Resident Programs
Resident Programs Built For You
Discover exclusive opportunities for orthopaedic residents at AAOS 2027. Learn from leading faculty, engage with the latest innovations, connect with peers, and participate in educational experiences designed to help you succeed.
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AAOS Resident Programs
Starting Your Practice: Elements for Success
Begin your practice with knowledge and power! Faculty will address the basic elements of CPT,ICD-10-CM and diagnosis coding.
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program
Receive insights for fellowship trails and job interviews from the applicant standpoint while building friendships and collaborative working relationships that foster your career. Refreshments will be served.
Practice Management for Fellows and Residents-in-Training
Review essential elements of practice management and learn the foundation to prepare for practice.
Speed Mentoring for Residents
Navigate the transition from residency to practicing physician with ease. This interactive session provides the opportunity to have your questions answered by the pros, as you engage with orthopaedic icons and young practicing surgeons on a multitude of topics beyond textbooks and the operating room.
Forum for Young Orthopaedic Surgeons with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
The AAOS Resident Education Forum brings together orthopaedic residents, fellows, educators, program directors, and practicing surgeons to discuss issues shaping the future of orthopaedic training. Whether you're beginning your orthopaedic career, completing fellowship, teaching residents, or leading a training program, your voice matters.
Resident Assembly Business Meeting
The Resident Assembly provides you with lifelong learning, leadership, and the opportunity to impact the AAOS organization as well as your professional advancement. Receive the latest updates on Resident Assembly activities and join the discussion on how to improve the resident experience. All residents are invited to attend.
Resident Bowl
Step up your game at the seventh annual AAOS Resident Bowl. Residents are invited to compete on teams in a game-style setting, answering orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic trivia for grand and runner-up prizes. (CME credit not available for this session). Stay tuned to sign up! All Annual Meeting attendees are welcome to be in the audience.
Resident Education Forum
The AAOS Resident Education Forum brings together orthopaedic residents, fellows, educators, program leaders, and seasoned surgeons to examine a timely issue affecting orthopaedic training. Participants will hear perspectives from across the profession, consider the opportunities and challenges ahead, and exchange ideas that can inform education, mentorship, leadership, and clinical practice.
ROCK / Study Awards
Honor the outstanding achievements of orthopedic residents and residency programs who have excelled in their studies an established a path to their continuous advancement of orthopaedic knowledge. Winners will be selected based on ROCK and ResStudy platform usage metrics.
OrthoPAC Resident and Capitol Club Reception
Current and new resident contributors are invited to learn more about the Orthopaedic PAC and network with AAOS leaders at this fun, nighttime event.
Listen Now: Moments Become Memories for Residents
Drs. Kim and Kantrowitz discuss the benefits and highlights of attending the AAOS Annual Meeting as Mount Sinai Chief Residents. Listen to the latest Career Podcast episode.
Register for AAOS 2027
Join the global orthopaedic community March 3–6, 2027, in Las Vegas. Discover expert-led education, the latest advances in orthopaedics, innovative techniques, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from around the world. Experience an Annual Meeting Built For You.