AAOS Member Surveys
Opinion and satisfaction surveys, needs assessments, and program evaluations are conducted to ensure the AAOS is meeting the needs of its members. Survey summaries are available to members only. The AAOS is committed to maintaining the confidence and trust of its members and accordingly maintains a strict privacy policy to protect the information collected.
Survey (Frequency) |
Data Gathered |
Orthopaedic Practice in the US Survey/ AAOS Census (Every 2 years) |
US Orthopaedic Surgeons' demographic information |
AAOS Member Needs Assessment (Every 3 years) |
AAOS Members' satisfaction rating with services and benefits |
Bylaws Voting (Annually) |
Vote on proposed resolutions, bylaw amendments, and Standards of Professionalism (SOPs) |
Nominating Committee Voting (Annually) |
Vote for 6 candidates to serve on the AAOS Nominating Committee |
Annual Meeting Attendee Survey (Annually) |
Attendees' feedback on services and experience at the Annual Meeting |
Annual Meeting Non-Attendee Survey (Annually) |
Non-attendees' feedback on why they did not attend the AAOS Annual Meeting |
Annual Meeting Exhibits Survey (Annually) |
Exhibitors' feedback on services and experience at the Annual Meeting |
Annual Meeting Symposia Survey (Annually) |
Attendees' feedback on various symposia at the Annual Meeting |
Course Operations Surveys (As needed) |
Attendees' feedback on services and experience while attending a course |
Customer Feedback Surveys (As needed) |
Customers' feedback on AAOS products and services |
Government Relations Symposia Surveys (As needed) |
Attendees' feedback on services and experience while attending symposia and meetings sponsored by the Office of Government Relations |
Residents' Surveys (As needed) |
Residents' feedback on services and experience while attending educational programs/events |
Benchmarking and Trending Surveys (As needed) |
Information to establish baseline and track trends in various program management initiatives |
Special projects for various AAOS Departments (As needed) |
Depends on project goal |
Quality Tools
Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)
Surveys
Facts and Figures
- Musculoskeletal Diseases/Disorders
- Orthopaedic Practice in the U.S
- Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States
- Musculoskeletal Procedures: Rates Per Year
Library
Unified Agenda
Awards & Opportunities
Research Council & Committees
- Council on Research and Quality
- Appropriate Use Criteria
- Biological Implants
- Biomedical Engineering
- Evidence Based Practice
- Guidelines Oversight
- Patient Safety
- Research Development
Regulatory Activities
Quality Initiatives

