OBJECTIVES
To establish and maintain an association of orthopedic surgeons, not for pecuniary profit but for the benefit of humanity by advancing the science of orthopedic surgery.
To develop academic social and cultural interaction among its members by frequent exchange of fellows through scholarships, traveling fellowships, and regular scientific meetings
Organizational Perspectives
To contribute to the stability , peace and progress in the ASEAN region through the science and technology of the Orthopedic specialty.
To be on equal footing with the First World countries in terms of the science and the art of Orthopedic Surgery by the beginning of the 21st century
To encourage healthy competition as well as cooperation among the AOA member nations
To accept possible future members of the ASEAN
To date, Vietnam is the 6th member nation of the AOA having been admitted in Dec 2005
Popularity: 8% [?]