Founded in 1887, the AOA is the oldest and most distinguished
orthopaedic association in the world. It has been the parent of
several major orthopaedic organizations, including:
Membership in the AOA is achieved by those who have made a
significant contribution to education, research, and the practice
of orthopaedic surgery.
In 2003, the Academic Orthopaedic Society (AOS) was incorporated
into the AOA. This positioned the AOA as the formal home and
supporter of Department Chairs, Program Directors, Fellowship
Directors and academic faculty, furthering the AOA's commitment to
academics.
Find out more in the pictorial A History of The American Orthopaedic
Association: Leadership in Orthopaedic Surgery since
1887.
