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HOT TOPIC: Are You Getting Ready for That First Job? Jan 07, 2010
If your Residency Program was not able to register residents for the live, special 2-hour AAOS webinar, “It's Not, "How to Find a JOB!" - It's "How to Find a LIFE!" last month – tell your Program Dire… Continue »
Reid uncertain of tally as healthcare bill heads for rare Saturday vote Jan 07, 2010
The Senate is headed for a rare Saturday vote to advance its major healthcare reform bill without a guarantee of success, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) indicated Thursday. At a rally with suppo… Continue »
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Legislative update
The PAC, Lobbying, and Political Advocacy Jan 07, 2010
“Political action is the highest responsibility of a citizen.” President John F. Kennedy made this quote famous while President of the United States more than four decades ago. The quote, however, is … Continue »
S. 1548/ H.R. 1021 - Access to America's Orthopaedic Services Act Jan 07, 2010
H.R. 1021 - Access to America's Orthopaedic Services Act was introduced on February 12, 2009 by Representative Gene Green (D-TX) and Representative Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX). The Senate version of th… Continue »
About us
The Mississippi Orthopaedic Society is a non-profit organization composed of approximately 150 orthopaedic surgeons in the state of Mississippi, including active practicing, retired, and resident physicians. The Mississippi Orthopaedic Society exists to enhance its members' ability to provide the highest possible quality musculoskeletal care to patients. This goal is served by the Society's promotion of continuing medical education and physician professionalism and collegiality.
In addition to the provision of scientific education, the Society strives to educate its members on socioeconomic and political issues which affect or control their ability to provide high quality medical care. This includes participation in the legislative process as it affects the care of patients.
Benefits of joining
- Continuing Medical Education Programs and Credits
- Networking with other skilled professionals in the practice
- Legislative Updates