Resident Programs
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AAOS Resident Programs
Starting Your Practice: Elements for Success
Begin your practice with knowledge and power! Faculty will address the basicelements of CPT, ICD-10-CM and diagnosis coding.
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program
Receive insights for fellowship trails and job interviews from the applicant standpoint while building friendships and collaborative working relationships that foster your career. Refreshments will be served.
Practice Management for Residents and Fellows-in-Training
Review essential elements of practice management and learn the foundation to prepare for practice.
Speed Mentoring for Residents
Navigate the transition from residency to practicing physician with ease. This interactive session provides the opportunity to have your questions answered by the pros, as you engage with orthopaedic icons and young practicing surgeons on a multitude of topics beyond textbooks and the operating room.
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery KSB Program—What Residents Need to Know
Starting in July, all orthopaedic surgery residents will be required to participate in the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Knowledge, Skills, and Behavior Program (ABOS KSB) in order to sit for the ABOS Part I Examination. During this session, residents will learn more about the ABOS KSB Program, its partnership with the ACGME, and how the feedback you receive will benefit you as an orthopaedic surgeon.
Resident Assembly Business Meeting
The Resident Assembly provides you with lifelong learning, leadership, and the opportunity to impact the AAOS organization as well as your professional advancement. Receive the latest updates on Resident Assembly activities and join the discussion on how to improve the resident experience. All residents are invited to attend.
Resident Bowl
Step up your game at the sixth annual AAOS Resident Bowl. Residents are invited to compete on teams in a game-style setting, answering orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic trivia for grand and runner-up prizes. (CME credit not available for this session). Sign up today! All Annual Meeting attendees are welcome to be in the audience.
Resident Education Forum
Residents, Resident Delegates, and Program Directors join us to accomplish a number of leadership and educational objectives, with the ultimate goal of sharing findings within the orthopaedic community to improve Resident leadership, involvement, and education.
OrthoPAC Resident and Capitol Club Reception
Current and new resident contributors are invited to learn more about the Orthopaedic PAC and network with AAOS leaders at this fun, nighttime event.
AAOS 2025 Registration is Now Open
Register now for the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting and save with the early bird rate, ending December 13! Don’t miss this chance to connect with peers, explore the latest advancements, and elevate your practice. Secure your spot today.
