Overview
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is the main source of musculoskeletal education to surgeons and patients in America and internationally. The nonprofit offers an Annual Meeting supporters can attend and an Orthopaedic Learning Center that teaches many courses on the specific discipline.
Resources
You can learn about this nonprofit through the courses of the Orthopaedic Learning Center. Visit the Career Center on the main page of their website to search for open positions in the field. You can also explore the many advantages of becoming a member of the organization through their website and find volunteer opportunities near you.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting is the main conference held every year by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. You can discover how to become an exhibitor through their website. If you’d like to attend you can find the dates for the event on the site each year and reserve your hotel in Orlando, Florida.
Academy
If you decide to become a member, much of the advantage is being able to learn more about orthopaedic surgery through their Online CME, where you can earn course credit. Test yourself using the self-assessment links and continue your education through the conferences and webinars.