Dear colleagues

In response to the shortage of face-to-face activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several exciting new digital learning opportunities are currently being developed and piloted by AO Trauma in different parts of the world. Two of these new offerings are presented in this issue.

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New AO Trauma Online Course—Basic Principles of Fracture Management Essentials

The AO Trauma residents education taskforce developed an online course with a guided pathway, allowing residents to acquire the entire knowledge portion of the basic principles course and to develop procedural knowledge using Touch Surgery modules for practical exercises.

AO Trauma North America Interactive Online Course—Osteotomy Weekly

This online course entailed a total of 19 sessions: 90-minute sessions over ten Saturdays and 60-minute Ask the Experts sessions over nine Thursdays. Each week, new material was introduced on Saturday. During the subsequent days, the learner had the opportunity to reflect on the weekly lesson and then ask questions on Thursday during the review session.

New project approval—Diversity, inclusion and mentorship

AO's commitment to be a diverse, and inclusive organization with equal access, opportunity and progression for all.

AO webinar examines what makes diversity initiatives in the workplace successful

The AO Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) initiative hosted the first in a series of webinars on May 19, 2020.

AO PEER joins the team of educational experts

After the three-year development phase, the AO Program for Education and Excellence in Research (AO PEER) has been transitioned to the AO Education Institute.

Ten tips to enhance your camera presence

It has become clearer, especially in the last few months, that online learning and teaching play a key role in lifelong learning—yet rarely are we born with camera confidence. So, here are some tips on how to feel comfortable in front of a camera and give professional online presentations.