What Is ABJS.org and What Organization Does It Represent?

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ABJS.org is the official website of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (ABJS), a professional society for orthopaedic surgeons. The site serves as the association's hub for membership, its journal Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® (CORR®), meetings and education, awards, and organizational information such as its board, committees, and history. According to the site, the association's mission is "to advance the science and practice of orthopaedic surgery by creating, evaluating, and disseminating new knowledge and by facilitating interaction among all orthopaedic specialties."

What the Site Covers

The navigation and homepage content point to several core areas:

Area What you'll find
Membership Member login, membership information, 2026 dues (invoiced in January, payable online or by check), and volunteer leadership/committee opportunities
Publications Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® (CORR®), including member access
Meetings/Education Annual Meeting details, registration, hotel reservations, and CME course offerings
Awards Nicolas Andry Lifetime Achievement Award, Marshall R. Urist Young Investigator Award, CORR® ORS Richard A. Brand Award
About Us History, mission, board of directors, trustees of CORR®, committees, staff, past presidents, contact

Current Announcements on the Homepage

  • Leadership nominations: A call for nominations for ABJS Leadership and Committees is posted, with a link for additional information.
  • Nicolas Andry Lifetime Achievement Award: Nominations for the 2027 award are open, with a deadline of September 30, 2026. The 2026 winner was John H. Healey, MD, FACS, recognized for work on the tenosynovial giant cell tumor landscape; he presented at the 2026 ABJS Annual Meeting.
  • 2027 Annual Meeting: Scheduled for April 14–18, 2027, with the call for abstracts open. The site states the Annual Meeting is open to ABJS members only.
  • Leadership: Brian A. Jewett, MD, is listed as the 78th ABJS President for 2026–2027.

Who the Site Is For

  • Orthopaedic surgeons and researchers considering membership, dues, or volunteer committee roles.
  • Authors and readers interested in CORR® or the association's awards.
  • Members planning to attend the Annual Meeting or access member-only content.

Note that some areas, such as volunteer position details and member resources, require logging in. The homepage does not state that membership or these resources are free, so treat access as gated unless the site indicates otherwise.

Practical Next Step

If you want to join, submit an abstract, or nominate a colleague, start from the relevant tab (Membership, Meetings/Education, or Awards) rather than the homepage announcements, since deadlines and forms are described on those pages. For the 2027 Andry Award, the hard deadline to plan around is September 30, 2026.