AOSpine survey highlights 2014

2014 Membership Survey |

AOSpine Survey HighlightsCommunity Development

| 2014 Membership Survey

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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.

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

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,

Carlos TucciAOSpine International Community Development Commission Chairperson


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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

Survey Summary

We asked over 7,000 members and non-members to participate in our online survey and 1 in 5 responded

The regional split of our respondents reflected the regional distribution of our members

23%27%

40%33%

20%24%

8%8%

9%7%

Europe and Africa

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Middle East

North America

AOSpine members per region

Survey respondents from each region

Global distribution of our respondents

Are you a plus member, member or a non-member?

1 in 5 responded

8% Non-members

49%Plus

Members

m+

42%Regular

Members

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Survey Highlight One

Overall satisfaction is high

Agreement with statements

96% AOSpine fosters excellence in spine care and improves patient care worldwide

89% AOSpine is recognized around the world by professionals in my field

“AOSpine membership has

provided me a new family.”

“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.”

“AOSpine has been a great platform

for aspiring spine surgeons especially in underdeveloped

countries like mine. Excellent job!”

65% of members joined AOSpine on the recommendation of a peer or by participating at an AOSpine course

93% are planning to renew their membership or to become a member in the near future

YES!


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Survey Highlight Two

Education and educational resources are key

Past

2years

Main reasons for becoming an AOSpine member

Practical training and face-to-face exchanges are considered the most effective way to educate oneself, followed by online videos and reading journals

90%

90% plan to attend other AOSpine events in the near future

Access to educational training and resources

“AOSpine should continue

the distance training courses.“

“By being a member of AOSpine, I have the opportunity

to develop my knowledge and skills

in spine surgery.”

“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.”

70%

In the past two years, respondents attended an average of three events


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Survey Highlight Three

Online Journals are a highly-valued member benefit

Online Journals (96%) are rated as the best way to get updates on spine-related matters

“Online journals are very important

to me and are my main reason for becoming

a member.”

“Include more online journals.”

“The access to several journals is useful

when preparing for delivering lectures.“

Most valued membership benefits

54%

52%

48%

44%

44%

41%

40%

39%

33%

26%

25%

22%

Online Journals

Global Spine Journal

EBSJ (Evidence Based SpineCare Journal

Videos of live surgeries

Fellowship

Webinars

Video recordings of courses and events

Discounts for books and e-books

Rebates on course fees

Case Base online

Research mentoring program

Member Directory

Scolisoft

62%96%


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Survey Highlight Four

Members want more of the same benefits and acceptance of proposed new benefits is high

60% of respondents want

more videos of live surgeries

44% of respondents want

live streams of congresses

“Please increase the number of webinars.”

“I‘d like the surgery videos to

be online like the journals.“

“Links with AOSpine are important to us in Latin America. Please provide more video material from

live surgery.”

“Please provide more instructional videos and

live surgeries on common spine problems.”

“Online webinars and videos are a great

source of education that you can watch from

the comfort of your home.“

Support practical skill development

Provide online education

Increase educational offering

Offer more fellowship programs

Offer career development opportunities

Increase research opportunities

Offer more mentoring programs

Support networking

Focus on social aspects 16% 38% 23%15% 8%

27% 33% 29% 8% 2%

27% 31%33% 7% 2%

22% 30%39% 7% 2%

22% 26%41% 7% 3%

17% 31% 48% 3% 1%

20% 25%47% 6% 2%

18% 30% 47% 4% 1%

14% 26% 56% 3%1%

5 = Very important 4 3 2 1 = Not important at all

In which area should AOSpine offer more benefits?


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Survey Highlight Five

Networking and information gathering aspects of the membership program are important

“AOSpine allows me to share

experiences with experienced surgeons.”

“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.“

“The website allows me to access my

membership benefits and other educational

resources easily.“

62% of respondents would like more support in networking

86% feel that their membership of AOSpine has resulted in new personal relationships

89% feel that being a member of AOSpine makes them part of a prestigious network of surgeons


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Membership

AOSpine membership benefits

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AOSpine communityAOSpine is the leading global academic community for innovative education and research in spine care, inspiring lifelong learning and improving patients' lives.

Your advantages • 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

Information and Networking

AOSpine Publications

Online Journals (Membership Plus)

Books and e-booksDiscounts

Member Directory NewsletterAOSpine Website

ScolisoftCaseBase onlineOnline Education Member ProgramsEducational Events Special Discounts

ESJ, JNS: Spine

GSJ, EBSJ

CaseBase App

Coming soon

Coming soon

AOSpine News App

OVID online journals

To find out more about the benefits of being an AOSpine member, please visit www.aospine.org/membership or contact [email protected]

AOSpine InternationalStettbachstrasse 68600 DubendorfSwitzerland

T +41 81 414 27 [email protected]

www.aospine.org

Advancing spine care worldwide

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