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AO Regional Courses Latin America will be held in Bogotá, Colombia in September 2024

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The second edition of the AO Regional Courses Latin America will be held in Bogotá, Colombia in September 2024. The event will feature eight educational activities over a week, covering five AO pathologies. More than 100 of the world's leading experts in trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, veterinary, and reconstructive surgery will gather in Bogotá to share their knowledge and expertise with nearly 400 participants in a dynamic, comprehensive, and interactive event. These activities will allow surgeons to develop their careers and effectively meet the highest standards of their profession. It is an excellent opportunity to build professional networks, reaffirm existing relationships, and create new friendships.

Find the activity that is right for you and register now. We look forward to seeing you in Bogotá!

Planned Educational Activities

  • AO CMF Course—Management of Facial Trauma
    September 18-19, 2024
    Chairs: Carlos Alfaro (CO), Oscar de León (CO)
    Faculty highlight: Amir Elbarbary (EG), Natalia Baquioni (AR), Ricardo de Holanda Vasconcellos (BR)

  • AO CMF Masters Course—Reconstruction
    September 20-21, 2024
    Chairs: Juan Carlos Zambrano (CO), Rolando Prada Madrid (CO)
    Faculty highlight: Ignacio García Recuero (ES), Claudio Borel (CL), Juan Larrañaga (AR)

Emilio Fantin

“Dear Colleagues,

I would like to invite you to register for the AO Latin America Regional Courses 2024.

For the second time in our region, the Clinical Divisions of the AO Foundation will share knowledge in an opportunity to build communication networks and friendship ties. In addition, we will have a research competition called "Latin American Research Challenge". It is open to members under the age of 40 who have original clinical research that has not yet been published or presented and/or has been published within the last 6 months. It is our mission to promote excellence in the care and treatment of our patients' musculoskeletal disorders and our commitment to educate the next generation of surgeons to create a better world.”

Emilio Fantin, AO LAT Chairperson

Research

Some clinical divisions will have a module dedicated to research to highlight the scientific production that is carried out in different countries of the region.

  • The AO Spine Scientific Session is a unique opportunity to share your research with spine experts from across our region. The 12 best-evaluated abstracts will be presented at the Scientific Session, during the regional courses and the presenters of the best three studies will be awarded.
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  • The AO Trauma Latin America Research Challenge will be an incredible chance to showcase your project on the international stage and make your research shine. The top six papers will be presented during the regional courses and the top three papers will be awarded. The project is coordinated by the Grupo de Apoyo a la Investigación (GAI) de AO Trauma Latin America.
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  • The AO CMF Latin America Research Challenge is a unique opportunity to present your scientific project at an international event. The two best papers will be awarded, and the best paper will be presented during the regional courses.
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  • The AO Recon Latin America Research Challenge is a golden chance to showcase your project on the international stage. The challenge will feature the presentation of the best abstract during the regional courses.
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During the Regional Courses, a cross divisional section called Latin America Research Challenge will take place. The winners from each clinical division will meet to present their successful projects and a final winner will be selected. Stay tuned for more information