International Affiliate Membership

Our International Affiliate Membership is for orthopaedic surgeons who are practicing outside of the United States. We invite you to join orthopaedic colleagues from around the world in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. We are currently accepting applications for the Class of 2013.

Benefits

The annual membership fee for International Affiliate Membership is $450. Benefits provided to International Members have a combined value of over $1,000 and include:

• Advance registration is free for the AAOS Annual Meeting - $600
• Free subscription to JAAOS - $254
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Free access to OKO - $168
  Orthopaedic Knowledge Online
• Discounts on AAOS products - Variable
  Product and course discounts
• The AAOS web sites
  Free access to the Members Only section of the AAOS web site
• Reduced registration fee for Continuing Medical Education Courses
• Membership card and certificate suitable for framing

Here’s What our Members are Saying
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Requirements

• International Affiliate Membership is available to all Orthopaedic Surgeons practicing outside of the United States.
• Applicants must be a current member of the national orthopaedic association of the country they practice medicine in. This must be indicated on the membership application.
• Membership is valid for one year and must be renewed annually. The membership year begins on April 1st and ends on March 31st of the next year.
• Applications must be accompanied by payment of the first year annual dues. Annual dues are $450 (US). Payment must be made by credit card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express).

How to Apply

Applications for the class of 2013 are now being accepted

• Online application
• By mail or fax: Download the application form in PDF format.

Completed applications should be mailed to:

Department of Member Services
American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons
6300 N River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018-4262
USA

Completed application forms can be faxed to: +1-847-823-8024

If you have any questions regarding International Affiliate Membership, please send us e-mail at oyola@aaos.org.