The Irish Institute of Orthopaedic Surgeons was formed in 1972. Its functions included determining the need for new orthopaedic appointments, involvement in the replacement of those retiring, and a commitment to develop a training program in line with that being established in the UK under the auspices of the Specialist Advisory Committee (SAC) of the Joint Committee of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons.

Become a Member
Any Consultant wishing to become a member of the IITOS, and fulfils the criteria, should submit an application along with a one page CV at the beginning of November each year which will be voted on at the Annual General Meeting.