Welcome to the North Pacific Orthopaedic Society!

Mission Statement

The North Pacific Orthopaedic Society is an historic and respected regional orthopaedic society for the sharing of scientific knowledge and social interaction among its members and guests.  Our meetings foster unique opportunities to participate in open discussion, encourage mutual respect, and develop lasting friendships.

What is NPOS? 

NPOS is is a not-for-profit regional organization with membership from the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Oregon and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta.  The Society provides members education, networking, mentoring, and developmental programs for our orthopaedic community.  The purpose of the Society shall be to advance the science and art of orthopaedics by education of the membership through the exchange of ideas in the prevention and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and associated structures, and the alleviation and treatment of trauma.

The North Pacific Orthopaedic Society membership includes:

• Receive all official publications of the Society
• Serve with vote on committes of the Society
• Attend conferences and other unrestricted activities of the Society
• Receive regular Society Communications
• Access to members-only information

Vision Statement

The North Pacific Orthopaedic Society will become an important resource of scientific knowledge and regional expertise for the benefit of our patients.