About the AOA Academy
The Academy is currently in the early stages of inception however the overarching aims are:
- to give research more relevance for all AOA members through patient focused quality improvement in clinical care.
- to streamline AOA research resources.
- to build up a pathway combining AOA structures with external partners to achieve implementation of quality improvement programs.
With the support of the AOA Board, an Academy Steering Committee was established in 2024. This group meets monthly to progress the strategic priorities of the Academy. This committee is co-chaired by AOA Members Michael Schuetz and Richard Page.
In 2025, the AOA Academy Steering Committee and AOA Board approved the formation of six key subcommittees of the Steering Committee with specific areas of focus including policy and engagement, governance and budgeting, grants and opportunities, trainee/early researcher, Registry and partnerships, and consumer engagement.
Mission statement
To harmonise and leverage existing AOA research infrastructure, resources, and partners to drive improvements in patient care with musculoskeletal disorders or injuries.