Abstract
Australia is a foundation member of the Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association—thus, recognising our geographical position in the most rapidly advancing region in the world.
It is a serious mistake to think of Asia as ‘third world’. Research, education and surgical techniques are at the forefront of modern technology. Australia has to be a part of this ‘learn and teach’ movement.
We have much to gain through exchange and travelling fellowships; paediatric, spinal, trauma and arthroplasty fellowships are available. The Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Travelling Fellowship is co-ordinated with corresponding organisations in Europe, North America and South America and previous travelling fellows become part of the influential Magellan Society.
APOA has many sections (knee, hip, hand, spine, trauma, infection, sports medicine and paediatrics), with each having regular Congresses. Join APOA and attend the Triennial Congress in Taipei November 2010 and be impressed at the level of research.
