Welcome to Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association

The Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association is the only statewide organization representing orthopaedic surgeons in the Commonwealth. We represent the surgeons interests in dealing with the socio-economic issues affecting their practices and their ability to care for their patients. More about MOA

MOA MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES BENEFITS & VALUE to YOU – RENEW TODAY FOR 2019!

The 2018 State Legislative session ended with a huge victory for Medicine.

Thanks to the work of the MOA Leadership, Lobbyist and Membership Support together defeated the onerous and far reaching health reform bill that would have enacted:

• Podiatry Scope Expansion
• 8.75% Tax on ASCs Revenue
• Bad Out of Network Formulary with Administrative Burdens,
• Increase in Licensure Fees,
• Delineation of a new category of office based surgery centers and more.

More Reforms Are Anticipated in 2019. Your Membership Renewal is Vital.

Whether you are in private practice, hospital or academic employed, we are all first and foremost orthopaedic surgeons and your support and membership dues are crucial to fostering legislative relationships, regulatory representation, advocacy in the private insurance arena, and more.

At just $300.00 a year (150.00 for first year members), the MOA represents all orthopaedic surgeons whether you’re in private practice, hospital or academic based, you benefit. Your membership renewal also includes a FREE one year subscription to OrthoEvidence - A global, online source for quality, evidence-based summaries by the orthopaedic community of the highest quality research at no cost to you ($100.00 value).

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2019 MOA Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Noon – 5:30 p.m.

MA Medical Society, Waltham, MA

Don’t miss this opportunity to join your colleagues from throughout the Commonwealth for an afternoon of relevant clinical topics, regulatory matters and legislative news, Resident Paper presentations and the presentation of the 2019 Orthopaedist of the Year award. The afternoon includes lunch, exhibitors, and a cocktail reception and all attendees will receive CME and Risk Management credits. MOA 2019 members and register at the reduced rate of $75.00.

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MOA Orthopaedic Resident Forum

Video Now Available

Thanks to a partial grant from the AAOS, the MOA's second annual resident forum was video recorded to provide all those who could not attend an opportunity to share in the knowledge and experience of the orthopaedic surgeon presenters.

The Massachusetts Orthopaedic Association (MOA) extends its appreciation and thanks to the presenters for their time and candor in sharing their fellowship experience. In addition, the MOA acknowledges the leadership and dedication of MOA Resident Board Members, Robert Parisien, MD and Rameez Qudsi, MD for developing this year's resident forum and for their service on the MOA Board as Resident Guest Members.

Part 1 ---How to Choose the Right Fellowship
Mininder S. Kocher, MD
Associate Director, Sports Medicine Division - Boston Children's Hospital

Part 2 ---How to Prepare for Your Fellowship
George S. Dyer, MD
Brigham & Women's Hospital - Program Director, Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program

Part 3---Tips to Succeed During Your Fellowship
Bojan B. Zoric, MD
MOA Board Member
Sports Medicine North
Team Physician -US Women's National Soccer Team

Part 4---Fellowship Completed - Now What?
Joseph DeAngelis, MD
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center