NEWSLETTER
30 June 2010
Dear Members and Colleagues
41st
ANNUAL CONGRESS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE
HAND: 27 AUGUST – 29 AUGUST 2010, BOARDWALK CONFERENCE CENTRE,
PORT ELIZABETH
Well it is back to Port Elizabeth. Some of
our most successful meetings have been held there in recent
years. PE lends itself to great meetings with fantastic
facilities, pleasant weather and a contained environment for
social and academic interaction.
This year’s meeting
starts with a pre-meeting workshop sponsored by Stratmed.
Friday afternoon, 27 August sees us exploring the mystery of the
wrist. Our invited guest is Prof Michael Hausman, Chief of Hand
and Elbow Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Centre, New York. He
will lead a cadaver workshop focusing on surgical approaches to
the wrist and the various carpal bones. Various common surgical
procedures around the wrist will be demonstrated. Attendance
will be limited as we plan to keep the number of surgeons per
each cadaver as low as possible.
You are also welcome to
attend this workshop as an observer. The proceedings will be
video-screened. This international style course is state of the
art and NOT to be missed.
The Annual Congress starts on
Saturday, 28 August. On Sunday, 29 August Prof Hausman will be
joined by Dr Dean Sotereanos from Pittsburgh.
Between the
two of them and about 15 free papers we expect an academic
program of the highest order. Talks will be practical and
pertinent to all Hand Surgeons as well as Plastic Surgeons and
Orthopaedic Surgeons with an interest in Upper Limb Surgery.
We look forward to your attendance. Please register NOW to
attend this exciting event.
See you there.
Dr
Michael Solomons
Congress Organiser
CONGRESS VENUE
The popular Boardwalk
Conference Complex is situated on the beautiful Summerstrand
only 7 km from
Port Elizabeth Airport.
This venue offers flexible, fully-equipped meeting
facilities and high-stand service to delegates.
CONGRESS DATES
| Friday 27 August - Sunday 29 August 2010 |
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Friday 27 August |
1400-1700 |
Stratmed Pre-meeting Cadaver Workshop |
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1700-1830 |
Welcome drinks
Free evening |
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Saturday 28 August |
0715-0750 |
Delegate Registration |
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0800-1700 |
Full day academic program |
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Congress Dinner |
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Sunday 29 August |
0800-1545 |
Full day academic program |
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1545 |
Congress closure |
CPD ACCREDITATION
Discovery Health will provide the CPD service at the venue and CPD points will be allocated according to the rules and regulations of the Health Professions Council of South Africa. All delegates will need to log in on a daily basis.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM (Provisional Scientific Program enclosed)
As mentioned, Professor Michael Hausman of Mount Sinai Medical Centre, New York is our invited international guest speaker. He will be joined by Dr Dean Sotereanos of Pittsburgh on Sunday to present a formidable Instructional Course.
An excellent local faculty will play a supportive role in the scientific program.
PARKING FACILITIES AT THE CONGRESS VENUE / HOTELS
Ample, secure parking is available at the 3 hotels within walking distance from the congress venue. Limited parking is available at the congress venue. Please use 2nd Avenue entrance to the parking area.
ACCOMMODATION RESERVATION FORM (Accommodation Reservation Form enclosed)
The City Lodge Hotels Group has 3 hotels in the Boardwalk Complex overlooking Summerstrand and The Nelson Mandela Bay. Block bookings have been made at all 3 hotels, viz The Courtyard, The City Lodge and The Road Lodge. These hotels have a very high occupancy rate and I request you to do your booking in time. No rooms are guaranteed after the closing date. Complete the form and email it to Karin Fourie at karin@citylodge.co.za or fax to 041-5834664.
Closing date for accommodation: 6 August 2010.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Should you need airport transfer, please contact
Blunden Coach Tours
Contact details: 041-5810411 / 041- 4514803
| SOCIAL FUNCTIONS |
1. Friday 27 August 2010
Welcome Drinks
Venue: Boardwalk
Conference Centre
Bring your partner along and meet your longstanding
colleagues in a relaxing atmosphere
Cost: Delegate - No charge
Partner -
R70.00 |
1700-1830 |
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2. Saturday 28 August 2010
Congress Dinner
Venue: Boardwalk Conference Centre
Dress: Smart Casual
Cost:
Delegate - No charge
Partner - R230.00
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1930 for 2000 |
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Please indicate your attendance on the registration form |
| CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION |
The early bird closing date for registration is FRIDAY 30 JULY 2010
As of
31 July a higher fee will be applicable as per the registration form.
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| CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT |
Please forward a copy of proof of payment together with your registration
form to Hendrika van der Merwe, Congress Co-ordinator
- Should you make a
cash deposit, please add R40-00 for cash handling fee
- Credit card payments
can unfortunately not be accepted
- Please submit your email address on the
registration form as this will be the only way in which we can confirm receipt
of your registration
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| CANCELLATION POLICY |
A full refund can only be extended if written advice of the cancellation is
received on or before 13 August 2010. Receipt of such cancellation after 13
August 2010 but before 20 August 2010 will incur a 35% handling fee. No refund
whatsoever will be made for cancellations after 20 August 2010.
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| ENCLOSURES |
- Provisional Scientific Program
- Congress Registration Form
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Accommodation Reservation Form
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| CONGRESS SECRETARIAT |
For further enquiries, please contact:
Hendrika van der Merwe: Congress
Co-ordinator
PO Box 2721
Bellville
7535
Telephone 021-9103322
Fax 0866 720 426
Email
sassh@iafrica.com |
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