New members are invited to attend the AAOS New Member Reception on Wednesday

AAOS members who joined in 2026 are cordially invited to attend the New Member Reception on Wednesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Ask an Expert Theater in the Exhibit Hall. 

The New Member Reception is a welcome event with complimentary appetizers and drinks. The event is an opportunity to network with fellow new members and AAOS Ambassadors and listen to keynote addresses by Membership Council Chair Valerae O. Lewis, MD, FAAOS, and reception guest speakers Reid Boyce Nichols, MD, FAAOS, and Douglas W. Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS.

Dr. Nichols is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon and co-director of the Clubfoot Clinic and Arthrogryposis Program. She completed her medical degree at Northeastern Ohio University’s College of Medicine, followed by residency training in orthopaedic surgery and fellowships in limb reconstruction and pediatric orthopaedics. With advanced training in the Ponseti technique, Dr. Nichols’ clinical interests include limb deformity and reconstruction, clubfoot, and pediatric trauma. She is an active member of several national orthopaedic societies and practices in Wilmington, Delaware. She serves as the Board of Specialty Societies secretary.

Dr. Lundy is an orthopaedic trauma surgeon specializing in acute and reconstructive trauma, fracture care, and limb-lengthening surgery. He completed fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center following residency training at Georgia Baptist Medical Center and medical school at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Lundy also earned an MBA from Auburn University. Passionate about restoring function after injury, he has participated in international medical missions and taught advanced surgical techniques in underserved regions around the world.

“The AAOS New Member Reception is a valuable and engaging event, highlighted by speakers who offer thoughtful insights and a welcoming perspective on involvement in AAOS,” said Dr. Lewis. “Their diverse experiences and dedication to the AAOS will highlight the importance of connection, service, and leadership within AAOS.”

The New Member Reception was developed to encourage networking and mentorship with the new election class and to allow AAOS Ambassadors to share their experiences in orthopaedics and answer questions to support new members’ journey at AAOS. 

New members who attend the reception can also learn about their exclusive member-only benefits and volunteer opportunities, establish new connections, and discover specialty resources and support from the Academy to advance their career.