Global Spine Diploma Community

Are you ready to elevate your expertise in spine surgery and join a global network of professionals dedicated to advancing spinal health? Our Global Spine Diploma is the premier destination for surgeons seeking to deepen their knowledge, enhance their skills, and connect with a vibrant community of peers and mentors.
From the beginning, participants have welcomed the mix of learning formats, self-study and synchronous events. “I loved the program because it is interactive, covers all topics in spine, and allows you to go at a pace that can be easily accommodated in your professional schedule.”
Dr Pratyush Shahi
Graduating with the Global Spine Diploma certificate
The AO Spine Global Spine Diploma Program Program is the first globally developed, systematic spine surgery training pathway for recently graduated orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons. Built on the AO Spine Curriculum it ensures targeted development of cognitive, procedural, nontechnical, and nonoperative skills.
The AO Spine Global Spine Diploma Exam certified experienced spine surgeons' knowledge in managing spinal disorders from 2020-2024. It was a two-part online exam consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions and an oral exam that covered six clinical case scenarios.
Celebrating our recent graduates
From graduates to faculty: Get to know their stories
Explore the journeys of these graduates to becoming faculty members and how the Global Spine Diploma Program, with its comprehensive training, advanced knowledge, and professional networking opportunities, has propelled their careers to new heights.

“I joined the Global Spine Diploma Program to gain a global perspective on spinal conditions and learn from experienced faculty in a supportive environment where I could freely discuss challenging cases. It significantly enhanced my knowledge through diverse clinical discussions and fostered lasting friendships with fellow participants. The flexibility to learn at my own pace was invaluable, and the live case discussions bridged theory with real-world practice, offering practical insights from expert facilitators. As a faculty member this semester, I've appreciated how assuming this role has deepened my understanding of adult learning and enriched my skills in guiding a diverse group of surgeons toward educational success.”
Dr. Taofeek Adeyemi
Lagos state, Nigeria

“The Global Spine Diploma Program granted me access to new work and studies and allowed me to collaborate and discuss specific problems with internationally renowned surgeons. The most valuable aspect was the opportunity to communicate and collaborate with professionals from different countries, enriching my perspective and approach to addressing challenges in the field. As a faculty member, I found the exchange of ideas and knowledge with colleagues and students extremely enriching, with the diversity of perspectives and experiences being particularly valuable in my teaching and learning process.”
Dr. Brenda Verger
Rosario, Argentina

“The Global Spine Diploma Program curriculum provided me with an extremely rewarding and enriching experience. It systemically organizes information, bridges knowledge gaps, creates a foundation of evidence, provides bases for problem resolution along with expanded options, and gives ongoing feedback.”
Dr. Feras Rawagah
Alkarak, Jordan
Meet the Global Spine Diploma Program Committee and our esteemed faculty
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

Adetunji Toluse
Lagos, Nigeria

Jeremy Reynolds
Oxford, United Kingdom

Bradley Jacobs
Calgary, Canada

Evan Davies
Southampton, England

John Chen
Singapore, Singapore

Luiz Gustavo da Rocha
Curitiba, Brazil
Meet our esteemed Chairperson
Read about Program Chairperson Atiq Uz Zaman discussing the value the Global Spine Diploma Program as an internationally oriented, twelve-month online program brings to recently graduated orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons.

“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
Latest news
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Global Spine Diploma ProgramMay 23, 2024
Cultivating the next generation of leading spine surgeons
Chairperson Atiq Uz Zaman shines light on GSD Program’s global reach, systematic structure, and flexibility.
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Global Spine Diploma ProgramMarch 08, 2023
Congratulations to the Global Spine Diploma Program graduates first class from Indian subcontinent!
Certifying knowledge, advancing careers
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Global Spine Diploma ProgramFebruary 23, 2023
Global Spine Diploma Program is open for applications
Two start dates annually—join the spine surgery elite!
Contact Us
Have questions or need more information? Our team is here to assist you.
Contact us at globalspinediploma@aospine.org.
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