Early Careerists

AANA Support for Early Career Orthopaedic Surgeons.

 

Within your first five years of orthopaedic practice, you're navigating new challenges and building momentum. AANA offers tailored support to early career surgeons like you—providing the tools, education and guidance needed to advance your skills, meet MOC requirements and maintain a healthy work/life balance. From coding and billing to hands-on training, AANA is your strategic partner in early practice success. 


Webinars for Early Career Orthopaedic Surgeons
Stay ahead of the curve with webinars designed specifically for early career Orthopaedic Surgeons. Gain practical advice from leading experts to help you strengthen your career foundation and confidently take the next step in your orthopaedic journey.

Expert Guidance and Hands-On Training

 

Get answers when you need them from world-class experts in arthroscopy. Whether you're attending an AANA skills lab, connecting in person at the AANA Annual Meeting, or posting to the DocMatter Community, AANA keeps you supported with knowledge that’s immediate and practical.

Career Growth Tools  


The AANA Career Center offers early careerists free resume critiques, job search tools and professional development resources. Explore new job opportunities and prepare with expert insight. 

 

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Flexible Education Options 

 

From on-demand CME activities to streaming podcasts and journal reading, AANA's flexible education meets your schedule. Learn on your commute, at home, or between cases with our full library of orthopaedic resources. 

Practice Management Tools

AANA provides the guidance and templates to help you reduce admin burden and grow efficiently. Get expert insight into billing, coding, EMRs, insurance navigation, and patient-facing communication. 

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:

 

Dues & Fees

  • A $100 application fee will be collected when you submit your application.
  • Annual dues for Active Members are currently $895 per year for U.S. and $350 for Canada and Mexico. You will be activated as an Associate Member, pending your approval for Active Membership. Once approved you will automatically be upgraded to Active.
  • Annual Dues for Active U.S. Military Members are currently $250 per year. To qualify for this discount, send a copy of your military ID or letter from your superior officer to membership@aana.org.

 

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 Annual Meeting within each three year period.

 

US Application

 

Canada & Mexico Application

 

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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 $895 per year. You will be invoiced for your first year's dues upon approval of your application.
  • Annual Dues for Active U.S. Military Members are currently $250 per year. To qualify for this discount, send a copy of your military ID or letter from your superior officer to membership@aana.org.

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 Annual Meeting within each three year period.

 

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Prerequisites

To be eligible for Candidate Membership, you must:

  • Be a medical or osteopathic doctor
  • Have completed an orthopaedic surgery residency
  • Be within two years post-orthopaedic surgery residency completion or within two years post-fellowship,
  • Practice or reside in the continent of North America

 

Dues & Fees

  • Annual dues for Candidate Members are currently $250 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

See a comprehensive list of Member Benefits!

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