AOSSM Announces Corey J. Parker, MPA, as new Chief Executive Officer
Following a comprehensive national search, the AOSSM Board of Directors has unanimously selected Corey J. Parker, MPA, as the next CEO.
AOSSM 2025 Traveling Fellowship to APKASS
Experience the 2025 Traveling Fellowship tour with Doctors Alvin Su, Andrea Spiker, Austin Stone, and Godparent Brian Busconi, MD. Read the highlights as they traveled through Asia.
$200,000 Awarded for Research Grants with Special Focus on the Military
The Orthopaedic Consortium, involving AOSSM, AANA, and SOMOS, announces the third year of $200,000 in grant funding aimed at advancing research in orthopaedics with special focus on the military.
Exploring Excellence: AOSSM-ESSKA Traveling Fellowship 2025 - Sports Orthopaedics Across the USA
Experience the 2025 Traveling Fellowship tour with doctors Thomas Neri, Christoph Lutter, M. Enes Kayaalp, and Godfather Professor Roland Becker. Read the highlights as they traveled through the United States, starting with the 2025 Annual Meeting.
SLARD to AOSSM 2025 Traveling Fellows Tour Highlights
Experience the 2025 Traveling Fellowship tour with Doctors Eduardo Bustillo, Diego Sánchez, Marcos Meninato, and Godfather Christian Lozano. Read the highlights as they traveled through the United States, leading up to the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Eric McCarty, MD, Named President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine for 2025-2026
Eric McCarty, MD, has begun his one-year term as President of AOSSM, following his installation at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Nashville. A leader in sports medicine, Dr. McCarty serves at the University of Colorado and as team physician for the Colorado Buffaloes and Colorado Avalanche. A longtime AOSSM member, he brings decades of experience and a commitment to innovation and member advancement.
Professional Sports Physicians Coalition, AOSSM, AMSSM, NCAA Meet to Discuss Issues of Key Importance
Representatives from five major leagues, the NCAA and several sports medicine societies convened at the second annual Professional Sports Physician Coalition meeting at the Annual Meeting in Nashville.
AOSSM and Arthritis Foundation Award Landmark $500,000 Grant to Transform Shoulder Osteoarthritis Research
AOSSM and the Arthritis Foundation awarded a $500,000 grant to Michael Davies, MD, Brian Feely, MD, and Robert Tashjian, MD to study shoulder osteoarthritis. Their research will use advanced molecular tools to identify biomarkers and potential treatments.
AOSSM Announces the Frank and JoAnne Noyes Award of Excellence
Announced on July 9th at the 2025 AOSSM Annual Meeting, the Frank and JoAnne Noyes Award of Excellence honors top research in female athlete injury prevention and treatment. Frank Noyes, MD, and The Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research & Education Foundation have pledged $100,000 over ten years and the first $10,000 award will be given at the 2026 Annual Meeting.
AOSSM Welcomes the 2025 BOLD Playmakers!
AOSSM proudly welcomes the 2025 BOLD Playmakers—18 early-career orthopaedic surgeons selected for their leadership potential, dedication to sports medicine, and commitment to advancing diversity and excellence in the field. This next generation of sports medicine surgeons will engage in a two-year cohort experience led by Jodi G. Glickman, MBA.
Catalyst™ Research Mentorship Program
Led by AOSSM, AANA, and SOMOS, Catalyst™ is a new 18-month mentorship program for early-career sports medicine clinicians (2–7 years in practice), offering online learning, virtual sessions, and in-person collaboration. The program pairs participants with senior research mentors to build skills in study design, collaboration, and grant writing—culminating in a competitive funding proposal.
AOSSM Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
AOSSM is honored to recognize Drs. Ned Amendola, Kurt Spindler, and Letha Griffin as the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees. These exceptional leaders have advanced orthopaedic sports medicine through groundbreaking research, visionary leadership, and tireless dedication to education and athlete care.
