The Aaron A. Hofmann Resident Award is an incredible opportunity for residents to gain podium experience. Our previous winners have gone on to present and win at AAHKS!
The top 5 winners will need to print and bring their posters and display them in the exhibitor hallway. The top winner will receive $1,000 dollars and the opportunity to present their Abstract on the podium.
Applicants are also eligible to apply to receive a scholarship.
Please submit your 500-word hip and knee arthroplasty-focused abstract(s) no later than June 30th. There is no limit to how many abstracts you may submit. Thank you!
2023 Winner
Congratulations to Aleksander Mika, MD for winning the 2023 Aaron A. Hofmann Resident Award with his paper titled, "Synovial Barium and Zirconium Ions are Promising Markers for Aseptic Loosening."
2022 Winner
Congratulations to Mark Wu, MD for winning the 2022 Aaron A. Hofmann Resident Award with his paper titled,
"Total Hip Arthroplasty First May Prevent Lumbar Surgery in Concomitant Hip Spine Syndrome."
““One thing I love about this meeting is that it’s a tight-knit group of attendees talking about really practical, technical, surgical things.””
After winning the Hofmann Resident Award at PCHK ‘22 Mark Wu, MD’s abstract was presented at AAHKS ‘22