Membership is open to all orthopaedic surgeons, physical and biological scientists, engineers, or other investigators on the basis of previous scientific activity and continued participation in the field of research. Membership includes reduced registration fees for the Annual Meeting, a subscription to the Journal of Orthopaedic Research , the ORS Newsletter , and a copy of the Transactions of the Annual Meeting. How to Apply Either complete a membership application on-line or download a copy and complete it at your convenience. Download a membership application or an associate membership application and complete it at your convenience.
P rint a copy of the completed application form, sign it, and submit the original and three copies .
Enclose two letters of recommendation from members of the society, or obtain signatures of two ORS members on your application form. The original and three copies of completed applications should be sent to the Society office no later than July 1 of each year. In addition to your application, if you elect to request two letters of recommendation from members of the Society, these letters must be submitted to the committee by July 1. If you are interested in applying for membership in the ORS, you should Complete the On-line Membership Application .