Dear colleagues,

The FacultyFocus newsletter features specially selected information for you as AOTrauma faculty.

Over the past two years, the members of the Upper Extremity Education Taskforce have developed a competency-based curriculum with four modular course programs and a comprehensive faculty support package. Upper extremity course chairpersons and faculty for 2020 are invited to join an online session with the Education Taskforce to learn more abou the program, its development and available resources. Read more…

Preview the new AOTrauma Upper Extremity Curriculum

In January 2020, a new upper extremity curriculum will provide chairpersons in all regions with a variety of course essential resources such as course templates, cases for discussion groups, lab guides, algorithms, animations, etc. Upper extremity course chairpersons and faculty for 2020 are invited to join an online session to meet the education taskforce and learn more about the upcoming curriculum. Read more

Welcome to the new AOTrauma Faculty Center—The AOTrauma Faculty Center has a new look and feel.

You will find the same high-quality content on a modern platform with an improved user experience. Three new faculty support packages accompany the launch of the new Faculty Center. Read more

10 tips to enhance opportunity, diversity and inclusion in your institution

The AO recognizes that diversity and inclusion are increasingly important issues and is developing projects, programs and policies to increase the diversity of its leaders, faculty, learners and staff. Read more

AO Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative is underway—The importance of diversity and women in orthopedics: challenge or opportunity.

Diverse groups are more creative and effective in problem solving, making an organization more resilient and adaptable, research shows. This yields research and innovation benefits, as well as increased funding opportunities, all of which lead to improved patient health care. Read more