Please remember, your courses cannot overlap.

Advance Registration Methods
Enrollment for all courses is limited. Registrations are accepted and assignments are made in the order they are received. Advance Registration will close on October 25, 2011. There are 3 easy ways to register:

Mail - Complete the registration form and send with payment to:
AANA
39972 Treasury Center
Chicago, IL 60694-9900

Fax - 24 hours a day, be sure to include all credit card information requested. Faxed registrations cannot be processed unless you choose to pay by credit card at 847-292-2268. DO NOT MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED BY FAX!

On-line - http://www.aana.org and click on 2011 Fall Course. Click on the registration link and complete the registration form along with your credit card information. PLEASE NOTE – when you register on-line you will receive your confirmation by MAIL. You will NOT receive an automatic confirmation via our website.

Registration: JW Marriott Desert Springs
Wednesday, November 16
3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursday, November 17
7:00 am – 6:15 pm
Friday, November 18 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 19
7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Accreditation
The Arthroscopy Association of North America is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide medical education for physicians.

AMA/PRA
Course 100 (Shoulder Lecture & Lab): AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course 101 (Hip Lecture & Lab): AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course 104 (Knee Lecture & Lab): AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course 100L (Shoulder Lecture): AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course 101L (Hip Lecture): AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course 102L (Wrist & Elbow Lecture): AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course 103L (Foot & Ankle Lecture): AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course 104L (Knee Lecture): AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Update on Arthroscopic E&M and Surgical Coding: AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Mini Fellowships: AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MRI Interpretation: AANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Fellows Day: AANA designates this education activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continental Breakfast & Coffee Breaks
Continental breakfast and coffee breaks will be held in the Exhibit Hall of the JW Marriott Desert Springs.

Disclaimer
The methods, techniques, and procedures demonstrated and the views and opinions expressed by speakers, presenters and faculty are their own and do not necessarily represent those of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), or does presentation on the program represent or constitute endorsement or promotion by AANA.

AANA is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Cost incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.

Exhibits
To complement the education session, a variety of technical exhibits will be on display throughout the course.

The Exhibit Hours are:
Thursday, November 17 6:45 am – 12:15 pm &
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday, November 18 6:45 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, November 19 6:45 am – 9:00 am
(Exhibits will close on
Saturday, November 19th)

Fees
The registration fee includes all continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, reception, registration materials, lecture sessions and laboratory sessions.

Hospitality Suite
A Hospitality suite will be open at the JW Marriott Desert Springs:
Thursday, November 17
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, November 18 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 19
8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Hotel Reservations - Book Early!
You are encouraged to make your hotel reservations early! There are several ways to make your reservations:
• www.aana.org & click on the reservation link OR
• Mail the completed hotel reservation form to the hotel OR
• Fax the hotel reservation form to the hotel OR
• Call in your reservation

Housing deadline: October 10, 2011

Knot Tying Laboratory
A Knot Tying Laboratory will be available for the Shoulder Lab participants. Instructors will be available on:

Thursday, November 17 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Lunch in the Exhibits
A box lunch will be served in the exhibit hall on Thursday and Friday of the course. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like to request a lunch for one or both days.

Laboratory Requirements & Instruments
Each laboratory station will have two registrants per cadaveric specimen. Universal precautions will be required in the laboratory. Gowns, gloves, masks and goggles will be provided. SCRUBS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THE LABORATORY.

***PLEASE NOTE*** The shoulder model lab and the knee model lab will be integrated in to the cadaver lab sessions to enhance and supplement the lab experience.

Reception
A reception will be held on Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall at the JW Marriott Desert Springs. Admission to the reception is included in the registration fee.

Refunds
Refunds will be subject to a non-refundable $75.00 processing fee. Requests for refunds must be received in writing at the Association office by October 25, 2011. No refunds will be issued after October 25, 2010.

Rental Cars
Hertz has been appointed the official rental company for this course and is offering special discounted rates. Reservations may be made by calling the Hertz Meeting Sales Desk at 1-800-654-2440 and identifying the group name and meeting number: CV#024M0019.

Airline Travel
The Arthroscopy Association of North America has appointed Gant as the official air travel coordinator for the Fall Course. Gant provides attendees with personalized, unbiased airline reservations and ticketing at the lowest available fare with one toll-free call. To receive the exclusive AANA air fares, call Gant at 1-800-621-1083. If you are outside of the U.S. and Canada, please call 630-227-3800. Gant will charge a minimal transaction fee of $22.00 per airline ticket issued.

Waiver
Routine safety precautions should be taken by all participants as during normal surgical procedures. A signed waiver of liability will be required from each laboratory participant. Participants will be sent a waiver which must be signed on-site at the time of registration.

Golf Tournament
AANA/BREG Golf Tournament
Saturday, November 19 at 12:30 pm
A shot gun golf tournament has been planned for course participants at the JW Marriott Desert Springs. A $200.00 greens fee should be returned with your registration form. This includes one round of golf, range balls, cart, prizes, food, contests and more. The registration fee for each player will be donated to support the AANA Education Fund. Our sincere thanks to BREG, Inc. for organizing this event. Registration is limited to Course Registrants only (Members and Non-members). Advanced registration will be required with the participant’s official handicap or average score. Please note: No refunds after October 25, 2011. After this date the tournament fee will be considered a donation. Maximum number of participants: 72

AANA PALS
Walk for Dr. Leslie Sgaglione Academic Scholarship Fund
Friday, November 18, 2011 at 9:00 am
Bring your walking shoes and your family to help us celebrate the life of Dr. Leslie Sgaglione. Join us for the AANA Pals walk dedicated to her memory. All donations can be made to the Dr. Leslie Sgaglione Academic Scholarship Fund to benefit the students of the North Shore School District in Sea Cliff, NY. Donations will be collected at the time of the walk.