American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

What American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society does

The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) is a nonprofit professional medical society founded in 1969 and headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, serving more than 2,500 foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons across the United States, Canada, and internationally. Its mission centers on education, research, and advocacy for the foot and ankle orthopaedic specialty, delivered through a portfolio that includes ACCME-accredited continuing medical education (Annual Meeting, Winter Meeting, specialty courses in minimally invasive surgery, sports injuries, and advanced foot and ankle techniques), peer-reviewed scientific journals (Foot & Ankle International and Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics), online learning (AOFAS ONE OnDemand Education Center, Foot & Ankle Focus webinars, Ask the Expert), a structured Fellowship Match Program, and a patient-facing education site (FootCareMD.org). AOFAS is supported by a separately incorporated charitable affiliate, the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, which channels corporate donations and individual philanthropy into research grants and member programs.

The society generates revenue through five primary streams: recurring membership dues across multiple tiers (Active $725, Candidate $575, International $450, Allied Health $250, Surgeon in Training $100, with military and emeritus/honorary variations), one-time meeting and course registration fees, peer-reviewed journal subscriptions and CME exam products, corporate grants and sponsorships from orthopaedic device companies (Stryker, Treace Medical Concepts, Enovis, Arthrex, Paragon 28), and a small data-monetization stream through limited member list rental. The society does not offer a software product, has no disclosed AI or machine learning capabilities, no API or integration surface, and operates with a very small staff (1–10 employees) supported by elected physician leadership and an external ecosystem of strategic partners including the European Foot & Ankle Society (EFAS exchange), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS Specialty Day), the Arthritis Foundation (osteoarthritis research), and the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA).

Name

American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society

Legal name

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

Website

https://aofas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society is a nonprofit professional medical society founded in 1969 that serves 2,500+ foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons worldwide with ACCME-accredited continuing education, peer-reviewed journals, fellowship matching, and research grant programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosamond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals at various tier levels (Active $725, Candidate $575, International $450, Surgeon in Training $100, Allied Health $250). Emeritus and Honorary members pay no dues.
2. Meeting Registration Fees: Revenue from registration fees for Annual Meeting, Winter Meeting, and specialized courses. Early rates range from $400-$1,375 depending on membership status and meeting.
3. Corporate Grants and Donations: Annual funding of more than $250,000 in research grants, plus corporate support for educational programs, fellowships, and initiatives from companies like Stryker, Treace Medical Concepts, Enovis, Arthrex, and Paragon 28.
4. Journal Subscriptions: Revenue from Foot & Ankle International journal subscriptions and CME exams. Members receive savings of $113 on journal subscriptions compared to non-members.
5. Member List Rental: AOFAS occasionally rents its member work postal mail address listing to providers of medical products and services. Email addresses and phone numbers are not shared.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

AOFAS is a professional medical society that sells membership subscriptions, continuing medical education (CME) courses, conferences, scientific journals, and research grant programs to more than 2,500 foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons. The society provides tiered annual memberships, in-person meetings and hands-on training courses, an on-demand online education library, peer-reviewed journals, and a fellowship match program.

Product overview

American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) is a professional medical society that operates as a unified platform providing education, research, and membership services for foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons. The core offerings include the AOFAS ONE OnDemand Education Center for online CME, Foot & Ankle Focus webinars, Ask the Expert discussions, and Journal CME for continuing education; scientific journals (Foot & Ankle International and Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics) for research publication; AOFAS Connect for member networking; and FootCareMD for patient education. Event-based products include the Annual Meeting, Winter Meeting, Advanced Foot & Ankle Virtual Course, Minimally Invasive Surgery Training Course, Complete Foot Care Course, and Sports Injuries Course. Training programs include the Fellowship Match Program, Resident Scholarship Program, and Resident Skills Course. The society does not offer a software product with technical integrations or AI capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation: The charitable arm of AOFAS that supports research, education, mentorship, outreach, and advocacy for foot and ankle orthopaedics
• FootCareMD.org

Products and services

• AOFAS ONE - OnDemand Education Center Online learning platform providing AOFAS members with access to archived webinars, recorded Annual Meeting and course sessions, podcasts, and CME-accredited continuing education on demand.
• Foot & Ankle Focus Webinars Live online virtual courses providing in-depth coverage of challenging clinical and practice management topics in foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery, free for AOFAS members, residents, and medical students, and $59 per webinar for non-members.
• Ask the Expert Monthly live online event in which AOFAS members bring clinical cases and questions to respected leaders in the foot and ankle orthopaedic community.
• Journal CME Self-assessment exams based on articles in Foot & Ankle International that enable physicians to earn CME credits and fulfill ABOS Self-Assessment Exam requirements.
• Foot & Ankle International (Journal) Peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing original research on foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery, available in print and online formats with member subscription discounts.
• Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics (Journal) Open access peer-reviewed journal publishing research on foot and ankle orthopaedics with discounted article processing charges for AOFAS members.
• AOFAS Connect Online community platform enabling AOFAS members to network, collaborate, and engage with other foot and ankle orthopaedic specialists.
• FootCareMD Patient Education Website Public-facing patient education website providing trusted information about foot and ankle conditions and treatments, and a directory directing patients to AOFAS member surgeons.
• AOFAS Annual Meeting Annual in-person and virtual conference for the global foot and ankle orthopaedic community offering scientific presentations, education, and networking, often combined with the IFFAS Biennial Meeting.
• AOFAS Winter Meeting Smaller in-person meeting complementary to the Annual Meeting, combining foot and ankle education with time for member collegiality and family activities.
• Advanced Foot & Ankle Course Comprehensive multi-day virtual or in-person course offering solutions to the most complex and challenging problems that foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons encounter.
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Training Course In-person course offering both didactic and cadaveric hands-on training in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgical techniques, with member rate of $1,700 and nonmember rate of $2,200.
• Complete Foot Care Course Multidisciplinary course for healthcare professionals on the orthopaedic care team, including physical therapists, physician assistants, nurses, and athletic trainers.
• Sports Injuries of the Foot & Ankle Course Course focused on complex foot and ankle injuries in athletes, taught by an all-star faculty of subspecialty surgeons.
• AOFAS Fellowship Match Program Structured match program connecting orthopaedic residents with foot and ankle fellowship opportunities offered by accredited programs.
• Resident Scholarship Program Scholarship opportunities for orthopaedic residents to enhance their fellowship experience in foot and ankle surgery.
• Resident Skills Course Hands-on skills training course for orthopaedic residents to gain practical experience with orthopaedic instruments and surgical techniques.
• Novel Imaging and MIS Techniques OnDemand Course OnDemand course covering novel imaging techniques including weightbearing CT and MRI metal artifact reduction, plus advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques in foot and ankle care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Research funding increased from $120,000 in 2016 to $875,000 in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• European Foot & Ankle Society (EFAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EFAS includes the EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Program where three AOFAS members attend EFAS Congress and visit European institutions, while three EFAS members attend AOFAS Annual Meeting and visit US/Canadian sites. Joint meetings and guest speakers for each other's conferences.
• Arthritis FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner$600,000 partnership with Arthritis Foundation to fuel osteoarthritis research. Combined with AOFAS's own research funding increased from $120,000 in 2016 to $875,000 in 2024.
• StrykermajorOthersCorporate supporter of AOFAS education and research programs including Health Education, Access, and Leadership (HEAL) Initiative, Women's Leadership Initiative, and Traveling Fellowship Program through grants to the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation.
• Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.majorOthersCorporate supporter of Women's Leadership Initiative through grants to the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation. Also supports 'If You Can See It, You Can Be It' video series showcasing women in orthopaedics.
• EnovismajorOthersCorporate supporter of Traveling Fellowship Program through grants to the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation.
• ArthrexmajorOthersCorporate supporter of Women's Leadership Scholarships through grants to the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation.
• Paragon 28majorOthersCorporate supporter of Women's Leadership Scholarships through grants to the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation.
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAOFAS collaborates with AAOS on Specialty Day during AAOS Annual Meeting, Clinician Scholar Career Development Program, and various educational initiatives. Members must be in good standing with AAOS or equivalent.
• Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Foot & Ankle Focus webinar series covering topics like Cavovarus/CMT deformity.
• Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society (LLRS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Specialty Day programming during AAOS Annual Meeting with in-depth exploration of complex foot and ankle conditions and advanced correction techniques.
• J3P HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier human and organizational development coaching firm specializing in healthcare. Provides leadership development coaching program and webinar series for AOFAS members through the Women's Leadership Initiative and Leadership Development Series.
• American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) / University of Southern California (USC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for APEX Leadership Conference included in Women's Leadership Scholarship Program, building skills in leadership style, team leadership, organizational change, and difficult conversations.
• Science CareminorOthersMedical training facility and bioskills lab provider for AOFAS Minimally Invasive Surgery Training Course in Coppell, Texas.

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Key risks6 records

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Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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