2025 Year in Review: Education
A Year of Learning: 50+ Webinars Elevating Orthopaedic Education
AAOS offered 35 CME and 16 non-CME webinars throughout the year, led by expert faculty and designed to further advance members' education. Covering an extensive range of topics—from CPT & CMS updates and leadershp development to cutting-edge clinical insights in shoulder, knee, hand, trauma, spine, and practice management—these programs delivered meaningful learning for every orthopaedic specialty.
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ROCK Expands Reach and Elevates Resident Learning
In 2025, ROCK celebrated member achievements and dedication in the inaugural ROCK/Study Awards Ceremony during the AAOS Annual Meeting, recognizing outstanding residents and residency programs worldwide. To better support you, we introduced platform enhancements such as rolling content updates, advanced analytics, expanded faculty access, and a new feature to designate a Chief Resident—making program management smoother and increasing member engagement.
Thanks to your continued commitment, we saw strong growth in new program enrollments and renewals, while international subscriptions brought together residents and programs from around the world. Our targeted marketing campaigns, active social media presence, and premium support were designed to help you maximize the benefits of ROCK, reinforcing our mission to be your trusted global resource for orthopaedic education.
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Expanding Skills with Hands-On and Virtual Courses, and the New OrthoSkills Experience
AAOS offered a comprehensive lineup of in-person and online courses designed to advance orthopaedic education across all specialties. 2025 featured hands-on workshops in sports medicine, joint replacement, and arthroscopy, board preparation and expert witness training. This year also introduced OrthoSkills: Techniques in Sports Medicine and Total Hip, a new immersive course allowing participants to focus on one specailty bundle both for advanced cadaver lab experience.
These programs gave members year-round opportunities to sharpen skills, gain practical experience, and stay current with the latest techniques and best practices.
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Driving Innovation: New Online Learning Experiences in 2025
Over the past two years, AAOS has introduced new educational product lines with your diverse needs and learning preferences in mind. In 2025, we launched the SkillSet Series, Guidelines Navigator, and Generalist Series, each designed to support your unique professional growth. Recognizing the importance of collaboration, we also rolled out Orthopaedic Care for Physician Assistants (OCPA) in late 2024, broadening our community to include allied health professionals and enhancing your educational experience. Your suggestions—over 200 ideas from members, staff, and industry partners—have been at the heart of our ongoing innovation, ensuring that we continue to deliver impactful, interactive learning opportunities tailored for you.
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JAAOS Goes Fully Digital—Smarter, Faster Access for Members
In 2025, the decision was made that starting January 1, 2026, JAAOS will be available exclusively in a dynamic, all-digital format—designed to deliver a richer, more interactive experience. Members can seamlessly access clinical review and research articles, surgical videos, infographics, curated content collections, and much more. With the advanced search tool and mobile-friendly design, staying informed is easier than ever—anytime, anywhere, right at your fingertips.
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OVT Expands Content and Global Reasearch
In 2025, the AAOS Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT) grew its library to over 1,700 videos, reflecting strong member engagement and expanded educational offerings. Of 168 new video submissions, 138 advanced to peer review, and partnerships were strengthened, including a renewed contract in India and the launch of the Paley Institute Channel, extending OVT's global reach. Committee activity ensured continued oversight across multiple specialties. Looking ahead, a newly redesigned OVT platform is in development, positioning the theater for a next-generation user experience.
