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Education

Lifelong orthopaedic learning is at the core
of the Academy’s mission.

That’s why AAOS is committed to helping every member grow, succeed and thrive in the orthopaedic surgery profession. AAOS provides its members with the knowledge, education, clinical tools, and professional support that allow you to meet the challenges of your chosen specialty interest and build mastery throughout your career.

Examination Center & ResStudy

Test and refine your knowledge with our self-assessment resources, including special interest exams and the ResStudy program.

Maintenance of Certification

The Academy is committed to helping you fulfill MOC requirements by providing many resources, including the Learning Portfolio.

Online Learning

Explore interactive education options, such as surgical video and exam prep, and earn CME as you sharpen your knowledge.

Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT)

OVT gives you access to more than 1,600 peer-reviewed surgical technique videos. Global experts, user-submitted videos, and more.

Courses & Webinars

Experience world-class faculty and the highest quality, peer-reviewed programs -- live and recorded -- to meet your learning needs.

Education by Specialty Area

We've created these select pages to help you quickly find new activities and upcoming events across each specialty area.

Resident Resources

Get ready for a successful clinical practice with AAOS tools to prepare for ABOS certification, credentialing, and practice management.

For International Surgeons

AAOS is committed to helping international orthopaedic surgeons and residents stay in the forefront of knowledge and clinical practice.

Experience the Annual Meeting

AAOS 2025 is March 10-14 (Monday-Friday) in San Diego

Plan ahead with us for #AAOS2025! Book your San Diego hotel now and register beginning Nov. 13.

CME Resources

AAOS offers a variety of activities for you to earn CME credit -- from exams to courses to online learning.

Journals & News

Our trusted journals, news magazine, and newsletters keep you current on the orthopaedic advances and topics you need.

AAOS Bookstore

Find high-quality titles in general orthopaedics and specialty interests to help you prepare for clinical rounds, ABOS certification, and more.

Additional Education Resources

In addition to our resources for orthopaedic surgeons, the AAOS offers a wide selection of clinical and assessment tools to help meet the educational needs of all health professionals involved in musculoskeletal care -- from courses and webinars to print and digital publications, and videos.

OrthoInfo.org is the Academy's patient education website. Direct your patients here for hundreds of articles on diseases, conditions and treatments, as well as injury prevention information.

The AAOS also provides opportunities for orthopaedic specialty, regional and state societies and other orthopaedic education providers to engage in a joint providership of its educational activities.