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Become a Member

Excellence in every move for orthopaedic excellence, apply for AAOS Membership.  

Applications for AAOS Membership are currently closed. Applications for Active Fellow, Affiliate Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Allied Member will open on October 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. Applications for International Orthopaedic Surgeon, International Resident, and Medical Student will open on November 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. Navigate to the appropriate Member page to submit your application.  

Elevate your passion for orthopaedics with AAOS Membership. Continue to build your knowledge with access to thousands of instructional courses, webinars, exam preparation, and trusted, peer-reviewed publications. Advance your musculoskeletal career by creating a roadmap that advances your skills and fits your schedule.   

Explore AAOS Membership categories and see which membership category best fits where you are in your career.  

Active Fellow

Board Certified MD and DO surgeons practicing in the U.S. or Canada

Affiliate Orthopaedic Surgeon

Internationally trained or non-Board Certified orthopaedic surgeons practicing in the US or Canada

International Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic surgeons practicing outside the U.S. or Canada

Allied Member

Professionals whose work is related to orthopaedics, including physicians, researchers, and orthopaedic team members

Candidate Member

MD or DO surgeons who recently entered practice and are working toward Board Certification

International Orthopaedic Resident

Physicians outside the U.S. and Canada enrolled in an orthopaedic residency program

Fellowship Member

MD or DO physicians enrolled in postgraduate fellowship training in the U.S. or Canada

Resident Member

Medical school graduates who have been accepted into an orthopaedic residency program in the U.S. or Canada

Medical Student

Information for medical students interested in a career in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal health

Has Your Membership Lapsed?

We will work with you to reinstate your AAOS Membership so that you can regain access to your status and benefits. Contact AAOS Customer Service here or call 800-626-6726.