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AANA and AOSSM: Embracing the Future Together
Posted 5/14/2025
The shared efforts between AANA and AOSSM have consistently delivered meaningful impact from co-sponsored initiatives to increasingly complementary educational goals.
Fellowship Grant Application Window is Now Open
Posted 3/28/2025
This funding is intended to support advancements in orthopaedics through quality Fellowship training.
AANA Celebrates 15 Years of Excellence in Military Orthopaedic Education
Posted 3/20/2025
Celebrating 15 years of the AANA/SOMOS Lab Course! Since 2010, this hands-on program has advanced the skills of military orthopaedic surgeons, improving patient care for service members and veterans.
Elect the AANA Nominating Committee
Posted 3/5/2025
Active, Senior and International members! Nominate an Active Member to be part of the Nominating Committee.
Contribute to AANA’s Future: Apply for the AANA Board of Directors!
Posted 1/30/2025
Active, Senior and International members! Now is your chance to apply for one of six board positions for the 2025-2026 term. Serving on the AANA Board of Directors is a great way to both demonstrate your leadership within AANA and help make positive, lasting change within the organization.
AANA NAMES WINTER 2025 CLASS OF FAANA PROGRAM
Posted on 1/24/2025
AANA is pleased to announce that the Winter 2025 class of the Fellow of AANA (FAANA) Program has been named.
AANA Launches +Learning: Anytime Access for Orthopaedic Education
Posted on 1/21/2025
Your global gateway to a world of education.
AANA Hosts Three MAST Events in Q4 2024
Posted on 1/6/2024
AANA continued its mission of advancing orthopaedic education and fostering collaboration through three impactful events in the final quarter of 2024. Part of the AANA Military Advanced Surgical Training Program (MAST), these initiatives connected distinguished surgeons and trainees, offering pathways for professional growth, mentorship and the exchange of innovative ideas.
Enhance Your Impact: Become an AANA Regional Ambassador
Posted on 12/12/2024
AANA’s Regional Ambassador Program empowers members to strengthen connections and advance arthroscopy within their local communities.
For the Second Year the Orthopaedic Consortium Awards $200,000 in Research Grants with Special Focus on the Military
Posted on 11/11/2024
AANA, in collaboration with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Society for Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS), announced the second year of $200,000 in grant funding aimed at advancing research in orthopaedics, with special focus on the military.
The 2025 AANA Research Grant Application Is Now Open!
Posted on 11/4/2024
Apply for a grant for clinical or basic science research in arthroscopy or disorders amenable to arthroscopic treatment.
SLARD Latin American Symposium – Call for Abstracts
Posted on 10/24/2024
SLARD Latin American Symposium, which will take place in Santiago, Chile, from March 26 to 28, 2025.
Your Arthroscopy-Focused Journey Awaits: Apply to be a 2025 AANA Traveling Fellow
Posted on 9/5/2024
AANA is now accepting applications for the 2025 AANA Traveling Fellowship Program.
AANA Names Spring/Summer 2024 Class of FAANA Program
Posted on 8/26/2024
AANA is pleased to announce that the Spring/Summer 2024 class of the Fellow of AANA (FAANA) Program has been named.
Arthroscopy Journal Achieves Notable Impact
Posted on 7/15/2024
Rosemont, Illinois – The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) is thrilled to announce an important achievement for its journal, Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopy and Related Surgery
AANA and AOSSM Unite for Five-Year Specialty Day Partnership
Posted on 7/12/2024
Rosemont, Illinois – The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) are pleased to announce a five-year Specialty Day partnership to be held at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting.
Orthopaedic Consortium Awards $75,000 Research Grant for Advancing Orthopaedic Training with Virtual Reality
Posted on 7/11/2024
Rosemont, Illinois – In November 2023, AANA, in collaboration with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Society for Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS), held the inaugural MAST Summit to explore research opportunities.
AANA's International Collaboration Shines at EGAA and AMECRA Meetings
Posted on 6/27/2024
AANA recently had representation at both the EGAA and AMECRA conferences.
AANA Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Posted on 5/30/2024
AANA announces the newly elected 2024-2025 Board of Directors.
Alan S. Curtis, M.D., FAANA Takes Office as AANA President
Posted on 5/28/2024
Alan S. Curtis, M.D., FAANA of Tufts University is named AANA’s 2024-2025 president.
A Message From AANA Immediate Past President John M. Tokish, M.D., FAANA
Posted on 5/24/2024
AANA Immediate Past President John M. Tokish, M.D., FAANA reflects on AANA’s accomplishments over his 2023-2024 term.
The Orthopaedic Arthroscopy/Sports Medicine Fellowship Grant Application Window is Now Open
Posted on 4/22/2024
This funding is intended is to support advancements in orthopaedics through quality Fellowship training.
Contribute to AANA’s Future: Apply for the AANA Board of Directors!
Posted on 3/14/2024
Active, Senior and International members! Now is your chance to apply for one of five board positions for the 2024-2025 term.
Submission opportunities for ISHA 2024
Posted on 2/13/2024
Submit now for opportunities at the 2024 ISHA Annual Scientific Meeting, October 17-19.
The AANA Health Policy Fellowship Application Window is Now Open!
Posted on 2/9/2024
This two-year program provides exposure, training and skill development to prepare the Orthopaedic Fellow for a leadership role in AANA’s health policy advocacy efforts.
AANA NAMES FALL 2023 CLASS OF FAANA PROGRAM
Posted on 11/14/2023
AANA is pleased to announce that the Fall 2023 class of the Fellow of AANA (FAANA) Program has been named.
AANA Advanced Procedure-Specific Knee and Shoulder Course Offers Paradigm-Shift in Surgical Skills Acquisition
Posted on 11/7/2023
Premier lab course for arthroscopists sets new standard with unparalleled educational impact.
Orthopaedic Consortium Awards $200,000 Research Grant for Advancing Orthopaedic Treatments and Innovations
Posted on 11/4/2023
AANA, in collaboration with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Society for Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS), recently announced an exciting new $200,000 grant funding opportunity aimed at advancing research in orthopaedics, with special focus on the military and general populations.
AANA Unveils Mobile Advanced Arthroscopy Simulator Program
Posted on 10/30/2023
Mobile knee and shoulder simulators to provide advanced training to residency programs nationwide.
AANA Learning Center Online Open House: Join our FREE trial week 9/18 – 9/24
Posted on 9/13/2024
Earn valuable (FREE!) CME during this limited-time access to select educational activities via the online AANA Learning Center.
The 2024 AANA Research Grant Application Is Now Open!
Posted on 8/31/2023
Apply for a grant for clinical or basic science research in arthroscopy or disorders amenable to arthroscopic treatment.
Military Advanced Surgical Treatment Summit Research Initiative Call for Proposals
Posted on 8/16/2023
Completed applications for the research grant are due by October 13, 2023.
AANA President John M. Tokish, M.D., FAANA Introduces Nominee for NHL Award
Posted on 7/6/2023
Dr. Tokish, who also serves as team physician for the Arizona Coyotes hockey team, introduces Clayton Keller, a nominee for the 2022-2023 Bill Masterson Memorial Trophy.
AANA Names Spring 2023 Class of FAANA Program
Posted on 6/26/2023
AANA is pleased to announce that the Spring 2023 class of the Fellow of AANA (FAANA) Program has been named.
AANA Announces 2023-2024 Board of Directors
Posted on 5/31/2023
AANA announces the newly elected 2023-2024 Board of Directors.
John M. Tokish, M.D., FAANA Takes Office as AANA President
Posted on 5/30/2023
John M. Tokish, M.D., FAANA of Mayo Clinic Arizona is named AANA’s 2023-2024 president.
A Message from AANA Immediate Past President James W. Stone, M.D., FAANA
Posted on 5/23/2023
AANA Immediate Past President James W. Stone, M.D., FAANA reflects on AANA’s accomplishments over his 2022-2023 term.
Suspicious Emails Selling Falsified Member Lists
Posted on 5/18/2023
AANA Leadership and Staff are aware of an influx of suspicious emails attempting to sell falsified member mailing lists and member data.
Standards of Professionalism on Professional Relationships
Posted on 5/16/2023
AAOS Fellows will be asked to vote on a proposed amendment to the Standards of Professionalism on Professional Relationships.
AANA’s Plan for the Future
Posted on 4/12/2023
AANA is pleased to announce the rollout of its strategic plan for 2023-2026.
The Orthopaedic Arthroscopy/Sports Medicine Fellowship Grant Application Window is Now Open
Posted on 4/5/2023
This funding is intended is to support advancements in orthopaedics through quality fellowship training.
Elect the AANA Nominating Committee
Posted on 3/21/2023
Nominations for AANA members to serve on this year’s Nominating Committee will be submitted electronically.
Apply for the AANA Board of Directors
Posted on 3/14/2023
We are now accepting applications to fill six different board positions for the 2023-2024 term.
Introducing the Affiliate Allied Health Member Category
Posted on 3/6/2023
Our latest membership category will encompass non-Orthopaedic Surgeon medical professionals in addition to physical therapists, research assistants, athletic trainers and other related health professionals!
AANA Endorses the AAOS’ Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline for Knee Osteoarthritis
Posted on 1/17/2023
AAOS has developed this clinical practice guideline in an effort to provide recommendations that will help practitioners integrate current evidence related to surgical management of knee osteoarthritis into clinical practice, which AANA endorses.