The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides a unique opportunity allowing orthopaedic societies, and other orthopaedic education providers, a cost-effective way to participate in the Joint Providership of its educational offerings. In doing so, orthopaedic surgeons and other healthcare professionals can participate in the highest quality educational activities and receive AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit for their participation.
In offering this joint providership opportunity, the Academy’s goal is to ensure that educational programs designed for orthopaedic surgeons meet the criteria of the accreditation requirements of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.
It is strongly recommended that you visit this webpage each time you apply for joint providership of a program. This will ensure that you have the most current information and documents and will avoid any unnecessary duplication of work.
The AAOS is an accredited provider of CME under the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
Please email jointprovidership@aaos.org if you have any questions.