In order to better accomplish and achieve the goals outlined by the annual meeting, the meeting will engage hand surgeons , hand therapists, other physicians interested in specific problems related to hand and upper extremity surgery and scientists through the following learning modalities:
- Didactic Presentations and Seminars
- Symposia and Workshops
- Teleconferences and Webcasting
- Enduring Materials
- Self-Assessment Program
Each learning mode will be presented or taught by distinguished speakers, scientists, surgeons, or professionals of the field and will also have time for questions and demonstrations.
Distinguished Lectures who will be presenting are:

- Ghazi M. Rayan, MD – Engagement and Our Professional Responsibility

- David M. Lichtman, MD – Kienbock’s Disease: Evolution of a Treatment Algorithm

- Andrew W. Gurman, MD – The AMA: Advancing Medicine in the Digital Age

- Paul A. Binhammer, MD – Sorry About the White House
It is expected that by the end of the conference that hand surgeons and other health care professionals with educational programs, improve their current clinical knowledge and enhance patient care by improving competence performance or patient outcomes. On top of that participants are expected to
The meeting officially opens at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 7; however, you may want to arrive early to take part in a myriad of activities.
The full conferences website is located HERE and will answer more questions about the meeting, including travel arrangements and the exhibits.
The agenda for the conference is available to download via app or computer. To see agenda click HERE.
To Register for the event click HERE. If you want to learn additional information about scholarships and other ways to register click HERE.