AOAO is a member of the AAOS’ Orthopaedic PAC Advisors’ Circle. This membership gives the Academy a leadership role within the AAOS Political Action Committee. Membership with the AC includes a seat at their Roundtable, staff assistance in planning national fly-ins, up to (3) District checks for supported candidates, regularly scheduled meetings and conference calls featuring developments on policy and political fronts for orthopedic surgeons.