Changes in GME funding and ongoing changes in the profession
require changes in resident education. The AOA's Council of
Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) provides a forum for the
exchange of ideas among leaders in orthopaedic programs.
CORD is dedicated to the promotion of excellence in
Musculoskeletal GME. ACGME accredited orthopaedic residency and
fellowship programs hold CORD membership rather than
individuals.
Why Join CORD?
- Work to formulate transferable and common educational goals
based on ACGME defined essential knowledge and skills in each of
the competency areas for educating residents
- Exchange ideas among orthopaedic program leaders - identify
common challenges, solutions and best practices in residency and
fellowship education to achieve shared educational and leadership
goals
- Collective voice to address issues related to accreditation,
education and training
- Gain access to mentorship and networking
opportunities
- Access to AOA educational products and evaluation tools
- Affirms the importance of and promotes the academic profile of
the Program Director in orthopaedic surgery
- Provide exemplary orthopaedic surgery resident education and
leadership skills
- CORD Conferences and other educational activities for
members
- Work with external stakeholders in resident and fellowship
education including, but not limited to:
The AOA first coordinated CORD in March, 2009. In June 2009, a
formal inauguration of the CORD occurred, with voting in of a
Governing Committee and set up of a Committee structure.
Department Chairs, Program Directors, Fellowship Directors,
Residency Coordinators and program faculty attend CORD conferences
for educational and networking opportunities. CORD member dues
include one registration for both the spring and summer
conferences; additional attendees register at a CORD member
rate.
