AO North America has chosen a flexible and issue-oriented approach for creation of "working groups" for the study of specific or topical problems in musculoskeletal trauma. It is hoped that ad hoc committees will focus significantly on clinical epidemiology and outcome studies. To ensure "focused productivity," such committees will exist only as long as the specific project requires, and periodic demonstration of interest and progress is expected. Typically, such an ad hoc committee would consist of 4 - 5 interested surgeons, usually chaired by the individual who initiated formation of the committee. AONA would fund project needs and necessary travel expenses for the committee, but electronic communications would be strongly encouraged to minimize travel expenses, and specific agends are required for meetings.
Any AONA member, or group of members, can apply to the Executive Committee to convene an ad hoc committee by clicking here and completing the application form. You have the option to submit the application online or you can print off the form and mail your completed form to: