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Become a Member

With AAOS, elevate your passion for orthopaedics. Continue to build your knowledge with access to thousands of instructional courses, webinars, exam preparation, and trusted, peer-reviewed publications. Advance your musculoskeletal career by creating a roadmap that advances your skills and fits your schedule.  

Fuel your passion for orthopaedic excellence, apply for AAOS Membership today.  

Explore AAOS membership categories and see which membership category best fits where you are in your career. 

Active Fellow

MD and DO surgeons practicing in the U.S. or Canada

Associate Member - Orthopaedic

Internationally trained orthopaedic surgeons practicing in the U.S. or Canada

International Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic surgeons practicing outside the U.S. or Canada

Affiliated Professional

Professionals whose work is related to orthopaedic surgery, including physicians, researchers, and physician assistants

Candidate Member

MD or DO surgeons who recently entered practice and are working toward Board Certification

International Orthopaedic Resident

Physicians outside the U.S. and Canada enrolled in an orthopaedic residency program

Fellowship Member

MD or DO physicians enrolled in postgraduate fellowship training in the U.S. or Canada

Resident Member

Medical school graduates who have been accepted into an orthopaedic residency program in the U.S. or Canada

Medical Student

Information for medical students interested in a career in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal health

Has Your Membership Lapsed?

We will work with you to reinstate your AAOS Membership so that you can regain access to your status and benefits. Contact AAOS Customer Service here or call 800-626-6726.