Application is currently closed.
The OTA accepts applications twice per year:
Deadline: May 15 - Membership will begin July 1
Deadline: November 15 - Membership will begin January 1
Which of the OTA Membership categories do you qualify for?
Active
Clinical
Candidate
International
Trauma Practice Professional
Research
Emeritus (cannot be applied for only requested)
have voting privileges and are eligible to be a sponsor.
Current OTA Membership Dues
United States and Canada
Active - $800*
Research - $600*
Clinical - $700*
* includes JOT subscription
Candidate (post fellowship) - $200**
Candidate (resident and fellowship) - $100**
Trauma Practice Professional - $150**
Emeritus - $0**
Honorary - $0**
USA Active Military - $0 (upon submission of Military Waiver)
International
High Income - $325**
High Middle Income - $200**
Low Middle Income - $10**
Low Income - $10**
High and High Middle Income Candidate - $50**
Low and Low Middle Income Candidate - $10**
Individual International membership dues are based on a tiered dues structure aligned with the World Bank’s country classifications.
International membership dues covered by Industry/Institutions may not be eligible for discounted international dues.
*Includes mailed copy of JOT and Rockwood & Green Textbooks
** JOT hard cover subscription available at discounted rate of $99 for Domestic and $114 for International.
Additional Application Forms
Why Join OTA?
- Increase your Level of Expertise
- Stay Up to Date With New Treatment Trends & Controversies
- Strengthen your Practice Management
- Invest in your Career
- Increase Leadership and Professional Development
- Unite with Colleagues to Form a Strong Voice on Advocacy Issues
- Broaden your Professional Network
- Give Back to the Orthopaedic Trauma Community
- Participate and Shape Research Studies
Who Should Join OTA?
- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeons:
- Academic, Community & Clinical
- Residents, Fellows, Young Practitioners
- Mid thru Senior Level Surgeons
- International Surgeons
- Military Surgeons
- General Orthopedic Surgeons in Community Practice Who Care for Trauma Victims
- Physician Assistants (PA’s) & Nurse Practitioners (NP’s)
- PhD’s and Research Professionals
- Allied Health Professionals
Guest Nation Applicants
All Guest Nation applicants from Colombia will receive complimentary one-year membership. Applies to 1st time applicants only.
Required Documents For Applications
- Current curriculum vitae (word.doc or pdf)
- A recent photograph (jpeg/jpg or gif.)
- Sponsor form needed for Active or Research Applications
- Application fee of $50.00 (USD)
Current members applying for a new category, United States active duty military (military waver required), candidate members, guest nation members and members in low and low middle income countries are exempt of fee.
