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Alabama Orthopaedic Society AOS
Alabama Orthopaedic Society AOS
Contact information:
2012 Seaton Park Montgomery AL 36116
Home: 334.279.9755
Fax: 334.277.2035
Email: jmikemerrill@gmail.com
The Alabama Orthopaedic Society (AOS) is a medical education association located in Montgomery, Alabama, comprised of orthopaedic surgeons who are licensed to practice medicine throughout Alabama and/or the United States.
The purpose of AOS is the advancement of orthopaedic surgery in all its phases.
Founded in 1952, AOS engages in health policy and advocacy activities on behalf of musculoskeletal patients and the profession of orthopaedic medicine in general.
As of August, 2007, there were approximately 400 orthopaedic surgeons in Alabama, some 250 of which were members of AOS.
A traditional symbol of Orthopaedics is the “bent tree” that has been braced to make it grow straight.
From its beginnings, orthopaedic specialists have treated children suffering from spine and limb deformities. Orthopaedics is derived from the Greek root words of ortho (straight) and pais (child). Many early orthopaedic physicians used braces and other forms of treatment to make the child “straight.”
The business of the Society is conducted by a Board of Directors and Executive Director. Board meetings are held periodically at various locations throughout the state and at the AOS Annual Meeting each spring.
The Board elects a President, Vice-President, and Sec.-Treasurer to oversee its operations.
Membership is limited to licensed orthopaedic physicians with an M.D. or D.O. degree.
AOS holds an Annual Meeting each spring, at times in conjunction with other S.E. States. Any licensed orthopaedic physician is invited to attend.
AOS is represented at the national level by the American Academy and American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
2009 AOS
Alabama Orthopaedic Society,
Annual Meeting,
Point Clear, AL USA,
Apr 23 - 26 2009
2009 SEOFC Southeastern Orthopaedic Foot Club,
20th Annual Meeting,
Point Clear, AL USA,
Apr 23 2009
2010 AOS
Alabama Orthopaedic Society,
2010 Annual Meeting
Sandestin, FL USA
May 13 - 16 2010
2012 AOS
Alabama Orthopaedic Society,
2012 Annual Meeting,
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort,
Miramar Beach, FL USA
May 3 - 5 2012
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