Associate Medical and osteopathic doctors who have completed an orthopaedic surgery residency, but may not be Board certified.
Associate members receive all benefits excepting voting and serving as an officer.
Members can remain in this category for no longer than five years before upgrading to Active status. Allied Individuals other than orthopaedic surgeons who demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge in the arthroscopic sciences, or who have made significant contributions to the field. Requests for Allied memberships are considered on an indiviudal basis. Resident Medical and osteopathic physicians who are enrolled in a certified orthopaedic residency program within North America may join the Association as Resident members. Applicants must obtain a letter of recommendation from the Residency Director.