How can I sign up for the AAOS Membership Auto-Renewal Program?

1. Login to your AAOS account.
2. Click the icon of the person at the top of the page to open your personal account menu.
3. From the dropdown options, click "My Settings."
4. At the bottom of the page, you will find options to change your password, username, and AutoPay settings.

Where can I find information on membership benefits and value?

1. At the top of the page, click the "Membership" tab.
2. In the drop-down menu that appears, select the Member Resources page.
3. Select your membership group to get started.

How do I become a member of the AAOS?

1. At the top of the page, click "Join AAOS" or visit the Become a Member page.
2. Navigate to the appropriate Member page to submit your application.
3. Note: Applications for each member group are open at different times throughout the year. Check the Become a Member page to make sure we are accepting applications. 

How can I find out more about the FAAOS designation?

AAOS Members can find additional information on the FAAOS Designation page. For additional assistance, please contact Customer Service at (847) 823-7186 or submit your questions via our Contact Us form. 

How do I update my AAOS Member Profile?

1. Login to your AAOS account.
2. Click the icon of the person at the top of the page to open your personal account menu.
3. From the dropdown options, click "Account Profile."
4. Fill out the necessary information.
5. At the bottom of the page, click the "Save Profile Updates" button.

How do I view and/or pay my membership account balance?

1. Login to your AAOS account.
2. Click the icon of the person at the top of the page to open your personal account menu.
3. From the dropdown options, click "Account Dashboard."
4. Click the tab at the top of the page that reads, "My Invoices and Receipts."
5. Open invoices appear at the top of the page, along with a button to pay now.
6. If you don't see the invoice you are looking for, find the "Search / View My Invoices" section at the bottom of the page.
7. Use the available fields to search for an invoice name or number, or filter by date range or invoice category.
8. Complete the payment information and click "Pay Now."

What are the requirements for becoming an Associate Candidate or an Emeritus Fellow member?

Please review the AAOS Bylaws published on our website for public consumption. Reference the appropriate membership qualification section.

Interested parties can also contact AAOS Customer Service or dial 800 626-6726 (US). Individuals calling from outside the US should call 847 823-7186.

Can the FAAOS designation also be used by Osteopathic doctors?

The Academy is currently undertaking a phased roll-out approach of the designation, which includes educating our members on Active Fellow “FAAOS” requirements. Osteopaths are in fact allowed—and encouraged—to use the FAAOS designation. Active Fellow “FAAOS” requirements are:

• Certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (AOBOS) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• In exclusive practice of orthopaedic surgery in the U.S. for at least 36 months (exclusive of fellowship training) immediately prior to induction
• Maintenance of a full, unrestricted, and unlimited license to practice medicine or full-time service in the federal government
• Compliance with the AAOS Standards of Professionalism
• Complete Active Fellow Member Application
• Membership Committee and AAOS Board of Director Approval of Application

The guidelines are listed on the FAAOS webpage here. Feel free to use the designation wherever appropriate in your day-to-day interactions with peers, colleagues, and patients.