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Fees and Policies

Registration Fees

Through June 11
June 12 -
August 17

August 18 and later
ASSH Member
$725
$825
$875
ASSH Senior/Lifetime Member
$260
$260
$260
ASSH International Member
$680
$780
$830
Nonmember Physician
$925
$1025
$1075
International Nonmember Physician
$825
$925
$975
ASSH Affiliate Member
$525
$625
$675
Allied Health*
$625
$725
$775
Resident , Fellow or Medical Student**
$100
$150
$150
SINGLE DAY REGISTRATION
(May only purchase one day)
 
Thursday only
 
Friday only
 
Saturday only
ASSH Member***
$195
$415
$415
ASSH Senior/Lifetime Member
$195
$255
$255
Nonmember Physician
$265
$470
$470
International  Nonmember Physician
$215
$445
$445
Allied Health*
$195
$415
$415
Resident, Fellow or Medical Student**
$100
$100
$100
 
EXHIBIT HALL PASS ONLY (NO CME)***
 
Through June 11
June 12 -
August 17
 
August 18 and later
3-Day Exhibits Pass (Thurs-Sat)
$150
$150
$200
Thursday Only Pass
$75
$75
$125
Friday Only Pass
$75
$75
$125
Saturday Only Pass
$50
$50
$100

*Allied Health Professional includes therapists, nurses, non-MD researchers. For pre-courses, it includes Affiliate Members.

**Reduced pricing applices to residents, fellows, and medical students in North American training programs only.

***ASSH Active Members:  A one-day registration or exhibit hall only pass does not fulfill the annual meeting attendance requirement.

What's Included in Your Registration

The registration fee for the Annual Meeting includes admittance to scientific sessions, symposia, instructional courses, clinical case reviews, product demonstration workshops, scientific and commercial exhibits, poster presentations, the ASSH Video Theater, and luncheons Thursday through Saturday.  Additional fees apply for the Adrian E. Flatt Residents and Fellows Conference, precourses, post-courses, social events and tours.  Social event and tour fees are non-refundable once purchased.

Special Discounted Fees

 

Active Military Personnel:  Active United States military personnel may be entitled to a special discount.  Please call ASSH at (312) 880-1900 for more information. The Military discount reduces ASSH Annual Meeting Registration Fees, it does not apply to Pre or Post-Courses

Residents/Fellows/Medical Students: Rates are significantly reduced for residents, fellow and medical students who are in North American training programs.  Residents, fellows and medical students who register online who are not already listed "in training" within the ASSH database must contact the ASSH for a rate adjustment.  Documentation of enrollment may be required from the program.  Call (312) 880-1900.

International Registration: International registration fees are applicable for areas outside North America.  North America is defined as the United States, its possessions (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam and the US Virgin Islands), Canada, Mexico, the trust territory of the Pacific Islands, the Marshall Islands, Bermuda and the federated states of Micronesia.

Spouse/Guest Registration: The spouse/guest registration fee is $95 and includes continental breakfasts from Thursday through Saturday in the Spouse/Guest lounge and admittance to the Presidential Guest Lecture.  If you are a spouse/guest who is also a healthcare professional (doctor, nurse, hand therapist), please note that in order to receive continuing education credits, you must pay the appropriate registration fee in the appropriate professional category.

Refund Policy

  • A full refund less a $95 cancellation fee will be issued if written notification is received in the ASSH Central Office by August 10, 2012.
  • A $150 cancellation fee will be charged if written notification is received between August 11 and August 17, 2012.
  • No refunds will be issued after pre-registration is closed on August 17, 2012.
  • Optional activity tickets (social events and tours) and donations to the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand are non-refundable.
  • No refunds issued on site.
  • No refunds will be issued for any missed sessions or events, including sessions missed due to travel delays 

Cancellation requests should include name of registrant, type of cancellation and a brief explanation for cancellation. Refunds are issued the same way payment was received (refund to credit card or check) unless you are notified otherwise. Please send your written request via email, fax or mail.

  • Email meetings@assh.org
  • Fax at (847) 384-1435
  • Mail to ATTN: Registrar, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 822 N. Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607.

Youth Attendance

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

Parents or legal guardians are required to sign a release and waiver of claim for children between 6 and 17 years of age and must accompany them at all times while in the exhibit hall.  Children under the age of 6 are not permitted to enter the exhibit hall under any circumstances.

Questions?

Visit the FAQ page or call (312) 880-1900 between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM Monday thru Friday Central time.  Sorry, due to the complexity of the registration form, phone registrations are not accepted! 

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