Frequently Asked Questions - Registration

How do I register?
Members and Returning Non-Member Orthopaedic Professionals can register online. You will need your Member ID and password to login. Please email customerservice@aaos.org if you have forgotten your login information.

Medical Students can now be Members of AAOS. For the first time in our history, we are offering a medical student membership to Medical Students in the United States or Canada that are enrolled in an Accredited Medical School. Membership is FREE of charge to all medical students for the duration that they are enrolled in Medical School. The benefits are valued at over $2,500 and include access to exclusive offerings like our Medical Student Roadmap, Medical Student Forums, and, most importantly for this group, the Medical Student Program at the Annual Meeting.

If you are a medical student that is planning on attending the meeting, please make sure that you sign up for AAOS Membership prior to registering, as this is a new requirement for attendance. Please also note that the Medical Student Program is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and early registration is encouraged as the event is likely to reach capacity quickly.

What do I need to do if I am attending the meeting for the first time?
If this is your first time attending the AAOS Annual Meeting, you must request approval to attend. Fill out the Request Approval to Attend Form. You will receive a response in 24-48 hours with additional instructions.

What is the Gold Registration Package?
The Gold Registration Package adds the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting OnDemand product to your meeting registration at a discounted rate. Annual Meeting OnDemand is an online library with hundreds of hours of educational content from the 2024 meeting instructional course lectures, symposia, and paper sessions. Revisit sessions you attended and participate in those you missed anytime, anywhere. Plus, earn up to 100 CME credits. Content will not be live streamed during the meeting.

How can I get a letter of invitation from AAOS for visa purposes?
International attendees that require visas to travel to the United States can request an invitation letter from AAOS. This letter does not guarantee that visas will be approved but can be presented with your visa application process and may be required by the U.S. consulate in some countries. Submit your request for the official AAOS Invitation Letter.

How can I get ADA assistance?
AAOS will consider the requests of persons with disabilities for reasonable modifications of policies, practices and procedures or for auxiliary aids and services where necessary to provide access to AAOS facilities, events, services and products. AAOS encourages that such requests be made as soon as possible to enhance AAOS' ability to accommodate the requests. All such request for the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting should be submitted here by January 22, 2024. For on-site requests, please visit the Academy Headquarters Office, South, Room 105. For more information, email us at meeting@aaos.org.

How do I register my Group for the meeting?
A group registration page will be available for the meeting beginning October 18, 2023. The key contact person for the group will be required to have login information to manage all the registrants in the group. Go to aaos.org/register, click on the “Member and Non-member- Register Now” button, then the Group Registration button. Follow the instructions to continue.

When are the Specialty Programs?
Specialty Society Programs will be held on Friday, February 16.

Arthroscopy Association of North America / International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
The Hip Society / The Knee Society / American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society / Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons
Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
Orthopaedic Trauma Association / American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

When does registration open?
Member and Non-Member Registration opened on October 18, 2023.

What are the registration and course rates for the meeting?
View the Annual Meeting Registration Rates by category as well as specialty society program rates.

Will my badge be mailed to me? What other information do I need to know about badges and tickets?
No, badges will not be mailed. Reference detailed badge and ticket information to learn more.

Badge & Ticket Information

Registration Badges

Badges are distributed with a paid registration. A badge is required for entry to the Exhibit Hall, AAOS sessions and Annual Meeting events and Specialty Society Programs.

Course Tickets

Course tickets are sold with your registration and can be added to your registration pending availability.
In advance and on-site, you can add a course ticket via the Annual Meeting Mobile App.
On-site ticket sales are available in the Moscone South Lobby and Moscone West Lobby.

Where do I go to check-in to the meeting and get my badge?
Moscone South Lobby in the main registration area.

Hours of operations:

Sunday: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 - 11:30 AM

Satellite Check-in is available in Moscone West Lobby and at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, 780 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA. 94103.

Hours of operation:

Sunday: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Monday - 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What is the meeting refund policy?

Registration refund deadline: January 12, 2024.
Please submit your written requests for refunds (registration, courses, and/or specialty society programs) to AAOSMeeting@xpressreg.net.
After this date, no refunds are available.

What is the meeting cancellation policy?

Registration change or cancellation deadline: January 12, 2024.
To cancel your registration, selected courses, specialty society programs, please submit your written request to AAOSMeeting@xpressreg.net.
After this date, course exchanges or additions need to be done on-site and are charged the on-site course fee.

How many CME credits are available for the meeting?
The AAOS designates for 2024 this live activity for a maximum of 23.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. View CME Information to learn more.

CME Certificate of Attendance Kiosks:

To ensure a smooth on-site experience at the AAOS Annual Meeting, please take note of these important details regarding the CME Transcript System:

CME credits cannot be claimed for any educational activities attended prior to official check-in at the meeting. To do so, please visit the Registration Desk to print your meeting badge. For example, if you arrive on Tuesday but don’t check-in until Wednesday, you won’t be able to claim CME credits for your Tuesday attendance.
Once you have completed the check-in process at the meeting, you’ll have access to an electronic version of your CME Certificate of Attendance.
Printing stations are not available on-site. While at the meeting, you can visit the CME Certificate of Attendance kiosks in the South Lobby and West Lobby to email yourself your AAOS certificate, as well as certificates from participating Specialty Societies.
Approximately 2 weeks after the meeting, you can begin logging your CME credits in your transcripts.

Can family members attend the meeting?
AAOS members receive one complimentary family badge that may be used by a spouse, significant other, or immediate family member (not an active medical professional). You may pre-register a family member during online registration or on-site. All Family Badge recipients must be accompanied by the registered AAOS member and present an ID to receive a family badge. Family Badge attendees 16 years and older have access to the following:
o Academy Hall
o Industry Exhibits
o Your Academy/Guest Speaker

Family Badge attendees under 16 have access to Academy Hall, providing they are not disruptive to surrounding activities.

Please note: Family Badge attendees will not have access to any educational sessions or events.

Where can I find housing information for the meeting?
The AAOS official housing vendor is onPeak, and IGD for international attendees and groups. Access travel/housing details.

What else do I need to do to plan my Annual Meeting experience?
Visit our Plan Your Experience page to learn more details about the 2024 Annual Meeting.

Is there a COVID vaccination requirement?
AAOS will not require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to attend the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting.

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What are the AAOS Attendee Policies?

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