Benefits

Discover the advantages of joining SICOT and becoming part of a truly global orthopaedic community.

From world-class education and international networking to research resources, fellowships, congresses and career development, SICOT membership provides the knowledge, opportunities and professional support to help you thrive at every stage of your orthopaedic journey.

Kyoto Orthopaedic World Congress 2026

Every year, SICOT holds a congress which attracts thousands of clinicians and researchers from all over the world. We look forward to welcoming you to our next Congress which will take place on 29 September to 1 October 2026 in Kyoto, Japan.

SICOT PIONEER

Through live webinars, virtual training courses, and virtual exams, the SICOT PIONEER platform facilitates international knowledge exchange across all orthopaedic subspecialties. 

SICOT CONECT

SICOT CONECT is an initiative designed to strengthen collaboration within the global orthopaedic community. This platform fosters meaningful connections among subspecialized surgeons, supporting professional growth and collaboration.

Cadaver Courses

Join us for intensive two-day cadaveric courses designed to enhance your expertise in several surgical techniques. With distinguished Asian and international expert faculty, our programme ensures world-class instruction in a state-of-the-art lab. Participants will gain hands-on experience with cadaveric specimens, supported by cutting-edge audiovisual resources.

Fellowships

Advance your career through internationally recognised fellowships, educational programmes and hands-on training opportunities. Gain invaluable experience by learning from leading institutions and specialists while expanding your knowledge, skills and global professional network.

Research Awards

Be recognised for your achievements through a wide range of awards, research grants and travel opportunities. SICOT supports excellence in orthopaedics by helping members develop their careers while promoting innovation, education and scientific advancement.

Research Grants

Explore a comprehensive collection of journals, newsletters, books and professional publications that keep you informed of the latest research, educational developments and news from across the international orthopaedic community.

International Orthopaedics

Stay at the forefront of orthopaedic research with complimentary access to International Orthopaedics®, SICOT’s official peer-reviewed journal. Discover the latest clinical studies, innovations and evidence-based research from leading experts across the global orthopaedic community.

SICOT-J

SICOT-J is an Official Journal of SICOT. It has been developed, as a peer reviewed open access journal, to further widen the educational impact of SICOT on the orthopaedic community. It focuses on original clinical, basic and translational research in the field of orthopaedics surgery and traumatology. SICOT members get a 30% discount when they publish in SICOT-J!

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research

SICOT is pleased to announce that all its members have full-text access to Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®. This member benefit is being provided at no charge to members as the result of a collaboration with CORR® and its parent society, the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons.

JBJS Clinical Classroom

JBJS Clinical Classroom is an online adaptive learning program that assesses your knowledge in 10 different orthopaedic subspecialties. The platform houses over 4,600 probes and 3,100 learning resources with quick links to relevant literature.  SICOT members get a special offer. 

OrthoEvidence

We’re excited to announce the partnership between OrthoEvidence and SICOT.  

Through this partnership, SICOT members are eligible for a FREE Premium Account with OrthoEvidence. OrthoEvidence is the global source for summarized, high quality orthopaedic research from around the globe.  

Stay up to date with all the best evidence each month with OrthoEvidence.

Trainees Meetings

Trainees’ Meetings offer trainees a unique opportunity to present papers and to meet for instruction by leading orthopaedic surgeons. Where possible, Trainees’ Meetings are held together with Orthopaedic World Congresses.