RJOS welcomes members of all genders to join our growing Foundation. In 2023, we celebrated our 40th anniversary and the incredible accomplishments of RJOS.
In 1983, RJOS had 42 members. Today, we have over 1,400+ members. That’s over a 3,000% growth in membership. And we should have more members! There are estimated to be 2,000+ practicing female orthopaedic surgeons in the United States.
While we celebrate our past, we work hard for our future. Please join us!
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RJOS Membership
Our members have access to an array of benefits and opportunities, including:
Leadership Courses
Learn how to effectively lead and inspire others.
Scholarship & Grant Opportunities
Supporting our residents and medical students
Networking
Network with all levels of membershixchange valuable resources explore favorable opportunities
Resources
Access to RJOS Professional Development & Education Resources
Mentorship Programs
Opportunities to both mentor and be mentored
RJOS Annual Meeting
Bringing together 1,400+ members
Membership Levels
Please complete the on-line application, upload any required supporting documentation, and submit the form directly to RJOS.
Active Member
Open to physicians certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, and pursuing careers exclusively in orthopaedic surgery principally in the United States of America or Canada. This category also includes hand surgeons trained in plastic surgery and spine surgeons trained in neurosurgery, but such members will require letters from two members of RJOS in good standing, as well as approval of the Board.
Benefits of Active Membership include:
Reduced Registration Fee for Annual Meeting
Networking with other RJOS members at all levels
Grant opportunities to support research endeavors
Opportunities to both mentor and be mentored
Access to RJOS professional development & education resources (survey distribution, visiting professorships, webinars)
Open to physicians not yet certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada who are pursuing careers exclusively in orthopaedic surgery in the United States ofAmerica or Canada.
Benefits of Candidate Membership include:
Reduced Registration Fee for Annual Meeting
Networking with other RJOS members at all levels
Grant opportunities to support research endeavors
Opportunities to both mentor and be mentored
Access to RJOS professional development & education resources (survey distribution, visiting professorships, webinars)
Open to persons who are not eligible for any other class of membership, but who have a strong interest in orthopaedics and who support the purpose and goals of the Society. Affiliate members shall include, but are not limited to, Ph.D.'s, research scientists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, primary care physicians, and other non-physicians.
Benefits of Affiliate Membership include:
Access to RJOS professional development & education resources (survey distribution, visiting professorships, webinars)
Networking with other women across various roles within orthopaedics
Creating connections and communication between various organizations promoting women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields
Open to physicians who are participating in orthopaedic residency and fellowship training programs.
Benefits of Resident or Fellow Membership include:
Reduced Registration Fee for Annual Meeting
Scholarship opportunities to attend the RJOS Annual Meeting
Networking with other RJOS members at all levels
Grant opportunities to support research endeavors
Opportunities to both mentor and be mentored
Access to RJOS professional development & educationresources including resources and webinars geared towards applying tofellowships and to first jobs
Unique leadership opportunities within RJOS not foundanywhere else in AAOS
Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society Guide for Women in Orthopaedic Surgery, 2nd Edition, created specifically for women pursuing a successful career in orthopaedics
Open to individuals enrolled in a United States or Canadian-accredited undergraduate or graduate school.
Benefits of Medical Student Membership include:
Reduced Registration Fee for Annual Meeting
Scholarship opportunities to attend the RJOS Annual Meeting
Networking with other RJOS members at all levels
Opportunities for mentorship
Access to RJOS professional development & education resources including resources and webinars geared towards applying to residency, mock residency interviews and more
Unique leadership opportunities within RJOS not foundanywhere else in AAOS
The Medical Student Guide for Orthopaedic Surgery, created specifically for medical students pursuing a successful career in orthopaedics
“RJOS has played a major role in my career already. In addition to mentorship, RJOS has supported my education and research through generous scholarships. Thanks to RJOS’s support, I hope to help make advancements in the field.”
Emma Dwyer, MD
PGY-4, University of Chicago RJOS Research Award Winner
Yes, sign me up!
And help drive change!
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