CAOS-International

In order to enhance possibilities of education and training in the field of Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery, CAOS-International has established a scholarship program for its members. Surgical trainees who are interested in learning more about the clinical application of CAOS technology may participate in a scholarship training, during which they will attend state-of-the-art computer assisted surgeries at several CAOS Reference Clinics that perform this kind of operations on a routine basis.
At the end of their scholarship, trainees will receive a certificate by CAOS-International stating the details of the training.
The CAOS-International Scholarship Program is meant to bring together experienced users of CAOS technology and trainees, who are eager to learn these techniques by visiting clinics that apply computer assistance on a routine basis.
In order to standardize the minimum training that a scholar will undergo, CAOS Reference Clinics must fulfill certain requirements and trainees must design their scholarship according to some rules.

Requirements of Scholars:
Trainees must:

• be a member of CAOS-International
• select at least three different CAOS Reference Clinics to be visited during the scholarship (see Reference Clinics)
• submit the scholarship plan to CAOS-International prior to their training
• attend at least 20 CAOS surgeries during the scholarship
• cover all travel and accommodation expenses.

At the end of their scholarship, trainees will receive a certificate by CAOS-International stating the details of the training

Requirements of Hospitals:
Hospitals who would like to serve as a CAOS Reference Clinic need to fulfill the following requirements:

• five years of practical experience with CAOS technology
• at least 25% of all surgeries of a given type (i.e., arthroplasty, spine,pelvis) are performed with navigational or robotic support
• CAOS technology is used at least five times per week
• one member of the surgical staff is an active member of CAOS-International
• inexpensive, temporary accommodation is available to guests either on the campus or in close proximity