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It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the October issue of the AOSpine newsletter—the first since I became AOSpine International Chairperson in July 2018.
But it's not only that AOSpine has a new chairperson. The AO Foundation also has a new president, Robert “Bob” McGuire. For the first time in the history of the AO, it's a spine surgeon who takes on the role of president, which is great news for the worldwide spine surgeon community. Read more… |
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Robert McGuire
AOSpine Question and Answer with AO Foundation President Robert McGuire. Read more…
“We have a tremendous amount of intellectual wealth thanks to our senior members, and we need mentorship so as not to lose it. – it is essential both to retain this senior talent while also attracting and nurturing younger generations.” |
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Claudio Lamartina— knowledge is power
Specializing in complex revision surgeries and adult deformities, he believes that progress does not hinge on high-tech implants, but on a sound foundation of knowledge and research. Here, he explains how he teaches his fellows to learn from their mistakes and always have a Plan B. Read more…
“The best advice I was given was to hate any mistakes, but not the person who made the mistake. You can learn more from complications or poor results than from a perfect surgical result.” |
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In the next issue:
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Feature interview with Charles Fisher
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Global Spine Congress 2019 in Toronto
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and many more…
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Access to online journals
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Member-only newsletter
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Fellowship opportunities
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Discounts for educational events
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Global Spine Journal publication fee waiver |
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Share your AOSpine experience on social media #myAOSpine
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Editor-in-chief
Norman Chutkan
AOSpine International
Community Development Commission Chairperson
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