AO North America Honors Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little with a 2026 Educator Award
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AO North America Honors Dr. Denis Marcellin-Little with a 2026 Educator Award
April 27, 2026 – Wayne, PA — The AO North America community is set to come together at the OneAO® event in Tampa, FL, this April to celebrate the 2026 Educator Awards, honoring outstanding educators for their extraordinary contributions to medical education. These prestigious awards will recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to training physicians at every stage of their careers across a wide range of specialties, including orthopedic trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, hand surgery, and veterinary medicine.
Among this year’s distinguished honorees will be Denis Marcellin-Little, DEDV, a distinguished veterinary orthopedic surgeon and educator, who will receive the Alan Ruggles Educator Award. Dr. Marcellin-Little has been selected for this honor in recognition of his decades-long dedication to veterinary education and mentorship.
With more than 30 years of teaching experience at North Carolina State University and the University of California, Davis, Dr. Marcellin-Little has mentored veterinary students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and research environments. A long-standing member of AO VET North America for over 20 years, his clinical work focuses on joint replacement and limb deformities, while his research explores surgical planning, bone healing, and the management of chronic pain and disability.
The 2026 Educator Awards will spotlight those who exemplify excellence, innovation, and leadership in medical education. Dr. Marcellin-Little’s recognition reflects his lasting impact on veterinary surgery and education.
About AO North America
AO North America, Inc. (AO NA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence in patient care and outcomes for trauma and musculoskeletal disorders through education, optimized clinical treatment, and research innovation. Serving orthopedic trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, and veterinary surgeons, AO NA provides resources for continuing professional development, fostering a community of learning and expertise exchange.
As part of the international AO network, AO NA values diversity and inclusion among surgeons, healthcare professionals, and researchers. Committed to integrity, camaraderie, accountability, excellence, and lifelong learning, AO NA strives to advance its mission and maintain its position as a global leader in medical education and clinical practice.
