The document summarizes resources available to orthodontic residents through membership in the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). It highlights that the AAO offers education resources, networking opportunities, career planning tools, and practice management resources to assist residents during training and beyond. Membership provides access to online lectures, journals, meetings and events at discounted rates. The AAO advocates for the specialty and protects members' needs through legal and advocacy efforts.

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AAO Resident Vitals
Vital resources for residency and beyond
My life. My smile. My Orthodontist.®

2. Having been in your place, I understand your
circumstances.
“As residents, we want to make sure we are getting a comprehensive
education. The AAO offers many resources which allow residents to
supplement their education.”
–Dr. Robert Geiman, Class of 2015

3. I was a typical resident, worried about my
patients, family, student loans, etc.
“The AAO is here to protect our needs. The organization listens to our
concerns and has our best interests in mind.”
–Dr. Tadziu (Theodore) Kula III, Class of 2016

4. The commitment I made to our profession
helped meet my needs and goals.
“The AAO unites our profession and, together with our constituent and
component societies, works to protect our rights as practitioners; it is
through this we are able to continue bettering the lives of our patients.”
–Dr. Lauren Vitkus, Class of 2016

5. Why should you join the AAO today?

6. TheAAO offers vital resources that will assist you
in your residency and beyond!

7. Vital toYour Residency

8. The AAO exists to support
members from residency
through retirement!

9. AAO Governance Structure
AAO
Members
Constituents
Components
House of
Delegates
Councils
and
Committees
Board of
Trustees
Executive
Director
AAO Staff

10. Nearly 90% of our colleagues areAAO members!

11. Web Resources & Communication

12. aaoinfo.org – a GREAT Information Resource

13. AAO MobileApp – Access Resources Anywhere

14. Ethics and Professional Conduct

15. Collaborate with Colleagues and Engage with AAO

16. gorportho.com
AAO Social Media Pages for Residents
@AAOstudentsFacebook.com/AAOStudents

17. gorportho.com
Graduate Orthodontic Residents Program
July 28–31, 2016 │ University of Michigan

18. Vital toYour Residency and Beyond

19. Meetings, Events and Networking

20. AAOWinter Conference
January 22-24, 2016 │ Palm Springs, California
Discounted registration for Student Members

21. gorportho.com
AAO Annual Session
April 29-May 3, 2016│ Orlando, Florida
FREE registration for Student Members through March 26

22. Connect and network with the Orthodontic Community
Online Communities and AAO Member
Directory

23. Council on New andYounger Members (CONYM)

24. Education Resources

25. Online Lectures – UnlimitedAccess to 400+
Archived Presentations
FREE Access for AAO Student Members
($100 Annually for Active Members)

26. FREE Access to the Business of Orthodontics
Webinar Series

27. Business of Orthodontics Podcasts

28. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial
Orthopedics (AJO-DO)
Complimentary subscription (print and online) to the
world’s leading orthodontic scientific journal!

29. Charles R. Baker Memorial Library –
the World’s Largest Orthodontic Library

30. Career PlanningTools and Resources

31. Search available listings for all types of
orthodontic career and practice opportunities.

32. Career Management Resources – 45+ (and
Growing!) Articles, Links andTools

33. Vital toYour Career

34. Transitioning to Active Membership

35. Student Membership
eligibility continues one
year after graduation...

36. …and gradual dues and
assessment increases ease
transition into
active membership.

37. Continuing Education (CE)
Earn and Manage Hours/Credits

38. Practice Management Resources

39. Office Design Manual for Renovation
and New Construction

40. Free resources to use in your practice
Customizable marketing materials, downloadable practice forms,
patient education materials and more!

41. Consumer Awareness

42. ConsumerWebsite – mylifemysmile.org

43. Consumer Awareness Program
Advocating the specialty through cable television, print,
PSAs, and streaming and online advertising

44. Legal & Advocacy

45. Consumers

46. Dental/Health
Care Colleagues

47. Legislators/
Policy Makers

48. AAO Student Membership – a wide range of
invaluable benefits for just $30 per year!
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device to apply now!
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