1. The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Response to COVID-19
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Scott E Porter, Jack B. Evans, John M. Flynn, Michael S. Bednar, David F. Martin, Douglas W. Lundy, Peter M. Murray, Lisa A. Taitsman, James E. Carpenter, Wayne J. Sebastianelli, Frederick M. Azar, Charles L. Saltzman, James R. Roberson, Kevin L. Garvin, Gregory A. Mencio, James D. Kang, Rick W. Wright, Terrance D. Peabody, Ann E. Van Heest, Joshua J. Jacobs, April D. Armstrong, and Charles L. Nelson
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Male ,Safety Management ,2019-20 coronavirus outbreak ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ,Pneumonia, Viral ,Review Article ,Certification ,Occupational safety and health ,03 medical and health sciences ,Patient safety ,0302 clinical medicine ,Specialty Boards ,medicine ,Humans ,Orthopedic Procedures ,Orthopedics and Sports Medicine ,Pandemics ,Occupational Health ,030222 orthopedics ,Medical education ,business.industry ,COVID-19 ,Flexibility (personality) ,030229 sport sciences ,United States ,Education, Medical, Graduate ,Communicable Disease Control ,Orthopedic surgery ,Education, Medical, Continuing ,Female ,Surgery ,Clinical Competence ,Patient Safety ,Board certification ,Coronavirus Infections ,business - Abstract
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.
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- 2020