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Community Development
AOSpine Survey Highlights
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Welcome to the AOSpine Survey Highlights
Dear Colleagues, AOSpine conducted an online survey in order to gather information from our network between June and August 2014. Our network's dedication to helping us improve our services was once again evident when we received an overwhelming response to our survey request. We were also pleased to see that the distribution of the survey participants across regions closely matched the AOSpine structure of our worldwide network.
It is our responsibility to continuously improve the membership program and listen to your voices while making sure our core promise remains “advancing spine care worldwide”. We therefore look forward to taking the next steps to improve your AOSpine, and hope you will remain with us on the journey to experience the results first hand. With sincere thanks and kind regards,
This report highlights the survey results which reflect the topics that respondents indicated matter the most: • The AOSpine global community • Education and educational resources • Online journals • The membership package • Networking and information gathering
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Carlos Tucci
AOSpine International Community Development Commission Chairperson
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Survey Summary 1. Overall satisfaction is high 2. Education and educational resources are key 3. Online journals are a highly-valued member benefit 4. Members want more of the same benefits and acceptance of proposed new benefits is high 5. Networking and information gathering aspects of the membership program are important 1 in 5 responded
Global distribution of our respondents 23% 27%
Europe and Africa
40%
Asia Pacific
33% 20% 24%
Latin America
We asked over 7,000 members and non-members to participate in our online survey and 1 in 5 responded Are you a plus member, member or a non-member? m+
49%
Plus Members
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42%
Regular Members
Middle East North America
8% 8% 9% 7%
AOSpine members per region Survey respondents from each region
The regional split of our respondents reflected the regional distribution of our members 8%
Non-members
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Survey Highlight One
Overall satisfaction is high 65% of members
Agreement with statements
joined AOSpine on the recommendation of a peer or by participating at an AOSpine course
96% AOSpine fosters excellence in spine care and improves patient care worldwide
89% AOSpine is recognized around the world by professionals in my field
YES!
“AOSpine has been a great platform for aspiring spine surgeons especially in underdeveloped countries like mine. Excellent job!”
“AOSpine membership has provided me a new family.”
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93%
are planning to renew their membership or to become a member in the near future
“The truth is that this organisation is worth more than what we pay as members.”
“AOSpine membership is excellent. It improves the skills of the surgeons and their academic knowledge.”
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Survey Highlight Two
Education and educational resources are key Main reasons for becoming an AOSpine member Access to educational training and resources
In the past two years, respondents attended an average of three events
90% plan to attend other AOSpine events in the near future
90%
70% Past
2
years
“By being a member of AOSpine, I have the opportunity to develop my knowledge and skills in spine surgery.”
“AOSpine should continue the distance training courses.“
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Practical training and face-to-face exchanges are considered the most effective way to educate oneself, followed by online videos and reading journals
“Please continue teaching from the basic principles to the most advanced, i.e. from the residents to the surgeons with more experience.“
“Courses, like the live tissue training, teach even experienced surgeons like me about new technologies and approaches.”
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Survey Highlight Three
Online Journals are a highly-valued member benefit Most valued membership benefits
96%
Online Journals
62%
Global Spine Journal
54%
EBSJ (Evidence Based SpineCare Journal
52%
Videos of live surgeries
48%
Fellowship
Online Journals (96%) are rated as the best way to get updates on spine-related matters
44%
Webinars
44%
Video recordings of courses and events
41%
Discounts for books and e-books
40%
Rebates on course fees
39%
Case Base online Research mentoring program Member Directory Scolisoft
“The access to several journals is useful when preparing for delivering lectures.“ “Online journals are very important to me and are my main reason for becoming a member.”
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33% 26% 25% 22%
“Include more online journals.”
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Survey Highlight Four
Members want more of the same benefits and acceptance of proposed new benefits is high “Please increase the number of webinars.”
In which area should AOSpine offer more benefits? Support practical skill development
56%
Provide online education
47%
Increase educational offering
48%
Offer more fellowship programs
47%
Offer career development opportunities
41%
Increase research opportunities
39%
Offer more mentoring programs Support networking Focus on social aspects
33%
5 = Very important
“Online webinars and videos are a great source of education that you can watch from the comfort of your home.“
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18%
31%
20%
26%
22%
30%
22% 27% 27%
38%
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“Links with AOSpine are important to us in Latin America. Please provide more video material from live surgery.”
4% 1%
17% 3% 1%
25%
33% 23%
14% 3%1%
30%
31%
29% 15%
26%
16%
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“Please provide more instructional videos and live surgeries on common spine problems.”
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6% 2% 7%
3%
7%
2%
7%
2%
8%
2%
“I‘d like the surgery videos to be online like the journals.“
8%
1 = Not important at all
60%
of respondents want more videos of live surgeries
44%
of respondents want live streams of congresses
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Survey Highlight Five
Networking and information gathering aspects of the membership program are important 89% feel that being a member of AOSpine makes them part of a prestigious network of surgeons
86% feel that their membership of AOSpine has resulted in new personal relationships
62% of respondents would like more support
“AOSpine allows me to share experiences with experienced surgeons.”
in networking
“AOSpine is very useful and keeps me in touch with members around the world.“ “We get a lot of opportunities to improve through networking with other members at various stages of their spine career.“
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“The website allows me to access my membership benefits and other educational resources easily.“
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Membership
AOSpine membership benefits
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AOSpine community
Your advantages
AOSpine is the leading global academic community for innovative education and research in spine care, inspiring lifelong learning and improving patients' lives.
• Benefit from lifelong learning opportunities. • Advance with our latest research discoveries. • Privileged networking opportunities within the largest global spine surgeon community.
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Education and Career Development Com Online Education
Educational Events Special Discounts
Member Programs
CaseBase online
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CaseBase App
Scolisoft
Information and Networking
Member Directory
AOSpine Website
AOSpine News App
Newsletter
AOSpine Publications
GSJ, EBSJ
Books and e-books Discounts
Online Journals (Membership Plus)
OVID online journals
ESJ, JNS: Spine
To find out more about the benefits of being an AOSpine member, please visit www.aospine.org/membership or contact membership@aospine.org
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Advancing spine care worldwide
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