Introduction

The Chinese Medical Association (CMA) was established in January 2002. It is a nationally recognized, industry-specific, non-profit organization with independent legal status. Comprising practicing physicians and assistant physicians voluntarily, the CMA represents a significant milestone in the transformation of China's physician management, shifting from a single health administrative management model to a collaborative model of health administrative management and industry self-discipline.

The establishment of the Chinese Medical Association responds to the new situation of China's entry into the WTO and the deepening reform of the medical and health industry. This signals a gradual transition from the current singular health administrative management model to a collaborative model of health administrative management and industry self-discipline. In the future, the Medical Association will play an increasingly significant role in industry management, propelling China's physician management towards an internationalized model.

Conference Content

Organized by the Chinese Medical Association and its Orthopedic Physicians Branch, and co-hosted by the Orthopedic Physicians Branch of the Shandong Medical Association, Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital, Rehabilitation University Affiliated Hospital, and co-organized by the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, the 14th Chinese Medical Association Orthopedic Physicians Annual Conference (CAOS2023) was successfully held in Qingdao, Shandong Province from June 2nd to 4th, 2023.

The conference invited numerous outstanding orthopedic doctors and professionals from both domestic and international arenas. It focused on topics such as fundamental research on orthopedic diseases and the application of innovative clinical technologies at the international forefront. The event provided a platform for in-depth discussions on the research achievements, latest technologies, and clinical advancements in the field of orthopedics in recent years.

The conference covered various orthopedic sub-specialties, including joints, spine, trauma, sports medicine, ankle, and orthopedic basics. It utilized academic thematic discussions, live surgery demonstrations, practical workshops, and cadaver training to break through the limitations of time and space using internet technology. This facilitated the sharing of classic cases and the latest research results in the field of orthopedics with orthopedic doctors worldwide.

During the conference, the "China Orthopedic Innovation and Transformation Achievement Exhibition" showcased innovations from 2019 to the present, demonstrating the creative achievements of orthopedic physicians.