With this publication we enter into a dialogue with you, our faculty, to inform you about the activities of AOSpine education and to foster debate. The unique electronic format allows navigating interactive elements to access a deeper level of information within each article, plus you now have the freedom to access it anywhere, anytime, also on tablets and mobile phones.

Geared to the interest of faculty

We have selected relevant and noteworthy information specifically geared to the interest of faculty members. Within these pages you'll find information about AOSpine Education's strategic projects and articles that support your goals of advancing along the educator and surgeon career pathway.

New format "Flipped Classroom"

Our featured article discusses an innovative technique that is currently being incorporated into the world of continuing medical education aimed at producing meaningful learning outcomes: the “Flipped Classroom” teaching format is gaining a foothold in educational institutions around the world.

Many tools and resources

Have you used the Faculty Center lately? This online resource features a huge selection of information and tools that faculty can use in their courses and presentations.

Did you know that US mobile users are the most frequent group to access online Surgery Reference on smartphones? We take a look at this tool and the positive benefits it brings to surgeons and patients around the world. And to be clear: we couldn’t do all this without the help and support of the people at the AO Education Institute who are portrayed here as well.

German Ochoa MD,

Chairperson

AOSpine Education Commission

We want to connect you with what is happening at AOSpine. Topic suggestions and feedback are very welcome. Please write to education@aospine.org.

This first issue has been prepared with you in mind.

Look forward to more just like it in the future.