Partners

AIMBE

American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering was founded in 1991 to establish a clear and comprehensive identify for the field of medical and biological engineering – which is the bridge between the principles of engineering science and practice, and the problems and issues of biological and medical science and practice.
Practical engagement of medical and biological engineers ranges from the fields of clinical medicine to food, agriculture and environmental bioremediation. AIMBE seeks to serve and coordinate a broad constituency of medical and biological scientists and practitioners, scientific and engineering societies, academic departments and industries.

Board of Specialty Societies

The Board of Specialty Societies (BOS), originally created in 1984 as the Council of Orthopaedic Musculoskeletal Specialty Societies, brings together the leaders of musculoskeletal societies to address issues of mutual concern, such as advocacy, continuing medical education, research and residency and fellowship issues. The BOS serves as a resource and advisory entity to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition, the BOS promotes unity and collaboration between the specialty societies and the AAOS.

NIAMS Coalition

The Coalition is a group of professional and voluntary organizations concerned with the programs of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).

OREF

The Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) is an independent, 501(c)3 organization that raises funds to support research and education on diseases and injuries of bones, joints, nerves, and muscles. OREF-funded research educations enhance clinical care, leading to improved health, increased activity, and a better quality of life for patients. The success and impact of the Society’s research and education effort is dependent upon your support. Through our partnership with the OREF, the OREF’s designated giving program has generated more than $456,000 to support this effort. Through your donations, the ORS has been able to fund many important programs that are important to the future of orthopaedics; the ORS/OREF/AAOS Grant Writing Workshop, AAOS/ORS/OREF Clinician Scientist Development Program, ORS/OREF Travel Awards in Research Translation Award, ORS Educational Grants, and more.

United States Bone and Joint Initiative

The Bone and Joint Initiative, is a global, multi-disciplinary initiative targeting the care of people with musculoskeletal conditions-bone and joint disorders. Its focus is on improving your qualify of life as well as advancing the understanding and treatment of those conditions through research, prevention and education. Bones, and joints that create function and movement, are connected by muscle and ligaments. Their state of health and how they enable you to lead an active and healthy like is what the Decade aims to improve.