Membership Benefits for Resident Members

AAOS is all about YOU! Your valuable AAOS benefits include:

Complimentary Registration (in Advance) for the AAOS Annual Meeting

This is the premier annual gathering of orthopaedic surgeons from around the world with scientific papers, instructional courses, Surgical Skills Courses, Symposia, technical and scientific exhibits, and the unique opportunity to meet informally with leading domestic and international surgeons.

Complimentary Subscription to the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Outstanding, peer-reviewed articles have made JAAOS the most widely read orthopaedic journal in the US. JAAOS is an “official clinical journal of the AAOS.” It is published 12 times a year and is also available through the AAOS Web site where abstracts and the full text of all articles are available to you. (www.jaaos.org)

Complimentary Subscription to AAOS Now

The monthly AAOS Now, “the official member newsmagazine of the AAOS,” presents timely news and in-depth reviews of orthopaedic practice and risk management, socioeconomic trends, regulatory issues, clinical and subspecialty topics, continuing medical education, technology updates, AAOS activities and other relevant information of interest to AAOS members. Articles are archived online on the AAOS Web site. (www.aaos.org/now)

Complimentary Access to Orthopaedic Knowledge Online

OKO puts you in touch with current, reliable peer-reviewed information on the Internet. Watch nationally recognized surgeons demonstrate their techniques with narrated step-by-step videos. Read selected articles that expand on the issues presented. (www.aaos.org/oko)

Notice of and Preferred Rates for AAOS Courses

Premier educational events, held throughout the country and at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, IL, bring together internationally recognized experts with a high faculty to participant ratio, offering Category 1 CME credit to orthopaedic surgeons in every subspecialty. In addition, numerous short courses are available to members on the AAOS Web site. (www.aaos.org/courses)

Online Practice Management Center

This online resource provides timely news and practical information to assist members and their practice managers with the day-to-day management of an orthopaedic practice. Access information on topics such as finding the right practice fit, understanding income distribution, and closing down a practice. (www.aaos.org/pracman)

CME Transcript Service

Your personalized transcript contains a summary of all AAOS CME credits that you have earned. It can be printed directly from our Web site. You can also enter credits earned elsewhere, providing a convenient record of CME hours to fulfill your reporting needs. (www.aaos.org/transcript)

Member Pricing

Significant discounts are available on hundreds of topical publications, CDs, DVDs, and brochures that are designed to help you maintain your orthopaedic knowledge and improve patient care and communication. Many products have an additional discount for residents. (www.aaos.org/products)

Complimentary AAOS Job Placement Service for Position Seekers

This is an online and hardcopy career database designed to help you find the right position or to fill a vacancy in your practice. The search for a position is free to members and the cost to list a vacancy is nominal. (www.aaos.org/placement)

AAOS Members Only Web Site - Selected Features Include:

• A dedicated web section devoted to the unique needs of orthopaedic residents, including career guidance and Board preparation information (www.aaos.org/residents)
• Build your own individual and group practice Web sites (Free) (orthodoc.aaos.org/info)
• Manage your demographic and contact information (www.aaos.org/yourprofile)
• Create customized patient information and education (www.aaos.org/rx)
• Link to Your Orthopaedic Connection, the AAOS’ public education Web site that contains hundreds of articles with information concerning orthopaedic conditions, treatments, and rehabilitation exercises (orthoinfo.aaos.org)

Monthly Residents E-Letter

A monthly newsletter for orthopaedic residents will be delivered to your in-box each month.

Promotion of Orthopaedics Through Public and Media Relations

AAOS is continually promoting your profession and services via its award-winning Public Service Announcements, orthopaedic-related press releases, public relations resources and PowerPoint presentations that you can customize, and much more. (www.aaos.org/newsbureau)

AAOS Advocates for You and Your Patients!