GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT DATES
March 25 * Registration fee increases
March 31 * Housing Reservation Deadline
April 7 * Registration closes
April 7 * Cancellation and refund deadline. Refunds will not be made for no shows.
ACCREDITATION
The Arthroscopy Association of North America is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide medical education for physicians.
CME CREDIT
The Arthroscopy Association of North America designates this education activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Allied Health Professionals: AANA is not accredited to offer credit for Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals. To determine if activities offering Category 1 CME credit are acceptable for your licensing or certification needs, please contact the relevant organization directly.
REGISTRATION
– Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Only children 16 years or older will be admitted to the education programs including the exhibit hall.
Wednesday, April 23 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Thursday, April 24 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, April 25 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, April 26 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 27 7:00 am – 11:15 am
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
Advance registration forms must be received at the Association Post Office Box by April 7th. A registration form is provided at the back of this program. Registration fees are as follows:
Postmarked Postmarked
Before March 25 After March 25
AANA Member
(North American) No Fee No Fee
AANA Member (On-Site) - $100
International AANA Member $345 $370
Instructional Course Faculty No Fee No Fee
Symposium/Clinical Case Faculty No Fee No Fee
Podium & E-Poster Presenters (non-members) $325 $350
Military – Full Time/Active Duty $345 $370
(with letter from Commanding Officer)
Physician Non-Member $685 $735
*Resident/Fellow (with letter from Chief of Orthopaedics) No Fee No Fee
Allied Health $200 $250
Members and program participants must register even though no fee is required. Advanced Registration closes April 7, 2008.
***NEW THIS YEAR*** IMPORTANT MEMBER INFORMATION
The AANA Board of Directors approved to establish a $100 on-site registration fee for all Member categories. If you are planning to attend the Annual Meeting, please register in advance of April 7, 2008 registration deadline at www.aana.org.
ARTHROSCOPY JOURNAL LUNCH AND COURSE
(for prospective reviewers and authors)
The editors of the Arthroscopy Journal will host a lunch for those interested in reviewing or writing papers for Journal publication. Insight into the review process will be provided. Expectations for paper structure and content as well as reviewer objectives and responsibilities will be outlined. All registered participants will be provided with a booklet that summarizes the course and gives added instruction for both reviewers and authors. Limited to 50 participants, a box lunch will be provided. See the registration form for details.
Date: Saturday, April 26
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Active members are encouraged to attend the business meetings.
Thursday, April 24 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm*
Saturday, April 26 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
*A box lunch is being provided to all Active Members who attend the Thursday Business Meeting.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & COFFEE BREAKS
Continental breakfast and coffee breaks will be held in the Exhibit Hall A at The Wardman Park Marriott.
CURRENCY
Meeting registration fees are in U.S. dollars and registration must be paid in U.S. dollars.
DISCLAIMER FOR ALL PROGRAMS
The methods, techniques, and procedures demonstrated and views and opinions expressed by speakers, presenters and faculty are on their own, and do not necessarily represent those of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), nor does presentation on the program represent or constitute endorsement or promotion by AANA.
AANA expressly disclaims any warranties or guaranties, expressed or implied, and shall not be liable for damages of any kind in connection with the material, methods, information, techniques, opinions or procedures expressed, presented or demonstrated.
DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
In accordance with the standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), it is the policy of the Arthroscopy Association of North America that faculty disclose to the learner all financial relationships during the past twelve months with any commercial interest (any proprietary entity producing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on patients. Any and all disclosure will be provided in the Final Program that is distributed at the Annual Meeting to program participants. In accordance with AANA policy, faculty participation in this educational activity will be predicated upon timely submission and review of AANA disclosures.
E-POSTERS
E-Posters computer stations will be located in the registration area. A CD-ROM containing the E-Posters will be given out to all meeting attendees.
EXHIBITS
To complement the educational sessions, a variety of technical exhibits will be on display throughout the meeting.
Thursday, April 24 7:00 am – 3:30 pm & 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday, April 25 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, April 26 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
HOSPITALITY SUITE
– Wardman Park Marriott
A Hospitality Suite will be open at the Wardman Park Marriott. Please stop by and meet the spouses.
Thursday, April 24 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, April 25 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Saturday, April 26 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 27 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
– Book Early!
AANA has special rates at Marriott Wardman Park for the Annual Meeting. Room reservations should be made well in advance. Reservations can be made via telephone or online through Wardman Park Marriott website. Please tell the reservation agent that you are with "AANA" to receive the group room rate.
Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Book online at www.aana.org and follow the instructions.
Single: $230.00
Double: $250.00
Housing deadline: March 20, 2008
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE LECTURES
Attendance at an Instructional Course Lecture is by ticket only. The instructional course fee is $45 per course in advance and $55 per course on-site. Please see page 13 for more information.
The Arthroscopy Association of North America designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
INTERNET CAFÉ
Need to check your E-mail? Want to show your friends the AANA website? Computers will be available for internet access in the Exhibit Hall during Exhibit hours.
MEETING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this meeting, participants should be able:
1) To present the results of recent research in the field of arthroscopic surgery to practicing orthopaedic surgeons.
2) To review in depth selected areas of arthroscopic surgery.
3) To discuss various intra-operative and post-operative issues.
4) Provide opportunities to strengthen professional relationships.
The methods that will be used to achieve these objectives are:
1) Scientific paper presentation
2) Instructional Course Lectures
3) Symposia
4) Scientific E-Posters
5) Questions and comments from floor discussion
OPENING CEREMONY
AANA President David A. McGuire, MD will preside over the Opening Ceremony on Thursday, April 24 at 8:15 AM. During this ceremony, AANA will welcome International Presidents as well as invited International colleagues.
REFUND POLICY
Refunds will be subject to a non-refundable $75 processing fee. Requests for refunds must be receiving in writing in the Association office by April 7, 2008. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER APRIL 7TH, 2008. Refunds will not be made for no shows.
REGISTRATION
There are three ways to register:
MAIL completed registration forms with payment to:
AANA
Lockbox 619701
PO Box 6197
Chicago, IL 60680-6197
FAX (24 hours a day) – PLEASE DO NOT MAIL YOUR REGISTRATION IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED FAX!!
FAX: 847-292-2268
ONLINE: www.aana.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
Reception Wardman Park Marriott * Exhibit Hall A
Thursday, April 24 * 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
A reception is scheduled and hors d’oeuvres will be served. All registrants, guests and exhibitors are welcome. Please sign up for the reception on the registration form.
AANA GOLF TOURNAMENT
Due to the fact that the site of the Annual Meeting is a prohibitive distance from a suitable golf course, the Golf Tournament will not be held during the Annual Meeting. It will be continued again at the next meeting.
SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION
Thursday, April 24 at 7:00 pm
Going, going, gone! Silent Auction: Don’t miss your chance to big on fabulous sports memorabilia such as autographed balls, bats, hockey sticks, helmets, uniforms, and pictures. Live Auction: Join in on the fun and bid on items including vacations and trips throughout the world.
Silent Auction items will be on display and you will be able to place a bid beginning Thursday at 11:00 am. Bidding will end at the Reception. The Live Auction will begin at 7:00 pm during the Reception. All proceeds from both auctions will be donated to support the AANA Education Fund. Our sincere thanks to BREG, Inc. for organizing this event.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
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