Supports North American hospitals to host AO Trauma faculty as Visiting Professors for advanced orthopedic trauma education, hands-on training, and knowledge exchange.
Funder: AO North America Inc.
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; one grant per site per year)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per visit (includes travel, hotel, meals, and $500 honorarium for the visiting professor)
Summary: Supports North American hospitals to host AO Trauma faculty as Visiting Professors for advanced orthopedic trauma education and training.
Key Information: Only one Visiting Professor Grant awarded per institution per calendar year.
This program provides financial support for North American hospitals to invite an AO Trauma faculty member—either from North America or Europe—as a Visiting Professor. The initiative aims to enhance trauma care by facilitating the exchange of advanced clinical knowledge and techniques in orthopedic trauma. Visiting Professors may deliver lectures, workshops, discussions, or a combination of educational formats, fostering direct interaction and hands-on training for hospital staff.