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.
Clay Richmond, BS, NREMT-P
Clay Richmond is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Special Events Medical Services, a private special event EMS company that he founded in 1997. Special Events Medical Services provides EMS services for an average of 700 events per year, and has serviced events such as the 2000 and 2005 Maryland gubernatorial inauguration, the Maryland Hunt Cup, numerous US Naval Academy events, and the 2009 US Presidential Inauguration. Clay began his career in EMS in 1991 as an EMT-Basic, then rapidly progressed to become a paramedic. In 1993 he joined the Baltimore City Fire Department where he worked for Medic 7, the busiest paramedic unit in the country at that time. Clay also instructed paramedic courses during these years, as well as teaching rescue technician and counterterrorism courses. In 2000, he was named a Young Business Person to Watch, and in 2007 was named in Top 40 Under 40—a top business person under age 40 years. Clay also volunteers with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation in his spare time.
Doug Poore, NREMT-P
Doug Poore has been involved in EMS for over 30 years. Starting as a volunteer firefighter/EMT in 1978, he became a paramedic for Kent County EMS (Delaware) in 1990. Doug has since become involved in educating prehospital care providers for the last 15 years. His background in special event EMS began in his volunteer days with the Delaware State Fair occurring in the town where he volunteered his skills. After he became a paramedic, he began to work at NASCAR events at Dover International Speedway. He has worked NASCAR as well as Indy Racing league events, and in 2003 became the ALS Coordinator for these events. His education includes a degree in Computer Sciences and National Registry Paramedic certification, as well as multiple certifications in EMS educational programs, including serving as an instructor for NIMS programs.
