Membership Categories

Choose an AANA membership that fits you and apply online:

Active Member

Prerequisites

To be eligible for Active Membership, you must:

Be a medical or osteopathic doctor
Have completed an orthopaedic surgery residency
Practice or reside in the continent of North America
Be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the American Osteopathic Association, or the Consejo Mexicano de Orthopedia

Required Documents

To submit your application, you will need to upload the following files:

A proof of board-certification.
Two completed Sponsorship Forms . Visit our Find A Sponsor page for more information.

Dues & Fees

A $100 application fee will be collected when you submit your application.
Annual dues for Active Members are currently $750 per year. You will be activated as an Associate Member, pending your approval for Active Membership. Once approved you will automatically be upgraded to Active.

Obligations of Membership

To maintain your membership, you must:

Pay your dues
Adhere to all rules, regulations and criteria as outlined in AANA’s Bylaws
Attend at least one AANA event within each three year period:
- Annual Meeting
- Advanced Lab Courses

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Associate Member

Prerequisites

To be eligible for Associate Membership, you must:

Be a medical or osteopathic doctor
Have completed an orthopaedic surgery residency
Practice or reside in the continent of North America
Be certified by or awaiting application for certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, the American Osteopathic Association, or the Consejo Mexicano de Orthopedia

Dues & Fees

Annual dues for Associate Members are currently $750 per year. You will be invoiced for your first year's dues upon approval of your application.

Obligations of Membership

To maintain your membership, you must:

Pay your dues
Adhere to all rules, regulations and criteria as outlined in AANA’s Bylaws
Attend at least one AANA event within each three year period:
- Annual Meeting
- Advanced Lab Courses

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Resident/Fellow Member

Prerequisites

To be eligible for Resident/Fellow membership, you must:

Be a medical or osteopathic doctor
Be currently enrolled in a certified orthopaedic residency program or a fellowship within North America

Required Documents

To submit your application, you will need to upload the following:

A letter of recommendation from your Program Director. Your Program Director may also opt to fill out a Sponsorship Form .

Dues & Fees

As an investment in the future of the field, AANA membership is free for residents and fellows.

Obligations of Membership

To maintain your membership, you must:

Adhere to all rules, regulations and criteria as outlined in AANA’s Bylaws
Participate eagerly and avail yourself of this remarkable opportunity
Convert to associate membership upon completion of your training

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International Member

Prerequisites

To be eligible for International Membership, you must:

Be a medical or osteopathic doctor
Practice or reside outside the US
Be certified by the Orthopaedic Board or College in the country where you practice, or have training that corresponds to that required by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or the Consejo Mexicano de Orthopedia

Dues & Fees

Annual dues for International Members are currently $150 per year.

Obligations of Membership

To maintain your membership, you must:

Pay your dues
Adhere to all rules, regulations and criteria as outlined in AANA’s Bylaws

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Advanced Practitioner Member

Prerequisites

To be eligible for Advanced Practitioner Membership, you must:

Be a non-orthopaedic-surgeon medical professional (degrees/credentials may include M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.V.M., Ed.D, Ph.D., PA, NP, RN, PT, OT, ATC)
Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge or contributions in the science of arthroscopy

Required Documents

To submit your application, you will need to upload the following files:

A Letter of Recommendation or completed Sponsorship Form from an Active Member. Visit our Find A Sponsor page for more information. Or attach a letter of recommendation from your surgeon or superior.

Dues & Fees

Annual dues for Advanced Practitioner Members are currently $375 per year. You will be invoiced for your first year's dues upon approval of your application.