How can I sign up for the AAOS Membership Auto-Renew program?

1. Login to your AAOS account.
2. Click the tab at the top of the page that reads, "My Settings."
3. At the bottom of the page, you will find options to change your password, username, and AutoPay settings.

Where can I find information on membership benefits and value?

1. At the top of the aaos.org homepage, click the "Membership" tab.
2. In the drop-down menu, select the Member Resources page.
3. Select your member group to get started.

How do I become an AAOS member?

1. At the top of the aaos.org homepage, click "Join AAOS" or visit the Become a Member page.
2. Navigate to the appropriate member page to submit your application.
3. Note: Applications for each member group are open at different times throughout the year. Check the Become a Member page to make sure we are accepting applications. 

How can I find out more about the FAAOS designation?

Visit the FAAOS Designation page. For additional assistance, please contact the AAOS Service Center at 847-823-7186 or submit your questions via our Contact Us form. 

How do I update my AAOS Member Profile?

1. Login to your AAOS account.
2. Click the tab on the top of the page that reads, "My Personal Profile." 
3. Fill out the necessary information.
4. At the bottom of the page, click the "Save Profile Updates" button.

How do I view and/or pay my membership account balance?

1. Login to your AAOS account.
2. Click the tab at the top of the page that reads, "My Invoices and Receipts."
3. Open invoices appear at the top of the page, along with a button to pay now.
4. If you don't see the invoice you are looking for, find the "Search / View My Invoices" section at the bottom of the page.
5. Use the available fields to search for an invoice name or number, or filter by date range or invoice category.
6. Complete the payment information and click "Pay Now."

What are the requirements for becoming a member?

Please review the AAOS Bylaws published on our website for public consumption. Reference the appropriate membership qualification section.

Interested parties can also contact the AAOS Service Center or dial 800-626-6726 (US). Individuals calling from outside the US should call 847-823-7186.

Can the FAAOS designation also be used by Osteopathic doctors?

Osteopaths are in fact allowed—and encouraged—to use the FAAOS designation. Active Fellow “FAAOS” requirements are:

• Certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (AOBOS) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• In exclusive practice of orthopaedic surgery in the U.S. for at least 36 months (exclusive of fellowship training) immediately prior to induction
• Maintenance of a full, unrestricted, and unlimited license to practice medicine or full-time service in the federal government
• Compliance with the AAOS Standards of Professionalism
• Complete Active Fellow Member Application
• Membership Committee and AAOS Board of Director Approval of Application

The guidelines are listed on the FAAOS webpage here. Feel free to use the designation wherever appropriate in your day-to-day interactions with peers, colleagues, and patients.