To facilitate excellence in musculoskeletal graduate medical education, the AOA’s Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) leads the advancement of best practices by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and the search for solutions to major challenges.
In collaboration with the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, AOA produced these downloadable lectures to offer a robust, on-demand, and current resource for education skill development of orthopaedic faculty.
Developed by the AOA Fellowship Education Coalition, these downloadable lectures aid Fellowship and Residency Program Directors in educating fellows and senior level residents in all subspecialties, focused on critical topics for transition to independent practice.
2025 Winter CORD Conference Registration is Open
Beginning in 2025, the Spring CORD Conference historically held in March is now the Winter CORD Conference and will be held annually in February, and in conjunction with the 2025 Association of Residency Coordinators in Orthopaedic Surgery (ARCOS) Annual Conference. Winter CORD Conference will take place on February 13-14, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.
The History of Academic Leadership Education in Orthopaedic Surgery
Read the article in JBJS
The growth of the American academic orthopaedic community over the last 53 years has been accompanied by an expanding need for academic leadership education. Written and published by two leaders in the orthopaedic surgery academic community, this article traces the history and relevance of the AOA’s Council of Orthopaedic Residency Directors (CORD) program.
AOA/CORD Statement on Inclusivity
The AOA/CORD leadership condemns all racist and misogynistic behavior displayed by resident applicants recently discovered in a crowd-sourced document. The AOA aspires to build a future where orthopaedics is inclusive, diverse, and equitable. Read the full statement by AOA leadership.
Medical Student Resource
CORD is pleased to announce the launch of the Orthopaedic Residency Information Network. Medical students can harness ORIN to research programs across a variety of parameters.
Resource for Applicants and Letter Authors
The eSLOR provides orthopaedic residency programs a concise perspective on a candidate. It replaces a separate narrative letter of recommendation.
This forum facilitates member-to-member discussions of issues related to resident/fellow education and programs. The community is for CORD member institutions only.
Access the CORD Exchange (Login is required. Access is limited to CORD program affiliates only.)
CORD conferences are held twice per year. A spring conference is held during the AAOS Annual Meeting and a longer conference at the AOA Annual Meeting. Additional Town Halls and Webinars are held throughout the year to discuss critical issues in education.
Helping to impact the future, The American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) develops leaders, strategies, and resources to promote advances in musculoskeletal care.
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