Self-Assessment Examinations - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Experience active, stimulating learning and fulfill the self-assessment examination (SAE) requirement for Maintenance of Certification (MOC) with Scored and Recorded Examinations from AAOS.

Special Interest Self-Assessment Exams

Explore 100-question examinations across orthopaedic topics. 10 SAE Credits per exam.

Orthopaedic In-Training Exam (SAE Credit)

Past OITE Examinations offered to practitioners for 20 SAE credits each. 200 questions across orthopaedic topics.

NEW OKU®14 Self-Assessment Examination (SAE)

A complete exam preparation solution for getting up-to-date on the latest research and treatment principles. Earn 20 SAE Credits

OrthoWizard

2100+ questions from the AAOS Assessments collection, including OKU SAEs 10 and 11, and specialty topic exams. NO SAE Credit.

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Quarterly feature celebrating an AAOS volunteer who has contributed to the exam development process.

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Remembering Norman Y. Otsuka, MD, FAAOS (1961-2024)

WANTED: Outstanding Orthopaedic Surgeons to be Subject Matter Experts for AAOS Exams. Help contribute your expertise in Anatomy, Basic Science, Foot & Ankle, and Pediatric Orthopaedics. Interested? Email WriteExams@aaos.org.