About AAHKS
Established in 1991, the mission of AAHKS is to be the definitive global authority on excellence in hip and knee care. AAHKS has a membership of over 5,500 surgeons and other hip and knee health care professionals.
Learn about the AAHKS Board of Directors, Bylaws, Strategic Plan and Staff.
Councils and Committees Charges and Descriptions
With a diverse representation of AAHKS members, Councils and Committees are responsible for setting policy directives for AAHKS. Terms are typically for two years with some exceptions.
Learn about each Committee, charges, composition and term lengths.
Governance Tutorial
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors and Committee members involve setting direction, using resources wisely and providing oversight.
Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy
All AAHKS Officers, Board Members, Committee Chairs, Volunteers and Members are expected to comply fully with this policy. Download PDF.
AAHKS Meetings Schedule
Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs are periodically invited to Board of Directors meetings. Committees meet by conference call or in-person as needed. Download schedule.
Glossary of Acronyms
This is a list of commonly used acronyms in the field of orthopaedics. View the list.
Council and Committee Structure
As of March 24, 2025
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