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AAHKS Annual Meeting 2017
Start:
Thu, 2 Nov 2017, 08:00
End:
Sun, 5 Nov 2017, 06:00
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Hashtag:
#AAHKS2017
Venue:
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About the AAHKS Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons addresses a broad array of scientific topics such as implant design, outcomes, surgical techniques and complications of primary and revision total joint arthroplasty (TJA) for hip and knee surgeons. The meeting addresses the latest socioeconomic issues in health care. Special courses are also offered for residents, non-physician team members and hospital administrators. Held in Dallas in November each year, the Annual Meeting attracts more than 2,000 attendees.
Accreditation and CME Credit
The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Educational Activity Scope
The 2017 AAHKS Annual Meeting is designed to provide practicing orthopaedic surgeons with research based, state-of-the-art information on diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical treatment options and overall management of hip and knee conditions. This educational activity includes the review of the most current scientific research study findings, faculty and participant discussions and interactive symposia. It covers multiple clinical topics such as primary and revision total hip arthroplasty, primary and revision total knee arthroplasty, non-arthroplasty, infection, complications other than infection as well as health policy. It is aimed at improving overall surgeon competence related to the care of patients with arthritis and degenerative disease.
Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Synthesize the most current research study findings in hip and knee condition management
- Evaluate various surgical and non-surgical treatment options (e.g., primary total joint arthroplasty, revision total joint arthroplasty, non-arthroplasty) in hip and knee condition management
- Assess the efficacy of new treatment options through evidence-based data
- Interpret relevant healthcare policy
Meeting Activities at a Glance
Times, topics and rooms are subject to change. The website lists the most current version of the schedule.
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Set up | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
Thursday, November 2, 2017
6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Registration | Peacock Foyer |
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Set up | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Grand Ballrooms | |
Industry Symposia are separate from the official program planned by the AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Committee and do not offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ unless noted by the sponsor. | ||
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Poster Set Up | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Reception for International Members | By invitation |
Welcome to Guest Societies: European Hip Society and Colombian Orthopaedic and Traumatology Society | ||
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | AAHKS Board of Directors Meeting | By invitation |
7:00 – 7:15 p.m. | FARE Board of Directors Meeting | By invitation |
Friday, November 3, 2017
6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Registration | Peacock Foyer |
6:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast for all attendees | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
6:00 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center Open | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
6:00 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. | AAHKS and Guest Societies Poster Exhibition | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Team-Wedgwood | |
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Grand Ballrooms | |
Industry Symposia are separate from the official program planned by the AAHKS Annual Meeting Program Committee and do not offer AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ unless noted by the sponsor. | ||
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch for all attendees | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
12:45 – 2:00 p.m. | “Ask the Experts” Case Sessions | Grand Ballrooms |
2:55 p.m. | President’s Welcome to the 2017 AAHKS Annual Meeting | Trinity Ballroom |
3:00 – 6:29 p.m. | AAHKS General Session | Trinity Ballroom |
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center Open | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Poster Reception for all attendees | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
Saturday, November 4, 2017
5:30 a.m. Check-in | 5K Fun Run/Walk benefiting FARE | Trinity Strand Trail – Hilton Anatole |
6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Registration | Peacock Foyer |
6:00 – 7:00 a.m. | Breakfast for all attendees | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center Open | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | AAHKS and Guest Society Poster Exhibition Open | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
6:55 a.m. | Program Chair’s Welcome to the 2017 AAHKS Annual Meeting | Trinity Ballroom |
7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | AAHKS General Session | Trinity Ballroom |
11:45 – 12:45 a.m. | Lunch for all attendees | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Reception for all attendees | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
7:30 – 8:00 p.m. | AAHKS and Guest Society Poster Take-Down | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
Sunday, November 5, 2017
6:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Registration | Peacock Foyer |
6:00 – 7:00 a.m. | Breakfast for all attendees | Exhibit Hall/Learning Center |
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | AAHKS General Session | Trinity Ballroom |
12:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
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