We’re nailing it! AO Spine launches new trauma curriculum courses to elevate global standards in spine care

AO Spine Trauma Curriculum Courses

AO Spine Trauma Curriculum Task Force

The Trauma Curriculum taskforce is a group of experts who build and continuously improve our educational program.
Thomas Blattert

Thomas Blattert
Germany

Representing Europe and Southern Africa

 
Marcelo Valacco

Marcelo Valacco 
Argentina

Representing Latin America

John France

John France
USA

Representing North America

Mohamed Fawzy Khattab

Mohamed Fawzy Khattab 
Egypt

Representing Middle East and Northern Africa

Samir Dalvie

Samir Dalvie
India

Representing Asia Pacific

Luiz Gustavo dal Oglio da Rocha

Luiz Gustavo dal Oglio da Rocha 
Brazil

Representing Global Spine Diploma and AO In-Hospital

Sebastian Bigdon

Sebastian Bigdon
Switzerland 

Representing Knowledge Forum Trauma & Infection

Ricardo Rodrigues-Pinto

Ricardo Rodrigues Pinto
Portugal 

Representing Knowledge Forum Spinal Cord Injury

Richard Bransford

Richard Bransford
AO Spine Education Commission Chairperson

Bryan Ashman
AO Spine Curriculum Advisor

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