Australian Orthopaedic Association

AOA CEO Adrian Cosenza today presented the Australian Consensus Framework on Ethical Collaboration in the Healthcare Sector at an APEC forum in Tokyo.
The Framework outlines the ethical principals, values and goals to which more than 50 signatories have committed, with the aim to reinforce ethical conduct in collaboration between all elements of the healthcare community.
The Framework has received the endorsement of the Federal Minister for Health and the health ministers of ...every Australian state and territory.
The presentation and the Framework were recognised with the Lighthouse Award at the summit.
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Surgeons from throughout South Australia, the Northern Territory and beyond have gathered for the 2018 SA-NT ASM. Events like these, which facilitate the exchange of the latest orthopaedic research, are crucial to maintaining Australia's world-leading health system and continuously improving patient outcomes.

In 2015, Australia lost a much-loved and deeply-respected surgeon, Dr Ian torode. Tomorrow, Friday 20 July, the second annual Ian Torode Memorial Lecture will bring surgeons together at the Royal Children's Hospital in Victoria to honour his life and work through scientific exchange on paediatric orthopaedics.

The Provisional program for the 2018 AOA ASM is now available - head to the conference website to read and register:

"One thing that's been great is it's voluntary participation, so all surgeons in Australia give their data." Richard de Steiger spoke to Sally Cockburn last night on 3AW about the how your joint replacement registry, the AOANJRR, works to monitor and improve joint replacements throughout Australia:

We're proud to announce that onsite childcare will be available at the 2018 AOA ASM. AOA members will be able to enrol in this service during the registration process – head to http://asm.aoa.org.au

The 2018 NSW ASM will feature a range of challenging, topical and sometimes controversial topics – have you registered yet?

The 2018 QLD Branch Annual Scientific Meeting featured record attendance and a fantastic variety of topics and presenters

Our thanks to AMSA: Australian Medical Students' Association for letting us be part of the #Perth18 National Convention. It was fantastic to engage with some of Australia's brilliant medical students:

The weekend's Australian Orthopaedic Trauma Society ASM brought together trauma surgeons from across the country for a succinct but comprehensive program, including presentations from international expert Professor Endre Varga.

Congratulations, Prof Sonnabend AM and Dr Ostinga OAM, on your recognition in the recent Queen's Birthday Honours.
Professor Sonnabend was awarded membership of the general division for his "significant service to medicine in the field of orthopaedics, as a clinician and administrator, and to medical education".
Dr Ostinga was awarded a medal in the general division for "service to medicine, particularly to orthopaedics".

Are you a female with an interest in surgery and musculoskeletal health? Orthopaedic Women's Link (OWL) is holding a workshop – through the looking glass – for female medical students, junior doctors and PHOs in Brisbane – 18 August: owl.aoa.org.au

AOA's Diversity Strategic Plan 2018–2023 focuses on three core strategies – culture and leadership; advocacy and engagement; and flexibility – through which we aim to enhance our support for a diverse and inclusive orthopaedic community: aoa.org.au/diversityplan

The 2018 QLD Branch Annual Scientific Meeting featured record attendance and a fantastic variety of topics and presenters

Dr Michelle Atkinson speaking of her use of maths and technology – including power tools for drilling through bones – as part of her career as an orthopaedic surgeon, inspiring 400 young women attending a STEMM day at The Sydney Adventist Hospital.

AOA’s Tasmanian orthopaedic surgeons gathered over the weekend for their Annual Scientific Meeting. Highlights from the meeting included a ‘Hobart vs Launceston’ debate – titled, ‘Robots are the bees knees’ – an ethics implementation workshop, and scientific sessions across the areas of knee, hip and lower limb. Thank you to all of the attendees for a fantastic meeting. #TASASM18

On Saturday, AOANJRR Deputy Director and ISAR President Richard de Steiger delivered the opening address to the largest ever ISAR Congress, featuring 200+ countries and nearly 50 registries. Your Registry continues at the forefront of international registry science and management.

The 2018 QLD Branch Annual Scientific Meeting featured record attendance and a fantastic variety of topics and presenters

QLD State Chair Gary Nielsen has been busy this morning at #QLDASM18, presenting to a full house on the nature of feedback and assessment in the AOA 21 Training Program. New tools and support for AOA's trainers is integral to our shift to #CBME