AO PEER

Advance your clinical research skills with AO PEER

AO PEER

Develop practical knowledge in clinical research methodology, study design, statistics, scientific publishing and research management through educational resources designed for healthcare professionals.

Whether you are beginning your first research project or strengthening existing research capabilities, AO PEER supports your continued development in clinical research.

Start your clinical research journey

Build foundational clinical research skills through AO PEER’s 20-hour self-directed online course covering research methodology, evidence-based medicine, GCP, scientific publishing, and study planning.

Designed for healthcare professionals at every stage

AO PEER Platform: Explore resources for clinical research education

Why AO PEER?

AO PEER supports healthcare professionals in developing practical clinical research knowledge through self-directed educational resources grounded in real-world research practice.
As part of the AO Foundation community, the platform connects learning across study design, statistics, scientific publishing and research operations to support evidence-based clinical research and continuous professional development.

AO PEER task force

AO PEER is constantly evolving. AO PEER profits from the wealth of expertise available within the AO—through a commitment to best practices and excellence in research and education. AO PEER leverages these trusted resources, which were developed and evaluated by the AO PEER task force consisting of distinguished surgeon-researchers with the support of the AO Education Institute (AO EI), the AO Research Institute Davos (ARI), and the AO Innovation Translation Center (AO ITC).

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Start your clinical research journey

Build foundational clinical research skills through AO PEER’s 20-hour self-directed online course covering research methodology, evidence-based medicine, GCP, scientific publishing, and study planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can benefit from AO PEER?

AO PEER is designed for clinicians, surgeons, residents, fellows, researchers and healthcare professionals interested in strengthening clinical research knowledge and skills.
What topics are covered on AO PEER?

Topics include clinical research methodology, study design, biostatistics, scientific publishing, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethics and study management.
Is AO PEER suitable for early-career researchers?

Yes. AO PEER includes foundational educational resources appropriate for healthcare professionals beginning their clinical research journey, as well as more advanced topics for experienced researchers.
Why is biostatistics important in clinical research?

Biostatistics helps researchers and healthcare professionals interpret study data, evaluate outcomes and better understand scientific evidence used in clinical decision-making.
What is Good Clinical Practice (GCP)?

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting and reporting clinical research involving human participants.
What is clinical research education?

Clinical research education helps healthcare professionals develop the knowledge and skills needed to design, conduct, interpret and communicate clinical studies responsibly and effectively. Core areas include study design, research methodology, biostatistics, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), scientific publishing, ethics and data interpretation.