AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HIP & KNEE

Research - the association produces two peer-reviewed medical journals, the journal of arthroplasty and arthroplasty today. These journals convey the results of research that can alter and improve the practice of total joint arthroplasty. The association's research committee also conducted the evaluation of grant applications submitted for funding to the related foundation for arthroplasty research and education. Fellowship grant recipients must have a current program agreement with aahks and sf match account. Receipt of funds requires completion of a fellowship match program director and coordinator survey.

Quality measures project - intended to align with the cms requirement by covering all phases of surgical care as a measure set. Patient education in the way of web videos.

Fellowship match programs - the adult reconstructive hip and knee fellowship match program assists orthopaedic residents with obtaining fellowships in adult reconstruction in an orderly way. The american association of hip and knee surgeons, the hip society and the knee society have established this fellowship match program. Residents apply to hospitals that have fellowship programs, and are matched to programs in a blinded mutual ranking process for further fellowship-level training.