Editorial by Norman Chutkan

Dear Reader

In this AO Spine Newsletter, we take you on an exceptional journey into the lives of our colleague spine surgeons, traversing from professional to private and back. We investigate telemedicine and research registries. We learn of regional differences in spine surgeons' training, what unites cockpits and operating theatres, and what the top scorers of the first-ever AO Spine Global Diploma Exam think. As a special treat, we get a glimpse of a real-life love story in spine.

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The spark that ignites young surgeons' passion for research

Hans Jörg Meisel has always been inspired by creating new and bringing people together. Today, Meisel himself is an inspiration to young surgeons and stimulates their minds with good questions and ideas.

Everybody brings something to the table: What to make of regional differences in spine surgeon education?

There are significant differences in surgeon education in different parts of the world, even between countries with similar economies. To Franziska Schmidt these variations became reality when she moved from her native Germany to the US for an AO Spine research fellowship.

Class of 2020: AO Spine Global Diploma Exam proves to be a success

It was a bright end to 2020 for AO Spine’s first Global Diploma Certificate holders, and their smiles express their well-deserved success! The candidates proved themselves not only highly knowledgeable but also adaptable when faced with 2020’s challenges. The Program Director, Bryan Ashman, congratulates the class of 2020 for their tenacity and their excellent performance.

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Editor-in-chief
Norman Chutkan
AO Spine International
Community Development Commission Chairperson

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