AAOS International Scholars Program GLOBAL SCALE - LOCAL IMPACT

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1 AAOS International Scholars Program GLOBAL SCALE - LOCAL IMPACT

2 Program Goals To improve the quality and outcomes of orthopaedic care worldwide by: Providing knowledge and skills that the recipients will share with fellow colleagues Helping to shape the careers of aspiring orthopaedic leaders Opening doors to mentoring and exchange opportunities

3 Scholarship Recipients 100 orthopaedic surgeons from 46 countries

course [in the OLC] upheld my knowledge and refined my

4 Program experience Hands-on surgical skills course in USA 3-5 day observership at a US surgical center The spine course [in the OLC] upheld my knowledge and refined my surgical skills. - Dr. Dave Dizon, 2010 Alumni, The Philippines

The Lasting Exchange Doing my observership with Dr.

has been the most valuable experience of my career. - Dr.

to interchange information and surgical techniques with Dr. Foteva.

5 The Lasting Exchange Doing my observership with Dr. Jupiter at one of the best hospitals in the U.S. has been the most valuable experience of my career. - Dr. Marta Foteva, 2009 Alumni, Macedonia "My colleagues and I enjoyed the opportunity to interchange information and surgical techniques with Dr. Foteva. The AAOS program is a marvelous opportunity for future orthopaedic leaders throughout the world. - Dr. Jesse Jupiter, Hansjorg Wyss AO Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

6 Observership Programs Scholarship recipients come to Chicago to attend a surgical skills course at the OLC. 42 sites in 15 USA states..we need more

7 What makes the AAOS program unique Each recipient must complete a needs assessment Fine-tuning the scholarship experience Selecting the right OLC course/program Selecting the best match for the observership AAOS conducts post-program and six-month post-program evaluations There is a growing, robust Alumni community

8 Outcomes Two months after the program, I was promoted to Residency Coordinator, directly managing 33 residents. The scholarship gave me the chance to offer my patients better and newer treatment options. - Dr. Evandro Pereira Palacio, 2008 Alumni, Brazil (seen second from the left)

9 Leadership Development AAOS has a track record of selecting individuals who can and do make a difference in their communities: Dr. Christian Chukwu, 2003 Alumni Minister of Health in Nigeria Dr. Virginia Capor-Cabling, 2006 Alumni Board of Directors Member The Philippines Orthopaedic Association Dr. Arsen Avakyan, 2009 Alumni Chairman, International Activities The Armenian Orthopaedic Association Dr. Nils Calderon, 2012 Alumni President Bolivian Association of Arthroscopy

10 International Emerging Leaders (IEL) Program Started in 2013 Alumni custom design their own scholarship program Goal: To assist Alumni with the next stage of their careers and professional development

observership at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)

11 Special IEL Opportunity For newly appointed Chiefs of Orthopaedic Departments or Service Chiefs/Leads: Intensive observership at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) shadowing Dr. Harry Rubash, Chief of the MGH Orthopaedic Department

12 International Scholarship Facebook page Keeping in touch with Alumni & orthopaedic surgeons around the world

13 Ways to support Spread the word Be a Mentor host a recipient Contribute to the AAOS Scholarship Fund For AAOS general international scholarships For country and/or specialty specific scholarships

14 2014 Scholarship Costs Depending on the type of the program, $5,500 to $6,500 USD help support one scholar: Air Travel Skills course registration Modest daily stipend Lodging Observership expenses Local transportation AAOS matches the contributions AAOS also provides: Comprehensive logistical support Publications and Educational materials International membership to AAOS Ongoing Alumni services

15 Current Sponsors Dr. Richard Gayle The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. For a complete listing of current contributors please visit

16 Thank you! The AAOS International Scholars Program was a mirror, it showed me the type of surgeon I wanted to be. Dr. Christopher Amuwa One of the first AAOS International Scholars Nigeria

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