Overall Purpose/Mission
Serve as a resource for the AAOS in its efforts to (1) create a culture within the AAOS community that encourages and values all individuals; (2) build both a membership and a leadership of AAOS that are reflective of the communities that we represent, study and care for.
Charges
- Align all activities to support execution and achievement of the mission, vision, goals, strategic objectives and metrics of the Strategic Plan and conduct all business in accordance with the Core Values as adopted by the Board of Directors and help execute the strategy to assure that opportunities to serve on the AAOS Board and within the AAOS volunteer structure are readily open to all.
- Support a transparent volunteer selection process and training in social determinants of health.
- Promote a culture that embraces human dignity and values individuals from all backgrounds for AAOS membership.
- Act as a connection point for orthopaedic societies that support members from all identities and experiences within orthopaedic surgery.
- At the request of the AAOS Awards Committee, provide feedback on the nominations for the AAOS Impact Award.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Membership Council.
Composition
Chair (1)
Representatives (4)
- Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
- J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
- American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Resident Assembly
- Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
Members-at-Large (4)
Term of Office
For chair, two (2) years; eligible for one (1) additional two (2) year term.
For members, two (2) years; eligible for one (1) additional two (2) year term.
For representatives and liaisons, two (2) years; eligible for reappointment as recommended by the society/organization.
Staff Liaison (title)
Governance Team Member
Last updated: 7/21/2025
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