Weekly Member Update - January 14th, 2011

"Doc Fix" Amendment Included in PPACA Repeal Bill - From AAOS

Dan Thought You Would Like to Know

On March 27-29, 2011, the 5th Combined Meeting of the Japanese and American Societies for Surgery of the Hand will be held in Maui.  This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from our Japanese medical peers as well as hear from great speakers of our own, like W.P. Andrew Lee, MD and Chris Pederson, MD.  Dr. Lee will give an update on transplantation, and Dr. Pederson will provide a review of the latest microsurgical advances.
 
In addition to the meeting’s educational benefits, there are other perks as well.  While it may cold across much of the U.S. in March, Maui will be beautiful and warm.  The timing and location of the meeting would be an excellent spring break vacation destination for you and your families.  With the beach, pools, spa, wonderful restaurants and nearby golf courses, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
 
There is still time to register for this event – early bird registration has been extended to January 16th.  Hope to see you there!
 
Dan

Join the Online Journal Club Discussion!

Evidence Based Practice Committee Chair, David Ring, MD, PhD, has started an interesting discussion of this month's Feature Article.  Participants are currently discussing patients with worker's compensation who have had more surgery and pursue more treatment than patients with other types of insurance.  Read Dr. Ring's discussion points and share your opinions with fellow ASSH members.

Thank You to AFSH Donors

Hundreds of ASSH members support the AFSH throughout the year through direct donations, contributions made with membership dues renewals, pledge commitments, or in response to a colleague's encouragement.  With your partnership, the AFSH can make a difference in research, education and most importantly, to patient care. 

Thank you to these donors who made a contribution to the Foundation in the past week.  To learn more about the Foundation or to make a contribution today, visit www.afsh.org.

Mark C. Anderson, CAE
Robert E. Atkinson, MD
Robert E. Atkinson, MD
Henry A. Backe, Jr., MD
Donald M. Ditmars, Jr., MD
Walter W. Doren, MD
Carlos H. Fernandes, MD
Thomas J. Fischer, MD
John S. Gaul, III, MD
Steven Z. Glickel, MD
Hugh G. Harris, MD
Curtis A. Juhala, MD
Gary R. Kuzma, MD
Robert J. Neviaser, MD
Norman K. Poppen, MD
Ghazi M. Rayan, MD
Thomas C. Spangler
Bernard M. Swope, MD
Matthew M. Tomaino, MD, MBA

Apply for the 2011 Clinician Scientist Development Program
Deadline is March 31, 2011

The AAOS/OREF/ORS Clinician Scientist Development Program (CSDP) seeks applicants in their PGY2-PGY5 residency years, in fellowships, and Junior Faculty through year three who have the potential and desire to become orthopaedic clinician scientists.  Up to fifteen participants are selected to participate in the one and a half day CSDP training workshop.  The ASSH will sponsor one hand surgeon applicant to attend.

The workshop will run October 16 - 18, 2011.  The CSDP provides participants with an orientation to the research environment including research history, funding sources and orthopaedic research organizations.  The workshop also provides the opportunity to meet and interact with research professors and establish a mentor relationship with selected faculty.

Learn more about the program.

Court Upholds Tax Requirement for Medical Residents - From AAOS

The Wall Street Journal reports that the US Supreme Court has upheld an Internal Revenue Service requirement that medical residents pay Social Security taxes.  Although full-time students who work are generally considered exempt from Social Security taxes, the court upheld the Treasury Department’s position that medical residents are full-time employees, not students.  Court documents show that Social Security taxes on residents account for about $700 million in annual revenue to the federal government.  Learn more.

"Doc Fix" Amendment Included in PPACA Repeal Bill - From AAOS