MEMBERS OF THE KNEE SOCIETY

The Knee Society's membership is invitational.  Candidates are identified by current members, and after an initial review by the Membership Committee Chair, may be invited to apply.  Up to ten (10) new Active members may be admitted into the Society annually.  The size of the Society is limited in its bylaws to no more than 105 Active members and 20 International members.  Candidates undergo a rigorous review, and the process is competitive.  Being a member of The Knee Society is an honor and a privilege, and a recognition of one's professional achievements.

New members are expected to serve our patients and our profession by actively participating in the educational activities of the Society and continuing to advance research in our field.

Active Membership Criteria

  • An accomplished, board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, or research scientist, who has demonstrated interest in the advancement of orthopaedic surgical knowledge of the knee joint in health and/or arthritic disorders of the knee through substantiated accomplishments such as special studies, writings, lectures, etc.

  • Shall be five (5) years or more post-residency or fellowship, or completion of formal education or training, (i.e., PhD) at the time of the final vote by The Knee Society’s membership at the business meeting during the Members Meeting.

  • Shall be a person of good ethical standing in his or her own community in the United States or Canada.

  • If the prospective member is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, he/she shall be a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), or of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA).

  • Shall qualify under one of the following pathways:

Orthopaedic Investigator: shall have performed an average of at least fifty (50) total knee replacements during each of the three (3) years prior to applying for membership, or have consistently devoted at least fifty-one (51) percent of his/her practice to surgery of the arthritic knee; or

Orthopaedic Scientist: shall have at least thirty (30) percent of his/her research relevant to, and immediately related to, the arthritic knee; or

Orthopaedic Advocate: shall be widely recognized by his/her peers for his/her outstanding philanthropic work, mentorship, teaching, or other exceptional service to the global orthopaedic knee community.

  • Shall have performed an average of at least fifty (50) total knee replacements during each of the three (3) years prior to applying for membership, or have consistently devoted at least fifty-one (51) percent of his/her practice to surgery of the arthritic knee, or have at least thirty (30) percent of his/her research relevant to, and immediately related to, the arthritic knee. Under unusual circumstances, the Membership Committee may elect to waive or modify these requirements at its discretion.

  • Shall have demonstrated an interest in disorders of the knee by presentations on the knee at national meetings, and/or through publications on the knee in peer-reviewed journals. There should be a minimum of ten (10) peer-reviewed knee publications during the five (5) years prior to the candidate’s consideration by the Membership Committee. The candidate must be listed as the first or last author on at least six (6) of the ten (10) publications.

International Membership Criteria

  • An accomplished Orthopaedic Surgeon or research scientist, who has demonstrated interest in the advancement of orthopaedic surgical knowledge of the knee joint in health and/or arthritic disorders of the knee through substantiated accomplishments such as special studies, writings, lectures, etc.

  • Shall be five (5) years or more post-residency or fellowship, or completion of formal education or training, (i.e., PhD) at the time of the final vote by The Knee Society’s membership at the business meeting during the Members Meeting.

  • Shall be a person of good ethical standing in his/her own community in a country of permanent residence that is other than the United States or Canada.

  • Shall have performed an average of at least fifty (50) total knee replacements each of the preceding three years, or devote at least fifty-one (51) percent of his/her practice to surgery of the arthritic knee, or have at least thirty (30) percent of his/her research relevant to, and immediately related to the arthritic knee. Under unusual circumstances, the Membership Committee may elect to waive or modify these requirements.

  • Shall have demonstrated an interest in disorders of the knee by presentations on the knee at national meetings, and/or publications on the knee in a peer reviewed journal. There should be a total of at least five (5) presentations and/or publications during the five (5) years prior to the candidate’s consideration by the Membership Committee.

  • Applications for International membership category shall be reviewed by the Membership Committee provided that the existing international membership does not exceed 20 International Members.

The Knee Society is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  More information available HERE.