Frequently Asked Questions

More information will become available in the coming weeks and months.  Please check back for updates.

Onsite Information
CME Questions
Program Questions
International Attendees Questions
Registration Questions
General ASSH/AFSH Information
 
Onsite Information: 
Check back in April 2012 for onsite information. The 2012 Annual Meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago, IL.
 

CME questions:

How many hours of CME will I receive if I attend this meeting?
Check back in April 2012 for the number of available CME credits.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

How do I get my CME certificate?
The Hand Society’s Certificate of Course Completion form is available online only. Upon the completion of the meeting you will be able to login at www.assh.org  > Information for Surgeons and Hand Care Professionals > My CME to verify the hours you attended and the number of CME credits you have earned by participating in the 66th ASSH Annual Meeting.

Claiming your hours online is quick, easy and automatically updates your CME transcript for immediate printing!  If you are a new attendee or forgot your login information, please contact the ASSH by email at meetings@assh.org  or call (847) 384-8300 to obtain your login information.

DO NOT create a new online account if you have trouble logging in –– your registration record is attached to your original login and your education credits will not appear if a new login is created. For assistance with using the website or accessing your CME information online stop by the registration desk onsite or contact the Hand Society.

Who accredits this meeting?
The 67th ASSH Annual Meeting has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

Does this meeting qualify for CEU?
No.  However, non-physician attendees can claim proof of attendance by following the same steps listed above for claiming CME.

Does this meeting satisfy any patient safety credit hours?
Please check the ASPS website.

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Program questions:

When does the meeting start?
The official start of the Annual Meeting is on Thursday, September 6, 2012.  However, committee meetings and precourses begin on Wednesday, September 5, 2012.

Where can I find the session calendar and session information?
Check back in April 2012 for session details.

What courses will be recorded and sold?
Check back in 2012 for details on which sessions will be recorded and how you may access them.

When will committee meetings be held?
Committee meetings will be scheduled from Tuesday through Saturday.  A schedule of committee meetings will be posted in mid-July.

What is the Annual Meeting attendance requirement for ASSH Active members?
ASSH Active members must attend at least one ASSH Annual Meeting Society every three years. “Attendance” at an ASSH Annual Meeting is considered a full paid registration and is not fulfilled by single day registrations, individual pre or post course registrations, or acting as faculty/presenter/discusser for a course.

What is the appropriate attire for the meeting?
Business casual.

Where can I get precourse handouts?
If you are registered for a precourse, your registration includes a copy of the precourse syllabus.  The syllabus will be distributed at the door where your precourse is being held.  If there are extra copies of the precourse handouts available at the end of the precourse, these may be purchased from the ASSH Educational Resource Center during the meeting (except for the coding course).

Where can I get handouts for the instructional courses & other sessions?
Handouts for symposia and instructional course lectures will be available online in August.  An e-mail notification will be sent to annual meeting attendees as soon as handouts become available for downloading. 

Where can I get abstracts for the meeting?
Meeting abstracts will be available online in August.  An e-mail notification will be sent to annual meeting attendees as soon as the abstracts are available.  Meeting attendees will also receive an abstract book onsite containing all the abstract being presented at the meeting.  Abstracts from prior meetings can be found in the Annual Meeting Abstract Archives.

What awards are given out at the Annual Meeting?  When are they given? How can I apply?
There are many grant and award opportunities.

When is the exhibit hall open?
Check back in April 2012 for exhibit hall opening hours.

How can I submit an abstract?
Please refer to the Program > Abstracts page for detailed information.

What are the dates for future annual meetings?

68th Annual Meeting of the ASSH
October 3-5, 2013 * San Francisco, CA
Residents & Fellows Conference and Precourses begin on Wednesday, October 2, 2013.

Program Locator - Information will be available in the coming months

Registration Desk – TBD
Main Scientific Session –  TBD
Exhibit Hall – Breakout Sessions – TBD
Committee Meetings – TBD
Educational Resource Center – TBD
Founders Circle Lounge – TBD
E-Posters – Exhibit Hall
Internet Café - TBD
Business Center – TBD

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International attendee questions:

How do I get a letter of invitation?
If you need an official letter of invitation to attend the ASSH Annual Meeting, please contact Donna Decker at ddecker@assh.org.

Are there special registration discounts for international attendees?
Attendees from India, this year’s International Guest Society, are entitled to a registration discount.  Please contact ddecker@assh.org  for the discount code before registering online.

What is the international reception and how do I get invited?
The International Reception is open to all international attendees and their guests.

How can I become an International Member of ASSH?
Learn more about membership here.

Registration questions:

How do I register?
Check back in April when registration opens.

What is the cancellation policy? 
Please visit the registration fees and policies page for details on the refund and cancellation policy. 

What is the youth attendance policy?
Adults 18 years of age and older may visit any area of the annual meeting, provided admittance requirements are met according to the information that follows. These policies are strictly enforced.

Exhibit Hall - Children six to 17 years of age must purchase an exhibit hall pass at the ASSH Registration Desk to gain admittance to the exhibit hall. Parents or legal guardians are required to sign a release and waiver of claim for children between six and 17 years of age and must accompany them at all times while in the exhibit hall. Children under the age of six are not permitted to enter the exhibit hall under any circumstances.

Guest Program - All individuals participating in a tour must purchase a ticket and sign a release and waiver of claim. Some activities have a minimum age limit. Optional tour tickets are nonrefundable once purchased.

What does the spouse/guest program include?
Visit the Social Activities section to find out more about the spouse/guest program, as well as optional tours and evening shows.

Will my registration materials be mailed to me?
No. You will not receive registration materials in advance of the Annual Meeting.  However, two weeks prior to the Annual Meeting, you will receive an e-mail notification that provides you with detailed information regarding your attendance at the Annual Meeting.  This will include instructions on location and times when you can check in and pick up your registration material.

How do I get a copy of my invoice?
Please visit Information for Surgeons and Hand Care Professionals > My Transactions to access any ASSH invoice.

How do I know if you have received my registration?
You may visit Information for Surgeons and Hand Care Professionals > My Transactions to verify your registration has been processed. 

Who can I contact if I have questions about my registration?
For registration questions, please call 847-384-8300.

What sessions are require an additional fee?
There is an additional fee required if you plan on attending any of the following:
• Residents and Fellows Conference
• Optional Precourses
• Tours and Social Events

I am a speaker, do I need to register?
Yes, all speakers are required to register and pay to attend the Annual Meeting.

Can I register to only visit the Exhibit Hall?
Yes, exhibit-only passes are available at the following rates:
One Day Pass - $125; 3-Day Pass - $200

What is included with my registration?
A full meeting registration entitles you to the following:
• Free access all the scientific sessions, instructional course lectures, interactive case reviews and product demonstration workshops.
• Free access to the Exhibit Hall
• Morning coffee breaks in the Exhibit Hall and daily box lunch
• Onsite Program, Abstract Book and session handouts
• Complimentary downloadable handouts for symposia and instructional course lectures

I am an exhibitor, can I attend sessions?
Exhibitors registered as staff representatives may attend General Sessions.  To attend any of the Precourse or Instructional Course, etc. you must be registered as an attendee.  For more information about pricing, contact meetings@assh.org.

How do I register for a Symposium?
All symposia are included in registrations as they are part of the concurrent scientific sessions at the Annual Meeting and seating capacity is not an issue.  You do not need to register for these.

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General Information about ASSH and AFSH:

Where can I learn more about the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand?
Learn more at the AFSH website.

Where can I learn more about the products offered by ASSH?
Learn more by visiting the ASSH Store.

Where can I learn about applying for membership to ASSH?
Learn more about joining ASSH.

How can I reach someone in the ASSH Central Office?
The ASSH phone number is (847) 384-8300, or find out how to contact a staff member. 

Who is on the ASSH Council?
Learn more about the ASSH Council members.