AANA Mission and Statements

Mission Statement

The mission of the Arthroscopy Association of North America is to advance the art and science of arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery through education, skills assessment and advocacy.

Vision Statement

The Arthroscopy Association of North America is the global leader in arthroscopy and advancing minimally invasive surgical education, advocacy and skills assessment to improve patient care.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

AANA is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive membership with programming and leadership that promotes an understanding and respect for all people. We believe that diversity contributes to and influences innovation and success keeping AANA at the forefront of minimally invasive orthopaedic surgery.

CME Mission Statement

The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) is a provider organization accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).  The organization exists to promote, encourage, support and foster the development of continuing medical education activities that are free of commercial bias and designed to disseminate knowledge, competence, performance, and improve patient outcomes of those undergoing arthroscopic surgery and to improve the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries to the musculo-skeletal system.