Who is behind AO PEER?
Designed by surgeon-researchers for other surgeons, AO PEER offers practical support and unique networking opportunities and acts as a springboard for young professionals to embark on an exciting scientific journey.
The program is led by a multidisciplinary task force of AO research experts:

Dino Samartzis
United States
AO Spine

Frankie Leung
Hong Kong
AO Trauma

Matthew Allen
United Kingdom
AO VET

Risto Kontio
Finland
AO CMF
AO PEER is constantly evolving
AO PEER profits from the wealth of expertise available within the AO—through a commitment to best practices and excellence in research and education. AO PEER leverages these trusted resources, which were developed and evaluated by the AO PEER task force consisting of distinguished surgeon-researchers with the support of the AO Education Institute (AO EI), the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), and the AO Innovation Translation Center (AO ITC).
What course participants have to say

“The course content and delivery were simplified, which made learning easy. Lectures were presented in an interesting manner, which helped me to clearly understand the principles of clinical research.”
Adenaike Funmilola, maxillofacial surgeon, department of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria