Member & Returning Non-Member Orthopaedic Professionals

Individuals in this category include all AAOS members or returning non-members:

• Physicians
• International Medical Attendees
• U.S. Allied Health
• U.S. Orthopaedic Practice Staff
• Career Center Participants
• Residents/Resident Coordinators
• Medical Student Members
• Groups
• Presenters/Speakers/Faculty

Non-Member & Non-Allied Health Professionals

Individuals such as researchers/PhD, scientists, CEO, COO, director level titles, legal counsel, purchasers, marketers, and public media personnnel working in the field of orthopaedics. Academy approval is required.

Required: Signed and currently dated letter from your orthopaedic employer. The letter must be on official letterhead and state that you are a current employee and include your purpose for attending the meeting. 

Non-Member First-time Attendees

First-time non-member attendees need approval before registering. Please provide documentation that confirms your professional status so we can get you set up.

Please click the “Request Approval to Attend” button below to submit your request. You will receive a response within 2-3 business days.

Non-Member Medical Students

Medical students who wish to attend the meeting must be AAOS Members. After your AAOS membership is approved, you will be able to proceed to the registering for AAOS 2026. For membership questions, contact join@aaos.org or call 1-800-626-6727 for assistance.

Please note that if you'd like to participate in the Medical Student Program on Tuesday, March 3, you must add it to your registration.