Sponsored by AO North America.
The Association for the Study of Internal Fixation
The Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO ASIF) was initially conceived by Maurice E. Müller and founded in 1958 by Martin Allgöwer, Maurice E. Müller, Robert Schneider and Hans Willenegger. The aim of the founders was to study the biomechanical prerequisites and pitfalls of internal fixation. In view of early work by pioneers like the brothers Lambotte, as well as Robert Danis, anatomic reduction, stable fixation, atraumatic surgical technique and early mobilization seemed to be the most reasonable working hypothesis.
From the beginning, the founding members recognized the importance of teaching and training for surgeons and operating room personnel. Since the first courses in the early 1960s, teaching activity has increased worldwide and continues to this day. In North America, AO ASIF educational activities are presented by the AO North America Continuing Medical Education organization.
The Faculty of this Course includes surgeons distinguished in the fields of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Edward Mosby, DDS
Professor and Director
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Chairman, Department of Dentistry
Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
John L. Frodel, Jr., MD, FACS
Director, Facial Plastic Surgery
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, Pennsylvania
Randal H. Rudderman, MD, FACS
Alpharetta, Georgia
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Brian Alpert, DDS Chairman and Professor Department of Surgical and Hospital Dentistry School of Dentistry University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky |
Robert M. Kellman, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Otolaryngology SUNY Upstate Medical University Syracuse, New York |
| Oleh Antonyshyn, MD, FRCSC Head, Craniofacial Program Associate Professor, Department of Surgery University of Toronto Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre Toronto, Ontario |
J. David Kriet, MD, FACS Assistant Professor Director, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery University of Kansas Medical Center School of Medicine Kansas City, Kansas |
| Remy H. Blanchaert, Jr., MD, DDS Associate Professor Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Truman Medical Center University of Missouri - Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri |
Bert W. O'Malley, Jr., MD Professor and Director Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery University of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland |
| Brett L. Ferguson, DDS Chairman and Program Director Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Truman Medical Center University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry Kansas City, Missouri |
John H. Phillips, MD, FRCSC The Hospital for Sick Children Craniofacial Program Toronto, Ontario |
| Douglas A. Girod, MD Professor and Chairman Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery University of Kansas Medical Center School of Medicine Kansas City, Kansas |
Terance T. Tsue, MD, FACS Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery University of Kansas Medical Center School of Medicine Kansas City, Kansas |
| David B. Hom, MD, FACS Associate Professor Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery University of Minnesota Medical School Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Joseph E. Van Sickels, DDS Professor and Program Director Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Lexington, Kentucky |
Faculty list subject to modification.
The Course is intended for instructional training in the operative treatment of fractures, nonunions, osteotomies and facial reconstruction involving the mandible, maxilla and midface according to AO ASIF principles and techniques.
The Course is open to attending surgeons and residents in Oral and Maxillofacial, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Lectures by distinguished surgeons will be combined with demonstrations, videotapes, discussions and practical exercises. A "hands-on" approach to learning will be emphasized.
Program subject to modification.
At the conclusion of this Course, the participant should be able to:
Financial and technical support provided by Synthes.
The AO North America is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AO North America designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12.0 Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the activity.
Off-label/Experimental Discussions
Some medical devices discussed or demonstrated in AO ASIF educational activities may not have been cleared by the FDA or may have been cleared by the FDA for specific uses only. AO North America requires the Faculty for this Course to disclose unlabeled uses of products. It is the Faculty's responsibility to disclose when an unlabeled use of a commercial product, or an investigational use not yet approved for any purpose will be discussed during an educational activity.
Faculty Disclosure
AO North America relies upon invited Faculty to provide educational content that is objective and as free of bias as possible. In this context, Faculty are expected to indicate any commercial relationship relevant to their presentations at this CME activity.
Until official confirmation is received, do not consider yourself registered in this Course.
Tuition includes:
Course and laboratory materials, continental breakfasts, lunches and refreshments.
Room reservations are the responsibility of the individual registrant. A block of rooms has been reserved at a rate of $129 single/double occupancy per night, plus taxes, at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center, 2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. Rooms will be held until June 30, 2003. After this date, rooms will be on an as-available basis.
| Saturday, August 2 | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Registration/Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Course |
| Sunday, August 3 | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Course |
Registration deadline is July 4, 2003.
Registration fee is $275.00 for attending surgeons and $95.00 for residents (with letter from Program Chairman). Fee includes all course and lab materials, continental breakfasts, lunches and refreshments. Refunds (less $25.00 administration fee) will be issued if written cancellation notice is received by July 18, 2003.
Applications will not be accepted unless the Course tuition fees are included with registration form and Pre-Course Questionnaire.
Please CLICK HERE to register online or if you do not wish to submit your registration form online, please print the registration form and return it completed along with your tuition payment in full, to:
AO ASIF Continuing Medical Education
Re: Kansas City Craniomaxillofacial Course for Surgeons
1690 Russell Road
Paoli, PA 19301
Phone: (800) 769-1891 or (610) 695-2459
Fax: (610)695-2420
Checks should be made payable to:
AO ASIF CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION