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APExTHE AANA PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE SERIES

TRAVEL INFORMATION

COURSE LOCATIONThe OLC Education & Conference Center9400 West Higgins Road Rosemont, IL 60018

AIR TRAVELIt is recommended to fly into O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

HOTELHampton Inn & Suites Rosemont Chicago O’Hare9480 West Higgins Road Rosemont, IL 60018

The Hampton is located directly adjacent to the OLC and the room rate is $134 per night plus tax. For hotel reservations please call (847) 692-3000 and identify yourself as an Arthroscopy Association ofNorth America (AANA) course registrant. Reservations can also bemade online via aana.org/hotel.

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APEx Series unique, personalized, one-on-one arthroscopy-focused experience

THE ORTHOPAEDIC LEARNING CENTERThe AANA APEx Series convene at the state-of-the-art OLC Education & Conference Center in Rosemont, IL.

The OLC O�ers:• Prime Midwest location just outside

of Chicago and minutes fromO’Hare International Airport

• Wide variety of the latest surgicalequipment from top companies

• Expert industry representativeson-hand to explain the equipment

“The one-on-one opportunity in the lab is very unique and di�erent than other courses.” Nicholas Sgaglione, MDOrthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine, AANA Member

Management and Modern Trends in Foot & Ankle Arthroscopy October 5-6 | Course: 811Course Chairmen: Richard D. Ferkel, MD and Mark Glazebrook, MDMaster Instructors: Phinit Phisitkul, MD; C.N. Van Dijk, MD; John Kennedy, MD; Thomas O. Clanton, MD

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Hip Arthroscopy Procedures & Performance OutcomesOctober 19-21 | Course: 812Course Chairmen: Alan Stubbs, IV, MD, MBA and Srino Bharam, MDMaster Instructors: Jovan Laskovski, MD; Hal Martin, MD; Marc Philippon, MD

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Advanced Techniques in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy; The Ultimate Case-Based ExperienceNovember 9-11 | Course: 813Course Chairmen: Robert E. Hunter, MD; Joseph Tauro, MD; Nicholas Sgaglione, MDMaster Instructors: Kevin Bonner, MD; Giovanni Di Giacomo, MD; Jason Koh, MD; Ian Lo, MD; Joshua Szabo, MD

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Treatments for Wrist & Elbow Problems November 16-18 | Course: 814Course Chairmen: S. Joshua Szabo, MD and Noah D. Weiss, MDMaster Instructors: Mark Baratz, MD; A.L. Osterman, MD; Christopher C. Schmidt, MD

Popular Solutions in Shoulder/Elbow SurgeriesApril 6-7 | Course: 803Course Chairman: Larry D. Field, MDMaster Instructors: Paul E. Caldwell, MD; Felix (Buddy) H. Savoie, MD;Scott P. Steinmann, MD

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Current Concepts in Knee Ligament Procedures May 4-6 | Course: 804Course Chairmen: Walter R. Shelton, MD and Peter R. Kurzweil, MDMaster Instructors: Nicholas A. Sgaglione, MD and Jason A. Craft, MD

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Pre‐Course: A PA's First Hand Experience in the Operating Room June 21 | Course: 80550 max participants maximumCourse Chairmen: S. Joshua Szabo, MDMaster Instructors: Christopher K. John, MD and Kentaro Onishi, MD

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1st Annual Fellows Course: Choose your Focus: Shoulder, Knee, HipJune 22-24 | Course: 806Course Chairmen: Shane Nho, MD; Denver T. Stanfield, MD; Brian R. Waterman, MDMaster Instructors: Dann C. Byck, MD; Jovan Laskovski, MD; Joseph Tauro, MD

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From Brazil to Chicago: International Hip Arthroscopy July 13-15 | Course: 80748 max participants maximumCourse Chairmen: J.W. Thomas Byrd, MD and Giancarlo Polesello, MDMaster Instructors: Henrique Cabrita, MD; John J. Christoforetti; Liszt Palmeira, MD

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Shoulder Arthroscopy: Skills Techniques and Decision MakingAugust 3-4 | Course: 808Course Chairman: Michael J. O'Brien, MDMaster Instructors: Joseph P. Burns, MD and J. Martin LeLand, III, MD

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2018 AANA APEx COURSE INFORMATION

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Treatments for Wrist & Elbow Problems November 16-18 | Course: 814Course Chairmen: S. Joshua Szabo, MD and Noah D. Weiss, MDMaster Instructors: Mark Baratz, MD; A.L. Osterman, MD; Christopher C. Schmidt, MD

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Course enrollment is limited. Maximum capacity for APEx Courses is 24 participants. Assignments are made in the order in which complete registrations are received. Course agendas and faculty are subject to change.

CONFIRMATIONCourse registration confirmations will be sent via email. Please confirm your email address on file is up to date when registering. Do not make travel arrangements until you receive confirmation that you are enrolled in the course. You will receive confirmation within five business days.

COURSE TRANSFERSYou may switch courses within the same course year, space permitting, by notifying AANA in writing at least four weeks prior to the course. A $200 transfer fee will apply.

CANCELLATIONRequests for refunds must be submitted to the AANA o�ce in writing at least four weeks prior to the start of the course. Refunds will not be issued for requests received less than four weeks before the start of the course. A $500 cancellation fee will apply.

AANA reserves the right to cancel thirty (30) days prior to a course. Any person who has registered for a cancelled course will be notified and registration fees will be fully refunded. Other costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline or hotel penalties are the registrant’s responsibility.

WAIVER & DISCLAIMERPrior to participating in any hands-on cadaver lab courses registrants will be required to sign a waiver of liability on site.

The Arthroscopy Association of North America may use, for publicity or promotional purpose, the name or pictures of any participant without liability or obligation to that participant.

CME INFORMATIONAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ DesignationThe Arthroscopy Association of North American Designates these live educational activities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

2018 AANA EDUCATION CALENDARJANUARY1/18-20 801 Foundations in

Arthroscopy1/31- 2/4 AAOS/AOSSM/AANA

Sports Medicine Course

JULY7/13-15 APEx: 807 International

Hip Course

FEBRUARY2/8-10 802 Foundations in

Arthroscopy

AUGUST8/3-4 APEx: 808 Shoulder

MARCH3/10 Specialty Day

APRIL4/6-7 APEx: 803 Shoulder/Elbow4/8-10 816 Foundations in

Arthroscopy 4/26-28 AANA18: The 37th

Annual Meeting

OCTOBER10/5-6 APEx: 811 Foot & Ankle10/19-21 APEx: 812 Hip

MAY5/4-6 APEx: 804 Knee Ligament

NOVEMBER11/8-9 AANA Practice

Management Course11/9-11 APEx: 813 Shoulder &

Knee Ligament11/16-18 APEx: 814 Wrist & Elbow

DECEMBER12/6-8 815 Foundations in

Arthroscopy

JUNE6/21 APEx: 805 Physician

Assistant Pre‐Course6/22-24 APEx: 806 Fellows Course

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