education, and research at academic medical centers.

A failed academic orthopaedic hire rarely shows up as a single line item—but it can cost a department more than $2 million once lost clinical revenue is counted. Here's where the money goes, and how to shorten the distance between your department and the right candidate.

Everything you need to make the most of the AOC Business & Leadership Symposium, October 1–3, 2026, in Nashville—from the agenda and speakers to insider tips on the venue, dining, and getting around. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a returning leader, this guide helps you plan your trip and maximize your time on the ground.

New platform accelerates collaboration in technology evaluation, research, education, and innovation CARY, N.C., Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC), the nation's largest academic orthopaedic community representing 5,000 members, 200 university-based academic…

Hiring an orthopaedic surgeon can take seven months and cost upwards of $12,000. Here's how employers reach thousands of qualified candidates for a fraction of that — directly inside the country's largest academic orthopaedic community.

The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC) is partnering with MedTech Voice to help communicate the value of AOC’s expanding work across academic orthopaedics, industry collaboration, and musculoskeletal innovation. For more than…

Highlighting the leaders shaping the future of academic orthopaedics Each month, the AOC Leadership Profile Series highlights three leaders from across our consortium who are shaping departments, influencing culture, and…

Highlighting the leaders shaping the future of academic orthopaedics Each month, the AOC Leadership Profile Series highlights three leaders from across our consortium who are shaping departments, influencing culture, and…

Twenty Years of Connecting the Leaders of Academic Orthopaedics Two decades ago, academic orthopaedics had a fragmentation problem. Department chairs navigated complex operational challenges in silos. Best practices stayed locked…

Highlighting the leaders shaping the future of academic orthopaedics Each month, the AOC Leadership Profile Series highlights three leaders from across our consortium who are shaping departments, influencing culture, and…

The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC) is launching new peer-specific leadership coaching huddles designed for academic orthopaedic leaders seeking a confidential, role-specific forum to navigate real-world leadership challenges. These small, peer-only groups provide protected time for Chairs, Vice Chairs, Division Chiefs, and Program Directors to step out of day-to-day operations, pressure-test decisions, and learn directly from colleagues who understand the unique demands of their roles. An upcoming informational webinar will introduce the structure, intent, and facilitation model behind the leadership huddles and help leaders determine whether participation may be a fit for them or members of their leadership team.

Announcing New Technology Evaluation Framework & Digital Collaboration Platform for AOC Departments and Orthopaedic MedTech Companies (2026)

We’re thrilled to announce that the reimagined AOC Connect platform is now live at AOCMEMBERS.COM—a complete transformation of your digital home for academic orthopaedic collaboration.

Last year's Symposium set a new standard—100% of attendees said they were happy they came. As we build toward October 1-3, 2026 in Nashville, here's what makes this the most valuable three days you'll invest in your leadership development this year.

Our 2025 AOC Business & Leadership Symposium brought together 63 university-based musculoskeletal enterprises and their leadership teams for our highest-rated meeting to date. The authenticity and vulnerability of our speakers inspired deep connection, reflection, and action—reminding us that even the most accomplished leaders face real challenges, and that shared wisdom drives progress. Across three powerful days, excellence and engagement defined every session as we continued shaping the future of academic orthopaedics together.

A Transformative Collaboration in Orthopaedics The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC) is excited and honored to announce that 19 Academic Orthopaedic Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Faculty Leaders across our elite academic orthopaedic community have been…

THANK YOU TO THE 80 UNIVERSITIES AND THEIR LEADERSHIP TEAMS!

We are thrilled to announce that Grant Garrigues, MD has been promoted from Associate Chief Medical Officer to Chief Medical Officer of the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC). Dr. Garrigues has been a driving force in shaping the future of the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium, and his continued leadership and vision will...

Today is one of the most dynamic times in the history of orthopaedics to be a total joint arthroplasty (TJA) surgeon. The clinical success of total joint arthroplasty has accelerated…

Mike Archdeacon is the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, CEO for Physicians and Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinatti. Most recently Mike served as the President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA). In this episode...

SocialClimb, a leading provider of advanced analytics and strategic marketing solutions in healthcare, is thrilled to announce the continuation of its corporate partnership with the Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC Connect),…

Mike Archdeacon is the Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, CEO for Physicians and Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cincinatti. Most recently Mike served as the President of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA). In this episode...

We reached out to one of our favorite attorneys in the corporate healthcare space, Mr. Bruce Armon, to better understand the recent changes to non-compete agreements and the implications for…

The Academic Orthopedic Consortium (AOC) and PrecisionOS proudly announce the establishment of a Corporate Partnership, marking a significant milestone in advancing surgical education and training. Under this agreement, PrecisionOS assumes…

Leadership in Orthopaedics: Academic vs. Private Alan Friedman, Founder and CEO of J3P Healthcare Solutions hosts David Jevsevar, MD, CEO OrthoVirginia and immediate past Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Dartmouth to discuss the differences…

By Jaimo Ahn, MD, PhD, April 26, 2024 As academic orthopedic surgeons, we all love education, and have contributed to teaching throughout much of our careers. Despite that dedication, few…

As we celebrate National Athletic Training Month this March, it is with great pride and gratitude that I reflect on the invaluable partnership between the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)…

Leadership in Orthopaedics Competing Demands of Leading a Department within an Integrated Health System Alan Friedman, Founder and CEO of J3P Healthcare Solutions hosts Dr. Mitch Harris MD, Chair, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at…

We are honored to announce this year’s extraordinary AOC Distinguished Lecturers who represent some of the most innovative and impactful leadership minds in academic orthopaedics today. Click below for a…

2024 AOC Chair & Vice Chair Advisory Council We are delighted to announce our newly appointed AOC Chair & Vice Chair Advisory Council for 2024. This incredible roster includes 17 of the…

It’s Here—The 2023 AOC Compensation Report!

Thank You to the 210 Academic Orthopaedic Leaders!

Thank You to the 187 Academic Orthopaedic Leaders!

Some of us choose to set high goals, pushing our limits as a way to motivate ourselves to new levels of personal or professional success. Most of us, however, probably…

Like many of you in the AOC community, I’ve devoted a good portion of my professional career to service within an academic institution. I learned – and benefitted – a…

Online Visibility and Reputation: How Does Your Practice Measure Up?

A conversation with Richard H. Gelberman, M.D., Chair Emeritus, Washington University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

External funding and overall research expenditures are critical indicators of the research activity in academic orthopaedic departments nationally.