Promoting excellence in patient care and outcomes in trauma and musculoskeletal disorders by:- improving performance through education- optimizing clinical treatment pathways and guidelines- promoting innovation through research and developmentour purpose is to serve as a credible and validated resource for continuing professional development in north america, specifically for orthopedic trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, and veterinary surgeons. We provide solutions that facilitate and enable learning from and with each other. By doing so, we build a community that fosters the AO spirit of camaraderie and encourages the exchange of knowledge and expertise.