Membership

MOA employs a full-time lobbyist who works actively with Maryland elected officials and regulators to improve the legal environment for the practice of orthopaedics and to enhance the ability of Maryland orthopaedists to serve their patients and the general public. We raise money through our political action committee to support the election of Maryland legislators who understand and support the goals of the Association.

We survey members through periodic emails on issues of importance to determine what positions will best represent their interests and compile practice-related data to support our advocacy.

MOA also sponsors an annual calendar of meetings that includes a Spring Scientific Meeting in April and three scientific lecture meetings during the fall and winter for members of MOA and their guests. These lectures, each named in memory of a noted leader in the field of orthopaedic surgery, are free to MOA members and orthopaedic residents and fellows. The meetings provide an overview of association legislative and membership activities, encourage input and ideas from attendees, and feature national and local speakers on current concepts and topics of interest to orthopaedic practices. Each lecture is preceded by a social hour to encourage fellowship and the exchange of ideas among those attending.

The Spring Scientific Meeting features presentations on a variety of topics realted to the field of orthopaedic surgery, and the annual meeting and election of officers of the Association. A highlight of the Spring Scientific Meeting is the presentation of juried papers by residents and fellows. Prizes are awarded to the best and the runner up presenters in the areas of clinical research and basic science.

As the state affiliate of AAOS, MOA represents the interests and concerns of Maryland orthopaedists through our voting members on the AAOS Board of Councilors.

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