A significant number of members continue to value the AAOS brand and sense of connection, while also expressing a desire for greater clarity around the organization’s role and identity moving forward.  

 “The Academy needs to figure out its identity and mission. With subspecialty societies and meetings dominating nowadays, it’s time for AAOS to look hard at itself and determine where it  can add value.” – Active Fellow Member 

 "Less effort on diversity and more on advocating for surgeon importance, insurance issues, and enhancing educational opportunities (that has though improved in the last 3 years). –  Active Fellow Member  

“There seem to be fewer and fewer alumni meetings – perhaps engaging with training programs and encouraging participation by residents as well as practicing orthopaedic surgeons would enhance involvement?” – Active Fellow Member 

AAOS Action Plan – What We’ve Done

Here are some of the actions we’ve taken as a result of your feedback: