Active member
A candidate for Active Membership shall have been engaged in the practice of Orthopaedics for at least four years by December 31 in the year of nomination into membership (by December 31, 2025, for the class of 2026). He or she shall have demonstrated leadership in the Orthopaedic community, evidenced significant contributions to the field of Orthopaedics, and been certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, or be a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Affiliate member
Affiliate membership may be granted to distinguished individuals who have contributed to the advancement of musculoskeletal patient care, through leadership, research, or education.
Associate member
Associate Membership may be granted to highly capable individuals with an advanced degree who have an academic appointment in an orthopedics department and are not involved in clinical practice.
Corresponding member
Corresponding Membership may be awarded to distinguished Orthopedists in countries other than the United States or Canada.