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History of the AOA
The American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) solid and consistent ideals are communicated by themission:
“To identify, develop, engage and recognize leadership to further the art and science of orthopaedics”.
Founded in 1887, the AOA is the oldest and most distinguished orthopaedic association in the world. It has been the parent of several major orthopaedic organizations. Membership in the AOA is achieved by those who have made a significant contribution to education, research, and the practice of orthopaedic surgery.
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1889 |
The Association published its first transactions, continued to the present as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
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1933 |
With the active support of the Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons held its first meeting.
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1934 |
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery incorporated, with AOA as an active sponsor.
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1953 |
AOA initiated the survey resulting in the organization of the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF).
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1993 |
The AOA founded the International Center for Orthopaedic Education (ICOE) which serves as a worldwide clearinghouse to coordinate and facilitate international exchange in postgraduate orthopaedic education opportunities between countries.
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2003 |
The Academic Orthopaedic Society, formerly the Association of Orthopaedic Chairmen, founded in 1971, was incorporated into the AOA. This positioned the AOA as the formal home and supporter of department chairs, program directors, fellowship directors and academic faculty, furthering the AOA’s commitment to academics.
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| 2008 |
The AOA launched its hospital-based quality improvement program Own the Bone, and
created OMeGA Grant Administration LLC. |
The AOA Releases its First Pictorial History Book
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The American Orthopaedic Association has released its first ever pictorial history book, A History of The American Orthopaedic Association: Leadership in Orthopaedic Surgery since 1887, under the direction of James R. Urbaniak, MD, historian, and supported by the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
The coffee table-style book gives a pictorial chronicle of the AOA'spast 120 years in orthopaedics and the evolution of the AOA as it relates to key events in history.
We invite all AOA members to reserve copies of the book for $50 (plus $10 shipping and handling). |
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