Governance
AO NA Board of Directors
AO North America is governed by a Board of Directors. President and chair serve for three years, members serve for four years.
AO NA Executive Council (EC)
The Executive Council ensures coordinated execution of AO NA initiatives. The Executive Council consists of the President, Chair of each clinical division board, Chair of the Education Advisory Board, and the Chair of the Board of Directors.
AO NA Education Advisory Board (EAB)
The EAB is a committee that is responsible for oversight of AO NA education, reporting to the Board of Directors. The EAB provides direction and guidance to the education committees of each clinical division and serves as the advisory entity for all educational matters including accreditation and compliance. The EAB establishes the strategic direction for AO NA education and the milestones for its implementation through clinical division education committees. The EAB may develop policies, procedures, and guidelines as necessary.
AO NA Board of Directors
AO North America is governed by a Board of Directors. President and chair serve for three years, members serve for four years.
AO NA Community Boards
The AO NA Clinical Division Boards govern their respective clinical divisions, reporting to the AO NA Board of Directors. Each clinical division is focused on specific clinical specialties (orthopaedic trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spine, and veterinary). The clinical divisions consist of chairs of specific committees, focusing on various activities that support surgeon education, research, fellowship, community development, and other programs. The clinical division boards and their committees are also closely attached to AO Foundation international clinical divisions.
