Associations

SICOT, Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie, is an international non-profit association incorporated under Belgian law with the aim to promote the advancement of the science and art of orthopaedics and traumatology at international level in particular for the improvement of patient care, and to foster and develop teaching, research and education.

Founded in 1887, the AOA is the oldest and most distinguished orthopaedic association in the world. It has been the parent of several major orthopaedic organizations. Membership in the AOA is achieved by those who have made a significant contribution to education, research, and the practice of orthopaedic surgery. Currently, the AOA has over 1,500 members.

The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) exists to "promote, encourage, support and foster ... the development and dissemination of knowledge ... of arthroscopic surgery in order to improve upon the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculo-skeletal system. The website has access to lots of training videos.

This is link to website of The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG). This website has links to guidelines recommended by The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG). There is also link to The CAG Interactive Lecture Series and online textbook First Principles of Gastroenterology.

This is link to website of Association of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeons for Great Britain and Ireland.