We help you keep your edge
AOSSM is a trusted source among the orthopaedic sports medicine profession for knowledge, skills and continuing education. We keep our members up to date on the latest news and advancements in the industry.
New Research Initiative: Military Advanced Surgical Treatment Program (MAST)
AOSSM is collaborating with AANA and SOMOS on this $200,000 grant to support research in biologics, surgical skills development, return to sport or duty, and patient-reported outcomes. Submit your application by October 13!
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ESPN Features AOSSM Open Letter
ESPN published an open letter from AOSSM and 27 organizations leading the charge to protect athletes and the team physicians who care for them in an increasingly complex environment.
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Complimentary SafeSport Training
AOSSM members can access a series of free SafeSport training modules for healthcare providers of athletes. The SafeSport course is an online series to improve the processes, recognition, reporting, and treatment of athlete abuse.
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Cutting-Edge Research
AOSSM has a wide range of publications and resources available for professionals, including the top-ranked sports medicine journals that provide the latest research and treatment techniques.
Our Research Grants Advance the Profession
AOSSM serves as an incubator for cutting-edge research that advances patient care.
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Find the Right Membership for You
Active
Board certified practicing specialist
Orthopaedic surgeons that specialized in sports medicine for the last two years in their current geographical location. ABOS, AOBOS, and, RCPSC. Citizens of the United States or Canada.
Candidate
Enrolled in or completed a fellowship
Physicians enrolled in or have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship or one year out of a sports medicine fellowship in the United States or Canada.
Resident
Enrolled in a residency program
Physicians enrolled in an ACGME approved orthopaedic residency program in the United States or Canada.
MD-Affiliate
Non-orthopaedic specialists
Non-orthopaedic surgeons or physicians that specialize in sports medicine for the last two years in the United States or Canada.
We set a high bar.
AOSSM is where sports medicine professionals find a passionate and vibrant community — one that helps them grow professionally through education and networking. With nearly 4,000 members, our membership is an unparalleled opportunity for exceptional medical education and professional fellowship with widely recognized leaders in sports medicine.
Meghan Bishop, MD
I love AOSSM because it includes a community of orthopaedic sports medicine surgeons with the common goal of keeping our patients healthy, active, and "in the game". AOSSM provides mentorship. It gives its members a direct connection to the thought leaders and innovators in the field of sports medicine, while promoting the practice of evidenced based medicine and also exploring cutting edge advanced in treatment and technology.”
Jorge Chahla, MD, PHD
I love AOSSM because it provides me the opportunity to learn evidence-based approaches from thoughtful leaders in the field. I love the fact that there are programs oriented to young and established surgeons to flourish and advance our field so we can better treat our patients.”
Michael G. Ciccotti, MD
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Your voice is essential to the now and to the future of who we are clinically, academically and spiritually. So I urge you to fully participate in our truly important Emerging Leaders Program. Be a part of this tradition, be a part of AOSSM!”