
Leadership Development
Developing leaders is at the core of AOA’s mission. AOA leadership programming is valuable to any orthopaedic surgeon seeking to gain new skills or further enhance existing knowledge.

Critical Issues
AOA addresses stimulating and controversial issues impacting the orthopaedic profession. By assembling leaders across all subspecialities, the AOA tackles the most relevant topics to provide improved musculoskeletal care.

Graduate Medical Education
AOA’s Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) program provides a forum for orthopaedic educators to exchange best practices and ideas. CORD affiliates collaborate to advance resident and fellow education.
Featured Events
Live Streaming
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Click here to access the Livestream of the CORD Conference

Being a Fellow of the American Orthopaedic Association (FAOA) signifies leadership, achievement, and recognition for exceptional accomplishments across all subspecialties and practice settings within the profession. More than 1700 members have completed the rigorous membership process to earn this designation.


Support the Campaign for Tomorrow
“The AOA is an important institution that I want to support. I believe we should give to the AOA to support our profession and to keep leadership as part of the development of orthopaedic surgeons of the future.”
– Ann E. Van Heest, MD, FAOA

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Early Career
Programs and resources for medical students, residents, fellows, and Emerging Leaders.
Mid Career
Emerging Leaders, members, and others in the peak of their careers can find AOA tools and education helpful.
Advanced Career
AOA can assist established leaders looking to connect and collaborate with peers.