Please read the complete overview of the program and participant obligations below, which includes payment of a registration fee and meeting requirements. Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2026.
Purpose & Overview:
The AAOE Leadership Academy is designed to enhance the professional growth of early career orthopaedic practice administrators and emerging leaders through leadership coaching, instruction, and engagement with AAOE national and state/regional associations. The AAOE Leadership Academy will combine required text reading, distance learning activities, and a personal project designed to advance the participant’s career.
Benefits of Participation
Eligibility:
The 2026 Leadership Academy Class will consist of 10 participants who are recommended or sponsored by the Florida Association of Orthopaedic Executives (formerly BSOF), Midwest AAOE, or Southeastern Association of Orthopaedic Executives. Participants applying on this page must be members of SAOE.
Program Events and Dates:
Participants are required to participate in the events listed below.
1. AAOE Annual Meeting
April 20-22, 2026 | Louisville, KY
Leadership Academy participants are expected to attend the AAOE Annual Meeting. Current participants, Leadership Academy alumni, AAOE staff will gather at least once during the conference. Registration for the AAOE Annual Meeting will be waived, however, participants are required to pay for their travel and hotel for this event.
2. Distance Learning Modules (1-Hour Webinars)
Instructor: TBA
Our instructor will lead us through a dynamic curriculum of vital leadership topics during 1 hour webinars held once per month between June-September 2026. Days & time to be announced.
3. Local Association Engagement
Participants are encouraged to attend meetings to participate in a leadership exchange with the Board of Directors.
Career Road Map:
Participants will work with our facilitator to develop a Career Road Map based on their experiences in this program and their future professional goals.
Participant Budget:
Participants are responsible for the following Leadership Academy expenses:
The AAOE Leadership Academy is designed to enhance the professional growth of early career orthopaedic practice administrators and emerging leaders through leadership coaching, instruction, and engagement with AAOE national and state/regional associations. The AAOE Leadership Academy will combine required text reading, distance learning activities, and a personal project designed to advance the participant’s career.
Benefits of Participation
- Gain leadership skills to prepare you for career growth
- Meet other emerging leaders from around the country
- Free registration to the AAOE Annual Conference in Louisville
- 2026 membership to American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE)
Eligibility:
The 2026 Leadership Academy Class will consist of 10 participants who are recommended or sponsored by the Florida Association of Orthopaedic Executives (formerly BSOF), Midwest AAOE, or Southeastern Association of Orthopaedic Executives. Participants applying on this page must be members of SAOE.
Program Events and Dates:
Participants are required to participate in the events listed below.
1. AAOE Annual Meeting
April 20-22, 2026 | Louisville, KY
Leadership Academy participants are expected to attend the AAOE Annual Meeting. Current participants, Leadership Academy alumni, AAOE staff will gather at least once during the conference. Registration for the AAOE Annual Meeting will be waived, however, participants are required to pay for their travel and hotel for this event.
2. Distance Learning Modules (1-Hour Webinars)
Instructor: TBA
Our instructor will lead us through a dynamic curriculum of vital leadership topics during 1 hour webinars held once per month between June-September 2026. Days & time to be announced.
3. Local Association Engagement
Participants are encouraged to attend meetings to participate in a leadership exchange with the Board of Directors.
Career Road Map:
Participants will work with our facilitator to develop a Career Road Map based on their experiences in this program and their future professional goals.
Participant Budget:
Participants are responsible for the following Leadership Academy expenses:
- Registration Fee: $350
- Gallup Assessment: $49.99
- Leadership Book: Approximately $25
- Travel and hotel for AAOE Annual Meeting in Louisville
Have questions? For additional information, please contact Cynthia Jackson.
