AO President Florian Gebhard leaves legacy of advancing the AO mission

As Florian Gebhard’s AO Presidency draws to a close and he prepares to hand the reins to his successor, he leaves a legacy of building on the AO’s strengths and achieving greater impact while forging new partnerships and collaborations to advance its mission.

A renowned orthopedic surgeon and researcher, Gebhard is widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of orthopedic surgery. At the AO, Gebhard is well-known for his leadership and enthusiasm for new surgical technologies.

Florian Gebhard at the opening ceremony of the AO Davos Courses 2022
Gebhard, director of the Ulm University Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Trauma and vice-dean of its medical faculty, has decades of experience as a clinician and educator and a sharp focus on the partnership between patients and clinicians. He is dedicated to striving for the highest standards in surgical practice and education and actively involved in bringing innovative, technological advances into the operating room to optimize patient treatment and outcomes—all while keeping the patient front and center.
Handover of the presidential key and presidential medal from Robert McGuire to Florian Gebhard, AO Trustees Meeting 2021, Davos, Switzerland

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