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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In this episode Academy Steering Committee Co-Chairs Professor Richard Page and Professor Michael Schuetz, and Registry Executive Manager Strategy and Advocacy Kathy Hill discuss ACE — a ground-breaking initiative set to enhance orthopaedic research in Australia.

Beginning as an idea between AOA Research Committee Chair Michael Schuetz and Shoulder and Elbow Society of Australia President Richard Page three years ago, ACE aims to facilitate the connection of academic research-based institutions to fill the gaps between specialities and organisations, focusing on prioritising large projects projected to have wide-ranging positive impacts on care provided across Australia.

Listen to the episode and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes of the AOA podcast, MSK Connect, are released on the second Friday of the month.

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

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