• Friendship and fellowship
• Outreach to orthopaedic surgeons (trainee and consultants), links with industry
• Reference point for Orthopaedic Training matters
• Teaching and training
• Exchange of ideas and communication

Because of the diverse training systems in Europe we have decided to work on two levels. At the top is a true Federation, where national trainee bodies subscribe. At the grass-roots level, individuals can sign up too.