About the Florida Orthopaedic Society

The Florida Orthopaedic Society (FOS) was founded in 1947 with a goal to raise the standards of orthopaedic practices. Being a member offers you access to a robust clinical content, legislative advocacy, education, and a supportive network of your peers that will help elevate your career.

Vision Statement

The Florida Orthopaedic Society will be the premier organization that promotes the highest quality musculoskeletal health for the citizens of Florida.

Mission Statement

The Florida Orthopaedic Society will champion the interests of musculoskeletal patients and orthopaedic surgeons in Florida.

FOS continuously showcases a devout commitment to transforming the industry through our unique collaboration with orthopaedic professionals throughout the state of Florida. It’s our faithful ambition to influence the rest of the nation’s practices with proper orthopaedic improvements starting with our home state. Below describes the unique benefits of a membership with the Florida Orthopaedic Society.

Continue Your Education and Orthopaedic Training

The Florida Orthopaedic Society offers orthopaedic professionals ongoing education:

• Annual Scientific Meeting: Research Presentations, Invited Speakers, and Excellent Sub-Specialty Breakout Sessions

• Orthopaedic Specific State-Required CME

• FOS-Sponsored Orthopaedic Breakout at the WCI Annual Conference

• Frequent Webinar Invitations & Access to the Webinar Archive

State-Wide & National Advocacy

The Florida Orthopaedic Society represents the interests of the profession throughout the entire state of Florida.

• Lobbying Team in Tallahassee

• Florida Orthopaedic Political Action Committee (FOPAC)- Our bipartisan PAC has a strict policy to endorse only those candidates that support a pro-orthopaedic agenda in Florida

• Weekly Updates during the Florida Legislative Session

• Facilitating Collaboration among FOS Members & Work Comp Carriers/TPAs

• Access to the Florida Orthopaedic Risk Purchasing Group- Featuring Discounted Malpractice Premiums, Member-Led Risk Management Committee, Claims Reviews by FL-Based Ortho Surgeons, & Additional Insurance Options

• Sponsoring AAOS Resolutions to Protect Member Interests: Prioritize Medicare Payment Reform and Revise Key Elements of the AAOS Election Process  

Fellowship

The Florida Orthopaedic Society offers a supportive network of your peers designed to elevate your career.

• Networking with colleagues at the FOS Annual Meeting, FMA, AAOS, & NOLC

• Executive Board & Committee Service Opportunities

Join the Florida Orthopaedic Society Today

We’d love for you to join our team as we strive to promote the practice of orthopaedics in Florida. Note: Membership is based on a calendar year and expires December 31st.

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.