International Activities

The AAOS provides a wide variety of educational opportunities to support orthopaedic surgeons around the globe. From membership to educational programs and content to the international scholars programs, the AAOS is committed to advancing the orthopaedic profession worldwide.

Educational Content

AAOS offers a wide selection of education resources to help meet the educational needs of all health professionals involved in musculoskeletal care. Learn more.

AAOS International and International Resident Membership

Join the AAOS worldwide community of orthopaedists no matter where you are in your career. Become an International Member.

Annual Meeting News

The Academy Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Annual Meeting scheduled for March 24-28, 2020.

Guest Nation Program

Help us welcome Chile as the Guest Nation for the AAOS 2020 Annual Meeting.

AAOS International Scholars Programs

True to its mission to help provide the highest quality musculoskeletal care, AAOS awards scholarships to eligible orthopaedic surgeons from countries with limited resources.

Information for International Medical Graduates

The main pathway for IMGs who wish to be licensed as orthopaedic surgeons in the U.S. is to complete a Residency Program. However, there are many prerequisites in order to apply for residency. Learn more.