speaker: Shari Brasher
fee:
Brasher, will guide surgeons through how the organization
transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children, and teens
with physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents,
abuse, or disease through the gift of reconstructive surgery and
related healthcare services in the United States.
faCing tHe futuRe togetHeR
speaker: Patricia Raskin, MEd
fee:
with other office spouses, get answers to common issues,
develop new techniques to meet the challenges of the current
economy, and access this support network for ASPS office
spouses. Patricia Raskin, MEd, is a facilitator and talk show host
and past recipient of the ASPS Circle of Excellence Media Award.
She has led this course for the past nine years.
PRs/"loe" MaDe easy lunCHeon
speaker: Rod Rohrich, MD; Donald Lalonde, MD; Kevin Chung,
MD; Felmont Eaves, MD (invited)
fee: $25/person
Not for credit.
This luncheon seminar provides everything you need to know
about submission of manuscripts in Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery. The PRS Editor-in-Chief, select section editors, and
leading voices in evidence based-medicine cover the essential
scientific elements needed for quality; key elements of successful
writing and revision; a live demonstration of how to submit an
article through the PRS electronic submission system; and how
to optimally prepare your paper to maximize its chances for
acceptance. The final segment of the course will include an
overview of evidence-based medicine.
ReCePtion
fee:
international members and the research community to an evening
of fine cuisine and conversation at The Prado at Balboa Park. Meet
and network with international colleagues and celebrate with
global partners who offer a look at the challenges plastic surgeons
are facing abroad. Our 2013 grant and scholarship recipients will
join us to celebrate cutting-edge research and innovation over the
past year.
anD lunCHeon
fee: $50/per person
The ASMS Annual Business Meeting Luncheon will be held at
the San Diego Convention Center on Sunday at 12:00 p.m.
The ASMS Leadership will provide an update on activities during
the past year; will present new membership candidates in all
categories; and will vote on any changes to the bylaws. All ASMS
Members are strongly encouraged to attend.
All ASMS Members and special guests are invited to join Henry
Vasconez and the ASMS Leadership at The Prado at Balboa Park.
The Prado Restaurant is located at the historic House of Hospital-
ity in the center of San Diego's famous Balboa Park. In addition
to great food, libations, and lively entertainment, Dr. Vasconez
will present ASMS Awards and Recognitions to leaders in the
specialty. Please join us to celebrate the Society and to enjoy the
camaraderie of your colleagues.