Iowa Orthopaedic Society

The Iowa Orthopaedic Society was organized in 1939 with nine members. The society was formed to advance orthopaedic surgery in the state. Active membership is limited to those physicians who have passed both Part I and Part II of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons exam and the osteopaths who are certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic surgery.

The mission of IOS is to enhance its members' ability to provide the highest quality musculoskeletal care possible by providing programs in continuing medical education, training in practice management, leadership in socioeconomic affarirs, and opportunities to build collegiality. The annual meeting is held in the Spring of each year.