AAOS Orthopaedic

Board Preparation
and Review Course

PREPARING YOU FOR THE

MOST IMPORTANT EXAMINATION
OF YOUR CAREER

April 5 – 9, 2016
Chicago, IL
A. Jay Khanna, MD and Francis H. Shen, MD, Course Directors

aaos.org/BoardPrep
AAOS Orthopaedic Board
Preparation and Review Course
April 5 – 9, 2016 • Chicago, IL

Dedicate 4.5 days to intensive and focused review sessions designed

specifically to help you pass the most important exam of your career
– the first time.
Faculty draw on material based on common test questions to lead you
through the enormous amount of content for each specialty area. This
focused approach includes dedicated time for high-yield review sessions to
re-cap the most important testable facts and concepts.
This unique blended learning program is the exclusive course with
pre- and post-event online access, to study the content and build your
confidence at your convenience and at your own pace.

Access the pre-course companion website now!

• 
10 recorded webinars on study topics across orthopaedics
• O
 nline high-yield videos: 8 sessions on key study points for each
orthopaedic specialty area
• 
Download the PDF syllabus 1 week prior to the course

Extra post-course content, exclusively from AAOS:

• 200 self-assessment questions – Accessible from May – July

• 
Over 1,000 test questions – from 2010-2013 OSIE exams: answers and
discussion
• 
Free registration for the live webinar on June 14: Test Taker’s Strategies

If you are taking Part 1 of the Board Exam in 2016, this course should be
part of your study plan. Fourth year residents can also gain valuable insights
for your final year of residency.

Access all online content through July 31!

Recorded Webinars Self-Assessment Exam

High-Yield Videos Pathology Review Series

Study Questions Syllabus Files

The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) does not provide content or material for this educational program.
MONDAY, APRIL 4
Registration 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
For full schedule or to register,
TUESDAY, APRIL 5 visit aaos.org/BoardPrep
Registration 6:15 am – 7:00 am
Morning 7:00 am – 11:45 pm
PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS
Neuromuscular Diseases & Cerebral Palsy Upper Extremity Congenital Disorders
Basic Science Fundamentals in Pediatrics Pediatric Spinal Deformity
Upper Extremity Fractures Pediatric Hip
Lower Extremity Fractures Pediatric Foot Deformities

Afternoon 12:30 pm – 7:15 pm

Lower Extremity Growth, Congenital Deformities (LLD, Angular and Rotational Deformities;
Congenital Limb Defects, Knee Disorders)
Pediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders, Dysplasias and Infections
HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW
TRAUMA CONCEPTS
Multiple Injured Patients Lower Extremity – Hip/Femur
Upper Extremity – Clavicle/Shoulder/Humerus Acetabulum
Compartment Syndrome Lower Extremity – Knee/Tibia
Upper Extremity – Elbow/Forearm Trauma Basic Science
Pelvis
HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW
Directors’ Welcome Reception (7:15 pm)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6
Morning 7:00 am – 11:45 am
SPINE
Spine Biomechanics/Basic Science Thoracic and Lumbar Degenerative
Cervical Trauma Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Degenerative Spinal Infections
Thoracic and Lumbar Trauma

Afternoon 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm

HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW
Review and Analysis of Spine SAE and OITE Questions – with Spine Anatomy
ADULT RECONSTRUCTION
Hip Pathology, Biomechanics, and Joint Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Preservation Complications and Revision Total Knee
Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Arthroplasty
Complications, Periprosthetic Fractures, and Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty Basic Science and DVT Prophylaxis
HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW

THURSDAY, APRIL 7
Morning 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
SPORTS MEDICINE
General Medical Sports Issues
Shoulder Instability, Rotator Cuff and
Biceps Pathology
Total Shoulder
Knee Ligament Injuries
Clavicle and AC JT Injuries
Sports Basic Science and TSA
Knee Meniscal and Chondral Injuries
Elbow Anatomy and Sports Injuries
Lower Extremity Malalignment, Extensor
Mechanism Disorders, and Overuse Injuries
Arthroscopic and Radiographic Pearls
Sports Hip and Foot & Ankle injuries
 THURSDAY, APRIL 7, continued
Afternoon 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW
Upper Extremity
HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW
Lower Extremity
FOOT and ANKLE
Gait/Biomechanics Tendon Disorders
Foot and Ankle Trauma Hallux Valgus/First Ray Disorders
Neurologic Disorders Lesser Toe Disorders/Forefoot
Foot and Ankle Arthritis Diabetic Foot/Amputations
Sports Medicine Foot and Ankle Basic Science
HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW

FRIDAY, APRIL 8
Morning 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
PATHOLOGY
Evaluation, Staging, Biopsy, and Adamantinoma/Osteofibrous Dysplasia
Differentials of Bone Lesions Chordoma/Spine
Adult Patient Hands and Feet
Young Patient Surface Lesions
Characteristic Lesions

Afternoon 1:00 pm – 4:55 pm

Soft Tissue Tumors, Benign Tumors, and Malignant Tumors
HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW
Exam Strategies/Second Time Test Takers

SATURDAY, APRIL 9
Morning 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
UPPER EXTREMITY/HAND
Hand Anatomy/Basic Science Finger Tip Injuries/Replantation/Microvascular
Tendon Injuries/Tendinopathies Compression Neuropathies/Nerve Injuries
Tendon Transfers/Congenital Hand Hand and Wrist Fractures
Differences Hand and Wrist Instability
Tumor/Vascular Disorders/Compartment Hand Arthritis
Syndrome
Hand Infections
HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW

AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review 2

Prepare for critical residency programs
with confidence

10% discount for course registrants

Offer valid for 2016 Board Prep

course registrants only. Call
AAOS Customer Service to
place your order. or
1-800-626-6726
AAOS eBook
List price: $345.00 $310.50 Item: 05379e
AAOS Member: $258.75 $232.88 Print + online access
Resident/US Military: $189.75 $170.78 Item: 05379
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“I attended the Academy’s Board Prep course in April and took my Boards
in July and I passed! This course was extremely helpful, and the content
is actually what I studied for the exam, in addition to OITE and SAE
questions. I appreciate your dedication and thank you for a great course.”

DIRECTORS
A. Jay Khanna, MD Mix with faculty, ask questions,
Francis H. Shen, MD get one-on-one clarifications

FACULTY
Pedro K. Beredjiklian, MD Kevin F. Lutsky, MD Eric D. Shirley, MD
Anikar Chhabra, MD, MS Greg M. Osgood, MD John E. Tis, MD
Frank J. Frassica, MD David R. Richardson, MD David B. Weiss, MD
John J. Grayhack, MD Matthew D. Saltzman, MD Bashir A. Zikria, MD, MSc
Anish R. Kadakia, MD Neil P. Sheth, MD

Register today! This course fills up fast.

How to Register:
Online at aaos.org/BoardPrep
1. 
2. C
 all AAOS Customer Service at 1-800-626-6726 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT. Outside U.S. dial +1-847-823-7186.
3. P
 rint registration form at aaos.org/BoardPrep. Mail to AAOS, 9400 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont, IL 60018. Or fax
to 1-800-823-8025. Outside U.S. fax to +1-847-823-8125.

Registration fees
Includes course materials, electronic syllabus, breakfasts, and refreshment breaks. Lunch included for all full-day sessions.
Orthopaedic Resident/Post Residency Fellow/Nurse/Allied Health/Physician Assistant/U.S. Military* $1,349
AAOS Member/Candidate Member/Associate Member/International Member $1,549
Nonmember/International Nonmember/Other Physician/Non-MD Practitioner/Non-Physician $1,949
AAOS Emeritus Member $949
*For AAOS members in active U.S. military duty only

Hotel
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Housing Reservation Deadline: March 22, 2016
350 N. Orleans Room Rate: $159/night (plus applicable taxes)
Chicago, IL  60654 Single or Double occupancy
Phone: 312-836-5000; 800-465-4321
Accreditation Statement
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing
Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement
AAOS designates this live activity for a maximum of 46.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should
claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Obtaining CME Credit
Course participants must complete and submit an online evaluation form to receive CME credit.

Priority code: 2589

AAOS CME COURSE
REGISTRATION FORM
Please print and mail with check or credit card details to: AAOS, 9400 West Higgins Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018
(Allow 3 weeks to process mailed registrations.)

OR Please print and fax with check or credit card details to: (847) 823-8125

Check only one:

Orthopaedic Resident/Post Residency Fellow/Nurse/Allied Health/Physician Assistant/U.S. Military* $1349
AAOS Member/Candidate Member/Associate Member/International Member $1549
Nonmember/International Nonmember/Other Physician/Non-MD Practitioner/Non-Physician $1949
AAOS Emeritus Member $949
*For AAOS members in active U.S. military duty only

Tuition enclosed $__________________
(U.S. Dollars only, payable to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)

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Check here if ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accommodation is desired. An AAOS staff person will contact you.

Housing Information
A block of hotel rooms is reserved for course registrants until the deadline specified online. If the room block fills prior to the deadline, the hotel cannot guarantee
availability and/or the special AAOS room rate. To make your reservations please contact the hotel directly or select the course web page at aaos.org/courses and select
the “housing reservations online” link. All hotel reservations require an advance room deposit.

Airfare/Discounted Rental Car

Contact CorpTravel Management, the AAOS official air travel coordinator, at 1-800-211-8016 or select your preferred airline/travel site. Individuals traveling from outside
the U.S. and Canada need to contact a travel agency or airline directly within their country.
For discounted car rental, contact Hertz Rent-a-Car at 1-800-654-2240 or www.hertz.com and reference CV02KS0020.
IMPORTANT: Please call AAOS Customer Service at 1-800-626-6726 to confirm your course registration before making airline reservations.
For additional travel and housing details or updated course details please visit the course web page at aaos.org/courses.

Refunds
Requests for a refund must be received in writing at the Academy offices (AAOS, 9400 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL 60018) or email customerservice@aaos.org at least
one week prior to the course. In all instances, a $100 cancellation fee will be charged. Beyond this deadline no monetary refund is issued. Instead, the tuition amount, less
cancellation fee, will be credited toward another AAOS course within one year.

Course Cancellation
AAOS reserves the right to cancel a course thirty (30) days prior to the course date. If a course must be cancelled, we will notify registrants by email and follow-up by phone if we
have a contact number for you. AAOS will refund your course registration fee in full. However, other costs, such as airline or hotel penalties, are your responsibility.