Wilford Gibson, MD, is the 94th president of The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Gibson is an orthopedic surgeon with Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists in Norfolk, Va., according to a March 4 news release. He has more than a decade of leadership experience within the AAOS including serving as chair of the board of councilors and the advocacy council. He also served on the political action committee and was honored as the 2022 AAOS Congressional Ambassador of the Year.
Dr. Gibson’s work is rooted in service, and he completed his surgical internship at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. He then served on the USS Nassau for Caribbean and Mediterranean deployments where he earned multiple awards for his work.
“It is a privilege to serve as president of the AAOS,” Dr. Gibson said in the release. “AAOS is strongest when we work together to engage our members, serve our profession, and advocate for our patients. I look forward to leading with a service-driven mindset that strengthens our culture, amplifies our collective voice, and advances excellence in musculoskeletal care.”
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