The AAOS Leadership Institute Is Here to Enhance Your Skills and Knowledge

At the AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting, take the time to learn more about the AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI).

Revisit the AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting OnDemand

The AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting is five powerful days of education, innovation, and collaboration.

Health and Safety Resources

Your safety is our priority. As the trusted leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, AAOS is working diligently with our partners and vendors to ensure that the necessary safety measures are in place so that you can make the most of your AAOS meeting experience in Chicago.

AAOS Leadership Encourages New Members to Attend Today’s New Member Luncheon

AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting attendees who joined AAOS as a new member in 2021 or 2022 are cordially invited to attend a New Member Luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Room E354b at the McCormick Place Convention Center.

The My Academy Mobile App Is Your Go-to Meeting Resource

The AAOS Annual Meeting is packed with five days of education, innovation, and collaboration, and the My Academy app is your go-to resource for planning a customized experience.

Join the #AAOS2022 Buzz

The AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting is packed with must-see educational events, exhibit hall activities, and interactive Academy Hall experiences—and that’s just what’s happening inside McCormick Place.

Reach New Heights at the AAOS Resource Center

Dedicated volunteers and AAOS staff members have worked hard to provide world-class educational products and programs that are relevant in today’s ever-changing environment.

Academy Hall Serves as a Hub for Many of AAOS’ Most Valuable Member Benefits

Academy Hall is your must-visit destination for the latest resources from AAOS. Education and career planning; information on quality, research, and registries; the solutions included in AAOS membership; and much more are gathered in one place.

AAOS Honors Orthopaedic Video Theater Plus 2022 Award Winners

Orthopaedic Video Theater (OVT) is a highlight of each AAOS Annual Meeting.

Learn More about AAOS’ Value at the Membership Booth

AAOS members have direct access to more valuable benefits than ever, all of which will help support members throughout their careers and achieve lifelong success.

AAOS Looks to Engage Attendees at Onsite Podcast Studio

AAOS has launched a new podcast at each of the past two annual meetings to reach the musculoskeletal community in new and different ways.

AAOS Announces the ALI Graduating Classes for Levels 3 and 4

The AAOS Leadership Institute (ALI) is climbing new heights with the announcement of the first class of Fellows who have graduated from Levels 3 and 4 of the four-level program.

Explore Discounts and Savings with the AAOS Member Advantage Program

The AAOS Member Advantage Program provides members with practical, money-saving solutions for personal and professional stability.

The AAOS Business Development Team Is Ready to Partner with Corporate Entities

From member advertising opportunities to sponsored market research, the AAOS Business Development team is here to provide industry partners with engagement and innovation opportunities to help achieve their goals of targeting the orthopaedic surgeon and allied profession.

Welcome and Thank You

Daniel K. Guy, MD, FAAOS

I welcome you to Chicago and the AAOS 2022 Annual Meeting. I know this year’s event will have great impact for those in attendance, and we are glad you are here.

My Kind of Town … Chicago Is

Stuart J. Fischer, MD, FAAOS

Welcome to Chicago! AAOS has a long history with the Windy City. Its first Annual Meeting was held in January 1933 at Northwestern University with fewer than 50 orthopaedic surgeons in attendance. AAOS and the Annual Meeting have grown since then.