| If you are a | Path | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| · Department Chair · Vice Chair · Program Director at a CORD member institution · AOA Traveling Fellowship Alum · Health System Musculoskeletal Service Line Chief · Business Leader Dyad Partner | Apply Directly Invited Pathway Application | CV + 1 recommendation letter from an AOA member |
| AOA Emerging Leader with: 4 consecutive years of Emerging Leaders Program membership and Attendance at 2 Forums or Annual Meetings during those four years Emerging Leaders that do not yet meet the Expedited criteria above can be nominated | Apply Directly Emerging Leader Expedited Pathway Application | CV + 2 recommendation letters from AOA members |
| Fellowship Director | Apply Directly Fellowship Director Expedited Pathway Application | CV + 2 recommendation letters from AOA members |
| Private Practice/Group Leadership (Medical Director, CMO, VP Medical Affairs, CEO, etc.) Program Directors not affiliated with a CORD institution Orthopaedic surgeons/rising stars that show leadership qualities, and/or are passionate about orthopaedic leadership education and support the AOA mission. | Nomination Required Nomination Form | CV + 2 recommendation letters from AOA members An AOA member must initiate your nomination and include the name of the second member to nominate you. If you do not know an AOA member, contact AOA HQ for assistance at membership@aoassn.org |
If you are interested in membership, but do not hold any of the titles above, a current AOA member must initiate your nomination here.