3rd ANNUAL HELLENIC ORTHOPLASTIC EXTREMITY SYMPOSIUM (HOPES) and
METHODIST INTERNATIONAL LOWER EXTREMITY SYMPOSIUM (MILES) - EUROPE
About
ATHENS, GREECE – JUNE 13-15, 2024
We are excited to announce an exclusive, specialized course on surgical techniques in orthoplastic fracture management, set to take place for the 3rd time in Athens, Greece. This intensive three-day program offers a unique opportunity for hands-on learning and professional development, with limited registration to ensure personalized instruction.
Participants will benefit from the expertise of renowned international instructors, brought together to provide a comprehensive educational experience.
The course is designed for surgeons interested in increasing their training and knowledge in:
- Internal and External Fixation
- Post-Traumatic Deformity Correction
- Muscle Flap techniques
- Orthoplastic Reconstruction
The course is divided into three key components:
- Operating Hall Participation: Over the first two days, registrants will engage in live surgical demonstrations, gaining invaluable insights into advanced techniques and procedures directly from the experts in the operating room.
- Interactive Lectures: Following the surgeries, attendees will participate in lectures that delve into pertinent topics, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application aligned with real-time surgical experiences.
- Hands-On Practice: The final day is dedicated to hands-on practice with fresh frozen specimens, allowing participants to refine their skills in a controlled, supervised environment.
This course is designed to foster a deep understanding providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for advancing orthopaedic practice.
The Course at A Glance
Thursday, 13 June 2024
Live Surgery Engagement for all participants (3 groups of five) | KAT Hospital
Lectures and Adjourn (all faculty & participants) | KAT Auditorium
Friday, 14 June 2024
Live Surgery Engagement for all participants (3 groups of five) | KAT Hospital
Lectures and Adjourn (all faculty & participants) | KAT Auditorium
Saturday, 15 June 2024
Hands-on practice (max 3 participants x specimen) | Bioskills Surgical Lab, AKISA Building, ATTIKON University General Hospital
Scientific Program
Faculty
Shah-Hinan
Ahmed
Parthena
Deskoulidi
Christos Gakis
Sotirios Giannakakis
Ioannis Ignatiadis
Panagiotis S. Koulouvaris
Vasileios D. Polyzois
Olga Savvidou
John J. Stapleton
Sofia Tsirona
Thomas Zgonis
Registration
Full Course - 3 Days | Lectures, Live Surgery Sessions, Operating Theatre Live Participation, Hands-on Practice on Specimens
General Information
Course Dates
From 13 June to 15 June 2024
Course Venue
KAT Athens General Hospital, 2 Nikis St, 14561 Kifissia Athens
ATTIKON Athens General University Hospital (AKISA Building), 1 Rimini St, 12462 Haidari
Course Official Language
The official language of the Course is English.
Certificate of Attendance
Certificate of Attendance will be delivered by the Course Secretariat after the end of the Course. At the same time, the Continuing Medical Education Credits (CME Credits) will be written on the certificates of attendance. Only those who have attended 60% of the scientific program have the right to receive a certificate of attendance.
CME Accredidation
According to the UEMS – EACCME criteria, Continuing Medical Education credits (CME-CPD credits) will be granted at the Course. The credits are awarded based on the hours of attendance of the scientific program. Points will be awarded only if the evaluation questionnaire is submitted, which will be sent electronically after the end of the Course