Global Spine Diploma Program
Join the spine surgery elite. Boost your career.
The Global Spine Diploma (GSD) Program is the first globally developed, ultimate and systematic spine surgery training pathway for recently graduated orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. Internationally recognized experts certify your knowledge, ensuring your place among the next generation of leading spine surgeons worldwide.
Join the 12 month online program and benefit from the support of global leaders in spine surgery during the learning pathway.
Applications are now open for the 2025 cohort!
Deadline: May 20, 2024
“We, the Global Spine Diploma Program team, are committed to cultivate the next generation of leading spine surgeons worldwide, ensuring a legacy of proficiency, innovation, and global impact.”
Atiq Uz Zaman, Chairperson Global Spine Diploma Program
What we offer
Reasonable time effort
12 months overall duration
3–5 hours per week
Productive learning style
Efficient and flexible online learning in small groups
Sophisticated syllabus
Based on a thorough curriculum, written and taught by world-renowned surgeons
Continuing medical education (CME) accreditation
The program is accredited by UEMS-EACCME®.
Cost for two semesters
- CHF 100 application fee (nonrefundable)
- CHF 2'500 total tuition fee for the 12-month program.
Learn with a clear path
2 cohorts starting either August or January
The AO Spine Curriculum—From competencies to competence
The AO Global Spine Diploma Program syllabus follows the AO Spine Curriculum, which forms the basis for all educational AO Spine events and programs. It is based on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). EPAs convey broader skills beyond medical and surgical expertise ensuring targeted development of cognitive, procedural, nontechnical, and nonoperative skills.
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We are happy to answer your questions and provide you with additional information.
Contact us: globalspinediploma@aospine.org
Why should you join?
Join the first online program developed for the needs of international spine care.
Benefit from the experience and support of global leaders in spine surgery during the learning pathway.
Learn online at your own pace. Self-directed and in instructor-led sessions.
Be recognized as spine surgeon worldwide and positively impact your career.
The Global Spine Diploma Program Committee
The Global Diploma Program is driven, written, and taught by world-renowned surgeons and tailored to surgeons’ needs. With their vast experience, local and international faculty members give mentoring support throughout the program’s duration. All of the over 60 online faculty moderators based worldwide have undergone a dedicated faculty training program with the AO Education Institute.
Atiq Uz Zaman
Lahore, Pakistan
Bryan Ashman
Canberra, Australia
Jeremy Reynolds
Oxford, United Kingdom
Evan Davies
Southampton, England
Karsten Wiechert
Munich, Germany
Luiz Gustavo da Rocha
Curitiba, Brazil
We are happy to answer your questions and provide you with additional information.
Contact us at globalspinediploma@aospine.org.
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