Discover How AAOE Empowers Growth

Volunteering 

“I am empowered by my service on the AAOE Education Council.  It has inspired me to embrace new challenges and step beyond my comfort zone. The opportunities I've had… have been pivotal in enhancing my leadership abilities.” Ross Rigdon, Chief Operations Officer, Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic and Surgery Center 

Advocating for the Profession 

“I really love that we work together to advocate for orthopedic needs across the country. We can work at the national level, the state level, and we just define as a group what our needs are and can advocate together.” Ron Chorzewski, MBA, CEO, Agility Orthopaedics 

Meeting New People and Building a Powerful Peer Network 

“My favorite part of the annual conference is all the networking opportunities. Connecting with old friends and making new friends.” Sam Santschi, JD, CMPE, Practice Administrator, Doctor Diana Kruse 

“I [attended] the Women in Practice Management Conference last year in Atlanta, and, wow! Was it ever inspiring to meet with a group of women all going through the same throes of life in our practices.” Lyndsay Sullivan, MS, ATC, CSCS, Senior Business Development Manager, Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee 

Exchanging Real-Time Answers and Advice: Roundtables 

"The round table discussions at the AAOE annual conference are my favorite sessions to attend and participate in.  The ability to ask about current operational and financial issues and hear what others are doing gives me the most information and take aways to bring back to my practice.  I don't miss a single one!" Cathy Higgins, CPA, MSHA, CEO, BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine 

“I learn at least one nugget of information from the hour long [roundtable] call…it is a valuable investment of time where I can connect with friends (new and former…), as well as learn about new tools, contacts, perspectives, and vendors that help me in my day-to-day tasks.” Jim Kidd, CEO, Advanced Bone & Joint