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.
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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.