Strategy Fund
Created in 2013 to invest in strategically important new initiatives, the Strategy Fund has supported more than 30 projects.
The focus is on:
- Clinical tools and technologies for any element of the entire patient journey in musculoskeletal disorders, from diagnosis to post-operative care; or
- Educational tools, platforms or channels for lifelong training of surgeons
Project proposals are evaluated against the following criteria:
- Strategic impact on the AO mission
- Degree of innovation
- Feasibility
- Sustainability after seed funds
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Key achievements
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Key partnerships
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Governance
The AO Foundation Board governs the strategy fund resources, through a committee comprised by the following members: Neal Futran (Chair – CMF surgeon), Erik Asimus (VET surgeon) and Jeffrey Wang (AOFB representative – Spine surgeon). AO President Florian Gebhard (Trauma surgeon) is a permanent guest.