Draft course program
AOCMF Advanced Course on Orbit & Skull Base Surgery (with Hands-on) October, 18-19, 2012 Maribor, Slovenia
Welcome On behalf of AO Craniomaxillofacial and your local and internation al faculty, I would like to welcome you to this AOCMF educational event. AOCMF is a unique worldwide multi-specialty community that includes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, Otolaryngologists, Maxillofacial Surgeons, Oculoplastic Surgeon s, Neurosurgeons, General Surgeons, and Head and Neck Surgeons involved in craniomaxillofacial trauma, oncologic surgery, reconstruction and congenital surgery. Our organization creates a forum for specialists from all over the world who have common inter ests and enthusiasm in this field. It is our goal to encourage and inspire residents, fellows, and experienced practitioners to pursue fulfilling careers in our field. Education has always been a major pillar in AOCMF. Currently, more than 4000 surgeons p articipate in over 90 AOCMF educational events worldwide per year. AOCMF Education is committed to remaining in the forefront of education and new developments as we strive to improve your educational experience. We hope that your experience with us over the next few days will result in the acquisition of new knowledge, skills and understanding, which will translate into an improvement in the care that you are able to give your patients. We also hope that, as a result of this educational event, you will d evelop a longer term relationship with AOCMF. Become a member of our community, taking advantage of our web site ( www.AOFoundation.org), the AO Surgery Reference and phone application (www.AOSurgery.org), AO Membership and other CMF courses and opportunities. Make this organization yours by bringing your opinions, ideas and contributions. Enjoy the camaraderie of our unique network, and help us maintain and expand the preem inent position that AOCMF enjoys worldwide. Yours sincerely,
Warren Schubert Chairman AOCMF International