Established Careerists

Become a leader in arthroscopy and minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery.

It’s time to take your career to the next level. AANA encourages you to take part in several enriching opportunities to give back to your orthopaedic community, while bolstering your CV. Learn more about the AANA Traveling Fellowship, the AANA Mentoring Program, become a faculty member at an AANA Lab Course, present on the podium at the AANA Annual Meeting, become an Arthroscopy journal reviewer and volunteer for an AANA Committee.

AANA has a diverse and robust continued learning portfolio. Whether you are seeking CME credits through an online education program, making time to stream a podcast during your commute or sit down to read the Arthroscopy journal, AANA is ensuring education is available to you anytime, anywhere.

Just like your favorite streaming subscription, AANA offers a subscription to the Online Learning Center which gives you access to all programs for a one-time fee instead of buying each program individually. Learn more about the AANA +CME subscription and subscribe now.

Questions arise, challenges are encountered, ensure you have the resources available to get your answers. Not only does AANA have those resources, but they’re supported by world renown experts in arthroscopy. Online and in the moment, in-person at the hands-on skills lab or gathered together at the AANA Annual Meeting, AANA ensure you have access to the experts.

AANA designs and delivers resources to help you better serve your patients, minimize administrative work, maximize reimbursement and grow your practice. We’ve highlighted the nuances of coding and billing for arthroscopic procedures, shed light on insurance needs and more.

AANA thrives because of the dedicated volunteerism of its membership. There is an opportunity for everyone that wants to get involved. If your aspirations are to serve on the AANA Board of Directors, there’s a pathway to get you there. Impart your wisdom onto the membership through hands-on skills training as a faculty member, or present on the podium at the AANA Annual Meeting. Dive into all of the opportunities and find what you’re passionate about.

  • AANA Committees
  • Present at the AANA Annual Meeting
  • Become a faculty member at an AANA Lab Course
  • Take on a mentee through the AANA Mentorship Program
  • Learn more about becoming an Arthroscopy journal reviewer
  • Apply for the prestigious AANA Traveling Fellowship

Prerequisites

To be eligible for Active Membership, you must:

  • Be a medical or osteopathic doctor
  • Have completed an orthopaedic surgery residency
  • Practice or reside in the continent of North America
  • Be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the American Osteopathic Association, or the Consejo Mexicano de Orthopedia

 

Required Documents

To submit your application, you will need to upload the following files:

 

Dues & Fees

  • A $100 application fee will be collected when you submit your application.
  • Annual dues for Active Members are currently $895 per year. You will be activated as an Associate Member, pending your approval for Active Membership. Once approved you will automatically be upgraded to Active.
  • Annual Dues for Active U.S. Military Members are currently $250 per year. To qualify for this discount, send a copy of your military ID or letter from your superior officer to membership@aana.org.

 

Obligations of Membership

To maintain your membership, you must:

  • Pay your dues
  • Adhere to all rules, regulations and criteria as outlined in AANA’s Bylaws
  • Attend at least one AANA Annual Meeting within each three year period.

 

US Application

 

Canada & Mexico Application

 

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Prerequisites

To be eligible for Associate Membership, you must:

  • Be a medical or osteopathic doctor
  • Have completed an orthopaedic surgery residency
  • Practice or reside in the continent of North America
  • Be certified by or awaiting application for certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the American Osteopathic Association, or the Consejo Mexicano de Orthopedia

Dues & Fees

  • Annual dues for Associate Members are currently $895 per year. You will be invoiced for your first year's dues upon approval of your application.
  • Annual Dues for Active U.S. Military Members are currently $250 per year. To qualify for this discount, send a copy of your military ID or letter from your superior officer to membership@aana.org.

Obligations of Membership

To maintain your membership, you must:

  • Pay your dues
  • Adhere to all rules, regulations and criteria as outlined in AANA’s Bylaws
  • Attend at least one AANA Annual Meeting within each three year period.

 

Apply Now

 

See a comprehensive list of Member Benefits! 

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