Learn like you were there! 

Take a front-row seat at this Academy skills course recorded virtually in July 2025: AAOS Course OnDemand: Board Maintenance of Certification Preparation and Review: General Orthopaedic Course.  

Course Directors: Albert J. Aboulafia, MD, FAAOS and David P. Gurd, MD, FAAOS      

This OnDemand video program brings the finished event to you as recorded lectures, high yield presentations, and supplemental study material to help you prepare for your MOC Exam. This convenient, self-directed course gives you the flexibility to engage with trusted AAOS course content, online at your convenience.

Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning experience featuring two virtual action-packed days of lectures and panels. Leading faculty deliver best practices and tips in preparing for your exam successfully.    

Strengthen your study strategy and boost your confidence for the MOC exam! This course is designed to help you focus your preparation by identifying key exam topics, closing knowledge gaps, and reinforcing essential orthopaedic principles across all subspecialties. Through evidence-based content and practical clinical insights, you’ll refine your understanding, enhance recall, and develop an efficient, targeted study plan to excel on the MOC general examination.  

Attended the live course? Enjoy special discounted pricing and supplement your notes, review lectures for improved retention and recall, and earn CME – again! Call AAOS Customer Service at 800.626.6726 to claim your discounted attendee rate! Outside U.S. dial 1.847.823.7186. 
 

Learning Objectives 

At the conclusion of this course, learners should be able to:  

• Analyze current clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging studies related to oncology, upper and lower extremity, spine, pediatrics, and trauma conditions.  
• Build a thorough understanding of the foundational knowledge necessary for Maintenance of Certification (MOC).  
• Compare and contrast current operative and non-operative treatment options.  
• Integrate evidence-based orthopaedic research into clinical practice across a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.  
• Understand the full range of surgical interventions for musculoskeletal disorders, including the indications and contraindications for each.  
• Identify knowledge gaps and create an effective study plan to prepare for the MOC general examination.  
• Recognize key topics covered in the MOC general exam and understand the exam format.

AAOS designates this activity for 30 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™.