Call for applications: AO Spine Education Commission Chairperson

Are you enthusiastic about education and lifelong learning? Would you like to lead AO Spine's essential training programs, pioneer new educational initiatives, and encourage ever-higher standards among our members?

If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. The AO Spine International Board is pleased to announce the call for applications for the election of the new AO Spine Education Commission Chairperson.

The newly elected Chairperson will join the AO Spine Education Commission as Chairperson-Elect on July 1, 2025 and start his/her official 3-year term as Chairperson on July 1, 2026. The position is currently held by Dr Rick Bransford.

We invite you to submit your completed application by March 8, 2025, via the AO application submission system.

Positions and terms:

• Chairperson-Elect (July 2025–June 2026).
• Chairperson of AO Spine Education Commission (AO SEC) for a 3-year term (July 2026–June 2029).
• Past Chairperson (July 2029–June 2030).
   

Territory: Global

Eligibility: Please see the job description for the open position. 

How will your application be processed?

Please submit your documents via the AO application submission system, no later than March 9, 2025, 23:59 CET (UTC +1).

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. 

The AO Spine Nominating Committee, consisting of the Past Chairperson of the International Board, Past Chairperson of the Education Commission, and one Regional Chairperson, will evaluate applicants’ credentials and eligibility and establish a list of qualified candidates for election.

Timeline:

• Call for application deadline March 9, 2025, 23:59 CET (UTC +1)
• Election planned: March 17–March 30, 2025 with a possible second round in April.
• The AO Spine International Board will confirm the successful candidate in May 2025. 
   

Thank you for your interest in—and your support of—AO Spine. 

Sincerely, 
Your AO Spine team