American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Podcast

Audio recording of a recent webinar on the 2026 ABOS Subspecialty Examination. The ABOS offers Subspecialty Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Surgery of the Hand.

This is an audio recording of a recent webinar featuring ABOS Associate Executive Director Dr. Mike Bednar discussing the 2026 ABOS Part I Examination.

Episode 3 of 3 in a new miniseries looking at how ABOS Computer Examinations are Developed. On this episode, Dr. Yelena Bogdan explains the purpose of Examination Blueprints, how they are developed, and how they are useful when preparing for an Examination.

Episode 2 of 3 in a new miniseries looking at how ABOS Computer Examinations are Developed. On this episode, Dr . Robert Schenck explains the Question Writing Task Force. Examination questions go through many rounds of writing, editing, and review before they are even considered to be included on an ABOS Computer Examination.

Episode 1 of 3 in a new miniseries looking at how ABOS Computer Examinations are Developed. On this episode, Dr . James Chandler explains the Field Test Task Force, an important part of the quality-control process in developing an ABOS Computer Examination.

Dr. Scott Polanksy, who passed the 2024 ABOS Part II Examination, explains how he prepared for the examination, and what he would have done differently had he known. Dr. Polansky also discusses why, as an osteopathic physician, ABOS Board Certification is important to him.

Dr. Michael Colello, who passed the 2024 ABOS Part I Examination, provides tips on how he was successful and what residents of any PGY)should do now to set themselves up for success. In addition. Dr. Colello discusses his current fellowship and what residents should think about when considering a fellowship.

Dr. Ralph Moore, an orthopaedic surgeon in North Carolina, discusses his experience with the ABOS WLA Pathway and now that pathway has affected his knowledge as well as his treatment of patients.

An audio-only version of a recent webinar conducted by ABOS Executive Director Dr. David Martin on the ABOS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.

Dr. Edward Diao, a hand surgeon in California, discusses his experiences with the ABOS WLA, Subspecialty Certification, and travelling fellowships.

Audio recording of the recent webinar given by Dr. Mike Bednar on the ABOS WLA Pathway.

Audio recording of webinar on the 2026 ABOS Part II Examination

New ABOS President Dr. Kevin Garvin provides an overview of his goals as president as well as the importance of maintaining board certification.

Audio-version of Dr. Michael Bednar's webinar on the 2025 ABOS Subspecialty Examination Webinar. Learn about changes that allow ABOS Board-Eligible orthopaedic surgeons to take the Examination after fellowship.

Orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon Dr. Jeff Dugas talks about why he volunteers for the ABOS, the importance of ABOS Subspecialty Certification, and what it is like to work with the WWE.

Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Ozgur Dede discusses how he used the Academic Pathway to become ABOS Board Certified.

This is an audio-only recording of a recent webinar on the 2025 ABOS Part I Examination with ABOS Associate Executive Director Dr. Mike Bednar.

Audio replay of a webinar for residents on the ABOS Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program.

Dr. James Beaty, who served on the ABOS Board of Directors from 1997-2004, discusses his time on the Board and what has changed in orthopaedic surgery in the last 40 years.