Open AccessThe American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Response to COVID-19
Author(s) -
Rick W. Wright,
April D. Armstrong,
Frederick M. Azar,
Michael S. Bednar,
James E. Carpenter,
Jack B. Evans,
John M. Flynn,
Kevin L. Garvin,
Joshua J. Jacobs,
James D. Kang,
Douglas W. Lundy,
Gregory A. Mencio,
Peter M. Murray,
Charles L. Nelson,
Terrance D. Peabody,
Scott E. Porter,
James R. Roberson,
Charles L. Saltzman,
Wayne J. Sebastianelli,
Lisa A. Taitsman,
Ann E. Van Heest,
David Martín
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.343
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1095-8762
pISSN - 1067-151X
DOI - 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00392
Subject(s) - medicine , certification , board certification , covid-19 , flexibility (engineering) , pandemic , orthopedic surgery , medical education , surgery , management , pathology , residency training , continuing education , disease , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty) , economics
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of society in a way never previously experienced by our nation's orthopaedic surgeons. In response to the challenges the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery has taken steps to adapt our Board Certification and Continuous Certification processes. These changes were made to provide flexibility for as many Candidates and Diplomates as possible to participate while maintaining our high standards. The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery is first and foremost committed to the safety and well-being of our patients, physicians, and families while striving to remain responsive to the changing circumstances affecting our Candidates and Diplomates.