Dr. Haverbush's Professional Associations         The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons     The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.     Members of the Academy, called fellows, are orthopaedists concerned with the diagnosis, care, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The orthopaedist's scope of practice includes disorders of the lady's ones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Fellows have completed four years of medical school and at least five years of an approved ''residency'' in orthopaedics. In addition, they must pass a comprehensive oral and written examination, be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and submit to stringent membership review processes prior to admittance to the Academy. We are proud to have been a member of the Academy since 1978.         The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery     The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery was founded in 1934 and has the responsibility for certification of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which means that the Orthopaedic Surgeon has met the specified educational, evaluation and examination requirements of the Board. Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery demonstrates to the public and medical profession that standards for practice and education have been met through examinations and practice evaluations.         The American College of Surgeons     The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.     Members of the American College of Surgeons are referred to as Fellows. The letters FACS (Fellow, American College of Surgeons) after a surgeon's name indicate that the surgeon's education, training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation and are consistent with the high standards demanded by the College.     The College has more than 56,000 Fellows and is the largest organization of Surgeons in the world. The headquarters of the American College of Surgeons is in Chicago, Illinois. Dr Haverbush has been a Fellow since 1977.         The American Medical Association     The American Medical Association represents 300,000 committed physician leaders in every area of medical practice. It is a national advocate for all patients and their physician members. The American Medical Association publishes a greatly respected weekly journal, The Journal of The American Medical Association (JAMA).     Headquarters for the American Medical Association is in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Haverbush has been a member of this national organization since 1974.         Mid-America Orthopaedic Society     Mid-America Orthopaedic Association is an organization founded in 1982. Dr. Haverbush is a charter member of this respected organization whose members are located in twenty states in the central portion of the United States. Members must be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and have demonstrated and maintain outstanding professional and ethical conduct. Its' members must be exclusively engaged in practice, teaching and research in Orthopaedic Surgery.     Michigan Orthopaedic Society     Gratiot County Medical Society     Michigan State Medical Society