March 26th, 2010
Did You Know?
Content Migration from Eaton-hand to Hand Society Website
ASSH News
Alexander Y. Shin, MD- Recommended for election to Education Division Director-Elect
Vacancies on AAOS Instructional Course Subcommittess - Apply Now
Resident and Fellow Scholarships
Upcoming Research Grant and Award Deadlines
International Traveling Fellow Applications
Sterling Bunnell Traveling Fellowship
ASSH Courses and Meetings
Self-Assessment Exam Registration - Deadline One Week From Today!
2010 Master Skills Series: Trauma of the Elbow, Forearm and Wrist
65th Annual Meeting - Call for Abstracts
General Orthopaedic Review
Comprehensive Review in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Wrist and Elbow Arthroscopy
Healthcare Reform News
How Will Federal Health System Reform Impact You? - From AMA
Healthcare Job Growth Slowing - From AMA
Did You Know?
Did you know... Through the gracious generosity of Charles Eaton, MD, ASSH is moving the content from Eaton-hand (www.eatonhand.com) to the Hand Society’s website? We have now copied and integrated all the anatomy content from the Eaton-hand website to the Hand Society’s site. You can begin to see and use that content here. Please note that while the landing page is not new, the anatomy content on the left hand navigation comes from Dr. Eaton. ASSH is grateful to Dr. Eaton for his gift of intellectual property and for his help in advising staff on how best to integrate his content into our website.
ASSH News
Alexander Y. Shin, MD- Recommended for election to Education Division Director-Elect
The ASSH Nominating Committee, chaired by L. Andrew Koman, MD, has selected Alexander Y. Shin, MD for election as Education Division Director-elect to Council. This nomination has been unanimously approved by the ASSH Council and ASSH Active members are now requested to vote on the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and Council. For a description of the Education Director responsibilities visit the ASSH website.
On Thursday, March 25, all ASSH Active Members should have received electronic ballot on behalf of The Hand Society from Vote-Now. If you have not received your ballot or prefer to vote in writing, please e-mail awallace@assh.org or contact Alexzandra Wallace at the ASSH Central Office (847) 384-8300 prior to April 1, 2010 to request a paper ballot. The election will close on Friday, April 9, 2010. Be sure to cast your vote today!
Vacancies on AAOS Instructional Course Subcommittees - Apply Now!
The AAOS Presidential Line is urging specialty society members to apply for positions on their Instructional Course Subcommittees that were recently left vacant. These positions are a wonderful way to become involved while representing hand surgery in the greater orthopaedic community. Applications are due April 1st, and you can apply through the Committee Appointment Program on the AAOS website.
Questions? Contact AAOS staff liaison Donna Malert via email (malert@aaos.org) or phone (847) 384 - 4044.
Resident and Fellow Scholarships Now Available!
Through the generosity of the American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand (AFSH) and our corporate partners, Stryker and OsteoMed, Residents and Fellows have the opportunity to win a $1500 scholarship to support the attendance of this year's Residents and Fellows Conference and Annual Meeting. Learn more on our website. Please continue to check back regularly as new corporate scholarships are pledged on a weekly basis.
Upcoming Research Grants and Awards Deadlines
2010 Clinician Scientist Development Program - Deadline March 31
AFSH-HVO Young Surgeon Overseas Program - Deadline March 31
Basic Science and Clinical Research Grants - Deadline April 1
The Weiland Medal - Deadline April 1
Military Research Grant - Deadline April 1
Hand Surgeon-Scientist Award - Deadline December 1
International Traveling Fellow Applications
Fellowship Forms are due May 17, 2010
In recent years, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand has welcomed young fellows traveling to the U.S. with the support of their national hand societies. In support of overseas visiting fellows, the ASSH will provide complimentary registration to the ASSH Annual Meeting in October 2010 for fellows from international societies who are on an academic level equivalent to our Bunnell Fellow.
If your society would like to nominate a fellow to participate in this program, please download the application form from the ASSH website and return to Alexzandra Wallace via email (awallace@assh.org) or fax (847) 384-1435.
Applications Now Available for the Sterling Bunnell Traveling Fellowship in Hand Surgery
Applications are due June 1, 2010
The Bunnell Fellowship provides scholarship funding for a young Hand Surgeon to pursue an educational or academic goal that:
- Requires national and international collaboration.
- Fosters the principles of scholarship of the ASSH.
- Has a clearly delineated theme in a specific area of clinical interest, a scientific pursuit, or an educational mission.
The Committee will select the Bunnell fellow based on the applicant’s scholarship, ASSH contributions, and the strength of the proposed collaborative project. Learn more about the application process on our Bunnell webpage. For questions, contact Alexzandra Wallace at awallace@assh.org.
ASSH Courses and Meetings
Can’t remember if you’ve already registered for a course? Login at www.assh.org, select "Members" then “My Transactions” in the left column. If you’ve registered, your registration will appear on this list. From here, you can also add sessions/tickets to an existing registration.
Self-Assessment Exam
Registration Deadline: April 2, 2010 - One Week Left to Register!
REGISTER NOW
This examination, a convenient self-education exercise from ASSH, is designed to assist you in your review of the basic principles of hand care and to keep you abreast of new developments and concepts within the specialty. Cost for members is $155 and cost for nonmembers is $195.
The ASSH designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits (TM). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. NOTE: Only those who return a completed answer sheet for computer scoring by June 11, 2010 (postmarked) will be eligible for CME.
Registration Deadline April 2, 2010
Examination book (Book 1) mailed to registrants April 19, 2010
Answer Sheet Deadline June 11, 2010
Discussion book (Book 2) mailed to registrants July 30, 2010
All registrants are confirmed by email. If you have not received email confirmation by April 5, 2010 please contact the ASSH Office via telephone at (847)384-8300 or email ddecker@assh.org.
2010 Master Skills Series: Trauma of the Elbow, Forearm and Wrist
May 21 - 22, 2010
Orthopaedic Learning Center - Rosemont, IL
Registration Deadline: May 6, 2010
The Trauma of the Elbow, Forearm and Wrist course is designed with an emphasis on adult learning with a case-based format, along with a hands-on cadaver workshop to provide you with the most current trends and techniques in trauma. Learn more about this program and review the registration fees by visiting the Trauma of the Elbow, Forearm and Wrist webpage. Or register now.
65th Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts
October 7-9 * Boston, MA
Scientific and International Guest Hand Society Poster Abstracts deadline is March 29, 2010.
Ready to submit? Visit the Abstract Submission Site. Questions? Contact Diana Shkap at dshkap@assh.org. Authors will be notified in May whether or not they have been accepted into the program.
General Orthopaedic Review
July 15, 2010
Renaissance Downtown Hotel - Chicago, IL
Registration Deadline: June 21, 2010
Co-Sponsored by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
This one-day review course, brought to you by the AAOS and ASSH, prepares you for the general orthopaedic questions on the combined CAQ exam in Hand Surgery. Held just one day prior to the ASSH Comprehensive Review in Hand Surgery course, this is a convenient opportunity to review generally accepted principles of orthopaedics across the specialties and to prepare you to maintain your certification. A skilled faculty of experienced clinicians will focus on what you need to know in all the other specialty areas of orthopaedics for the exam. Review registration fees and program details on the General Orthopaedic Review webpage. Get started by registering online today.
Comprehensive Review in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
July 16-18, 2010
Renaissance Downtown Hotel - Chicago, IL
Registration Deadline: June 21, 2010
The ASSH Comprehensive Review Course is designed as an advanced review course and update for practicing hand surgeons. The course will review the topical concepts of anatomy, biomechanics and pathology as well as diagnostic and treatment methods relating to hand and elbow surgery. The faculty are recognized experts in hand surgery and have been selected for their knowledge, expertise and contributions relating to the subject matter they present. Learn more about this program and review the registration fees by visiting the Comprehensive Review Course webpage. Or, register online today.
Wrist and Elbow Arthroscopy
August 6-7, 2010
Orthopaedic Learning Center – Rosemont, IL
Register Online - Deadline: July 12, 2010
This course aims to set a new standard in providing goal specific instructions as related to elbow, wrist, and hand arthroscopy. Faculty will emphasize short procedure specific review of indications and methods and the majority of course time will be spent completing hands-on exercises. Slide/video based lectures will be followed by case discussion and group debate. Participants will gain a broad understanding of the role of arthroscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of wrist and elbow disorders while learning about some of the newest innovations in the treatment of elbow, wrist, and small joint problems.
Healthcare Reform News
How Will Federal Health System Reform Impact You? - From AMA
On March 23rd, President Obama signed legislation into law that will no doubt change the state of healthcare in our country. From immediate increased Medicare payments for physicians to employer requirements to offer coverage to employees, hand surgeons across the country will soon be experiencing real changes. The AMA lent its support to the legislation, although they expressed opposition to several provisions and asked for a timely corrections bill to be passed. They continue to urge Congress to repeal the scheduled 21% payment cut being considered in separate legislation. Visit the AMA website to learn more about how the system reform will affect you.
Healthcare Job Growth Slowing - From AMA
Job growth in the health care industry appears to be slowing, according to government statistics and a recent survey of help-wanted ads.
Industry representatives suggest that possible Medicaid and Medicare cuts, as well as the unknown future of health system reform, have made it difficult for hospitals and other health care institutions to create staffing plans and carry out hiring.
"Hospitals are one of the most stable sources of jobs in our economy today ... but it's going to be tougher and tougher for hospitals to increase the number of jobs," said Sean Prados, executive vice president of the Louisiana Hospital Assn.
Only 900 new jobs were added in physician offices in February, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics monthly report on employment released March 5. Hospital payrolls added 1,300 people. Read the full article about the slowing job growth on the AMA website.