AO College 2023

AO College is a cross-divisional program for highly enthusiastic and motivated young surgeons based in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region.

If you are a Trauma, Spine, or Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) surgeon who is currently within 2-5 years of your residency/training program after graduating medical/dental school and are seeking to further enhance your career by developing globally recognized excellence in surgical, research, teaching, and leadership skills, this intensive, three-month program is for you.

Applications for 2023 are now closed.

Program dates: April 29, 2023 – July 29, 2023

Participation fee:

MENA upper middle & high income countries (see list): 150 USD

MENA low & lower middle income countries (see list): 75 USD

Why should you join?

You will complete activities in the following areas:

Become an active junior member in an AO Study Club in MENA with top international speakers.
Complete an AO basic research training program.
Complete a personal development program including communication, leadership, and teaching skills.
You will be mentored by our leading regional faculty.
Complete an online seminar within your clinical division.

Who can apply?

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 the MENA region.
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.

Awards

Within the program there are numerous awards available:

The top 10 participants per clinical division will receive a 1-year membership (AO Trauma - upon completion of an AO Trauma Basic course)
The top 3 participants per clinical division (9 in total), will receive in addition to membership, a voucher valued at up to CHF 300 toward the AO course(s) of your choosing.