The AOA connects you with renowned orthopaedic surgeons in academics and private practice who have made significant contributions to education, research, and the practice of orthopaedic surgery. Reflecting its select membership, the AOA designs innovative leadership education for orthopaedic surgeons, from residency through the pinnacle of their careers as department leaders, mentors, and senior partners. The AOA’s influence on orthopaedic education is well known, as is the representation of its members within the nation’s teaching institutions. The AOA’s unique programs include leadership development courses and thought leadership and solutions for critical issues facing the broad orthopaedic community and the future of the specialty.
