Early Careerists
Member Exclusive! +CME Subscription
Receive unlimited access to the entire online AANA Learning Center through the end of 2023. No limit on the number of CME credits you earn or claim. Dive deep into joint-specific education or broaden your scope by learning about new procedures.
AANA support during the early years of practice to help you achieve the perfect balance.
Within the first five years of practice, you’re meeting new challenges head on, but are you equipped with the supportive benefits you need to drive your practice forward and maintain a reasonable work/life balance? AANA’s robust membership benefits are developed with the early careerist in mind. From solutions to your coding questions, to fulfilling MOC requirements to fine tuning skills and filling gaps, AANA is your source of support toward success.
Obtain expert training and guidance.
Questions arise, challenges are encountered, ensure you have the resources available to get your answers. Not only does AANA have those resources, but they’re supported by world renown experts in arthroscopy. Online and in the moment, in-person at the hands-on skills lab or gathered together at the AANA Annual Meeting, AANA ensure you have access to the experts.
Find your next opportunity!
Utilize the AANA Career Center to receive a free resume review and critique, career management resources and access the extensive job board.
Learn anytime, anywhere – when it works for you.
AANA has a diverse and robust continued learning portfolio. Whether you are seeking CME credits through an online education program, making time to stream a podcast during your commute or sit down to read the Arthroscopy journal, AANA is ensuring education is available to you anytime, anywhere.
Practice management resources to streamline your processes.
AANA designs and delivers resources to help you better serve your patients, minimize administrative work, maximize reimbursement and grow your practice. We’ve highlighted the nuances of coding and billing for arthroscopic procedures, shed light on insurance needs and more.
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.
- 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.
See a comprehensive list of Member Benefits and apply today!
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.
- 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.
See a comprehensive list of Member Benefits and apply today!
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
- Were an AANA Resident and/or AANA Fellow Member; cannot apply to be a Candidate Member
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