Candidate membership is available to students, surgeons or other individuals of the medical profession, basic sciences or allied services who are either in training or within two (2) years of completion of training in an accredited program in the United States or Canada and whose interests and contributions are related to the advancement of hand surgery and hand therapy. Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand (formerly CAQ Hand) is not required. Candidate members must be approved by the Active Membership Committee, Board of Directors and voting AAHS members.

Application Requirements:

• Application fee of $25.00 USD.
• A letter from a Program Director, Program Coordinator or hand surgeon, confirming you are currently enrolled in or have recently completed an accredited program an accredited training program.
• Copy of CV, papers, books, (include papers, books, chapters, presentations, organizations, and any other society memberships)
• Copy of current board certification, if applicable.