We are deeply grateful to the institutions, practice groups, and individuals who contributed to this important survey examining the potential effects of proposed Medicare reimbursement reductions for hip and knee replacement. Your participation provided essential insight into how these changes could affect patient access, faculty recruitment and retention, clinical demands, surgical education, and research at academic medical centers.
Everything you need to make the most of the AOC Business & Leadership Symposium, October 1–3, 2026, in Nashville—from the agenda and speakers to insider tips on the venue, dining, and getting around. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a returning leader, this guide helps you plan your trip and maximize your time on the ground.
New platform accelerates collaboration in technology evaluation, research, education, and innovation CARY, N.C., Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC), the nation's largest academic orthopaedic community representing 5,000 members, 200 university-based academic orthopaedic departments, and 100 health systems and private practices, today…
The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC) is partnering with MedTech Voice to help communicate the value of AOC’s expanding work across academic orthopaedics, industry collaboration, and musculoskeletal innovation. For more than two decades, AOC has brought together the leaders shaping academic…
The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC) is launching new peer-specific leadership coaching huddles designed for academic orthopaedic leaders seeking a confidential, role-specific forum to navigate real-world leadership challenges. These small, peer-only groups provide protected time for Chairs, Vice Chairs, Division Chiefs, and Program Directors to step out of day-to-day operations, pressure-test decisions, and learn directly from colleagues who understand the unique demands of their roles. An upcoming informational webinar will introduce the structure, intent, and facilitation model behind the leadership huddles and help leaders determine whether participation may be a fit for them or members of their leadership team.
Announcing New Technology Evaluation Framework & Digital Collaboration Platform for AOC Departments and Orthopaedic MedTech Companies (2026)
We’re thrilled to announce that the reimagined AOC Connect platform is now live at AOCMEMBERS.COM—a complete transformation of your digital home for academic orthopaedic collaboration.
Two Decades of Leadership, Connection, and Collective Impact in Academic Orthopaedics Since our founding, we’ve grown from a small group of visionary leaders into the only professional association dedicated exclusively to administrative and operational excellence in academic orthopaedics. This moment is…
A Transformative Collaboration in Orthopaedics The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium (AOC) is excited and honored to announce that 19 Academic Orthopaedic Chairs, Vice Chairs, and Faculty Leaders across our elite academic orthopaedic community have been working alongside select MedTech C-Suite Leaders to foster a more efficient, trust-based, and…
We are so excited to announce the NEW AOC Thought Leaders Webinar Series: Business & Leadership Optimization Strategies For Academic Orthopaedics Our AOC Chair & Vice Chair Advisory Council, along with our AOC Executive Advisory Council, have prioritized focal points…