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The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) is an Accredited Council for Continuing Medical Education approved organization which exists to promote, encourage, support and foster through continuing medical education functions, the development and dissemination of knowledge in the discipline of arthroscopic surgery. This is done to improve upon the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculo-skeletal system.
The objectives of AANA are met by continually assessing and evaluating the resources needed to implement the mission. The established mechanisms in place to accomplish the mission include a monitored membership process, a membership driven committee structure, the continuous development and refinement of psychomotor skills courses, and ownership, production and distribution of a peer reviewed journal. AANA conducts an annual fall course and an annual spring meeting. AANA has created a research fund from which annual grants are awarded. AANA produces a quarterly newsletter and has developed a Web site to facilitate communications with the membership and the global community.
The CME mission of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) is to provide continuing medical education to its members and any other qualified individuals who practice enoscopic and minimally invasive surgery on the musculo-skeletal system. AANA encourages and supports research efforts in arthroscopic surgery. AANA represents the membership in a continuous effort to provide quality and cost-effective health care.