Medical Disclaimer
The educational materials provided by The Athlete's Surgeon Academy are intended to supplement surgical education and professional development. They are not a substitute for formal residency training, attending supervision, institutional policies, or independent clinical judgment.
Educational Purpose Only
All content on this website, including playbooks, articles, videos, downloads, checklists, evaluation tools, and educational frameworks, is provided solely for educational and professional development purposes.
No Medical Advice
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, or patient-specific guidance. Clinical decisions must always be made using appropriate medical judgment and applicable standards of care.
Resident Training
Residents should always perform patient care and surgical procedures under the supervision required by their residency program, institution, attending physician, and applicable regulations.
Individual Responsibility
Every physician, resident, fellow, and medical student is responsible for verifying anatomy, indications, contraindications, surgical techniques, institutional protocols, and patient-specific considerations before applying any educational material.
No Guarantee of Results
Completion of these educational resources does not guarantee surgical competency, board certification, procedural privileges, fellowship placement, promotion, or any particular educational or professional outcome.
Institutional Policies
Institutional policies, residency program requirements, hospital procedures, and attending physician instructions always take precedence over any educational material provided by this website.
Rapidly Changing Medical Knowledge
Medicine continually evolves. Surgical techniques, implants, technology, evidence, and clinical recommendations may change over time. Users are responsible for remaining current with accepted medical literature and standards of care.
Limitation of Liability
The Athlete's Surgeon Academy, Dr. Nicholas Strasser, and all contributors disclaim responsibility for any injury, loss, damages, or claims arising from the use or misuse of any educational material provided through this website.
Third-Party Resources
Links to third-party websites, publications, or educational resources are provided for convenience only and do not constitute endorsement of their content or recommendations.
Acceptance of This Disclaimer
By accessing this website or purchasing any educational materials, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Medical Disclaimer.
Questions
Questions regarding this disclaimer may be directed to: strasserorthopedicservices@gmail.com
Committed to Responsible Surgical Education
Our mission is to help residents become better prepared, earn greater trust, and continue developing throughout their surgical careers while recognizing that safe patient care always depends on appropriate supervision, sound judgment, and lifelong learning.