Mission Statement
To identify, develop, engage, and recognize leadership
to further the art and science of orthopaedics.
Vision
The AOA's vision for the AOA is to be the organization that
catalyzes the orthopaedic community to greatness through inspired
leadership.
Core Values
- Leadership: AOA is an organization that values the
competency of its leaders in all facets; personal, professional,
civic, and academic. The AOA is committed to meeting the
responsibilities of leadership through unselfish and responsible
motivation.
- Professionalism: AOA embraces professionalism at every
level in the organization; members, volunteers, and association
management. AOA aspires to enhance dignity and professionalism in
orthopaedics and in daily life.
- Community: AOA is a Community of Leaders comprised of
individuals committed to each other and the specialty through
intellectual exchange - sharing, collaboration, and creating.
- Unification: AOA seeks to transcend subspecialties and
to unify orthopaedic leaders at the specialty evolves.
