Your Academy 2026
Hear from AAOS Leadership at Your Academy
During the 2026 Your Academy ceremony at the AAOS Annual Meeting, distinguished members of the AAOS Presidential Line reflected on the highlights of the past year and provided their insight and perspectives on the future of AAOS.
Wednesday, March 4 | 9:30-10:40 AM
Presidential Addresses
Annunziato Amendola, MD, FAAOS
Presidential Address
Wilford K. Gibson, MD, FAAOS
Incoming Presidential Address
(2026)
Program Highlights
Recognition of Top Industry Donors
Welcome of Guest Nation, The Dominican Republic
Introduction of Specialty Society and International Presidents
Celebration of Honorable Colleagues
Impact Award
Humanitarian Award
William W. Tipton, Jr, MD Leadership Award
OREA & OREF Awards
Arnold Caplan Award
AAOS 2026 Presidential Guest Speaker, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Zimmer Biomet’s Chief Movement Officer, took the main stage and presented about on peak performance, teamwork, and thriving under pressure.