American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons

What American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons does

The American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons (AALOS) is a U.S.-based nonprofit professional medical association that works to increase the representation of Latino physicians in orthopaedic surgery and improve musculoskeletal health outcomes in the Latino community. The organization operates a vertically integrated pipeline of programs spanning the full training continuum: the AAOS Pathway to Residency – IDEA Grant provides longitudinal mentorship and $2,000 away-rotation stipends to underrepresented medical students; the UNIDOS Medical Student Program funds travel, lodging, and registration for scholars to attend the AAOS Annual Meeting; the AVANCE Resident Program extends that support to orthopaedic residents; the FUERZA Resident Bootcamp delivers two-day simulation-based surgical skills and leadership training; and the AALOS Mentorship Program formalizes mentor-mentee matching. AALOS also hosts an annual meeting and reception during the AAOS Annual Meeting, the next scheduled for March 4, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

AALOS is led by an elected board headed by President Ronald A. Navarro, MD (since April 2024), Vice President Alberto Bolanos, MD, Secretary Erick M. Santos, MD.PhD, Treasurer Victor H. Hernandez, MD MS, and co-founder Ramon L. Jimenez, MD, alongside student and resident representatives. The technology footprint is minimal: the organization runs on the third-party ClubExpress association management platform for membership, donations, and event registration, with no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or app products. Programs and outcomes are distributed through the website (aalos.clubexpress.com) and social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, X/Twitter).

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring membership dues across six tiers (Attending, Resident/Fellow, Medical Student, Non-Physician Health Professional, International Physician, and Guest), tax-deductible individual and corporate donations, and external grants and sponsorship. Key funding partners include the AAOS IDEA Grant program (AALOS received $12,100 in 2026) and the Zimmer Biomet Foundation (three consecutive years supporting UNIDOS), with additional corporate sponsorship from Arthrex, LEAF, and Skeletal Dynamics. Specific membership pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the organization operates with a 1-10 employee footprint consistent with a lean professional association model.

Name

American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons

Legal name

American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons

Website

https://aalos.clubexpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons (AALOS) is a nonprofit professional medical association that increases Latino representation in U.S. orthopaedic surgery through mentorship, scholarships, residency pathway programs, and community engagement for medical students, residents, and attending surgeons.

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Product category

Professional Medical Association / Orthopaedic Surgery Membership

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

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Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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PRIMARYEDAMAKAM

Alumni, Peer & Community Networking Programs

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/College & Career Enrichment (Mentorship, Internships, Portfolio)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic surgery association
• Physician professional society
• Medical mentorship programs
• Surgical residency pipeline
• Medical student scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Villa Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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 fees from orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows, medical students, and other healthcare professionals who join the association.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, organizations, and corporate sponsors supporting the mission to empower Latino orthopaedic surgeons and advance Latino musculoskeletal health.
3. Grants and Funding: External grant funding from organizations such as AAOS IDEA Grant ($12,100 in 2026) and Zimmer Biomet Foundation support for the UNIDOS Medical Student Program and other educational initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AALOS is a professional medical membership association that delivers structured mentorship, scholarships, and pathway programs supporting Latino medical students, orthopaedic residents, fellows, and attending surgeons across the U.S. Its core offerings include the AAOS Pathway to Residency IDEA Grant, the UNIDOS Medical Student Program, the AVANCE Resident Program, the FUERZA Resident Bootcamp, a formalized Mentorship Program, and an Annual Meeting held in conjunction with the AAOS Annual Meeting. Revenue is generated through individual membership dues, charitable donations, grants, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

AALOS offers a suite of programs supporting Latino representation in orthopaedic surgery: the AAOS Pathway to Residency IDEA Grant provides financial support and mentorship for medical students pursuing away rotations; the UNIDOS Medical Student Program and AVANCE Resident Program fund attendance at the AAOS Annual Meeting with mentorship and professional development; the FUERZA Resident Bootcamp offers surgical skills training for residents; and the AALOS Mentorship Program connects aspiring orthopaedic surgeons with Latino attendings and residents. The organization also hosts an annual meeting and reception during the AAOS Annual Meeting. These programs collectively aim to increase diversity in orthopaedics through early exposure, mentorship, and career development support.

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Functional benefit

Brands

• AAOS Pathway to Residency – IDEA Grant: A longitudinal mentorship and financial support program designed to reduce barriers to orthopaedic away rotations and residency applications for underrepresented medical students.
• AALOS UNIDOS Medical Student Program
• AVANCE Resident Program
• AALOS FUERZA Resident Bootcamp

Products and services

• AAOS Pathway to Residency – IDEA Grant A longitudinal mentorship and financial support program designed to reduce barriers to orthopaedic away rotations and residency applications for underrepresented medical students. Scholars receive $2,000 stipends for away-rotation expenses, structured education through quarterly webinars, and one-on-one mentorship from practicing Latino orthopaedic surgeons.
• AALOS UNIDOS Medical Student Program A national AAOS Annual Meeting-based experience providing medical students with funded access, mentorship, and leadership development in orthopaedic surgery. Includes participation in the AALOS Annual Luncheon, AAOS Medical Student Program, mentorship sessions, and networking events, with funding covering travel, lodging, and registration for scholars.
• AVANCE Resident Program An inaugural program expanding AALOS's mission to include support for orthopaedic residents. Provides funded access to the AAOS Annual Meeting along with mentorship and professional development opportunities, strengthening the pipeline of diverse leaders within the specialty.
• AALOS FUERZA Resident Bootcamp A hands-on, two-day surgical skills and professional development bootcamp for Latino orthopaedic residents. Combines simulation-based training, leadership education, and mentorship to enhance technical competence, confidence, and long-term success in residency.
• AALOS Mentorship Program A mentorship program connecting medical students from underrepresented communities interested in orthopaedic surgery residency with Latino orthopaedic surgeon attendings and residents. Provides formalized mentorship to help with residency applications and broaden exposure to the field.
• AALOS Annual Meeting and Reception Annual meeting and reception held during the AAOS Annual Meeting. Features a plated meal, featured speakers, AALOS leadership updates on the strategic plan, and networking opportunities for Hispanic/Latino orthopaedic surgeons.
• AALOS Membership Annual membership in the AALOS professional association available to orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows, medical students, non-physician health professionals, international physicians, and guests. Membership tiers are billed annually; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 students matched into orthopaedic surgery residency in one year (140% increase from prior year)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026AAOS partners with AALOS through the IDEA Grant program, distributing approximately $175,800 across seven organizations in 2026 to support diversity and opportunity in orthopaedics. AALOS received $12,100. The organizations host annual meetings during the AAOS Annual Meeting, with AALOS holding its Annual Meeting and Luncheon alongside the AAOS conference.
• ArthrexminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting AALOS's mission to empower Latino orthopaedic surgeons and improve musculoskeletal health within the Latino community.
• LEAFminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting AALOS's mission to empower Latino orthopaedic surgeons and improve musculoskeletal health within the Latino community.
• Skeletal DynamicsminorOthersCorporate sponsor supporting AALOS's mission to empower Latino orthopaedic surgeons and improve musculoskeletal health within the Latino community.
• J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow recipient organization of AAOS IDEA Grant ($16,500 in 2026). Both organizations promote diversity in orthopaedics and collaborate during the AAOS Annual Meeting.
• Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow recipient organization of AAOS IDEA Grant ($19,500 in 2026). Both organizations support underrepresented groups in orthopaedics and collaborate during AAOS Annual Meeting.
• OPM Education Inc./Nth DimensionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived $60,000 through AAOS IDEA Grant Track 1 in 2026. Provides residency pathway support and research competition programs for underrepresented medical students.
• Perry InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived $25,000 through AAOS IDEA Grant Track 1 in 2026. Organization focused on inspiring women in orthopaedics and supporting diversity in the field.
• Pride Orthopaedics Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceived $9,000 through AAOS IDEA Grant Track 1 in 2026. Organization supporting LGBTQ+ individuals in orthopaedic surgery.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Perry Initiative: The Perry Initiative inspires women to pursue orthopaedic surgery and engineering through hands-on outreach. It is a direct peer in the orthopaedic diversity pipeline space, co-recipient of AAOS IDEA Grant Track 1 funding ($25,000 in 2026), and operates comparable pre-residency programming to AALOS.
• J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society: The J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society is a parallel diversity-focused orthopaedic professional association supporting underrepresented minority orthopaedic surgeons. It is a direct peer: both organizations are IDEA Grant co-recipients, share the same mission of diversifying orthopaedics, and co-convene during the AAOS Annual Meeting.
• Nth Dimensions: Nth Dimensions (OPM Education Inc.) provides orthopaedic residency pathway support and research competitions for underrepresented medical students. It is a direct peer: an AAOS IDEA Grant co-recipient ($60,000 in 2026), runs parallel pathway programming, and competes for the same pre-residency talent pool as AALOS.
• Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society: The Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society advances women in orthopaedic surgery. It is a direct peer sharing the same AAOS IDEA Grant track, mission of diversifying the specialty, and AAOS Annual Meeting footprint as AALOS, with comparable programmatic structure (mentorship, scholarships, networking).
• Pride Orthopaedics: Pride Orthopaedics supports LGBTQ+ individuals in orthopaedic surgery. It is a direct peer in the orthopaedic diversity association space — AAOS IDEA Grant co-recipient ($9,000 in 2026), comparable organizational structure, and shared AAOS Annual Meeting presence.

Regional players

• National Hispanic Medical Association: NHMA represents Hispanic physicians in the U.S. and works to improve Hispanic health outcomes. It is a closely comparable demographic peer to AALOS at the broader medical (not specialty-specific) level, pursuing parallel Latino physician pipeline and health-equity objectives.
• Association of American Indian Physicians: AAIP advances Native American/Alaska Native representation in medicine. It is a comparable ethnic-physician professional association pursuing the same diversity-pipeline mission as AALOS, but focused on a different underrepresented demographic and broader medical (vs orthopaedic-specific) scope.
• National Medical Association: The National Medical Association represents African American physicians and patients in the U.S. It is a comparable diversity-in-medicine professional association operating in a parallel niche (underrepresented physician pipelines), serving a different demographic but addressing the same structural challenge AALOS targets in orthopaedics.
• American Medical Women's Association: AMWA is the largest multispecialty organization of women physicians in the U.S. It is a comparable physician-membership association that addresses similar professional development, mentorship, and pipeline challenges for its demographic constituency, analogous to AALOS's work for Latino orthopaedic surgeons.

Broad incumbents

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: AAOS is the broad incumbent professional association for all orthopaedic surgeons in the U.S. It is AALOS's primary institutional partner, host of the AAOS Annual Meeting where AALOS convenes, and the source of AALOS's IDEA Grant funding — comparable in mission category (orthopaedic professional society) but vastly larger and not focused on a single demographic niche.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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