Dr. Edward Anthony Rankin, MD earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College. He completed his internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington DC. Dr. Rankin’s impactful military career included serving as the Chief of orthopaedic surgery at the 12th and 95th evacuation hospitals in Vietnam during the war. He also served as faculty for Howard University, providing mentorship and serving as a role model for generations of medical trainees. He was the

SOMOS is seeking qualified individuals for the following open positions on the Board of Directors. SECOND VICE PRESIDENT (Army): The 2 nd Vice President shall assist the 1st Vice President and President in the overall administration and business affairs of the SOMOS, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the President, including action as chief executive officer if the President and 1st Vice President are not available. The 2nd Vice President shall choose the site of the Annual

Fellowships will be offered to current Active Duty military orthopaedic surgeons. Graduated approved orthopaedic training in or before 2022 Must be qualified to practice orthopaedic surgery in the United States Must be an active duty military orthopaedic surgeon Must be a member of the OTA and/or SOMOS (resident, candidate, or active) Fellowship applicants must be able to travel up to 3 weeks throughout 2025. Fellows should be able to utilize No-Cost TAD/TDY pathways for this fellowship. Arrangements for