About Midwest AAOE Membership
Membership Types
ACTIVE MEMBERS ($75 YEARLY)
Active members will be those members, in a management position in an orthopaedic practice. Examples of an orthopaedic practice would be academic, multispecialty, single specialty, hospital or health system owned. Active Members shall have the right to vote at general meetings, may serve on Midwest AAOE committees, and may serve on the Board of Directors.
AFFILIATE MEMBERS ($50 YEARLY)
Affiliate members must be affiliated with orthopaedic practice management and/or orthopaedic surgeons/physicians; have a professional interest in orthopaedic practice management; and/or desire to become an orthopaedic practice executive. Affiliate Members may serve on Midwest AAOE committees, but cannot vote or serve on the AAOE Board of Directors. Affiliate Members may not be individuals who are employed by or represent companies and services that would be classified as vendors and/or consultants. Examples of Affiliate Members would be: regional, state, or national professional association staff; hospital executives; practice executives not in an orthopaedic practice; and former orthopaedic practice executives.
RETIRED MEMBERS
Retired members must be former active members of the Midwest AAOE in good standing for a minimum of ten (10) years. Retired Members must be permanently retired from medical practice administration, ambulatory healthcare administration, or multi-specialty healthcare administration. May not be employed by a company that is classified as a vendor and may not be a consultant. Retired Members must be a minimum of fifty-five (55) years of age. Retired Members may not vote or serve on the Midwest AAOE Board of Directors.
ACTIVE MEMBERS ($75 YEARLY)
Active members will be those members, in a management position in an orthopaedic practice. Examples of an orthopaedic practice would be academic, multispecialty, single specialty, hospital or health system owned. Active Members shall have the right to vote at general meetings, may serve on Midwest AAOE committees, and may serve on the Board of Directors.
AFFILIATE MEMBERS ($50 YEARLY)
Affiliate members must be affiliated with orthopaedic practice management and/or orthopaedic surgeons/physicians; have a professional interest in orthopaedic practice management; and/or desire to become an orthopaedic practice executive. Affiliate Members may serve on Midwest AAOE committees, but cannot vote or serve on the AAOE Board of Directors. Affiliate Members may not be individuals who are employed by or represent companies and services that would be classified as vendors and/or consultants. Examples of Affiliate Members would be: regional, state, or national professional association staff; hospital executives; practice executives not in an orthopaedic practice; and former orthopaedic practice executives.
RETIRED MEMBERS
Retired members must be former active members of the Midwest AAOE in good standing for a minimum of ten (10) years. Retired Members must be permanently retired from medical practice administration, ambulatory healthcare administration, or multi-specialty healthcare administration. May not be employed by a company that is classified as a vendor and may not be a consultant. Retired Members must be a minimum of fifty-five (55) years of age. Retired Members may not vote or serve on the Midwest AAOE Board of Directors.
Membership Benefits
Education
MIDWEST AAOE ANNUAL MEETING
Members receive a discount when registering for the Midwest AAOE Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting features relevant and robust content designed to support professional growth for both senior and emerging leaders.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Take advantage of leadership coaching, instruction, and engagement with AAOE national and state/regional associations through the Leadership Academy. The academy is designed to enhance the professional growth of early career orthopedic practice administrators and emerging leaders. To learn more, click here.
MONTHLY WEBINARS
Take part in monthly members-only webinars covering hot topics in orthopaedic practice administration. Click here to see the list of past topics and speakers.
MIDWEST AAOE ANNUAL MEETING
Members receive a discount when registering for the Midwest AAOE Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting features relevant and robust content designed to support professional growth for both senior and emerging leaders.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Take advantage of leadership coaching, instruction, and engagement with AAOE national and state/regional associations through the Leadership Academy. The academy is designed to enhance the professional growth of early career orthopedic practice administrators and emerging leaders. To learn more, click here.
MONTHLY WEBINARS
Take part in monthly members-only webinars covering hot topics in orthopaedic practice administration. Click here to see the list of past topics and speakers.
Networking
RECEPTIONS AT MIDWEST AAOE ANNUAL MEETING
The Midwest AAOE Annual Meeting features opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new friends in the region who share your interests.
REGIONAL RECEPTION AT THE AAOE ANNUAL MEETING
Midwest AAOE members are invited to the Regional Reception at AAOE's Annual Conference. You don't want to miss out on snacks, beverages, and good company as you share what you learned with your colleagues and what you will implement when you return to the office.
CONNECT WITH PREFERRED VENDORS
During the Annual Meeting, attendees have the opportunity to connect with preferred vendors that have exclusive offers for Midwest AAOE members.
ACCESS TO MIDWEST AAOE COLLABORATE PAGE
Get answers 24/7 in the online community platform, AAOE Collaborate, to discuss various orthopaedic practice management topics, issues, and ideas with peers in the region.
RECEPTIONS AT MIDWEST AAOE ANNUAL MEETING
The Midwest AAOE Annual Meeting features opportunities to catch up with old friends and make new friends in the region who share your interests.
REGIONAL RECEPTION AT THE AAOE ANNUAL MEETING
Midwest AAOE members are invited to the Regional Reception at AAOE's Annual Conference. You don't want to miss out on snacks, beverages, and good company as you share what you learned with your colleagues and what you will implement when you return to the office.
CONNECT WITH PREFERRED VENDORS
During the Annual Meeting, attendees have the opportunity to connect with preferred vendors that have exclusive offers for Midwest AAOE members.
ACCESS TO MIDWEST AAOE COLLABORATE PAGE
Get answers 24/7 in the online community platform, AAOE Collaborate, to discuss various orthopaedic practice management topics, issues, and ideas with peers in the region.
Practice Resources + Professional Enrichment
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
Members have unlimited access to our online practice management resources page, which includes our e-news archive, the Leadership Book Nook, and unlimited access to our webinar archive.
MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTERS
Get the latest news, articles of interest, and invites to upcoming events in our monthly e-newsletters.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
Members have unlimited access to our online practice management resources page, which includes our e-news archive, the Leadership Book Nook, and unlimited access to our webinar archive.
MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTERS
Get the latest news, articles of interest, and invites to upcoming events in our monthly e-newsletters.
Note: Midwest AAOE membership is based on a calendar year and expires December 31st.
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