Meet Vasyl Makhovskyi, an orthopedic surgeon treating battlefield injuries in Ukraine. Despite challenges, his training at @UniSpitalBasel supports him in his mission. 👨‍⚕️💪🏥. Read Vasyl's inspiring story here👉

🌟"New generations are a powerful force for change. They speak up for inclusion, challenge discrimination, and drive progress in surgery", says Celeste Zamora, AO Access Faculty, in today's #MentorshipMonday. 💡Ready to make a difference? 🔗 Explore more:

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🎂 #AOhistory tribute! Celebrating Ernst Baumann, born August 22, 1890, one of AO Foundation's founding fathers! 🌟 A pioneer in trauma care and inventor of the 'Baumannsche Schraube'. 💙 Honor his legacy: ▶️ Read more about his life:

🕊️ AO Past President Dr Marvin Tile (1933–2025) has passed away. A pioneer in orthopedic trauma and surgical education, Dr Tile helped shape AO’s global structure and mentored generations of surgeons. 🕯️ Thank you, Dr Tile. 👉 Read our full tribute:

🔝 For #ThrowbackThursday, we celebrate the #AODavosCourses, shaping healthcare since 1960! . 🎓 Join us in Davos from Nov 30 to Dec 12, 2025 ➡️

#AOPresidentSpotlight ✨“My focus isn’t on launching a flood of new initiatives—but doubling down on the ones we’ve started ✅. AO Access and youth engagement are where I’m committed to making an impact.”—AO President Mark Markel at Trustees Meeting 2025.

🌍 Ready to rethink leadership in global medical education? In this #MentorshipMonday, Urs Rüetschi shares how the AO is breaking barriers. 💬 "A diverse patient population is best treated by a diverse group of surgeons." Read the full story ▶️

🎉 Excited to reshare one of our favorite #InnovationsFriday highlights: The CODA™ Anterior Cervical Plate System. Expert spine surgeon Rick Bransford shows two cases: a 46-year-old with central cord syndrome and a 34-year-old with cervical fractures: 🔗

🔄 A moment of transition, reflection & inspiration in AO UK & Ireland! After 30+ years, Lisa Hadfield-Law steps aside and Ronnie Davies takes over the leadership of faculty development. ✨Join their chat on the future of surgical education. 📖 Read more:

🏅 #AOPresidentSpotlight AO President Mark Markel joined his first AO Sports course in Nashville, TN! .🎬 Hear his advice for young surgeons. 🔗 Check out the AO Sports website for news, blogs, webinars, and upcoming courses:

🔤 Three words. Countless stories. 🗣️ Hear how AO members around the world—Raj Sakhrekar, Maria Celeste Zamora, and Vinicius Lopes Fruet—sum up what the AO Foundation means to them. More about the people behind the AO: and share your #AOCommunityMoments!

🎙️ #MentorshipMonday AO Access to success podcast episode 22 is live! 🚨.What happens when leaders shift from autopilot to intention?.Jeff Karp & Jess McCarthy explore curiosity 🔍, inclusion 🌍 & cognitive diversity 🧩 in Ortho leadership. 🎧 Listen now:

#InnovationsFriday! .🚨 This is the last call. Applications close August 31 📆⚠️!.Got an idea that could revolutionize musculoskeletal care or surgeon education? The AO wants to help you make it real. 💡 Apply before it's too late. 🔗

Hands-on science at AO Research Institute Davos! Kids from Holiday Pass Davos extracted DNA from fruits with soap 🧼, salt 🧂, and alcohol 🍺. With coffee filters, funnels, and boiling and cooling, they revealed visible strands of genetic material. More ➡️

🎓 Ready to boost your clinical research skills? Apply for the AO Clinical Research Fellowship!.🗓️ Deadlines: Aug 18 (AO Trauma), Sep 29 (AO CMF).📍 3-month hands-on program in Switzerland with expert coaching from AO ITC. 🔗

✨ The AO Foundation is a great Place to Work — thanks to our amazing employees! 💙 In our #AOPeopleInFocus series, we highlight those who make AO special. This time in focus is Francois Brayka. 👉 Join the #AOFamily ▶️ ▶️

🚀 Ready to boost your career? .This #MentorshipMonday, Pedro Jorba, AO Trauma, AO LAT, shares his top advice: .👉 "Network boldly. Step outside your comfort zone." .Join the AO Access Mentorship Program for guidance and connections! 🤝✨ .🔗 Learn more:

🌟 🎉Summer spotlight 🚀📢 Check out our top AO #InnovationsFriday post: the TRUMATCH™ Graft Cage – Long Bone! 🦴💪 Surgeon Brent Norris saved a limb after a severe femoral fracture. Read more:

#ThrowbackThursday: Since 1960, AO Davos Courses have trained 60,000+ surgeons, evolving from 69 participants to a 2-week program. Register for 2025! ➡️

💡Now we know💡.Thoracolumbar burst fractures in patients without neuro symptoms are common but challenging. A large AO Spine Knowledge Forum study offers insights—supporting more consistent, evidence-based care worldwide 🌍.Read the full story 🔗

New research confirms it: AO In-Hospital is transforming surgical education. ✅ Significant gains in participant knowledge.✅ High satisfaction with clinical relevance.✅ A flexible, workplace-based solution to traditional education barriers.🔗