AAOS - What We Offer

The Academy is the word's largest professional association for orthopaedic surgeons. It's mission is to:

• Foster and assure the highest quality of orthopaedic care
• Education of orthopaedic surgeons, other healthcare providers, and the public
• Promote musculoskeletal research
• Provide leadership in the development of healthcare policy

The Academy sponsors and participates in a wide variety of activities throughout each year including:

• An annual scientific meeting (the Annual Meeting)
• Continuing education courses where CME credit can be earned
• Self-assessment examination programs
• Scientific publications in its Journal, the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS)
• A job placement service
• Healthcare advocacy programs and a communications program with legislative leaders
• Public education
• Promulgation of the ethical practice of medicine
• Analysis of information concerning trends and activities in healthcare delivery
• Maintenance of liaisons with related musculoskeletal and surgical associations