Episode 187: Leading the Next Era of Sports Medicine with Corey Parker, MPA, CEO of AOSSM - LIVE at AOSSM 2026
The future of sports medicine isn't shaped solely in the operating room—it is also driven by visionary leadership, collaboration, education, and innovation. Live from the AOSSM Annual Meeting in Seattle, Drs. Catherine Logan and Ashley Bassett sit down with Corey Parker, MPA, the newly appointed CEO of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), to discuss his vision for one of the world's leading sports medicine organizations.
With more than two decades of executive leadership experience in healthcare, academic medicine, and national physician organizations, Corey shares what drew him to AOSSM and how he plans to help the society continue advancing education, research, advocacy, and member engagement in an era of rapid change.
The conversation explores how AOSSM is preparing surgeons for emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and biologics, expanding mentorship and leadership opportunities for early-career members, and strengthening collaboration across the multidisciplinary sports medicine team. Corey also discusses the importance of serving both academic and private practice surgeons while ensuring the organization remains innovative, financially strong, and increasingly valuable to its members.
Whether you're a resident just beginning your career or a seasoned sports medicine surgeon, this episode offers an inside look at the leadership shaping the future of our specialty.
In This Episode
Corey Parker's journey to becoming CEO of AOSSM
Why AOSSM continues to be a global leader in sports medicine
Supporting residents, fellows, and early-career surgeons through mentorship and leadership development
Strengthening connections between academic and private practice sports medicine physicians
Developing the next generation of leaders within AOSSM
Building stronger partnerships across the sports medicine care team
Corey's vision for the future of AOSSM and the legacy he hopes to leave
Key Takeaways
Leadership is essential to advancing sports medicine beyond clinical innovation.
Lifelong education and evidence-based guidance remain central to helping surgeons navigate an evolving field.
Mentorship and early career engagement are critical investments in the future of the specialty.
Collaboration across physicians, therapists, athletic trainers, researchers, and industry drives better patient care.
A strong professional society must continue evolving while remaining focused on its mission and its members.
Corey Parker brings more than 20 years of progressive executive leadership in healthcare, academic medicine, and national medical societies. He currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, where he oversees a complex enterprise of 65 staff and a combined operating budget exceeding $30 million. Previously, he served as Executive Director of Surgical Accreditation at the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, where he led accreditation efforts for orthopedic surgery and other surgical specialties nationwide. Earlier leadership roles within major academic health systems further reflect his expertise in operational excellence, financial stewardship, and large-scale team development.
Parker will join the AOSSM professional team on April 6, 2026. He succeeds CEO Greg Dummer, who announced his intent to retire last August. Dummer has served as CEO since July 2016 and will remain with the organization through the 2026 Annual Meeting to support a smooth and successful transition
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