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

2018 Annual Meeting Highlights

Orthopaedic surgeons, physician assistants and orthopaedic residents from throughout the Commonwealth joined the MOA at its May 3rd Annual Meeting at the MA Medical Society in Waltham, MA. Read more about the 2018 Annual Meeting

MOA Posthumously Honors John Hall, MD

The 2018 Orthopaedist of the Year recognition was posthumously awarded in honor and memory of John Emmett Hall, MD, for his remarkable medical career, friendships he cultivated, colleagues he mentored and the many grateful patients he compassionately cared for through the decades.  Read more about our 2018 Orthopaedic of the Year

2018 Orthopaedic Resident Paper Presentations

The MOA is pleased to encourage and foster orthopaedic resident participation at our annual meeting.  This year, there are six orthopaedic residents who presented their research for judging.  The presentations were evaluated by a panel of judges for content, originality and presentation. Read more about the Resident Paper Presentations.

MOA MEMBERSHIP – WORKING FOR YOU - RENEW TODAY FOR 2018 BENEFITS!

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.

The MOA delivers value to its members at a low annual membership fee of $300.00 ($150.00 for first year members) and all members receive a FREE one year subscription to

a global online source for high quality and timely Orthopaedic-only evidence-based summaries (savings of over $100.00).

The MOA is your only statewide organization working diligently to represent our profession and your practice. Here are just a few ways the MOA and its dedicated Board serve the orthopaedic community.

Representation

Legislative and Regulatory Representation  - including Scope Expansion,  medical liability for out of state team physicians, Workers Compensation Policy and more.

Lobbying at the State House – Dedicated lobbyist supporting matters that impact orthopaedic surgeons and their patients.

Insurance Issues – meeting with medical directors and policy makers for major private insurers to change viscosupplementation policy, Coordination of Benefits policy and more.

Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee Representation

Programs and Training

Annual Scientific Meeting with expert speakers, Massachusetts Risk Management and CME credits.  Save the Date for the 2018 Event on May 3, 2018 at the MA Medical Society.

Statewide Orthopaedic Resident Forum and Paper Competition

Renew TODAY- PAYMENT IS EASY

Renew Online (click here)

Request a Group Billing 10% Discount (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 860-690-1146)

Renew all orthopaedic surgeons in your practice and receive one bill and a 10% discount.(minimum of 3 member practice to qualify as a group for the discount billing.)

Bylaw Amendment #1 changes Membership Criteria to include Doctors of Osteopathy as Active Members and Bylaw Amendment #2 provides for an Affiliate Membership category for Physician Assistants in orthopaedic practices. To apply for PA Affiliate Membership, click here.

MOA Orthopaedic Resident Forum

Navigating Your Fellowship: Pearls & Pitfalls

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