Learning Objectives, CME
and Other FAQs

The AAOS 2027 Annual Meeting offers a variety of educational activities, including instructional courses, symposia, and scientific presentations. Attendees can earn up to 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

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AAOS 2027 CME Details

CME credit is awarded based on your check-in date. Claiming CME credit is based on an honor system where 1 hour of education = 1 CME credit. You should only claim the number of CME credits/hours of sessions that you attended.

AAOS 2026 CME credits can be claimed online at aaos.org/transcripts. CME credit for 2027 will be available after the meeting.

Check-In or Register at the Meeting on:	Max Daily Credits:	Max Meeting Credits:
Wednesday, March 3	Up to 5	14
Thursday, March 4	Up to 4	9
Friday, March 5	Up to 5	5

Accreditation: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

U.S Physicians: The AAOS designates for 2027 this live activity for a maximum of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

International Physicians: The AMA has determined that physicians not licensed in the United States but who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Allied Health Professionals: The AAOS is not accredited to offer credit for nurses and other Allied Health Professionals. To determine if activities offering AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for your licensing continuing education or certification needs, please get in touch with the relevant organizations directly.

To ensure a seamless on-site experience, please note this important information about the AAOS Annual Meeting CME Transcript System:

You cannot claim CME credit for any educational activities you participate in before you officially check-in to the meeting by visiting the Registration Desk and picking up your meeting badge. For instance, if you arrive at the meeting on Tuesday but do not check-in until Wednesday, you will not be able to claim CME credits for your Tuesday attendance.
Your CME Certificate of Attendance from AAOS and participating Specialty Societies will be emailed twice daily (10:00 am and 3:00 pm CST) from March 3–6, based on when your attendance is verified. You can also access it through the Mobile App under "My Experience." Please note that printing is not available.
You can begin logging your CME credits in your transcripts approximately 2 weeks after the meeting.

The table outlines the types of activities that are available at the Annual Meeting and notes which qualify for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

Activity:	CME Credit Available:
Flash Five®	Yes
Forum for Young Orthopaedic Surgeons with the ABOS	Yes
Instructional Courses	Yes
OrthoDome®	No
Orthopaedic Video Theater	No
Papers	Yes
Posters (only when the presenter is required to be present and during the poster tours)	Yes
Showdowns®	Yes
Specialty Society Programs	Yes
Symposia	Yes
The Way I See It…®	Yes
Ask an Expert	No
Engagement Theater	No
Industry Exhibits	No
Practice Management Course for Residents and Fellows-in-Training #291	No
Speed Mentoring Program for Residents	No

AAOS 2027 Learning Objectives

Global Objectives

Develop and refine a perspective on the broad range of orthopaedic knowledge, care and surgical practice.
Expand and integrate an understanding of the scientific and clinical tenets of orthopaedic surgery to better prevent and treat musculoskeletal disease.
Develop an understanding of economic and practice management challenges that can lead to strategies that protect continued access to care for patients and viability of the profession.
Provide a forum to strengthen professional relationships and develop networks that lead to better patient care, individual surgeon career satisfaction, and a more robust profession as a whole.

Instructional Objectives

To facilitate a personalized educational experience through a comprehensive offering of instructional courses, symposia, and scientific presentations.
Support a forum for discussion of current issues in orthopaedics including patient safety, advocacy, practice management, technology, and culturally competent care.
Offer complementing formats to facilitate career-long education that meets the expectations and requirements of patients, colleagues and Maintenance of Certification.
To provide a forum for the presentation of basic and clinical research with current as well as future potential applications in the management of patients with musculoskeletal disease or injury.

Learner Objectives

Synthesize a basis for the practice of delivering evidence based, cost effective orthopaedic care, both patient centered and population based.
Integrate current basic science, translational research, and state-of-the art procedures and technology into clinical practice.
Become more informed and involved in advocacy issues related to orthopaedics.
To provide a forum for resident education on current clinical practice, relevant basic science, practice management, and advocacy issues in preparation for careers as competent and ethical orthopaedic surgeons.

More Education FAQs

What are the course rates for the 2027 meeting?

There’s no need to purchase separate tickets for Instructional Course Lectures this year! ICLs are now included with your Annual Meeting registration, giving you more flexibility to explore the sessions that matter most to you.

The AAOS Sessions section will appear only for Medical Students and Residents. Some sessions have limited seating and require advance registration, so be sure to reserve your spot during registration. Discover more about education at AAOS 2027.

Why are ICLs now included with registration?

ICLs are included with meeting registration because attendees consistently told us that cost was a barrier. Separate fees created friction in the registration process and often felt like nickel-and-diming, limiting participation. By including ICLs, we're removing that barrier, making it easier to access more of the program and significantly expanding the overall value of attending.

With the shorter meeting, are we losing educational content?

We're delivering the same depth and quality in a more focused format. With ICLs now included, there's actually more opportunity and value than ever, even within a shorter meeting.

When will the Specialty Society Sessions be held?

Specialty Society Programs at the AAOS Annual Meetings are typically held on the last day of the event. At AAOS 2027 in Las Vegas, the sessions will take place on Saturday, March 6.

How can I access session handouts?

Annual Meeting handouts will be available via the AAOS Annual Meeting Mobile App. To access ICL and Symposium handouts, you must be logged into the app on your device. You can use the same username and password that you use at aaos.org to log in. For more information about installing the app, view the Annual Meeting Mobile App page. For log-in assistance on-site, please visit the nearest mobile app help desk or contact our Customer and Member Services Team at 800-626-6726.

Note: Some sessions do not provide handouts. If an ICL or Symposium session doesn't include a handout, it will be noted in the session description.

What is AAOS Annual Meeting OnDemand?

AAOS Annual Meeting OnDemand is an online library with hundreds of hours of educational content from the meeting's instructional course lectures, symposia, and paper sessions. This allows you to revisit sessions you attended and participate in those you missed anytime, anywhere. Plus, earn up to 100 CME credits. Content will not be live-streamed during the meeting, but AAOS 2027 OnDemand will be available shortly after the meeting. In the meantime, you can get AAOS 2026 OnDemand now!

When can I submit an application to present at next year's Annual Meeting?

Abstracts and applications for the 2027 Annual Meeting are closed, but you can view instructions, key dates and deadlines, and the submission form on our Abstracts and Applications page. Applications for the 2028 Annual Meeting will open on April 1, 2027.

Contact Us for Additional Support

AAOS staff is ready to answer your questions. Reach out to us today using the contact info here, or visit the AAOS Conact Us page for information about the Academy.

Exhibits Support

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Manager, Exhibits & Sponsorship
Noel Sierra, CEM
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Director, Exhibits & Sponorship
Ken Schott, CEM
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Learning Objectives, CME and Other FAQs