2025 JRGOS Foundations of Orthopaedic Surgery Symposium (JFOS) Recap
Highlights from JFOS 2025
The 2025 JRGOS Foundations of Orthopaedic Surgery Symposium (JFOS) is a signature educational initiative of the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, designed to equip the next generation of Orthopaedic Surgeons with the clinical, technical, and professional tools they need to succeed. This year our event was held in Kansas City, Missouri where we hosted over 100 residents and faculty.
2025 JRGOS Foundations of Orthopaedic Surgery Symposium (JFOS) Participants
More Than Training—A Community for Life
The JFOS experience goes beyond clinical skill-building. Participants shared how the program strengthened their confidence, clarified their goals, and provided meaningful connections with mentors and peers. JRGOS Faculty Members were generous with their insights, creating an environment where every question was welcomed, and every learner was supported.
Registration & Mentorship Lounge
The Mentorship Lounge was a new addition to the program this year, allowing participants to connect with faculty and other residents from across the country, and receive their Just Cause scrubs for the program.
Dr. Jon Belding, Dr. Marsalis Brown, Dr. Nathan Gause and JFOS Residents.
Residents Skills Lab
Residents participated in an intensivecadaver and skills lab at Arthrex. Participants received training under the guidance of experienced JRGOS faculty.
Dr. Vincent Key, Dr. Amelia Sorensen (middle), and JRGOS Residents.
Welcome Reception & Dinner Program
Friday evening began with a Welcome Reception allowing all participants to connect with Newly Matched Interns, Residents, JRGOS Faculty and UMKC Faculty, followed by an interactive Dinner Program featuring Emergency Room Consults and On Call Consult Simulations.
Dr. Loarraine Boakye and Residents at the reception.
Dr. Jon Belding and Returning Residents present Emergency Room Consults and On Call Consult Simulations.
Skills & Lecture Rotations
Residents began Day 2 of JFOS with a full morning of hands-on sessions, including focused skills and lecture-based experiences at University Health sponsored by Zimmer Biomet.
External Fixation
Great walkthrough on frame setup, pin placement, and patient-centered fixation strategies.
Faculty: Jonathan Dubin, MD, Ishaq Ibrahim, MD &
Alvin Jones, MD
Tibial Nail
Great demo showcasing the tools and techniques streamlined fracture fixation and alignment
Faculty: Kevin Purcell, MD, Peter Everson, MD & Aaron Taylor, MD
Femoral Nail
Demo reinforced technique, alignment, and surgical efficiency.
Faculty: Ricardo Cook, MD, Rishi Balkissoon, MD & Wayne Johnson MD
Small Frag
Hands-on demo covered contouring, screw selection, and fixation techniques for fine fracture work.
OR etiquette sets the tone for safe, efficient surgery.
Faculty: Eric Carson, MD
Splinting
Splinting fundamentals are essential for effective acute injury management.
Faculty: Jon Belding, MD
Suture Skills
Needle angles, knot security, and tissue handling—suture skills are the foundation of surgical excellence.
Faculty: Residents
Key Physical Exams
This session covered the physical exam maneuvers every Ortho provider should know.
Faculty: Jim Fleming, MD, Vincent Key, MD & Susan Stephens, MD
Imaging Review
Faculty: Jim Fleming, Jr., MD, William Ross, MD, & Bob Wilson, MD.
Lunch Program & Didactics
The afternoon Lunch Program included a presentation on Professionalism and Relationships followed by an afternoon of Didactics including Ortho Emergencies, Coaching Sessions and Keys to Success.
Lunch Program: Professionalism and Relationships
Faculty: Amelia Sorenson, MD
Ortho Emergencies
Faculty: Jonathan Dubin, MD, Ishaq Ibrahim, MD, Alvin Jones, MD & Vincent Key, MD
Presenting a Consult
Faculty: Lorraine Boakye, MD, Peter Everson, MD & Kevin Purcell, MD
Test Taking: How to Succeed
Faculty: Rishi Balkisoon, MD, Jon Belding, MD, Marsalis Brown, MD & Wayne Johnson, MD
