A great way for experienced AAOS volunteers to quickly get involved with the ALI Program is to serve as a mentor. There are two different types of mentoring in ALI. Each type aligns with an ALI Level.

Informal Mentoring

In ALI Level 2, participants connect with experienced AAOS volunteers via email to learn more about committee involvement, other ways to engage with the Academy, and career paths.

Formal Mentoring

In ALI Levels 3 and 4, participants will be matched with AAOS volunteer leaders as part of a formal, one-on-one mentoring program. Level 3 participants will be matched with current or former committee or council chairs as mentors, and mentors for Level 4 participants will be current or former members of the AAOS Board of Directors.

Becoming a Mentor

If you have questions about how to become a mentor, please contact governance@aaos.org.

For more information

ALI FAQs provide you with quick answers to common questions about the program. ALI At a Glance lists program components for each level.

In addition, a full overview of the program is available to download and print.