The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has invited journalists and news outlets to submit content for its 2021 Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence Awards.
The MORE Awards honor musculoskeletal healthcare journalism in the U.S. It encourages reporting that educates and informs patients about orthopedic conditions, treatments, care and recovery.
"Accurate knowledge is the best form of preventative medicine," AAOS President Joseph Bosco, MD, said in a Dec. 8 news release. "Not only do these news stories encourage patients to make better educated decisions, but they also help advance the healthcare landscape by advocating for improved patient care."
Since 2006, the MORE Awards have recognized over 290 national and local media outlets, including CNN, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune and FOX-TV Baltimore.
AAOS considers stories written for a consumer audience from one of the following categories: multimedia news package; newspaper feature; broadcast feature; online journalism, audio digital storytelling, including podcasts; and advocacy journalism.
Submissions, due Jan. 22, are judged by a panel of orthopedic surgeons based on new trends and technology, medical and technical accuracy, clarity and style, and creative concept.
Winners will be announced in June.