AO College 2022

The AO College initiative aims to equip successful applicants with the knowledge to better serve their patients and become distinguished ambassadors and members of the AO. Participants must be eager to engage with surgeons in MENA and across the world, and enthusiastic about integrating into and participating in the AO community.

Eligibility criteria

• You are currently a surgeon within 2–5 years of your residency/training program following graduating your medical/dental school.
• You are from a LMIC in MENA: check your country is eligible.
• You are practicing in one of the following clinical fields: Trauma, Spine, CMF.
• You are an enthusiastic and motivated individual.
• You have excellent communication skills.
• You possess great teamwork skills and an ability to connect in a multicultural environment.
• You have a good command of English.
• You have a stable internet connection.

What is in it for you?

In this fully immersive online program, within an intimate group of 24 participants per specialty (trauma, spine, CMF), you will have personal access to some of the top surgeons in the MENA region and the world, the AO’s renowned faculty, and your peers. You will gain insight into the exclusive educational and training offerings of the AO.

A certification of recognition for all participants and several awards are available upon completion of the program. (A minimum of 70% of engagement is each of the five areas is required to pass the program.)

Learning objectives

Participants in this program will be mentored and supported by expert international and regional faculty in this highly interactive program in achieving the following objectives and develop the basis for a globally connected, successful career as a surgeon:

• Deliver the highest standard of surgical care in your specialty.
• Develop personal skills to be a successful leader.
• Deliver an engaging presentation as a faculty teacher.
• Know how to conduct and publish clinical research.
• Connect with peers and global experts in your specialty—the AO family.

Awards

Within the program there are numerous awards available:

• Each of the top ten participants per clinical division (30 in total) will receive a one-year membership (AO Trauma, AO Spine, or AO CMF).
• The top three participants per clinical division (nine in total), will receive in addition to membership, a voucher valued at up to CHF 300 toward the AO course(s) of your choosing.