AOA 21 program information and policies

Other AOA policies applicable to training can be found on the AOA policies page, including:

• Bullying, Harrassment and Discrimination Policy
• AOA Privacy Policy
• AOA Code of Conduct (Feb 2020)
• AOA Constitution
• AOA Position Statement on Interaction with Medical Industry (May 2020)

AOA’s policies are complemented by the AOA Ethical Framework, which provides a shared set of principles and values to support ethical conduct for all AOA members, including trainees.

Provides downloadable PDFs of key forms and resources, for reference only.  All forms are completed online via TIMS or the AOA Training App.

Active learning resources

• Trainee Learning Plan

• Trainee Self Appraisal Form

• Surgical Skills Assessment Form
• Patient Consultation Assessment Form
• Management Plan Assessment Form
• Case Based Discussion Assessment Form

Monitoring and review

• Performance Appraisal Form
• Progress Review Form
• Expectations of performance
• Assessment Matrix
• Performance Improvement Plan

• Transition to Practice Learning Plan
• Transition to Practice Accredited Fellowship Fact Sheet
• Accredited Fellowship Guidelines

Outline mutual expectations and responsibilities between the trainee and the AOA Federal Training Committee and are signed annually throughout the duration of training.

• 2025 AOA Training Agreement
• 2024 AOA Training Agreement
• 2023 AOA Training Agreement
• 2022 AOA Training Agreement
• 2021 AOA Training Agreement
• 2020 AOA Training Agreement
• 2019 AOA Training Agreement
• 2018 AOA Training Agreement