AAOS Orthopaedic

Board Preparation
and Review Course

PREPARING YOU FOR THE

MOST IMPORTANT EXAMINATION
OF YOUR CAREER

April 18 – 22, 2017

Chicago, IL
A. Jay Khanna, MD and Francis H. Shen, MD, Course Directors

aaos.org/BoardPrep
AAOS Orthopaedic Board
Preparation and Review Course
April 18 – 22, 2017 • 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 in January!

• 
10 recorded webinars on study topics across orthopaedics
• Online 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 15: Test Questions –
Analyze to Answer Strategies

If you are taking Part 1 of the Board Exam in 2017, 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 17
Registration 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
For full schedule or to register,
TUESDAY, APRIL 18 visit aaos.org/BoardPrep
Registration 6:15 am – 7:00 am
Morning 7:00 am – 11:45 am
PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS
Neuromuscular Diseases & Cerebral Palsy Pediatric Foot Deformities
Upper Extremity Fractures Lower Extremity Growth, Congenital
Lower Extremity Fractures Deformities
Upper Extremity Congenital Disorders Pediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders and
Dysplasias
Pediatric Hip
Pediatric Spinal Deformity

Afternoon 12:00 pm – 7:15 pm

HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW
Basic Science Fundamentals in Pediatrics
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 19
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 12:00 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 TKA
Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Complications, Periprosthetic Fractures, and Basic Science and DVT Prophylaxis
Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty
HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW

THURSDAY, APRIL 20
Morning 7:00 am – 11:45 am
SPORTS MEDICINE
General Medical Sports Issues Elbow Anatomy and Sports Injuries
Shoulder Instability, Rotator Cuff and Biceps Lower Extremity Malalignment,
Pathology Extensor Mechanism Disorders, and
Total Shoulder Overuse Injuries
Knee Ligament Injuries Arthroscopic and Radiographic Pearls
Clavicle and AC JT Injuries Sports Hip and Foot & Ankle Injuries
Knee Meniscal and Chondral Injuries Sports Basic Science and TSA

Course schedule subject to change.

 THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 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/1st 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 21
Morning 7:00 am – 11:45 am
PATHOLOGY
Evaluation, Staging, Biopsy, and Surface Lesions
Differentials of Bone Lesions Adamantinoma/Osteofibrous Dysplasia
Adult Patient/Young Patient Chordoma/Spine
Characteristic Lesions Hands and Feet

Afternoon 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Synovial Proliferative Disorders
Soft Tissue Tumors, Benign Tumors, and Malignant Tumors
Bone/Mineral Basic Science
HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW
Exam Strategies/Second Time Test Takers

SATURDAY, APRIL 22
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 Differences Hand and Wrist Fractures/Instability
Tumor/Vascular Disorders/Compartment Hand Arthritis
Syndrome Hand Infections
HIGH-YIELD CONTENT REVIEW

AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review 2

Prepare for critical residency exams
with confidence

15% discount for course registrants

Offer valid for 2017 Board Prep

course registrants only. Call
AAOS Customer Service to
place your order. or
1-800-626-6726
AAOS eBook
List price: $345.00 $293.25 Item: 05379e
AAOS Member: $258.75 $219.94 Print + online access
Resident/US Military: $189.75 $161.29 Item: 05379
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“On the advice of a colleague, I attended the AAOS Board Prep course last
year. I reviewed the material they presented over and over. Happy to say
that I passed the Board Exam by an easy margin and I owe a lot of credit
to this course.” – A 2016 Attendee

DIRECTORS Mix with faculty, ask questions,

A. Jay Khanna, MD get one-on-one clarifications
Francis H. Shen, MD
FACULTY Chris Jones, MD Eric D. Shirley, MD
Hany S. Bedair, MD Anish R. Kadakia, MD John E. Tis, MD
Pedro K. Beredjiklian, MD Greg M. Osgood, MD Matthew T. Wallace, MD, MBA
Anikar Chhabra, MD, MS David R. Richardson, MD David B. Weiss, MD
Frank J. Frassica, MD Matthew D. Saltzman, MD Bashir A. Zikria, MD, MSc
John J. Grayhack, MD Neil P. Sheth, MD

Register today! This course fills up fast.

How to Register:
1. Online
 at aaos.org/BoardPrep
2. Call 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: April 3, 2017
350 N. Orleans Room Rate: $165/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 47.25 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.