From Planning to Unqualified Success: 76th Year for Neurosurgery’s Premier Meeting
The AANS Annual Meeting is a primary source of continuing medical education, tailored specifically to neurosurgeons, that is designed to advance neuroscience research and to promote a climate conducive to excellence in clinical practice. It is the principal mechanism for the transfer of scientific, technical, and intellectual information to the neurosurgical community. As such, it represents the culmination of a year during which numerous AANS members volunteered their time and attention. Their perseverance and commitment no doubt will render the 76th AANS Annual Meeting an unqualified success.
“It is our objective to furnish our colleagues with the finest quality learning and networking opportunities available in an easy to reach, great American city,” stated Annual Meeting Chair Timothy B. Mapstone, MD.
Under the leadership of E. Sander Connolly Jr., MD, the 2008 Scientific Program Committee developed a compelling program that includes 41 practical clinics, 78 breakfast seminars and 149 oral paper presentations. Courses specifically for nurses and physician extenders as well as residents, fellows and medical students are part of this program. Five of the practical clinics and six of the breakfast seminars are new this year.
The Scientific Program Committee and Poster Chair Matthew A. Howard III, MD, reviewed more than 650 abstracts for presentation at the meeting. More than 400 electronic poster presentations, a new format for this year’s meeting, will be on view in the registration area of Lakeside Center, McCormick Place. All posters will be presented at individual computer stations and organized by author or topic, dependant on viewer preference. They can be viewed throughout the convention from Friday at 5 p.m. to Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
Vibrant Chicago and its many magnificent sites, such as Navy Pier, where the opening reception will be held, will welcome visitors.
“Chicago is truly a great American city,” noted Local Host Gail L. Rosseau, MD. “From stunning architecture and world famous museums to lakefront parks and vibrant ethnic neighborhoods, we think you will find that our kind of town is your kind of town.”
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