aaos international surgical skills scholarship program global scale - local impact
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AAOS AAOS International International Surgical Skills Surgical Skills Scholarship Scholarship
Program Program
GLOBAL SCALE - LOCAL GLOBAL SCALE - LOCAL IMPACTIMPACT
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
2002-2013 Scholarship Recipients2002-2013 Scholarship Recipients
97 orthopaedic surgeons from 45 countries 97 orthopaedic surgeons from 45 countries
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. 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
Observership ProgramsObservership Programs
40 sites in 14 USA states..we need more40 sites in 14 USA states..we need more
Scholarship recipients come to Chicago to attend a surgical skills course at the OLC.
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
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)
Leadership DevelopmentAAOS 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
2013 International Emerging Leaders (IEL)
Program
Alumni custom design their own scholarship
Goal:
To assist Alumni with the next stage of their careers and professional development
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
International Scholarship Facebook page
Keeping in touch with Alumni & orthopaedic surgeons around the world
http://www.facebook.com/AAOSInternationalScholarships
Ways to contribute• Spread the word• Host an observership
• Create your own scholarship program
General Fund
- Examples: Spain, Mayo Clinic, The Permanente
Medical Group
Specialized scholarships (country or specialty specific or both)
- Country examples: West and East Africa, Indonesia
and Bangladesh
- Specialty Examples: Spine and Arthroscopy
Combination
The PermanentePermanente Medical Group, Inc.
Current ContributorsCurrent Contributors
For a complete listing of current contributors please visit www.aaos.org/internationalscholarship
Dr. Richard GayleDr. Richard Gayle
Dr. Sandra ReidelDr. Sandra Reidel
““The AAOS international The AAOS international scholarship program was a scholarship program was a
mirror, it showed me the type mirror, it showed me the type of surgeon I wanted to be.”of surgeon I wanted to be.”
Thank youThank you
Dr. Christopher Amuwa One of the first AAOS Scholarship Recipients
Nigeria