|
* Indicates New Listing
JULY 2009
June 28-July 1, 2009
Camp No Limits, St. Louis. Contact: No Limits Limb Loss Foundation Phone: (207) 240-5762 E-mail: campnolimits@yahoo.com www.nolimitsfound-ation.org
July 3-6, 2009
64th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Orthopedic Association, Whistler, British Columbia. Contact: Canadian Orthopedic Association phone: (514) 874-9003 ext. 5 fax: (514) 874-0464 www.coaaco.org/en/annual_meetings/meeting_archives/future_meetings.html
July 9-11, 2009
Extremity Games, Michigan. Registration is now open. Contact: Beth Geno Phone: (586) 556-1761 E-mail: bgeno@extremitygames.com www.extremitygames.com
July 9-12, 2009
Annual Meeting of the American Orthopedic Soceity for Sports Medicine, Keystone, Colo. Contact: Janisse Selan, director of education, AOSSN phone: (847) 292-4900 fax: (847) 292-4905 e-mail: jan@aossm.org www.sportsmed.org
July 10, 2009
SPS: Prosthetic Advances Course, Boston. Two half-day sessions (4 hrs each) focus on the Plié MPC Knee and i-LIMB Hand respectively. The Plié Knee portion includes a live patient fitting and hands-on session to obtain a working knowledge of how to properly select and utilize all Plié MPC Knee functionality. The i-LIMB session covers operation, patient evaluation, functional testing, integration & fitting, covering options and use/care of the i-LIMB Hand. Participants may register to attend one (4 PCEs) or both (8 PCEs) sessions. Contact: Vickie Quinn phone: (800) 767-7776 ext. 183 e-mail: vquinn@spsco.com www.spsco.com.
July 16-18, 2009
Annual Conference of the Florida Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists (FAOP) and Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (FCAAOP), Renaissance Resort at Sea World, Orlando, Fla. An educational opportunity for all O&P disciplines to earn credits for state licensure and ABC certification. phone: (813) 265-3267 e-mail: faopoffice@verizon.net www.faop.org
July 24, 2009
OPGA: Bioness Training Course, Cleveland. One-day course covers the NESS L300 system evaluation and hands-on training. Instructed by Keith McBride, MPT, DPT and John Michael, MEd, CPO/L, FAAOP, FISPO. The NESS L300 is a user-friendly neuroprosthetic designed to improve gait for individuals experiencing foot drop. Earn 7 CEUs. www.opga.com
July 25-29, 2009
Amputee Coalition of America Youth Camp – Camp Joy, Clarksville, Ohio Phone: (800) 300-7094
Fax: (937) 289-3179 www.joec.org
July 30-August 2, 2009
Camp No Limits, Lake Couer D’Alene, Idaho. Contact: No Limits Limb Loss Foundation Phone: (207) 240-5762 E-mail: campnolimits@yahoo.com www.nolimitsfoundation.org
AUGUST 2009
August 3-8, 2009
ABC Certification Written Exam Dates. ABC certification exams will be administered for orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists, technicians and fitters. The application deadline for these exams is June 1. Contact: ABC phone: (703) 836-7114 www.abcop.org
August 5-8, 2009
Camp No Limits, Rome, Maine. Contact: No Limits Limb Loss Foundation Phone: (207) 240-5762 E-mail: campnolimits@yahoo.com www.nolimitsfoundation.org
August 7, 2009
First Volley Tennis Clinic, Camp No Limits, Rome, Maine. Contact: Robin Burton Phone: (215) 752-5756 Fax: (215) 752-5759 E-mail: rlb@opfund.com www.opfund.com
August 14-15, 2009
Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Scientific Symposium, Sheraton Austin, Austin, Texas. Hotel phone: (512) 404-6946 Contact: Jonathon Cassens, CPO, LPO phone: (979) 731-1985
fax: (979) 776-8447 e-mail: ctoplp@aol.com
August 15, 2009
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund First Volley Adaptive Tennis Clinic, Alta Vista Tennis Courts, Redondo Beach, Calif. Contact: Robin Burton phone: (215) 752-5756 fax: (215) 752-5759 e-mail: rlb@opfund.com
www.opfund.com
August 20-22, 2009
The Asian Prosthetic and Orthotic Scientific Meeting 2009 – Technology for Quality Living, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China. An educational and business opportunity for all O&P companies to promote the advanced products and services to participants from Asia. www.APOSM2009.org
August 28, 2009
OPGA: Bioness Training Course, Boston. One-day course covers the NESS L300 system evaluation and hands-on training. Instructed by Keith McBride, MPT, DPT and John Michael, MEd, CPO/L, FAAOP, FISPO. The NESS L300 is a user-friendly neuroprosthetic for improving gait for individuals experiencing foot drop. Earn 7CEUs. www.opga.com
SEPTEMBER 2009
September 1, 2009
ABC Certification Exam Deadline. Applications must be received by September 1 for individuals seeking to take the fall 2009 ABC certification exam for orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists, technicians and fitters. Contact: ABC phone: (703) 836-7114 www.abcop.org
September 10-12, 2009
Eighth World Symposium on Congenital Malformations of the Hand and Upper Limb, Hamburg, Germany. Contact: Intercongress GmbH phone: +011-49-611-977-160 fax: +011-49-611-977-1616 e-mail: info.freiburg@intercongress.de www.worldcongenital2009.info
September 12, 2009
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund First Volley Tennis Clinic, Frosty Hollow Tennis Center, Levittown, Pa. Contact: Robin Burton phone: (215) 752-5756 fax: (215) 752-5759 e-mail: rlb@opfund.com www.opfund.com
September 16, 2009
National Neuroprosthetics Conference, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass.
Contact: Michael Cohen Phone: (508) 868-4778 E-mail: mcohen@wpi.edu
September 18, 2009
OPGA: Bioness Training Course, Chicago. One-day course covers the NESS L300 system evaluation and hands-on training. Instructed by Keith McBride, MPT, DPT and John Michael, MEd, CPO/L, FAAOP, FISPO. The NESS L300 is a user-friendly neuroprosthetic for improving gait for individuals experiencing foot drop. Earn 7 CEUs. www.opga.com
September 20, 2009
OPAF Thranhardt Golf Classic, Seattle. Contact: Robin Burton phone: (215) 752-5756 fax: (215) 752-5759 e-mail: rlb@opfund.com www.opfund.com
September 20-23,2009
AOPA National Assembly, Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle. Contact: Tina Moran Phone: (571) 431-0876 ext. 208 e-mail: tmoran@aopanet.org Exhibitors contact: Kelly O’Neill phone: (571) 431-0876 ext. 252 e-mail: koneill@aopanet.org
September 21, 2009
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund First Dive Scuba Clinic, Seattle. Contact: Robin Burton phone: (215) 752-5756 fax: (215) 752-5759 e-mail: rlb@opfund.com www.opfund.com
September 23, 2009
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund presents McKeever’s First Ride, Tacoma, Wash. Contact: Robin Burton phone: (215) 752-5756 fax: (215) 752-5759 e-mail: rlb@opfund.com www.opfund.com
September 23-26, 2009
63rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, Ariz. phone: (414) 918-3014 fax: (414) 276-2146 e-mail: info@aacpdm.org www.aacpdn.org
September 24-26, 2009
Diabetic Limb Salvage: A Team Approach, Washington, D.C. Contact: DLS Administrative Headquarters phone: (337) 235-6606 fax: (337) 235-7300 e-mail: registration@dlsconference.com www.dlsconference.com
September 27, 2009
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund First Dive Intro to Scuba Clinic, Cooper Branch YMCA Pool, Lincoln, Neb. Contact: Robin Burton phone: (215) 752-5756 fax: (215) 752-5759 e-mail: rlb@opfund.com www.opfund.com
September 30, 2009
Mandatory Accreditation Date, The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) deadline for all DMEPOS patient care organizations to obtain accreditation. Exemptions have been granted to many providers, including O&P and pedorthic facilities. All organizations providing postmastectomy products and services in any capacity are not exempt from the accreditation deadline. Contact: Christine Michael phone: (703) 836-7114 ext. 250 e-mail: cmichael@abcop.org www.abcop.org/accreditation
OCTOBER 2009
October 1-3, 2009
18th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association of Osseointegration, Monaco. Contact: Janisse Selan, director of education, AOSSM phone: 011-33-1-4464-1515 fax: 011-33-1-4464-1516 www.eao.org
October 8-10, 2009
Annual Meeting of the Orthopedic Trauma Association, San Diego. Contact: OTA
phone: (847) 698-1631 fax: (847) 823-0536 e-mail: OTA@aaos.org www.ota.org
October 10, 2009
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund First Volley Tennis Clinic, Frosty Hollow Tennis Center, Levittown, Pa. Contact: Robin Burton phone: (215) 752-5756 fax: (215) 752-5759 e-mail: rlb@opfund.com www.opfund.com
* October 12, 2009
Management of the Neuropathic Limb Course, Claremont, Calif. One-day course, ABC approved for 9.75 CEU's. Clinical management skills for orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists and related certified fitters. Practical techniques for all disciplines involved in the insensate population. Contact: Nancy Elftman Phone: (909) 596-7674 Email: nancy@handsonfoot.com
* October 14-16 2009
New England Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Manchester, N.H. Please register on line at www.regonline.com/707308 Contact: Erin Cammarata Phone: (978) 835-3084 Contact: Sean Zeller E-mail: Szeller@Bostonbrace.com
October 16, 2009
OPGA: Bioness Training Course, Orlando, Fla. One-day course covers the NESS L300 system evaluation and hands-on training. Instructed by Keith McBride, MPT, DPT and John Michael, MEd, CPO/L, FAAOP, FISPO. The NESS L300 is a user-friendly neuroprosthetic for improving gait for individuals experiencing foot drop. Earn 7 CEUs. www.opga.com
October 18-23, 2009
20th World Diabetes Congress, Montreal, Canada, Quebec. Contact: International Diabetes Federation phone: 011-32-2-538-5511 fax: 011-32-2-538-5114 e-mail: info@idf.org www.idf.org
October 22-25, 2009
70th Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR), Austin Hilton and Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas. phone: (312) 464-9700 fax: (312) 464-0227 e-mail: info@aapmr.org www.aapmr.org
October 22, 2009
Ohio Orthotics and Prosthetics Association Annual Fall Meeting, Doubletree Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. Contact: Dianne Farabi phone: (614) 659-0197 e-mail: dfarabi@columbus.rr.com
October 23-24, 2009
Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, Doubletree Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. Contact: Rich Butchko phone: (614) 659-0197 e-mail: butchko1@columbus.rr.com www.ohiochapteraaop.com
October 30, 2009
Care of the Amputee: Management from the Perioperative to Community Setting, San Francisco. Contact: University of California, San Francisco, Office of CME Phone: (415) 476-4251 Fax: (415) 502-1795 E-mail: info@ocme.ucsf.edu www.cme.ucsf.edu
NOVEMBER 2009
November 11-13, 2009
New Jersey Chapter the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Continuing Education Seminar, Bally’s Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. Contact: Bob Silvestri, CPO/L phone: (732) 248-0774
e-mail: Rsilvestri@solarishs.org
November 16-21, 2009
ABC Certification Written Exam Dates. ABC certification exams will be administered for orthotists, prosthetists, pedorthists, technicians and fitters; the application deadline for these exams is September 1.
Contact: ABC phone: (703) 836-7114 www.abcop.org
November 19-20, 2009
Pedorthic Footwear Association 51st Annual Symposium and Exhibition, Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center, Grapevine Dallas. phone: (202) 367-1145 e-mail: info@pedorthics.org www.pedorthics.org
November 21, 2009
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund First Volley Adaptive Tennis Clinic, Alta Vista Tennis Courts, Redondo Beach, Calif. Contact: Robin Burton phone: (215) 752-5756 fax: (215) 752-5759 e-mail: rlb@opfund.com www.opfund.com
JANUARY 2010
January 24-27, 2010
US-ISPO 2010 Pacific Rim Conference, Abstracts now being accepted. Sheraton Maui Resort, Hawaii. Contact: Dianne Farabi phone: (614) 659-0197 www.usispo.org
MARCH 2010
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 10-13, 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 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@oandp.org www.academyannualmeeting.org
MAY 2010
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
JUNE 2010
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
JULY 2010
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 4-7, 2010
CAPO 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
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 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
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
NOVEMBER 2011
November 10-13, 2011
Pedorthic Footwear Association 52nd Annual Symposium and Exhibition, 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
MARCH 2013
March 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
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
| 
