Sage words from Jim Ficke Pay attention to #6

Dear Anesthesia - A Medical "Hamilton" Parody youtu.be/lRwb8Kp4zWU via YouTube I can’t stop watching this

My message to my fellow Americans and friends around the world following this week's attack on the Capitol.

A message to the #GME community from Dr. Thomas J. Nasca, President and CEO of the #ACGME, on the pandemic and recent national turmoil: acgme.org/Newsroom/Newsr… #MedTwitter

Just posted a photo @ Raquette Lake, New York instagram.com/p/CTxYo1bvGVJk…

It was a pleasure learning about shoulder instability and wellness/resilience from master surgeon and comedian John D Kelly IV, MD.

This is a huge step in resident wellness! Kudos ACGME for continuing your commitment to residents and their families.

Orthopedic surgeons and residents rarely receive formal financial education. Join us Nov 17th at 7 pm CT for the 1st webinar (investing and retirement) in the AAOS financial literacy series. Register below: www5.aaos.org/calendar/event… #OrthoTwitter #MedEd Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons @SAMMCOrtho

Thanks to POSNA President Dr. Kocher for being this week’s Visiting Professor. Great journal club and discussion on pediatric ACL injuries and orthopaedic clinical effectiveness.

Gameday Huskies! #usafaprep instagram.com/p/CiD24GLueiw/…

Home opener! USAFA Falcons! #flyover

On a recorded call, a UnitedHealthcare nurse and an insurance broker laugh while discussing a patient whose claim had just been rejected. They agree that any appeal would be a waste of the family’s time and money: “We’re still gonna say no.” propub.li/3DzG5l4

Just a reminder that for-profit insurance companies don’t care about you, and are a big reason for increasing healthcare costs.

"Hip replacement patients thought their doctor should be paid $14,358 for a total hip replacement and estimated that Medicare was paying out $8,212 for the procedure. The actual amount that Medicare paid out? A paltry $1,375" wapo.st/Kd4Vck?tid=ss_…

Great opportunity for all training levels to submit from every othropaedic specialty-present your research at Vail! #orthopaedicsurgery #militarymedicine

Don’t miss Dr. Jim Dahle, founder of The White Coat Investor, at the SOMOS Annual Meeting! Dec. 10, 4:15 PM | The Hythe, Vail, CO Boost financial confidence & reduce burnout with actionable strategies: bit.ly/4mVSuUU #SOMOS2025

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 SOMOS Annual Meeting! Don’t miss this premier gathering of military orthopaedic surgeons—featuring top-notch education, valuable networking, and cutting-edge updates in the field. Reserve your spot today! zurl.co/U9nWB #somos2025

Get a glimpse of what’s ahead—check out the schedule highlights for the SOMOS Annual Meeting! zurl.co/dnzkk #SOMOS2025 #Orthopaedics #MilitaryMedicine #MedicalEducation #Networking