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Medical Student Program

Build Awareness of and Exposure to Orthopaedics at AAOS

The AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting Medical Student Program Is Tuesday, March 11.

This educational program held during the AAOS Annual Meeting is developed specifically for medical students to build their awareness of and exposure to orthopaedics and AAOS, while strengthening the pipeline of diverse and qualified individuals. The program includes a Sawbones module, speed mentoring, and didactic components led by volunteer orthopaedic surgeons. No CME is offered. 

Review the 2024 program flyer

How to Participate 

Space is limited at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting Medical Student Program and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Any medical student is welcome to attend, though please note that you must be an AAOS Medical Student Member to sign up. 

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AAOS Medical Student Membership

AAOS Medical Student Membership opens you to year-round opportunities to learn from the best of the best in the orthopaedic field, including how to navigate medical school, get accepted to residency and stay on the path towards a career in orthopaedics with a customized roadmap, events, and resources just for medical students like you. Medical Student Membership is free.

AAOS Annual Meeting Registration Opens in November


The AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting registration rate is $35 for Medical Student Members. There is no additional cost for the Medical Student Program, but you must add the program to your registration in order to attend. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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