#30 Running for Congress as an Orthopaedic Surgeon

In this episode, AAOS Advocacy Council Chair and podcast host Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS sits down with Al Olszewski, MD, FAAOS (R-MT) to discuss his 2022 campaign for Congress. They discuss Dr. Al’s path to politics, why it’s important for orthopaedic surgeons to be involved politically, and how politicians can work together in the best interest of patients. Dr. Al's primary is on June 7.
Additional links and resources: 
AAOS Now Article about Dr. Olszewski’s Campaign: aaos.org/aaosnow/2022/mar/advocacy/advocacy01/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2022/mar/advocacy/advocacy01/
AAOS Press Release Endorsement of Dr. Olszewski: aaos.org/aaos-home/newsroom/press-releases/orthopaedic-pac-endorses-aaos-member-al-olszewski-md-faaos-for-congress/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aaos.org/aaos-home/newsroom/press-releases/orthopaedic-pac-endorses-aaos-member-al-olszewski-md-faaos-for-congress/
AAOS OrthoPAC: aaos.org/advocacy/pac/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.aaos.org/advocacy/pac/
Guest: Al Olszewski, MD, FAAOS, Candidate for U.S. Congress
Host: Douglas Lundy, MD, MBA, FAAOS, AAOS Advocacy Council Chair