In the first episode of season two, we welcome Australian Orthopaedic Association General Director Susi Tegen as our season two host, and welcome back AOA Scientific Secretary Dr Kenneth Cutbush and President Dr Scott Fletcher.

Scott shares his journey from small-town Smithton near Burnie in Tasmania to AOA President, reflecting on the mentors who shaped him, and the lessons learned from both successes and setbacks. Scott then speaks on coming back to Tassie and welcoming his colleagues to the 2025 AOA ASM in Hobart, and how the theme of 'Connection' is explored throughout the program.

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In the final episode of season one, host Ally Keane, Australian Orthopaedic Association national education and training executive manager discusses two key topics shaping the future of orthopaedics in Australia: surgical training selection and continuing professional development (CPD).

Covering Selection, Ally speaks with Chair of Education and Training Dr Chris Kondogiannis about the AOA 21 process, including recent changes and tools, and the push for fairness, diversity, and workforce alignment. On CPD, Ally speaks with Chair of Professional Conduct and Standards Dr Sue Liew about the new CPD model, its impact, and why CPD goes beyond compliance.

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Keep an ear out for season two, launching in August.

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In this episode, Australian Orthopaedic Association General Director and Rural Advocate Susi Tegen speaks with three experienced regional orthopaedic surgeons from across Australia; Dr Arvind Puri and Dr Chris Morrey, both based in Cairns, North Queensland, and Dr Ric Angliss from Geelong in southwestern Victoria.

Chris, Arvind, and Ric reflect on the unique opportunities and challenges of practicing outside Australia's major population centres, the impact of the AOA Regional Orthopaedic Surgery Strategic Plan on the changing landscape of rural training, and the importance of building strong support networks for both the surgeons and the communities they serve.

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Stay tuned for episode four, live on Friday 11 July.

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