AO Trauma membership

Benefit from AO Trauma's member privileges, and the great career path opportunities for trauma surgeons, operating room personal (ORP), and researchers.

AO Trauma is an organization with over 9,000 trauma professionals worldwide who are dedicated to the advancement of trauma care through education, mentorship and research.
Each year, AO Trauma organizes more than 400 events worldwide with over 5,000 faculty, educating more than 30,000 surgeons.

Next to a passion for excellence, members of the AO Trauma community share a spirit of volunteerism and camaraderie and a desire to advance the care of musculoskeletal trauma patients all over the world.

As an AO Trauma member, you will connect to a world of opportunities as you engage with an international group of accomplished, innovative, and like-minded trauma colleagues.

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AO Trauma membership fees

1 year CHF 100

2 years CHF 180

The AO Trauma membership is exclusive to musculoskeletal trauma professionals who have already participated in an AO Trauma Principles course, and who clearly demonstrate the understanding of the AO principles and philosophy. To apply for an AO Trauma membership, you must fulfill the following prerequisites:

Must be a musculoskeletal trauma professional
MD must have attended an AO Trauma Principles Course
ORP/nurses must have attended an AO Trauma course for ORP
Researchers must be involved in musculoskeletal related research activity

Low-income countries (according to the World Bank list): CHF 20 fixed rate for a one-year membership.