Mission and values
Mission
AO North America, Inc. (AO NA) is the AO entity representing the North America region. As such, we adopt the mission of the AO:
Promoting excellence in patient care and outcomes in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders by
- Improving performance through education
- Optimizing clinical treatment pathways and guidelines
- Promoting innovation through research and development
Our purpose is to serve as a credible and validated resource for continuing professional development in North America, specifically for orthopedic trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, and veterinary surgeons. We provide solutions that facilitate and enable learning from and with each other. By doing so, we build a community that fosters the AO spirit of camaraderie and encourages the exchange of knowledge and expertise.
Values
AO NA bases its purpose on a set of core values that represent who we are. We achieve this purpose with integrity and transparency, implementing best practices to remain relevant, effective, and efficient as an organization.
Integrity
Honesty, strong moral principles and ethics
Camaraderie
A network of friends and colleagues with a common sense of purpose and passion
Excellence
Highest standards of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness
Transparency
Openness, communication, and accountability
Mission
AO North America, Inc. (AO NA) is the AO entity representing the North America region. As such, we adopt the mission of the AO:
Promoting excellence in patient care and outcomes in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders by
- Improving performance through education
- Optimizing clinical treatment pathways and guidelines
- Promoting innovation through research and development
Our purpose is to serve as a credible and validated resource for continuing professional development in North America, specifically for orthopedic trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, and veterinary surgeons. We provide solutions that facilitate and enable learning from and with each other. By doing so, we build a community that fosters the AO spirit of camaraderie and encourages the exchange of knowledge and expertise.