NYSSOS Board Members Dr. Barry Kraushaar and Dr. Matthew DiCaprio Named to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Leadership Positions
(Albany, New York) The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has appointed two members of the New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons (NYSSOS) Board of Directors to national leadership posts.
Matthew DiCaprio, MD, has been named chair of the AAOS Board of Councilors Communications Committee. Dr. DiCaprio is professor of orthopaedic surgery, director of orthopaedic oncology, and professor of pathology at Albany Medical Center. He is also a member of the NYSSOS Board of Directors where he chairs the Membership Committee.
The AAOS Communications Committee supports AAOS’ strategic plan by advising on the development and implementation of communications programs designed to enhance the image of the orthopaedic surgeon ’s role in the highest quality of musculoskeletal patient care and to engage members of the Academy at all stages of their careers.
Also tapped for an AAOS leadership post is NYSSOS Board of Directors member Dr. Barry Kraushaar, who has been appointed as Vice Chair of the AAOS State Orthopaedic Societies Committee. Dr. Kraushaar is a dual-board certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, and serves as an AAOS Board of Councilor representative for New York.
In his capacity as committee vice chair, Dr. Kraushaar will aid AAOS in pursuing strategies to strengthen and foster development of state orthopaedic societies, and administering and monitoring the effectiveness of the AAOS State Orthopaedic Society Assistance Fund.
John DiPreta, MD, NYSSOS President, said: “Dr. DiCaprio and Dr. Kraushaar exemplify the leadership qualities that abound in New York’s orthopedic physician community. Their appointment to AAOS national leadership positions is apt recognition of their continuing contributions to advancing musculoskeletal care.”
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