OVERVIEW

2021 Virtual American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Annual Leadership Meetings is organized by The American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and will be held from May 04 - Jun 29, 2021.

ACCME Statement:
These activities has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the North American Spine Society and the American Orthopaedic Association. The North American Spine Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Accreditation:
AOA Annual Leadership Meeting
The North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Emerging Leaders Forum
The North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Summer CORD Conference
The North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Own the Bone Symposium
The North American Spine Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US to participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

All disclosures and presentations were peer-reviewed prior to the implementation of these activities. All relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated and are communicated prior to the start of the event.

Overview:
The Virtual AOA Annual Leadership Meetings aspire to bring symposia that provoke bold conversation on pressing critical issues to all in the orthopaedic space. From AOA members to CORD affiliates, domestic audiences to international ones: our objective is clear and continues despite the fully virtual format. We will strive to bring superb content of the highest caliber and engagement.

The AOA’s various forums will also convert to a virtual format and be hosted on the interactive platform. Through May and June, the AOA’s Own the Bone Symposium, the C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum, the CORD Conference, and the Emerging Leaders Forum will each deliver the same critical leadership content for which we are known.

The AOA Annual Leadership Meetings are designed to equip attendees with knowledge and skills necessary to lead effectively in the ever-changing landscape of the health care environment. The AOA focuses on leadership, academic, and critical issues associated with the specialty.

Virtual Meeting Platform:
The 2021 Virtual AOA Annual Leadership Meetings aspires to create an interactive, personalized, and seamless virtual experience for our attendees.This meeting will convene using a streamlined virtual meeting platform.