Upcoming ASAS Symposia

Articles from the Journal of Abdominal Surgery

UPCOMING SYMPOSIUMS

32nd Hepato Biliary Symposium October. 23 - 25, 2009

47th CLINICAL CONGRESS

Dr. Blaise F. Alfano
Memorial Center
Cor. Ea. Fowler and McKinley Ave’s
Tampa, Florida
March 20 - 22, 2009

The ASAS designates this continuing medical education activity for 20 hours in Category I of the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

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SCHEDULE

FACULTY

MEETINGS

ACCOMMODATIONS

REGISTRATION

SCHEDULE

	FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2009
7:00 am	Registration/Sign-in/Coffee & Donuts
7:30 am	Welcome Announcements/Introductions Moderator: Louis F. Alfano, Jr., MD
8:00 am	Live Stream Surgery from Tampa General Alex Rosemurgy, MD, Michael Albrink, MD & Sharona Ross, MD Moderator: Sharona Ross, MD
10:00 am	Break/Q&A/Refreshments
10:30 am	Live Stream Surgery
12:00 pm	Lunch/Round Table Discussions
1:00 pm	Life Stream Surgery from Tampa General Alex Rosemurgy, MD, Michael Albrink, MD & Sharona Ross, MD
2:30 pm	Genetic Basis of Cancer – Anal Cancer Jonathan Hernandez, MD
3:30 pm	Break/Q&A/Refreshments
4:00 pm	Interesting Cases in Biliary Surgery Nitin Babel, MD
5:00 pm	Adjourn
5:20 pm	Additional Nominations for Committees

	SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2009
7:15 am	Registration/Sign-in/Coffee & Donuts
7:45 am	Introductions/Announcements Moderator: Louis F. Alfano, Jr., MD
8:00 am	Esophageal Perforation Duodenal Ulcer Small Bowel Obstruction Questions about UGI Emergencies Alex Rosemurgy, MD
10:00 am	Break/Q&A/Refreshments
10:30 am	NOTES Implementing NOTES Advances in MIS Questions About NOTES/ MIS Rosemurgy/Ross Sharona Ross, MD
12:00 pm	Lunch
1:00 pm	Barrett’s Esophagus – GERD Achalasia Kellie McFarlin, MD
2:30 pm	Break/Q&A/Refreshments
3:15 pm	Break Q&A – Refreshments
3:00 pm	Education in Medicine – Is there a crisis? Medical Co-Morbidity Evaluation Prior to Operation Gastroparesis – Is It GERD? Non-Hepatic Surgery in Patients with Liver Disease Steve Goldin, MD
5:00 pm	Meeting Adjourned General Assembly Meeting Cocktail/Banquet Immediately Following The “2009 Distinguished Service Award” will be presented to: Jose A. Mijares, M.D., F.A.C.S. for his accomplishments and dedication to patient care, teaching, extensive research and his support of the CME endeavors of the American Society of Abdominal Surgeons.

	SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2009
7:30 am	Registration/Sign-in/Coffee & Refreshments
8:00 am	What is a Program? Bariatric Surgery Pre-Op Selection and Operations – Bariatric Surgery Results and Complication – Bariatric Surgery Implications of Obesity in Surgery and Patient Care Parathyroid Surgery Scott Gallagher, MD
10:00 am	Break/Q&A/Refreshments
10:30 am	Mass Casualty Care Mass Casualty – Public Health Issues Bioterrorism David Ciesla, MD
12:00 pm	Adjourn

FACULTY

Alexander S. Rosemurgy, II, MD, FACS
Professor, Department of Surgery
Professor, Department of Medicine
University of South Florida, College of Medicine
Surgical Director, Center for Digestive Disorders
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida

Michael H. Albrink, MD, FACS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Sharona B. Ross, MD
Department of gastroenterology
GI Endoscopy and Research Fellowship
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Jonathan Hernandez, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Nitin Babel, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Kellie McFarlin, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Steve Goldin, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

Scott Gallagher, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

David Ciesla, MD
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida

MEETINGS

American Society of Abdominal Surgeons

Nominating Committee
5:20 PM – Friday, March 20, 2009

Executive Committee
6:30 PM – Friday, March 20, 2009

Membership Committee
5:50 PM – Friday, March 20, 2009

Finance Committee
6:40 PM – Friday, March 20, 2009

Surgical Education Committee
6:00 PM – Friday, March 20, 2009

ASAS General Assembly Meeting
5:00 PM – Saturday, March 21, 2009

NEXT MEETING

32ND Hepato-Biliary Symposium
October 23rd – 25th, 2009

FUTURE MEETINGS

48TH Clinical Congress
April 9th – 11th, 2010

33RD Hepato-Biliary Symposium
October 1st – 3rd, 2010

ACCOMMODATIONS

WINGATE INN

3751 East Fowler, Tampa, FL
Tel: 813 979-2828 or 800 228-1000
Fax: (813) 977-1818
Room rate: $125.98 + tax/per room/day
Group Code: ASAS
(Cut off date: March 19, 2009)

www.wingatetampa.com

LaQuinta Inns & Suites
3701 East Fowler, Tampa, FL 33612
Tel: 800 642-4239
Fax: 813 910-7600
Room Rate: $109.00 and $99.00 + tax/per room/day
Group Code: 0977GRVAYK – ASAS
(Cut off date: March 6, 2009)
Identify yourself as members of
Am. Soc. of Abdominal Surg. Group
www.lq.com/lq/index.jsp

REGISTRATION

47TH CLINICAL CONGRESS March 20 - March 22, 2009
Fellow:	$195
Fellow Retired:	$95
Non-Fellow:	$225
ICS Members:	$200
Residents(Please Pre-Register):	FREE

Registration Fee of $50.00 will be added for registration at the door.
Registration must be accompanied by the registration fee in full.

The A.S.A.S. designates this continuing medical education activity for 20 hours in Category 1 of the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

How to request an Application Form:

Click here for a printable Registration Form.
If you would prefer to have an Application Form sent to you by postal mail, call the ASAS Melrose Office at (781) 665-6102.