Become A Member
Join AAOE today to grow as an orthopaedic professional, improve your practice, and develop your knowledge of the latest industry trends.
You are welcome to join
Whether you are a full-time student, a staff member, a physician, or an individual interested in orthopaedic and musculoskeletal practice management, you are welcome to be a member of our community.
AAOE is the only orthopaedic-management specific association developed exclusively for orthopaedic practice administrators, staff, physicians, and professionals in the musculoskeletal industry.
With an AAOE membership, you have access to countless opportunities to connect with members, learn from vital practice management courses, and utilize relevant tools to develop your practice.
The Value of AAOE Membership
1,600+
Practice professionals currently enjoy ever-expanding member benefits as a part of the AAOE community.
$935
Average savings for members who participated in education and networking opportunities this year.
85
On-demand educational programs enjoyed by members in the AAOE Learning Center.
1,297
Completed patient outcomes surveys populated in Empower, creating powerful data solutions for practices.
383
Practices contributed five years of trend data to the AAOE Benchmarking Survey.
$54,000
Donated by AAOE members in community engagement efforts supporting local charities.
AAOE Membership Features
85+ educational courses covering 14 areas of operation.
Certificate opportunities
Innovative practice management tools and resources
Monthly networking opportunities
Q&A calls with expert consultants
Cost-effective professional development
Active community of peers with shared experiences
Terms of Membership
Dues
Individual Member: $415
Student Member: $60
Grab your group discount!
For multiple members of the same organization, here are the discounted group dues:
- 2 members $698
- 3 members $1,034
- 4 members $1,363
- 5 members $1,643
- 6 members $1,953
- 7 members $2,260
- 8 members $2,567
- 9 members $2,756
- 10 members $3,024
- 11+ members $3,355
Timeline
Membership is calendar-based, starting in January and ending in December.
Joinning during/after April of the current year, new member dues are pro-rated based on the number of days remaining in the year.
Joining in November/December of the current year, new member dues are calculated to include the remainder of the current year + the entire following year.
Membership that has been lapsed for less than 12 months can be re-activated by paying renewal dues of one-year.
Membership that has been expired for 12 months or more will require a new application.
Annual attestation for continued eligibility is required of all members.