Thank you for your interest in joining the Florida Orthopaedic Community.
Please review the member types and make your selection at the bottom of the page to begin the application for membership. Note: Membership is based on a calendar year and expires December 31st.
Florida Orthopaedic Society (FOS) Membership Types:
FOS Active Member (Physician): $400
Active Members shall be doctors of medicine/osteopathic medicine who are licensed in the State of Florida; have satisfactorily completed an orthopaedic residency in an AMA-approved orthopaedic training program; and are engaged in the exclusive practice of orthopaedic surgery in the State of Florida.
FOS Active Member (Physician) with Auto-Renewal: $350
Active Members shall be doctors of medicine/osteopathic medicine who are licensed in the State of Florida; have satisfactorily completed an orthopaedic residency in an AMA-approved orthopaedic training program; and are engaged in the exclusive practice of orthopaedic surgery in the State of Florida.
FOS Associate Member (Physician): $200
Associate Musculoskeletal Physician Members shall be physicians trained in a medical discipline other than orthopaedics who are licensed and engaged in the provision of musculoskeletal care in the State of Florida. Associate Members may not hold office or vote on Society matters.
FOS Allied Professional Member: $150
Allied Professional Members shall be allied medical professionals, including Physician Assistants, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners, and Athletic Trainers, that are employed or supervised by an Active FOS Member and are engaged in the provision of musculoskeletal care in the State of Florida. Allied Professional Members must note their supervising Active Member when they apply for membership privileges. They may not vote or hold office. They shall pay annual dues as determined by the Executive Committee. Allied Professional Membership will be terminated for non-payment of dues.
FOS Medical Student/ FOS Resident Member: $0
Resident Members shall be surgeons who are actively registered in a Residency Training program in the State of Florida. Resident Members shall retain the right to vote and to hold office, but will not be required to pay dues.
FOS Active Military Member: $0
FOS offers complimentary membership to orthopaedic physicians who are on active duty in the active military service of the United States, as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard.
Please Note: Dues are not deductible as a charitable expense but they may be deductible as a business expense according to the IRS. 35% of your dues were used for direct lobbying expenses and may not be deducted as a business expense. PAC Donations are not deductible as a charitable or business expense.
Florida Association of Orthopaedic Executives (FAOE) (Formerly the BONES Society of Florida) Membership Types:
FAOE Active Member (Orthopaedic Administrator): $100
Hold management position within the group which gives them the authority to hire and discharge personnel and be involved in the day to day management of the practice, and/or report directly to your physician.
FAOE Associate Member: $50
Reports directly to the practice administrator and holds an assistant manager or supervisory position within the practice. Assists in the day to day operations of the practice in association with the practice administrator and in the absence of the practice administrator. This does not include Listserv access.
FAOE Associate Member with Listserv access: $75
Reports directly to the practice administrator and holds an assistant manager or supervisory position within the practice. Assists in the day to day operations of the practice in association with the practice administrator and in the absence of the practice administrator. Includes Listserv access.
Please Note: The Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993 states that association dues used for lobbying activities are not deductible as a business expense. Political Action Committee contributions cannot be deducted as a business expense for federal income tax purposes.
PAC Donations are not deductible as a charitable or business expense.
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