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FEBRUARY 2010

February 19-20, 2010
PrimeFare West Regional Scientific Symposium 2010, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City. Contact: Jane Edwards Phone: (888) 388-5243 www.primecareop.com

February 24-26, 2010
2010 International Stroke Conference, San Antonio. Contact: American Heart Association National Center Phone: (888) 478-7653 or (214) 570-5935 Fax: (214) 706-5262 E-mail: strokeconference@heart.org www.strokeassociation.org

February 24-27, 2010
36th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago. Contact: Diane Ragusa Phone: (703) 836-0788 Fax: (703) 836-0737 E-mail: dragusa@oand-p.org www.academyannualmeeting.org

February 26, 2010
Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center hosts “Building Our Future,” an installation of the Hall of Fame, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago. Contact: NUPOC Phone: (312) 238-8006 E-mail: nupoc@northwestern.edu www.nupoc.northwestern.edu

February 26-28, 2010
10th Annual International Conference for Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer, Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta. Contact: Living Beyond Breast Cancer Phone: (610) 645-4567 Contact: Young Survival Coalition Phone: (646) 257-3000 www.youngsurvivorsconference.org


MARCH 2010

March 1, 2010
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Certification Exam Deadline. Applications must be received by today for individuals seeking to take the May 2010 exam for certified-fitter mastectomy. Contact: ABC Phone: (703) 836-7114 www.abcop.org

March 3-6, 2010
27th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference, Miami. Contact: Physicians’ Education Resource Phone: (888) 949-0045 Fax: (214) 367-3304 E-mail: info@pergrouplp.com

March 5, 2010
36th Annual Diabetes Symposium, Sacramento. Contact: UC Davis Health System, Office of CME Phone: (866) 263-4338 or (916) 734-5390 Fax: (916) 734-0742 www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/cme/conferences

March 9, 2010
College Park Industries Clinical Application Workshop, Bloomington, Minn. Course includes a live patient fitting, hands-on session and anatomy of the College Park Feet: TruStep, Venture, TruPer, Tribute and the new Accent and Onyx feet. Earn 9.0 PCEs. Contact: Angela Foster Phone: (800) 728-7950 www.college-park.com

March 9-13, 2010
Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, New Orleans. Contact: The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons phone: (847) 823-7186 fax: (847) 823-8125 www.aaos.org

March 11, 2010
OPGA: Bioness Training Course, Monte Carlo Resort, Las Vegas, Nev. One-day course, instructed by John W. Michael, MEd, CPO/L, FAAOP, FISPO, covers NESS L300 system evaluation and hands-on training. Earn 7 MCEs from ABC. Phone: (800) 214-6742 www.opga.com

* March 16, 2010
College Park Industries Clinical Application Workshop, Bloomington, Minn. Course includes a live patient fitting, hands-on session and anatomy of the College Park Feet: TruStep, Venture, TruPer, Tribute, Accent, Onyx and the New Soleus. Earn 9.0 PCEs. Contact: Angela Foster Phone: (800) 728-7950 www.college-park.com

* March 18-20, 2010
Getting 2Tri National ParaTriathlon Training Camp, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. www.G2Tcamp.org

* March 22-23, 2010
Advanced Orthotic Design Workshop presented by Fillauer, Chattanooga, Tenn. Course includes solutions and techniques that optimize gait. They will also address the new orthotic components that emphasize dynamic motion guidance and present case studies containing unique challenges and subsequent clinical solutions. Contact: Beverly Godsey Phone: (423) 624-0946

March 30, 2010
College Park Industries Clinical Application Workshop, Boston. Course includes a live patient fitting, hands-on session and anatomy of the College Park Feet: TruStep, Venture, TruPer, Tribute and the new Accent and Onyx feet. Earn 9.0 PCEs. Contact: Angela Foster Phone: (800) 728-7950 www.college-park.com


APRIL 2010

April 7-9, 2010
OP 661: P&O for Suppliers & Manufacturers. This three-day course at Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center in Chicago concentrates on terminology & basic principles of O&P. Contact: NUPOC Phone: (312) 238-8006 E-mail: nupoc@northwestern.edu www.nupoc.northwestern.edu

April 8-11, 2010
10th Annual Orthopaedic Trauma Update, Orlando, Fla. Contact: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Phone: (800) 346-2267 or (847) 823-7186 Fax: (847) 823-8031 E-mail: meeting@aaos.org www.aaos.org

April 8-11, 2010
6th World Congress on Prevention of Diabetes & Its Complications, Dresden, Germany. Contact: Intercom Dresden GmbH Phone: +49 351 3201 7320 Fax: +49 351 3201 7333 E-mail: info@wcpd20-10.com www.wcpd2010.com

* April 9, 2010
26th Annual Upper Extremity Update, Toronto. Contact: University of Toronto Phone: (888) 512-8173 or (416) 978-2719 E-mail: info-SUR1003@cmetoronto.ca events.cmetoronto.ca/website/index/SUR1003

April 10-11, 2010
9th Biennial Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Symposium, Toronto. Contact: University of Toronto CEPD Phone: (888) 512-8173 or (416) 978-2719 E-mail: info-SUR1005@cmetoronto.ca

* April 13, 2010
College Park Industries Clinical Application Workshop, Pittsburgh, Pa. Course includes a live patient fitting, hands-on session and anatomy of the College Park Feet: TruStep, Venture, TruPer, Tribute, Accent, Onyx and the New Soleus. Earn 9.0 PCEs. Contact: Angela Foster Phone: (800) 728-7950 www.college-park.com

* April 15-16, 2010
Transfemoral Optimization Methods Workshop presented by Hosmer Dorrance Corp., Campbell, Calif. Course will address the challenges of fitting transfemoral prostheses and discuss and compare ischial containment fitting fundamentals, alignment methods, voluntary control and various knee designs. Relative benefits of shock/torque absorption, stance flexion and rotation will also be covered. Contact: Clay Bergren Phone: (800) 827-0070

April 16, 2010
Ohio Orthotics and Prosthetics Association Annual Spring Meeting, Columbus Hilton, Columbus, Ohio. Contact: Dianne Farabi Phone: (614) 659-0197 E-mail: dfarabi@columbus.rr.com

April 17, 2010
Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Spring Technical Meeting, Hilton Columbus, Columbus, Ohio. Exhibits included. Contact: Richard W. Butchko Phone: (614) 659-0197 E-mail: butchko1@columbus.rr.com. www.ohiochapteraaop.com

April 22-23, 2010
A Step Beyond: Advancing Stroke Rehabilitation Care for the Decade to Come, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Phone: (312) 238-7731 Fax: (312) 238-4451 E-mail: academy@ric.org www.ric.org/education

April 22-24, 2010
The International African-American Prosthetic-Orthotic Coalition Annual Meeting, Crown Plaza, Memphis, Tenn. Contact: Jack Steele, CO Phone: (901) 270-5471 Fax: (901) 725-1114 www.iaapoc.org

* April 25-27, 2010
New York Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, The Desmond Hotel, Alabany, N.Y. Contact: Joanne Marx E-mail: marx4nysaaop@aol.com www.nysaaop.org


MAY 2010

* May 6-8, 2010
The 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. Contact: American Pain Society Phone: (847)375-4715 Fax: (847) 375-6479 E-mail: info@ampainsoc.org www.ampainsoc.org

May 9-15, 2010
13th World Congress of the International Society for Orthotics and Prosthetics and the Orthopädie + Reha-Technik International Trade Show, Exhibition Centre, Leipzig, Germany. phone: +49 9131 822-3303 fax: +49 9131 852-3565 e-mail: raimund.forst@ortho.med.uni-erlangen.de www.ispo-leipzig.de

May 10-15, 2010
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Certified-fitter Mastectomy Exam Dates. Contact: ABC Phone: (703) 836-7114 www.abcop.org

* May 12-15, 2010
2010 Annual Conference of the Gait & Clinical Movement Analysis Society, Miami, Fla. Contact: Gait & Clinical Movement Analysis Society www.gcmas.org/conference

May 13-15, 2010
Western and Midwestern Orthotic and Prosthetic Association and California Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Combined Annual Meeting, John Ascuaga’s Nugget Hotel and Casino, Sparks, Nev. Contact: Steve Colwell Phone: (206) 440-1811 Contact: Sharon Gomez Phone: (503) 521-4541 www.wamopa.com

May 20-22, 2010
Louisiana Association of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Lafayette Hilton, Lafayette, La. Orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic credits available. Contact: Sharon Layman Phone: (504) 464-5577 www.LAOP.org

May 20-22, 2010
Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Spring Conference, Sheraton Station Square Hotel, Pittsburgh. Contact: Beth or Joe Phone: (814) 455-5383


JUNE 2010

June 1, 2010
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Certification Exam Deadline. Applications must be received by today for individuals seeking to take the August 2010 exam for certified-fitter mastectomy. Contact: ABC Phone: (703) 836-7114 www.abcop.org

June 2-5, 2010
Annual Meeting of the Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics. Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater, Fla. phone: (847) 698-1637 fax: (847) 823-0536 e-mail: raymond@aaos.org www.acpoc.org

June 4-5, 2010
PrimeFare East Regional Scientific Symposium 2010, Nashville Convention Center, Nashville, Tenn. Contact: Jane Edwards Phone: (888) 388-5243 www.primecareop.com

June 10-11, 2010
Michigan Orthotics & Prosthetics Association Continuing Education Meeting, Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Mt Pleasant, Mich. Contact: Mary Ellen Kitzman Phone: (248) 615-0600 E-mail: MOPAmeeting@mopa.info www.mopa.info

June 25, 2010
Exploring the Basics to Emerging Advances in Upper Limb Amputee Rehabilitation, Thousand Oaks, Calif. This 1-day course focuses on upper limb amputee rehabilitation and emerging technologies for occupational therapists, certified prosthetists, nurse case managers and students. E-mail: info@biodesigns.com


JULY 2010

July 8-10, 2010
Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists and the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 2010 Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs, Fla. This is an opportunity for orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists and fitters to earn continuing education for state licensure and American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics. Phone: (813) 265-3267 E-mail: faopoffice@verizon.net www.faop.org

July 15-18, 2010
Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Providence, R.I. Contact: Janisse Selan, director of education, AOSSM phone: (847) 292-4900 fax: (847) 292-4905 e-mail: jan@aossm.org www.sportsmed.org


AUGUST 2010

August 2-7, 2010
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Certified-fitter Mastectomy Exam Dates. Contact: ABC Phone: (703) 836-7114 www.abcop.org

August 4-7, 2010
Canadian Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2010 Conference, Hotel Hilton Quebec, Quebec City, Quebec Canada. Contact: Kathy Kostycz phone: (204) 949-4970 fax: (204) 947-3627 e-mail: capo@mts.net

August 6-7, 2010
Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, Sheraton Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas. Contact: Jonathon Cassens, CPO Phone: (979) 255-5165 E-mail: ctoplp@aol.com

August 19, 2010
2010 International Workshop on Underactuated Grasping, Montreal. Phone: (514) 340-4711 Fax: (514) 340-5867 E-mail: lionel.birglen@polymtl.ca www.polymtl.ca


SEPTEMBER 2010

September 1, 2010
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Certification Exam Deadline. Applications must be received by today for individuals seeking to take the November 2010 exam for certified-fitter mastectomy. Contact: ABC Phone: (703) 836-7114 www.abcop.org

* September 9-10, 2010
Northern Plains Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Jimmy’s Conference & Catering Center, Vadnais Heights, Minn. Contact: Charles Kuffel E-mail: ariseop@aol.com www.oandp.org/membership/chapters/northern_plains

* September 17-18, 2010
Midwest Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, The Grand Geneva Resort, Lake Geneva, Wis. www.midwestchapter-aaop.com

September 29-October 2, 2010
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Fla. Contact: Kelly O’Neil Phone: (571) 431-0852 E-mail: koneil@aopanet.org www.AOPAnet.org


OCTOBER 2010

* October 13-15, 2010
New England Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, The Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis, Hyannis, Mass. www.oandp.org/membership/chapters/new_england

October 14-16, 2010
Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Trauma Association, Baltimore. Contact: Orthopedic Trauma Association Phone: (847) 698-1631 Fax: (847) 823-0536 E-mail: OTA@aaos.org www.ota.org

*October 28-31, 2010
2010 Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium, Chicago. Contact: Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Phone: (312) 695-1392 E-mail: cancer@northwestern.edu www.lynnsagebreastcancer.org


NOVEMBER 2010

November 3-7, 2010
71st Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR), Seattle Sheraton and Convention Center, Seattle. phone: (312) 464-9700 fax: (312) 464-0227 e-mail: info@aapmr.org www.aapmr.org

* November 8, 2010
Pennsylvania Orthotic and Prosthetic Society Annual Meeting, Holiday Inn and Conference Center, New Cumberland, Pa. Contact: Eileen Levis Phone: (215) 464-2100 E-mail: info@pops.bz

November 10-12, 2010
New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Continuing Education Seminar, Bally’s Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. Contact: Michael Moschella, CPO/LPO Phone: (973) 736-2244 Fax: (973) 736-2227 E-mail: michaelm@nextsteportho.com

* November 15-20, 2010
American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics Certified-fitter Mastectomy Exam Dates. Contact: ABC Phone: (703) 836-7114 www.abcop.org

November 18-21, 2010
Pedorthic Footwear Association and Pedorthic Association of Canada North American Pedorthic Congress, Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Fla. PFA: Phone: (202) 367-1145 e-mail: infor@pedorthics.org www.perdorthics.org PAC: phone: (204) 975-8200 e-mail: info@pedorthic.ca www.pedorthic.ca


FEBRUARY 2011

February 16-19, 2011
Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Diego. Contact: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Phone: (847) 823-7186 Fax: (847) 823-8125 www.aaos.org


MARCH 2011

March 16-19, 2011
37th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando, Fla. Contact: Diane Ragusa phone: (703) 836-0788 fax: (703) 836-0737 e-mail: dragusa@oandp.org www.academyannualmeeting.org


MAY 2011

* May 18-21, 2011
The 30th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society, Austin, Texas. Contact: American Pain Society Phone: (847) 375-4715 Fax: (847) 375-6479 E-mail: info@ampainsoc.org www.ampainsoc.org


JULY 2011

July 7-10, 2011
Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego. Contact: Janisse Selan Phone: (847) 292-4900 Fax: (847) 292-4905 E-mail: jan@aossm.org www.sportsmed.org


NOVEMBER 2011

November 10-13, 2011
52nd Annual Symposium and Exhibition of the Pedorthic Footwear Association, Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque, Minn. phone: (202) 367-1145 e-mail: info@pedorthics.org www.pedorthics.org

November 17-20, 2011
72nd Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR), Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Washington, D.C. phone: (312) 464-9700 fax: (312) 464-0227 e-mail: info@aapmr.org www.aapmr.org


FEBRUARY 2012

February 8-11, 2012
Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, San Francisco. Contact: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Phone: (847) 823-7186 Fax: (847) 823-8125 www.aaos.org


MARCH 2012

March 21-24, 2012
38th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Hilton Atlanta, Atlanta. Contact: Diane Ragusa Phone: (703) 836-0788 Fax: (703) 836-0737 E-mail: dragusa@oandp.org www.academyannualmeeting.org


MAY 2012

* May 17-19, 2012
The 31st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society, Honolulu, Hawaii. Contact: American Pain Society Phone: (847) 375-4715 Fax: (847) 375-6479 E-mail: info@ampainsoc.org www.ampainsoc.org


JULY 2012

July 12-15, 2012
Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. Contact: Janisse Selan Phone: (847) 292-4900 Fax: (847) 292-4905 E-mail: jan@aossm.org www.sportsmed.org


FEBRUARY 2013

February 20-23, 2013
39th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Caribe Orlando Resort, Orlando, Fla. Contact: Diane Ragusa phone: (703) 836-0788 fax: (703) 836-0737 e-mail: dragusa@oandp.org www.academyannualmeeting.org


JULY 2013

July 11-14, 2013
Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, Chicago. Contact: Janisse Selan Phone: (847) 292-4900 Fax: (847) 292-4905 E-mail: jan@aossm.org www.sportsmed.org