Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA
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SICOT thanks you for your participation in Dubai OWC 2012 and looks forward to welcoming you again in Hyderabad, India!
Message from the Conference President
I would like to welcome you to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the host city for the 33rd SICOT and 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference. We are working hard to provide a conference that covers the latest advances in orthopaedic and trauma care as well as other exciting events for your entertainment and leisure. Thanks to Dubaiâs excellent infrastructure, tourism options and a host of other facilities, this conference makes for an experience that will be extremely rewarding for all attending delegates.
About 2,500 abstracts from all over the globe were submitted to our conference, which shows the great interest of the entire orthopaedic surgeon community in this event. It is also worth mentioning that this broke the record of the number of abstracts submitted to any SICOT meeting in the past.
In this 3 full-day conference to be held from 28 to 30 November 2012, there will be:
4 plenary lectures which will be given by Freddie Fu, Gamal Hosny, Chitranjan Ranawat, and C. Niek van Dijk; 11 instructional courses covering sports injuries, polytrauma, fractures, arthroscopies, failed back, paediatrics, joint replacements, and so on;- 31 symposiums covering many aspects of orthopaedics and trauma;
- 670 free papers along with 927 e-poster presentations.
We are pleased to announce that other orthopaedic societies will be joining our meeting including the AO Foundation, AAOS, ARTOF, ASAMI, GCCOA, IFPOS, IGASS, SOFCOT, WHO, and WOC.
On 27 November 2012, a day before the conference starts, an Educational Day has been planned. This year the topic will be orthopaedic problems related to the knee. On the same day, the oral part of the SICOT Diploma Examination will also be held.
Dubaiâs geographical location makes it easily accessible from all over the world. Direct flights are available from every continent. More than 120 airlines connect Dubai to over 200 destinations with most flights from Europe, Asia, the Indian subcontinent and parts of Africa lasting less than six hours. Individuals of more than 130 different nationalities call Dubai home. This has resulted in a city that is cosmopolitan in nature and rich in culture. This coupled with a multitude of ultra-modern and exciting shopping malls and golf courses result in a dining and entertainment experience like no other. As the conference will be hosted towards the end of November, when the weather in the Middle East is at its best, delegates will be able to experience some of the best sporting and leisure facilities in the world. Dubai is also the home of the worldâs tallest structure, the Burj Khalifa, an iconic building representing the innovation and architectural vision that the emirate is famous for.
All of these factors culminate in providing a conference that will be extremely memorable for all who attend.
Hashem Al Khatib
Conference President
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- Opening Ceremony
  - Scientific Sessions & Exhibition
  - SICOT Diploma Examination & Instructional Courses
  - Conference Party
  - Charity Run
 - Golf Tournament
  - Closing & Awards Ceremony
Programme
Tuesday, 27 November |
2nd SICOT Educational Day / 18th SICOT Trainees Meeting Diploma Examination (oral part) Golf Tournament  |
Wednesday, 28 November |
Scientific Sessions Instructional Courses Opening Ceremony & Welcome Buffet  |
Thursday, 29 November |
Charity Run Scientific Sessions Instructional Courses Conference Party   |
Friday, 30 November |
Scientific Sessions Instructional Courses Closing Ceremony |
Partner Societies
Registration
Scientific Programme
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Final Programme (pdf)
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E-poster booklet (pdf)
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Programme at a glance (pdf)
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- EACCME credits
The 'Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference' is designated for a maximum of (or 'for up to') 24 hours of European external CME credits. Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.Â
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Peer Reviewers
Special thanks go to those members of the Scientific Board who kindly gave their time to review the abstracts submitted for the Conference. Â
2nd SICOT Educational Day / 18th SICOT Trainees Meeting
The SICOT Educational Day is an initiative undertaken by the SICOT Young Surgeons Committee. The theme chosen for 2012 was 'The Knee'. Great teachers from around the world were brought together to lecture on their area of expertise.
Instructional CoursesÂ
Diploma Examination
The tenth SICOT Diploma Examination took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Monday, 26 November (written part) and Tuesday, 27 November 2012 (oral part).
Application and registration deadline: 29 February 2012
Awards
Social Programme
- Social Programme
Read more about the Opening Ceremony &Â Welcome Buffet and Conference Party.
Sports Programme
- Sports Programme
Read more about the Golf Tournament and Charity Run/Walk.
Congress Solutions International (CSI), based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has been appointed as the official local professional congress organiser for the Combined 33rd SICOT & 17th PAOA Orthopaedic World Conference. For more information about the following services, please contact:
Congress Solutions International
Sheikh Zayed Road
PO Box 7631 Dubai | UAE
Tel.: +971 4 303 4761
Fax: +971 4 303 4030
E-mail: sicot2012@emirates.com Â
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Accommodation
Special room rates have been secured for groups and individual delegates:
www.csi-host.com/SICOT/SICOT-iframe.html (opens in new window)
 ÂVisas
When booking your hotel accommodation through CSI, the entire arrival and visa process will be expedited by CSI, thus saving you time and enabling you to stay productive as you travel.
www.csi-host.com/SICOT/SICOT-visa.html (opens in new window)
 ÂMeet & Greet and Transfers
A unique Meet & Greet airport service for comfortable, reliable and hassle-free travel to or from Dubai International Airport. A new and modern fleet of private cars and buses to move your guests from one point to another.
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Tours
Discover and extend the memorable experience of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates through unique tours and excursions:
www.csi-host.com/SICOT/SICOT-tours.html (opens in new window)
Visas
The SICOT Conference Secretariat cannot issue visa letters for the United Arab Emirates. Click on the link above to find out who the valid sponsors are.
Exhibition & Sponsorship
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to promote your products and services to leading international orthopaedic surgeons, traumatologists and specialists in related fields.
- Exhibition & Sponsorship Prospectus (pdf - opens in new window) - at 10 May 2012Â
- Sponsorship Application Form (pdf - opens in new window)Â
Please contact Lina Salvati for any questions regarding the exhibition:
Lina Salvati
Linsa Inc. (Canada)
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Tel.:Â +1 514 924 3476 / +1 450 458 1696Â
Skype: ripley9423
E-mail: lsalvati@linsa.ca
Dates & Deadlines
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 Abstract submission deadline   Wednesday, 2 May 2012 Notification of abstract acceptance/refusal   Thursday, 31 May 2012 Changing the presenting author of an abstract   Thursday, 31 May 2012 Registration and payment deadline for presenting authors   Thursday, 21 June 2012 E-poster upload links sent to registered presenting authors   Sunday, 15 July 2012 Early registration deadline   Monday, 15 October 2012 Normal registration deadline   Saturday, 10 November 2012 Late registration deadline
Contact Information
Conference SecretariatÂ
SICOT aisbl
Rue Washington 40 - b.9
1050 Brussels | Belgium
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Tel.: +32 2 648 68 23
Fax: +32 2 649 86 01
E-mail: congress@sicot.org
Skype: sicot.hqCommercial Agent
Lina Salvati
Linsa Inc.
Canada
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Tel.:Â +1 514 924 3476 /
       +1 450 458 1696
E-mail: lsalvati@linsa.caÂ
Skype: ripley9423Accommodation/Tours Agent
Congress Solutions International
Sheikh Zayed Road
PO Box 7631 Dubai |Â UAE
Tel.: +971 4 303 4761
Fax: +971 4 303 4030
E-mail: sicot2012@emirates.com
Please visit this page regularly for updated information on Dubai OWC 2012 |
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