AANA Lab Course 1002 -3rd Annual Fellows/Chief Residents-AANA Membership_ Ways to Get (and Stay) Involved After Fellowship-Brian R. Waterman, M.D.

AANA Membership_ Ways to Get (and Stay) Involved After Fellowship-Brian R. Waterman, M.D.

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The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) offers numerous opportunities for members and trainees to get involved and advance their careers in arthroscopy and sports medicine. Key avenues include:

1. <strong>Site Visits and Mentorship:</strong> Members can connect with committed mentors through the member directory to guide professional development and seek multiple role models.

2. <strong>Grants and Scholarships:</strong> AANA provides several funding and recognition programs such as the JW Ewing Resident/Fellow Award, Resident/Fellow Essay Award, Richard O’Connor Award, and research grants. Fellowships, including health policy and travel fellowships, are also available.

3. <strong>Committee Participation:</strong> Members can apply to serve on various committees spanning advocacy, education, communications, finance, research, and more. Applications open around August with notifications the following April.

4. <strong>Question Writing:</strong> AANA’s Arthroscopy Self Assessment Program (ASAP) needs contributors—editors, assistant editors, section editors, and question writers—to support Maintenance of Certification exams.

5. <strong>Collaborative Organizations:</strong> Partnerships with groups like AAOS’s Clinical Scholars Development Program and SOMOS provide research and training opportunities, focusing on members within 3-5 years post-training.

6. <strong>Educational Resources:</strong> Members have access to surgical pearls, web-based and community-driven insights, arthroscopy techniques, and the Orthopedic Learning Center (OLC), which hosts courses and faculty opportunities.

7. <strong>Journal Review:</strong> AANA encourages members to review submissions for the Arthroscopy Journal to contribute to scientific discourse without entrance criteria.

8. <strong>Innovation and Leadership:</strong> Members can engage in the Social Media Task Force, podcast initiatives, arthroscopy simulation training through Copernicus and VirtaMed partnerships, and the Emerging Leaders of Arthroscopy group for professionals within ten years of training.

9. <strong>Ad Hoc Work Groups:</strong> AANA welcomes member ideas for webinars, think tanks, and other initiatives to foster ongoing engagement.

Overall, AANA provides a comprehensive platform for professional growth, research involvement, education, and leadership development in the field of arthroscopy.

Keywords

Arthroscopy Association of North America

AANA

arthroscopy

sports medicine

mentorship

grants and scholarships

committee participation

Arthroscopy Self Assessment Program

educational resources

innovation and leadership