CME expires June 24, 2025
PREPARE. PRACTICE. EVALUATE.
Test your knowledge on the diagnosis and management of common orthopaedic disorders and injuries and prepare for board examinations and maintenance of certification with essential content from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) library.
This six-module study plan has been developed by the AAOS Generalist Content Committee to prepare orthopaedic surgeons for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery General Orthopaedic Surgery Recertification Examination.
Select AAOS content aligns with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery General Orthopaedic Surgery Recertification Examination Blueprint, making this course not only an essential study tool but also an excellent resource for surgeons interested in obtaining a well-rounded foundation in current general orthopaedic surgery-related concepts.
AAOS General Orthopaedic Practice Prep Plan Contributors
Anne C. Sullivan, MD (Chair)
Bruce Edward Thomas, MD
Valerae O. Lewis, MD
Elizabeth M. Yu, MD
Joseph Drain, MD
Kristyn Darmafall, MD
Kathryn Fideler, MD
Table of Contents
Module 1: Musculoskeletal Oncology
Module 2: Spine
Module 3: Upper Extremity
Module 4: Lower Extremity
Module 5: General Principles
Module 6: Multi-Site Injuries
Key Features
Knowledge Check — AAOS board-style self-assessment examination questions specifically selected to address the top-tested content
Recommended Readings — Full-text PDFs of recent, relevant AAOS book chapters; Instructional Course Lecture chapters; and Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons articles
Lecture Presentations — Audiovisual presentations from key AAOS Annual Meeting Symposia and Instructional Course Lectures
Study Activity — Digital flashcards to test knowledge and highlight key, testable concepts
Build-a-Quiz — Create mock quizzes or individualized question banks to reinforce specific content areas
Complete the program at your own pace
Track your progress and performance
Pick up where you left off across your devices
Learning Objectives
Interpret current clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging studies related to common orthopaedic conditions and injuries.
Demonstrate clinical decision-making skills for the management of common disorders and injuries that a general orthopaedic surgeon likely will encounter.
Differentiate between appropriate surgical and nonsurgical treatment strategies.
Apply evidence-based orthopaedic literature in your practice.
Earn up to 65 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits™.