Stephen Kates, MD, a leader with Richmond-based Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, was named president of the American Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Kates will lead AOA initiatives in leadership development and issues facing orthopedics, according to a May 21 news release from VCU. In December he was named interim dean of VCU School of Medicine and interim executive vice president of medical affairs for VCU Health System.
“It is an honor and a privilege to serve the AOA in a leadership capacity at this important time in medicine and healthcare,” Dr. Kates said in the release. “’m grateful for the leadership, advocacy and support of my colleagues, and all those who have come before me. I’m optimistic that we will rise to meet the challenges ahead and create opportunities to deliver the quality orthopedic care that is essential to thriving and healthy communities.”
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