Professional value for attending surgeons
Strengthen your practice.
Expand your impact.
JRGOS membership connects attending orthopaedic surgeons to premier networking and education at AAOS, research funding, leadership, recognition, career resources, peer exchange, mentorship, and a national professional community.
- Attending
- Young Attending
- Fellow
- Resident
- Medical Student
Attending-led. Connected across career stages.
Membership that advances
your professional goals.
The Society’s attending community anchors a broader professional network. Five pathways keep colleagues connected while creating opportunities to lead, learn, collaborate, mentor, and grow.
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Attending
Expand your network, advance research, lead, mentor, gain visibility, and shape the profession.
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Young Attending
Navigate early practice, strengthen your professional identity, and grow with trusted peers and mentors.
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Fellow
Build subspecialty expertise while expanding research, leadership, and career connections.
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Resident
Build confidence through Study Hall, Mock Orals, grants, research, and national support.
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Medical Student
Discover orthopaedics, find mentors, strengthen readiness, and prepare for the Match.
Benefits at a glance
Compare every pathway
in one clear view.
Included or eligible Not generally applicable
| Member benefit | Attending | Young Attending | Fellow | Resident | Medical Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Awards Luncheon & Symposiums Premier education, recognition, and networking at the AAOS Annual Meeting. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| National Peer Network Trusted relationships across specialties, institutions, regions, and career stages. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Practice & Career Development Resources and dialogue supporting career decisions, practice growth, and leadership. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Educational Webinars Live and on-demand learning on clinical, career, innovation, financial, and leadership topics. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Case Corners & Journal Clubs Member-led clinical exchange and specialty-focused discussion. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Regional Meet & Greets Connect with the Gladden community closer to home. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Research Grant Eligibility Funding pathways aligned with career stage. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Abstract & Research Competition Present research and gain national visibility. | Not generally applicable | Not generally applicable | Included | Included | Included |
| ABOS Preparation Support Exam-preparation grants and Mock Orals. | Not generally applicable | Included | Included | Included | Not generally applicable |
| Gladden Study Hall Resident-focused virtual learning and peer connection. | Not generally applicable | Not generally applicable | Not generally applicable | Included | Not generally applicable |
| MCOR Pathway Structured orthopaedic residency readiness. | Not generally applicable | Not generally applicable | Not generally applicable | Not generally applicable | Included |
| JFOS Experience Transition support with near-peer and attending mentors. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| CORR Subscription Access to leading orthopaedic research. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Career & Job Center Opportunities from employers nationwide. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Leadership & Committee Service Shape programs, partnerships, advocacy, and Society priorities. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Not generally applicable |
| Recognition & National Visibility Awards, speaking, faculty, research, and member-feature opportunities. | Included | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Specific eligibility, application requirements, and availability may vary by year. Current levels, pricing and renewal are on the membership levels page.
Attending member value
A professional community
that works for you.
- Advance
- Education, career resources, research funding, and practice-focused opportunities.
- Connect
- Trusted peers, national networking, collaboration, and reciprocal mentorship.
- Influence
- Leadership, service, advocacy, recognition, and a voice in the profession.
One membership. Countless benefits.
Invest in your career. Strengthen your professional community.
Choose the pathway that matches your career stage. Levels, pricing and renewal are handled on the membership levels page.
