AOSSM Specialty Day 2023 with ISAKOS - no CME-Kennedy Lecture by Darren L. Johnson, MD introduced by AOSSM President Mark D. Miller, MD

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In this video, Dr. Darren Johnson delivers the Kennedy Lecture, sponsored by the Kennedy Family Endowment and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. The lecture is a tribute to the late John C. Kennedy, a clinical professor and chair at Western Ontario who made significant contributions to the field of sports medicine. Dr. Johnson, a professor and head team physician at the University of Kentucky, is introduced by a colleague who highlights his accomplishments and roles in various sports medicine organizations.<br /><br />Dr. Johnson begins his lecture by expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to speak and shares his thoughts on what makes organizations like the AOSSM and ISSACOS unique: the people and the relationships formed within these groups. He emphasizes the importance of friendships both within and outside of medicine, and how they shape and mold individuals. Mentors and colleagues are also crucial in helping develop professional goals and dreams, and Dr. Johnson encourages reaching out to them for guidance and advice.<br /><br />The lecture then focuses on the five building blocks that define individuals and their life journeys: faith, family, friends, mentors, and patience. Dr. Johnson shares personal experiences and reflects on how these building blocks have guided him through difficult times and shaped him as a physician. He stresses the importance of professionalism, communication skills, and availability in patient care, and expresses gratitude to his patients for their trust and support.<br /><br />Dr. Johnson concludes by discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his personal life, including his own experience with the virus and the birth of his daughter during that time. He expresses gratitude to the healthcare professionals who cared for him and his family, and emphasizes the value of cherishing and investing in family relationships. He encourages listeners to love what they do and do what they love, and to make the discussed building blocks part of their DNA in order to have a successful career and life in medicine.

Keywords

Kennedy Lecture

Dr. Darren Johnson

John C. Kennedy

sports medicine

AOSSM

ISSACOS

building blocks