Resident Programs
Experience Events Developed Exclusively for You
Nowhere else can you engage with expert faculty, experience excellence in innovation, and participate in tailored learning activities developed exclusively for residents.
The full lineup of resident programming will be available in the Fall. Check back and be ready to use the Program Planner and Annual Meeting Mobile App to search offerings and add them to your agenda.
AAOS Resident Programs
Orthopaedic Influencer Series
Get up close and personal and learn what it takes to become an Influencer as Residents interview those that have the power to positively cause change through knowledge, position, and authority in orthopaedics.
Essential Coding and Reimbursement for Starting Practice
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.
Forum for Young Orthopaedic Surgeons with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Meet with ABOS Associate Executive Director Michael Bednar, MD, FAAOS, during this unique forum and learn critical information about Board requirements and procedures. Walk-in’s welcome.
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 Call for Abstracts Is Open
Share your knowledge and research at the AAOS 2025 Annual Meeting, March 10–14, in San Diego. Applications and abstracts are now being accepted. Nowhere else will your discoveries reach such a wide-ranging audience.
