Programs and concepts
It is never too soon or too late to learn
In order to build education that directly impacts patient health, the curriculum development process starts by first identifying the patient problems to address and the competencies required of the surgeon.
AO CMF's competency-based education events include Management of Facial Trauma (MFT) courses and Lighthouse courses.
Additionally, various advances and masters courses and seminars and a variety of online educational resources ranging from free webinars and online case discussions to live lectures with top faculty around the world are available to our community.
Management of facial trauma courses
The first global educational program delivered through small case discussions, practical exercises and mini lectures
Download the Management of Facial Trauma Course Brochure
Designed for your success
This comprehensive course is designed to provide the fundamental knowledge and principles for the treatment of craniomaxillofacial fractures and their complications. The course is organized in three steps:
- Online preparation (self-assessment and self-study program)
- Face-to-face event
- Online follow-up
The face-to-face course consists of a combination of lectures, small group discussions, practical exercises and keynote lectures.
AO CMF Lighthouse Courses
The long-waited successor to our existing advanced wet lab courses is set to transform how continued surgical education is delivered
Photo: AO CMF Lighthouse Course—Reconstructive Surgery in Head and Neck with Flap Harvesting and Patient Specific Implants (September 2019) World's leading wet lab courses
These competency-based educational events bring together expert faculty for intensive two- and three-days learning opportunities in carefully selected locations. The Lighthouse courses currently are available in Europe and Middle East.
The topics are addressed in lectures, plenary discussions, interactive debates, and practical exercises on human anatomical specimens.
Topics covered:
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) surgery: Leiden, Netherlands
- Surgical approaches: Padua, Italy
- Reconstructive surgery: Berlin, Germany
- Orthognathic surgery: Madrid, Spain
- Mandible trauma and reconstruction: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
More topics will be announced soon.
Upcoming AO CMF Lighthouse Courses
Advances and masters Courses
AO CMF offers a variety of courses, seminars, and lectures around the world
Photo: Practical exercises during the AO Davos Courses 2019 -
Orthognathic surgery
-
TMJ surgery
-
Craniomaxillofacial trauma and reconstruction
-
Head and neck surgery and reconstruction
-
Orbital fractures and reconstruction
-
Nasoethmoidal and midface fractures
-
Condyle fractures
-
Digital planning, 3D planning, and computer-assisted surgery
-
Cleft lip and facial deformities surgery
-
Craniomaxillofacial surgery with patient-specific implants
-
Soft tissue management
-
Pediatric trauma and deformities
-
Congenital deformities
-
Distraction osteogenesis
Online learning
AO CMF offers you education wherever you are, whenever you need it!
Our digital learning packages include everything from moderated live expert case discussions, study clubs, and webinars, to self-directed learning modules on the AO video platform or AO Surgery Reference.
AO CMF members have unlimited access to a multitude of scientific journals and publications, as well as full access to all craniomaxillofacial modules on the AO Surgery Reference.
Coming soon:
- MFT courses online/blended-learning
- Oral cancer training program
Explore the monthly digital learning program
You might be interested in
AO CMF Fellowships
An unique opportunity to advance your training by learning from some of the best surgeons in the world at top clinics around the globe
AO CMF Faculty
Develop your skills and serve as a teacher and educational expert at AO CMF events through our faculty development programs
Clinical Library & Tools
Extra support in your education: scientific publications, teaching videos, mobile applications and much more