Dear Members of the Iowa Orthopaedic Society,
Save the Date!
The Iowa Orthopaedic Society Spring Conference will be held on April 10. We look forward to welcoming you for an outstanding program featuring nationally recognized speakers, research updates, and advocacy news from AAOS President, Dr Wilford Gibson.
Conference Location & Lodging
Hyatt Regency Coralville
Room reservations are available at the conference rate and must be booked by March 19.
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Register for the conference:
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Book your hotel room:
https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/IOWRC/G- LQW9
Featured Speakers
We are excited to welcome the following speakers this year:
Dr. Wendy Ramalingam
Associate Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Adjunct Professor at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Ramalingam is a board-certified pediatric orthopaedic surgeon specializing in pediatric trauma, infections, and lower extremity deformity reconstruction and lengthening. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, completed residency at the University of Cincinnati, and fellowship training at Children’s Hospital of Colorado. She also has specialized training in adult orthopaedic trauma and pelvic fracture surgery.
Dr. Robert LaPrade
Sports Medicine specialist with Twin Cities Orthopedics and a leader in complex knee injuries.
Dr. Wilford Gibson
President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). He specializes in orthopedic trauma; hip, knee, and shoulder reconstruction and replacement; and sports medicine
Iowa Orthopaedic Research Foundation (IORF)
The Iowa Orthopaedic Research Foundation, chaired by Dr. Karam, is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2026.
Overview and Purpose
Please send inquiries to [email protected] or [email protected]
AAOS Advocacy & PAC Update
Message from Dr. Cass Igram
Treasurer, AAOS Political Action Committee
University of Iowa Department of Orthopedics
Greetings from Iowa City,
The Political Action Committee (PAC) of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons has served our profession for over 20 years by endorsing candidates who support issues affecting the House of Orthopaedics. Advocacy has become an increasingly vital function of AAOS, and the PAC plays a key role in advancing these efforts.
The PAC is strictly non-partisan and supports both Republican and Democratic congressional candidates. Our Office of Government Relations in Washington, D.C. works tirelessly on behalf of orthopaedic surgeons nationwide, and these efforts require sustained financial support.
Historically, fewer than 20% of active fellows donate to the PAC, compared with over 90% participation in organizations such as the American Bar Association. While members of the Iowa Orthopaedic Society have been supportive, there is room for growth.
Donating is simple—visit the AAOS website and click on the Advocacy tab. To those who have already contributed, thank you for your continued support.
We look forward to seeing you on April 10 for a great meeting and appreciate your ongoing engagement with the Iowa Orthopaedic Society.
Sincerely,
Stacy Grenell, Executive Director
Iowa Orthopaedic Society
