American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States501-1000 Employees
Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the AAOS has grown into the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy serves over 39,000 members internationally. Members of the AAOS, are orthopaedists concerned with the diagnosis, care, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The orthopaedist's scope of practice includes disorders of the body's bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Fellows have completed four years of medical school and at least five years of an approved residency in orthopaedics. In addition, they must pass an oral and written examination, be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and submit to stringent membership review processes prior to admittance. Mission: Serving the orthopaedic profession to provide the highest quality musculoskeletal care. Vision: The trusted leaders in advancing musculoskeletal health. Core Values: -Leading to serve -Shaping our future -Excellence together To learn more about AAOS or its strategic plan, visit https://www.aaos.org/strategicplan
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