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MEMBERSHIP CONSIDER THE BENEFITS AAHKS membership provides valuable interaction with a collegial community centered around the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities to improve the overall quality of our specialty. There are categories of membership in AAHKS for everyone who shares our mission and vision. Help us shape the future of your profession For details regarding membership or to apply, please contact Krista Stewart, Membership & Advocacy Coordinator at [email protected] or 847.698.1200. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP • Partnerships with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), The Hip Society and The Knee Society to expand educational opportunities. • Guidance for dealing with change in the healthcare system. • Public education to increase the awareness on the quality and value of joint replacement, to educate patients and to raise the profile of TJR with legislators and the public.