AO Trauma North America Visiting Professor Program
AO North America Inc.'s AO Trauma North America Visiting Professor Program supports hospitals in hosting expert faculty to enhance orthopedic trauma education and share advanced surgical knowledge.
Funder: AO North America Inc.
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; one grant per site per calendar year)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 total per visit (covers transportation, hotel, meals, and a $500 honorarium for the visiting professor)
Summary: Supports North American hospitals to host an AO Trauma faculty member as a Visiting Professor to advance orthopedic trauma education.
Key Information: Not available for society meetings, symposia, or instructional courses—must be a pre-approved institutional visit.
Description
The AO Trauma North America Visiting Professor Program provides financial support to North American hospitals seeking to invite an AO Trauma faculty member—either from North America or Europe—to serve as a Visiting Professor. The goal is to enhance trauma care and surgical education by facilitating the exchange of advanced orthopedic trauma knowledge and best practices. During the visit, the faculty member engages in activities such as lectures, workshops, and case discussions tailored to the host institution’s needs. The program is designed to foster collaboration and improve clinical education within North American surgical institutions.
