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The Virginia Orthopaedic Society is committed to addressing the needs of the orthopaedic surgeon. We care about you and your practice.

The benefits of becoming a member of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society are numerous and include:

Lobbying at the state level on many issues including COPN reform, the role of the physical therapist in musculoskeletal care, and coordinating legislative efforts with MSV
Discounted registration fees to the VOS Annual Meeting
A link to your practice’s website, allowing patients and physicians to access your site: 'Find A Doctor’ search feature. To take advantage of this benefit, email your practice website address to angela@societyhq.com. Please include "VOS Find a Doc" in the subject line.
Quarterly newsletter
Ortho-PAC: The Political Voice of Virginia’s Orthopaedists
Representation on the AAOS Board of Councilors
Members only portal
Voting rights
Professional networking
VOS membership mobile app
Free job postings on the VOS website
VOS membership directory
Career resources

What does the Virginia Orthopaedic Society Advocacy do for you?

Represents orthopaedic surgeons and your patients at the Virginia General Assembly and regulatory agencies
Advances Certificate of Public Need (COPN) reforms to improve orthopaedists’ ability to bring new services and technologies to patients
Fights for fair reimbursement and rules for orthopaedic care provided to workers compensation patients
Advocates for reasonable rules to combat opioid and pain medication misuse and addiction
Defends orthopaedic practices’ right to provide physical therapy and other ancillary services
Maintains safe scope of practice limits on physical therapy, chiropractic, and podiatry
Promotes “fair business practices” for the insurance industry
Recommends orthopaedists for appointments to key commissions and public workgroups
Protects Medicaid reimbursement rates to maintain access to services
Successfully pursues AAOS grants for advocacy programs
Recognizes legislators through VOS “Legislator of the Year” award
Supports Virginia candidates through ORTHO-PAC