Orthopaedic Research Society(ORS)

What Orthopaedic Research Society(ORS) does

The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional research society founded in 1954 and headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, dedicated to advancing musculoskeletal research worldwide. ORS serves nearly 4,000 members across academia, clinical practice, industry, and government, including academic researchers, orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians, students and trainees, industry professionals, and government researchers. Its mission centers on connecting engineers, biologists, basic scientists, clinicians, and veterinarians in pursuit of musculoskeletal science.

ORS's core product surface is organized around the LearnORS online learning management system, which delivers five course modules (Art of Grant Writing, Principles of Clinical Research, Orthopaedic Basic Science, Enhanced Writing and Publication Skills, and New Investigator Toolkit), a Residency Bundle for bulk institutional licensing, a webinar series, and a video library of recorded content dating to 2021. The society also publishes two peer-reviewed journals in partnership with Wiley (Journal of Orthopaedic Research and Journal of Orthopaedic Research – Spine), hosts an annual meeting and specialized symposia, and operates the ORS Career Center. Community infrastructure includes 8 Research Sections spanning fracture repair, meniscus, orthopaedic implants, preclinical models, skeletal muscle, spine, clinical research strategies, and tendon, alongside 11 Community Networks focused on diversity, access, and emerging researcher segments.

The business model is membership-funded and diversified: annual membership dues range from $75 (Student) to $325 (Established), LearnORS courses are sold individually or as a $1,125 bundle to non-members, non-member webinar recordings are priced at $35 each, event registration and journal submission fees generate transactional revenue, and tax-deductible donations supplement income. Sponsorship from corporate partners (Stryker, MTF Biologics, Bethel) funds specific fellowships and courses. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on Research Sections, Community Networks, the LearnORS platform, and the annual meeting as primary member acquisition and engagement venues. The organization operates with a small staff of 1–10 employees.

Name

Orthopaedic Research Society(ORS)

Legal name

Orthopaedic Research Society

Website

https://ors.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosamond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees across five tiers ranging from $75 (Student) to $325 (Established). Membership active through December 31, 2026.
2. LearnORS Course Fees: Non-member pricing for online courses: Scientific courses at $350/course, Career development courses at $120/course, New Investigator Toolkit at $59. Residency Bundle available at $1,000/license per learner for non-members.
3. LearnORS Bundle: Complete LearnORS Bundle (all 5 courses) priced at $1,125 for non-members, offering best value compared to individual course purchases.
4. Webinar Recording Access: Non-members pay $35 (USD) per webinar recording, while ORS members access recordings at no additional cost.
5. Event Registration Fees: Discounted registration for meetings and events including Annual Meetings, workshops, and specialized symposia for members.
6. Journal Publication Fees: Free manuscript submission to Journal of Orthopaedic Research (JOR); 20% discount on Journal of Orthopaedic Research – Spine (JORS) manuscript submissions for members.
7. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to support orthopaedic research programs and society activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ORS is a nonprofit professional society that provides membership, continuing education, peer-reviewed scientific journals, annual conferences, and specialized research communities to support orthopaedic and musculoskeletal researchers worldwide. Its core paid offerings include tiered annual memberships, the LearnORS online learning platform with on-demand courses, the Journal of Orthopaedic Research and JOR Spine journals, and the ORS Annual Meeting.

Product overview

The Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) offers a unified platform of professional development and research resources centered around LearnORS, an online learning management system. The LearnORS platform provides five distinct course modules (Enhanced Writing and Publication Skills, Art of Grant Writing, Principles of Clinical Research, New Investigator Toolkit, and Orthopaedic Basic Science) plus a Residency Bundle for bulk licensing. Supporting the educational offerings are the LearnORS Video Library of recorded webinars and the LearnORS Webinar Schedule for live sessions. Beyond LearnORS, ORS provides peer-reviewed publications (Journal of Orthopaedic Research and Journal of Orthopaedic Research – Spine), the Annual Meeting conference, the ORS Career Center job board, and eight Research Sections covering specialized areas of orthopaedic research. Membership bundles access to all offerings including journals, courses, sections, and events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LearnORS: Online learning platform offering courses in orthopaedic research including grant writing, clinical research principles, writing and publication skills, basic science, and new investigator toolkit.
• LearnORS Video Library
• LearnORS Webinars
• Journal of Orthopaedic Research (JOR)
• Journal of Orthopaedic Research – Spine (JORS)

Products and services

• LearnORS Online Learning Platform Online learning management system delivering on-demand courses on grant writing, clinical research, basic orthopaedic science, writing and publication skills, and new investigator training; available to ORS members and as paid access to non-members and residency programs.
• LearnORS Residency Bundle Bulk licensing package that allows residency programs to purchase LearnORS course access for multiple residents at a per-license rate of $1,000 per learner for non-members.
• Enhanced Writing and Publication Skills Course 3+ hour online career development course focused on scientific writing, publishing strategy, abstract and manuscript development, and social media promotion of research; part of the LearnORS catalog.
• The Art of Grant Writing Course 9-hour online course consisting of 28 lectures across 8 modules covering grant mechanisms, project planning, aims development, approaches, budget justification, and the NIH/NIAMS peer review process.
• Principles of Clinical Research Course 10-hour foundational online course in clinical research design covering study design, measurement, biostatistics, observational studies, randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and knowledge translation.
• New Investigator Toolkit Course Online professional development course addressing gaps in training for launching an independent laboratory, covering peer review, lab budgeting, strategic planning, mentorship, and lab branding.
• Orthopaedic Basic Science Course 7+ hour online course explaining the science behind orthopaedic treatments and procedures, covering molecular and cellular biology, tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomaterials, and pathophysiology of musculoskeletal conditions.
• LearnORS Video Library Digital collection of recorded webinars and expert discussions from 2021 to present covering scientific sessions, career development, and member-exclusive presentations; free for ORS members and $35 per recording for non-members.
• Journal of Orthopaedic Research (JOR) Peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing orthopaedic research, included with ORS membership and offering free manuscript submission to members.
• Journal of Orthopaedic Research – Spine (JOR Spine) Specialized peer-reviewed journal focused on spine research, offering ORS members a 20% discount on manuscript submissions.
• ORS Annual Meeting Annual in-person conference (2026 in Charlotte, NC) bringing orthopaedic researchers together to present findings, network, and collaborate; discounted for ORS members.
• ORS Career Center Online job board and career resource platform listing orthopaedic research positions, accessible to ORS members at discounted rates.
• ORS Annual Membership Tiered annual membership (Student $75, Post-Graduate Trainee $105, Affiliate $180, Early Career $250, Established $325) bundling LearnORS access, journal subscriptions, Research Section membership, and discounted event registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 4,000 researchers supported worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WileycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORS partners with Wiley to publish the Journal of Orthopaedic Research (JOR) and Journal of Orthopaedic Research – Spine (JORS). Wiley handles journal publishing, distribution, and manuscript processing while ORS provides editorial leadership and research community engagement.
• International Federation of Musculoskeletal Research Societies (IFMRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORS collaborates with IFMRS through the Musculoskeletal Knowledge Portal and HubLE (IFMRS Learning Environment), a collaborative knowledge-sharing platform for musculoskeletal research societies globally.
• Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOREF is highlighted as an alternative funding source in the Art of Grant Writing course, helping researchers identify non-federal grant opportunities.
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS/NIH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIAMS, part of NIH, is featured prominently in the Art of Grant Writing course as a primary funding source for orthopaedic research. ORS provides training on navigating NIAMS funding opportunities.
• American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORS co-hosts webinars with ASBMR, including the joint webinar 'The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science: A Scientist's Warning' featuring Dr. Peter Hotez, addressing science communication challenges.
• Orthopaedic Trauma AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Orthopaedic Trauma Association on the Atypical Femoral Fractures webinar, bringing together international experts on management of these fractures.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OrthoResearchSociety
• Facebookfacebook.com/OrthopaedicResearchSociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orthopaedic-research-society
• Instagraminstagram.com/ors_society
• TikToktiktok.com/@orssociety

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Funding overview

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