AOSpine Member Representative
Meet the candidates
The Nomination Committee has approved the following candidates to enter the democratic election process. Just click the buttons to see their CVs and motivation letters.
Jin-Sung Kim
I have dedicated to minimally invasive spine surgery including endoscopic spinal surgery, minimally invasive interbody fusion, navigation guided spinal surgery and related researches. Recently, the evidence of minimally invasive spine surgery is now overwhelming, even though most of them is not high-level evidence, that operations which previously required open spinal surgery could now be performed safely by minimally invasive spinal surgery, without compromising the efficacy of the surgery. In my opinion, now, it is the best time for AOSpine to be open not only to minimally invasive lumbar fusion, tubular based laminotomy but to endoscopic spinal surgeries which have been done especially in Asian countries. Because I am the best surgeon who has the highest level of evidence in the field of minimally invasive spine surgery, it will be the best choice for you to vote me.
Eric M. Massicotte
I applied for the Member Representative Position because it offers the ability to contribute on a greater stage. My dedication to AOSpine and continued participation in this organization have demonstrated a level of loyalty and motivation to serve. I bring a particular set of skills which could prove useful for AOSpine international.
Yu-Mi Ryang
By becoming Member Representative I would like to give back my knowledge and experience I was able to obtain as a member of the AOSpine community and to address the needs and wishes of the spine community. I would like to give my share to advance this outstanding community of spine surgeons. In the past I have been very active as a speaker and teacher in national and international many spine courses and congresses and would like to share and advance my knowledge as a leader by taking the next level as Member Representative.
Alexander R. Vaccaro
I have had the privilege of serving on the AO North America board of directors and as a past chair of the AOSpine Trauma Knowledge Forum. Presently I have the privilege of serving as an AO trustee where I am intimately involved in participating in the future direction of the mission of the AO which is to be the premiere educational and research steward for surgeons around the world. By being intimately involved with the AO for over thirty years, I have seen and been involved with many of the achievements of this great organization and would like to take my role a step further as an official Member Representative.
Your vote counts!
The Member Representative will be democratically elected by all voting members of AOSpine who attend the Global Spine Congress 2019 in Toronto. All (present) AOSpine Voting Members* will have one vote, to be cast anonymously via the electronic AO voting system. You will receive an email invitation to vote at the beginning of the congress. If you need support to cast your vote, please come to the AOSpine members lounge.
The winning candidate will need to get the majority of the votes. In case none of the members wins in the first voting round, a second round with the top two candidates will be run.
The Member Representative will serve for two years: One year with member elect status (guest without voting rights), and one year as a full member of the AOSpine International Board with voting rights. All candidates have already demonstrated their commitment to AOSpine and have been continuous members of the organization for a minimum of 4 years. They are passionate about developing AOSpine and willing to devote a significant amount of time and travel to this function without fiscal reimbursement. To view the Member Representative responsibilities and required experience, click here.
Register now for the Global Spine Congress
*How to become an AOSpine Voting Member:
- You automatically qualify as an AOSpine Voting Member if you have been a paying member for a minimum of three years.
- You can become an AOSpine Voting Member if you sign up as a member until April 30, 2019 for 3 or 5 years.
- Additionally, you need to be registered for the Global Spine Congress 2019 in Toronto, and have picked up your badge.
Access your membership profile or become an AOSpine member now at www.aospine.org/membership.