How Can I Get Involved In The Academy?

Find information about residents that have been involved with advocacy issues for patients and the AAOS, information about the Washington Health Policy Fellows program and application. Learn how to get involved in advocacy and the Association.

• Washington Health Policy Fellowship
• Resident Involvement
• Attend The Annual Meeting
  At the Annual Meeting a resident can attend Symposia, Instructional Course Lectures, Presidential addresses and much more. This allows one to get a flavor of all of the different facets of the Academy.
• Volunteer As An Academy Liaison
• Read the Office of Government Relations Advocacy NOW update to keep abreast of activities on Capitol Hill
• Read the current issue of AAOS Now
• Read about AAOS’ lobbying activities during the National Orthopaedic Leadership Conference (NOLC) and Research Capitol Hill Days
• Submit your own story of advocacy to dc@aaos.org or submit your name to get involved

There are many ways to get involved after you have finished your residency

• Serve on an AAOS Committee
• Become a member of the AAOS
• Any graduate of an American orthopaedic residency can be considered for membership in the AAOS.
• Serve on the Board of Councilors (BOC) or Board of Specialty Societies (BOS)
• Participate in the Leadership Fellows Program (LFP)