The Future of Orthopaedics

The Future of Orthopaedics – Texas Orthopaedic Association

The Future of Orthopaedics

TOA is investing in the next generation of Texas orthopaedic surgeons — from high school mentorships to medical school outreach to resident advocacy training.

60+
Medical students hosted at TOA conferences
50+
Over 50 residents hosted at TOA’s conferences each year
2036
TOA’s 100th anniversary, and one of the current residents will be TOA’s president in 2036

Residents

TOA will host dozens of residents at TOA’s 2027 Annual Conference this April 1-3 at the W Hotel in Dallas. Dozens of residents traveled with TOA to Capitol Hill in Washington in the past.

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TOA residents at the skills challenge

Medical School Students

TOA hosted 60 medical school students at TOA’s 2023 Annual Conference. TOA hosted 60 medical school students and provided travel scholarships for TOA’s 2024 Leadership Conference.

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Medical school students at TOA conference

The Orthopaedic Pipeline

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine works with local high schools in San Antonio to create mentorships for high school students who may be considering a future in orthopaedics.

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High school students in orthopaedic mentorship program

TOA’s Battle of the Bones

TOA's Battle of the Bones - Resident Skills Competition