American Orthopaedic Association AOA
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The American Orthopaedic Association AOA
6300 N. River Road, Ste. 505
Rosemont , IL 60018
Tel: 847.318.7330
Fax: 847.318.7339
e-Mail info@aoassn.org
About the American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
At the AOA's core are the solid and consistent ideals of its mission: “To identify, develop, engage and recognize leadership to further the art and science of orthopaedics”.
Founded in 1887, the AOA is the oldest and most distinguished orthopaedic association in the world. It has been the parent of several major orthopaedic organizations.
Membership in the AOA is achieved by those who have made a significant contribution to education, research, and the practice of orthopaedic surgery. Currently, the AOA has over 1,500 members.
The AOA is the only orthopaedic organization that so strongly emphasizes a single theme of purpose: leadership in orthopaedics. The quality the AOA’s programs demonstrates that the organization is committed to nothing less than perfection in addressing this focus.
Among the AOA's activities are:
- Annual Meeting
- varied leadership and educational programs
- recognizing leadership excellence with award programs
History of the AOA
At the core of The American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) lie the solid and consistent ideals of its mission: “To identify, develop, engage and recognize leadership to further the art and science of orthopaedics”.
Founded in 1887, the AOA is the oldest and most distinguished orthopaedic association in the world. It has been the parent of several major orthopaedic organizations. Membership in the AOA is achieved by those who have made a significant contribution to education, research, and the practice of orthopaedic surgery.
1889 |
The Association published its first transactions, continued to the present as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
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1933 |
With the active support of the Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons held its first meeting.
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1934 |
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery incorporated, with AOA as an active sponsor.
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1953 |
AOA initiated the survey resulting in the organization of the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF).
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1993 |
The AOA founded the International Center for Orthopaedic Education (ICOE) which serves as a worldwide clearinghouse to coordinate and facilitate international exchange in postgraduate orthopaedic education opportunities between countries.
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2003 |
The Academic Orthopaedic Society, formerly the Association of Orthopaedic Chairmen, founded in 1971, was incorporated into the AOA. This positioned the AOA as the formal home and supporter of department chairs, program directors, fellowship directors and academic faculty, furthering the AOA’s commitment to academics. |
2009
AOA
American Orthopaedic Association,
122nd Annual Meeting,
Bonita Springs, FL, USA,
Jun 10-13 2009
2010
AOA
American Orthopaedic Association,
123rd Annual Meeting,
San Diego, CA USA,
June 9-12 2010
2011
AOA
American Orthopaedic Association,
124th Annual Meeting,
Boston, MA USA,
Jun 22 - 25 2011
2012
AOA
American Orthopaedic Association,
125th Annual Meeting,
Washington, DC USA,
Jun 27 - 30 2012
2013
AOA
American Orthopaedic Association,
126th Annual Meeting,
Denver, CO USA
Jun 12 - 15 2013
2014
AOA / COA
American Orthopaedic Association,
Canadian Orthopaedic Association,
Joint Meeting, Montreal,
QC Canada, Jun 18 - 21 2014
2016
13th Combined Meeting of the Orthopaedic Associations, Capetown, South Africa, TBD - 2016
........American Orthopaedic Association
........American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
........Australian Orthopaedic Association
........British Orthopaedic Association
........Canadian Orthopaedic Association
........New Zealand Orthopaedic Association
........South African Orthopaedic Association