Training Tools

• Clinical Trials Course - 22 comprehensive modules covering all aspects of how to properly conduct a clinical trial. 
  

Compacts, Charters & Resolutions

• AOA Professionalism Guiding Leadership -  The AOA’s "Professionalism Guiding Leadership" identifies the professionalism traits it seeks in its members, since it is directly tied to an individual’s success as a leader. This document was created by a task force led by Dr. Terry Light and approved by the AOA leadership in November, 2005. 
• AAMC Compact Between Resident Physicians and Their Teachers - this compact is endorsed by the AOA.  Click on the link to obtain a copy of the Compact.
• Charter on Medical Professionalism - the charter was created through a collaborative effort among the ABIM Foundation, ACP Foundation, and the European Federation of Internal Medicine.  The charter speaks directly to the mission, vision, and core values of the AOA and for that reason, was adopted by the AOA leadership in 2004.
• AOA-OREF-Zimmer Resident Leadership Forum Resolution – generated from the 2005 RLF program held in conjunction with the AOA Annual Meeting.  Program participants developed this resolution which the AOA is helping to advance through its program and product offerings.

Useful Web Sites

• Academic Medicine - Link to the online version of the AAMC's peer-reviewed journal. 
• Association of Residency Coordinators in Orthopaedic Residency (ARCOS)  
• Med Center Today for Academic Medicine Faculty Physicians - a web site providing business information; such as news, consults, forums, and jobs for Academic Medical Center Faculty.
• ACGME's "Educating Physicians for the 21st Century" - a resource for educational program directors and department chairs. Each lecture presentation has an accompanying Facilitator's Manual.
• AAMC STAT - Sign up to get the AAMC's free electronic newsletter e-mailed to you each Monday morning