Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) is committed to being the source for outstanding initiatives in education, training, research and information for local, national and international communities to prevent and treat musculoskeletal conditions. Our physicians, allied health professionals, alumni and staff aspire to be the "most trusted educator" for the general public, patients and healthcare professionals worldwide. In 2014, we strengthened strategic alliances with institutional partners and out 26 education and academic affairs advisory committees and task forces to further external community relations globally.