AO North America (AO NA)

AO North America (AO NA) is a nonprofit which offers accredited educational opportunities in the divisions of Trauma, Spine, Craniomaxillofacial, Neurological, and Veterinary surgery. They are dedicated to the best outcomes for patients by supporting Their specialties through Their education, mentorship, and research opportunities .

Mission:
As a region within the AO, AO North America's mission is to further the goals of the AO Foundation in North America by promoting excellence in patient care and outcomes in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.

AO North America's purpose is to be a validated, credible resource for the continuous professional development of surgeons. They achieve this by creating a community that learns from and with each other.