Get Involved in Advocacy - American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Exciting things are happening in Washington, D.C., and the nation for orthopaedists in every community. Many of these initiatives are the direct result of orthopaedists getting involved and making their voices heard. There is no better time than now to become involved in shaping the political landscape for the betterment of our patients. We invite you to join us in this effort.

Orthopaedic Advocacy Week

August 1 – 5, 2022, amplify year-long advocacy efforts and deliver requests to policymakers on behalf of the MSK community.

Grassroots

Help strengthen the voice of the orthopaedic community and ensure that your concerns are heard by lawmakers.

Congressional Ambassadors

Serve as a respected and knowledgeable voice on policy issues while developing relationships with legislators.

Resident Advocacy

Actively participate in shaping the future of healthcare as the impact of policy on orthopaedic surgery continues to grow.

Other Ways to Get Involved

Attend the Annual Meeting where you can participate in Symposia, Instructional Course Lectures, Presidential addresses and much more. This allows one to get a flavor of all of the different facets of the Academy
Volunteer as an Academy liaison by serving on an AAOS Council/Cabinet or Committee
Read the current issue of AAOS Now
Learn more about all our federal advocacy issues
Submit your own story of advocacy to dc@aaos.org.