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Daniel J. Berry, MD, Elected First Vice President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

NEW ORLEANS—Orthopaedic surgeon Daniel J. Berry, MD, today was elected to serve as the first vice president of the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) at the organization’s 2010 Annual Meeting in New Orleans. 

“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our profession as health care continues to be a pressing topic on the minds of our patients and Academy members,” said Dr. Berry. “And, there is an extraordinary group of people on the AAOS board, from whom I feel very fortunate to learn.”

Dr. Berry said he and the leaders on the AAOS Board of Directors have identified several topics of priority for the coming year, including advocacy, evidence-based practices and finding innovative new ways to provide orthopaedic education and continuing education.

 “I see this role as an opportunity to help our profession continue to lead and innovate. We have to provide new ways to deliver education and promote both research and advocacy,” said Berry. “We (orthopaedic surgeons) renew our scope of knowledge throughout our career and the Academy certainly plays a crucial role in this ongoing pursuit.”

A graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Berry completed orthopaedic surgery residencies at Harvard, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.  He completed his fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.  Currently, he serves as professor of orthopaedics, College of Medicine at Mayo Clinic and chair in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic. 

Active in the AAOS since 1998, Dr. Berry has served on numerous committees and task forces, including the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) and the CME Courses Committee.  He most recently served as second vice president of the Academy, and prior to that role, as president of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and held previous leadership roles for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), the Hip Society and the Mid America Orthopaedic Association.

“I have had incredible support personally and professionally, which has made it possible for me to make a volunteer commitment like this. I am very grateful for the support from my terrific wife and kids. And, without the support of fellow members of my Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic this would not be possible. I also deeply appreciate the help and support of the incredibly dedicated and talented staff at the Academy.” said Dr. Berry.

An orthopaedic researcher, Dr. Berry has received numerous honors and accolades including awards for clinical research from the Hip Society, the Knee Society, the AAHKS, and the Orthopedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF).  He is the author or co-author of more than 130 peer-reviewed publications and 60 book chapters.  Dr. Berry has made scientific presentations at hundreds of regional, national and international meetings.

“Looking ahead, we (the AAOS board) will focus on a variety of goals for the specialty, but we also need to be nimble enough to react to whatever healthcare reform brings us.” Said Dr. Berry.

“Dan is always thinking ahead about what the Academy can do now to help members prepare for the future,” stated John Callaghan, MD, incoming president of the AAOS.  “Dan is committed to our profession, the success of the Academy and to our patients. I look forward to working with him on an ambitious agenda this year.”

When not in the operating room or seeing patients, Dr. Berry enjoys the outdoors and traveling.  He is an avid fly fisherman and downhill and cross country skier.  He spends any free time with his wife, Camilla, and two children, Charlotte and John.

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