American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.

Stephen J. Rahm

Stephen J. Rahm, NREMT-P

Stephen J. Rahm is the chair of EMS Professions for the Bulverde-Spring Branch EMS Training Institute in Spring Branch, Texas, where he functions as the lead instructor in the paramedic program. He is also on the board of directors for LPMH and Associates, Inc, a privately-owned training center that specializes in providing emergency medical education to hospitals and EMS systems.  As an EMS author, he has eight books published to his credit; he has served as a contributing author, reviewer, and consultant for numerous others. 

Mr. Rahm has presented at the Texas EMS Conference and the Military Joint Services EMS Symposium on various topics.  During his 20-year career in EMS, Mr. Rahm has worked for the U.S. Air Force in a Level I Trauma Center and has trained Combat Medics for the U.S. Army.  He remains active as a paramedic and is the Field Training Officer for Bulverde-Spring Branch EMS.