2017 Annual Meeting (May 7 - 9)
Meeting Venue
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Royal Sonesta Houston
2222 West Loop South Houston, TX 77027 Website: http://www.sonesta.com/royalhouston Phone: (713) 627-7600 |
Room Reservations
All guests can book their rooms by calling the Royal Sonesta Hotel at (855) 463-3091 or (713) 627-7600. Please mention Association of VA Surgeons to receive the group rate.
To book online, please click on the link below:
Association for VA Surgeons
Hotel Rates
Single/Double - $159 per night
Triple - $169 per night
Quad - $179 per night
Deadline for group rate: April 14, 2017
To book online, please click on the link below:
Association for VA Surgeons
Hotel Rates
Single/Double - $159 per night
Triple - $169 per night
Quad - $179 per night
Deadline for group rate: April 14, 2017
Meeting Registration
The 2017 Meeting Registration is now CLOSED.
CME Accreditation
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Surgeons and Association of VA Surgeons. The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ listed above, a maximum of 15 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Surgeons and Association of VA Surgeons. The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ listed above, a maximum of 15 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment.
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Program Schedule
The 2017 program schedule is now available. Please click on the link below to download.
Satellite Symposium (Saturday, May 6, 2017)
The Future of Robotic Surgery
The Association of VA Surgeons is pleased to present a Robotic Symposium on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 1:00 - 4:30 pm at the Johnson Space Center. A boxed lunch will be provided for attendees. Please make sure you sign up on our registration form. There is no additional fee to attend this symposium.
12:00 pm Transportation to the Space Center from the Sonesta Hotel
1:00 pm Updates on Surgical Applications
1:00 pm Updates on Surgical Applications
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1:00 – 1:30 pm
Robert Cerfolio, MD Professor & Chief, Section of Thoracic Surgery University of Alabama, Birmingham Department of Surgery 1:30 – 2:00 pm Anthony Canfield, MD General Surgeon & Robotic Director Presbyterian St. Lukes, Denver, CO 2:00 – 2:30 pm Christy Chai, MD Assistant professor of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine. Chief of Surgical Oncology & General Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey VAMC |
2:30 – 2:45 pm Break
2:45 – 3:45 pm Reconciling Robotic Surgery with Resident Education
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2:45 – 3:15 pm
John Porterfield, MD General Surgeon, Associate Professor & Director of the General Surgery Residency Program | University of Alabama, Birmingham Department of Surgery 3:15 – 3:45 pm Thomas Payne, MD Medical Director, Surgeon Education | Hospital Corporation of America | Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery | Austin, TX |
3:45 – 4:15 pm Maximizing Patient Safety During Robotic Surgery - lessons learned from NASA
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Abhilash Pandya, PhD, MS
Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Wayne State University |
4:15 – 4:45 pm Future of Robotic Surgery
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Gary Guthart
President & CEO of Intuitive Surgical |
4:45 - 5:00 pm Close
Sponsored by Intuitive Surgical
Satellite Symposium
INDUSTRY SPONSORED BREAKFAST SYMPOSIA
Monday, May 8, 2017
7:00 – 7:45 am
(Legends 7,8,9)
Sponsored by Osiris
Clinical and Scientific Advances in the Use of Cryopreserved Placental Membranes
Christopher Dress, MD, FACS
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, General Surgery
Ft Walton Beach Medical Center
Retired Lt Col – United States Air Force
Objectives
Monday, May 8, 2017
7:00 – 7:45 am
(Legends 7,8,9)
Sponsored by Osiris
Clinical and Scientific Advances in the Use of Cryopreserved Placental Membranes
Christopher Dress, MD, FACS
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, General Surgery
Ft Walton Beach Medical Center
Retired Lt Col – United States Air Force
Objectives
- Describe the science of cryopreserved placental membranes and their relevance in chronic and complex wounds
- Review recently published clinical study results on the use of cryopreserved placental membranes in complex wounds with exposed bone and tendons
- Explore clinical case studies on the use of cryopreserved placental membranes in a variety of chronic and complex wounds
INDUSTRY SPONSORED BREAKFAST SYMPOSIA
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
7:00 – 7:45 am
(Legends 7,8,9)
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson
Improving Patient Outcomes with Energy Based Technologies
Joseph F. Amaral, MD
Vice President, Surgical Science for Medical Devices
Johnson and Johnson Corporation
Dr. Joseph F. Amaral is Vice President of surgical science for the medical devices sector of Johnson and Johnson Corporation. In this role he provides scientific leadership for surgical innovation. He co-leads the China innovation center, the Hepatobiliary global strategy as well as forming the new area to JNJ of interventional radiology. Dr. Amaral is internationally known as an innovator, educator and early adopter of novel surgical technologies and techniques.
Prior to joining JNJ, Dr. Amaral was President and CEO of Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) and its pediatric division Hasbro Children’s Hospital from 2000 to 2007 where he led a $60 million dollar financial turnaround. Prior to that, he was chairman of the department of surgery at Brown Medical School and chief of Surgery at RI Hospital. He is internationally recognized as a pioneer in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery and performed approximately 3,000 laparoscopic procedures and trained hundreds of practicing surgeons in these techniques throughout New England, broadly across the U.S., and around the world. He is most notably known for co-developing the Harmonic Scalpel among other commonly used surgical technologies. He has authored over 100 peer reviewed papers, multiple book chapters and edited one book on surgical energy.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
7:00 – 7:45 am
(Legends 7,8,9)
Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson
Improving Patient Outcomes with Energy Based Technologies
Joseph F. Amaral, MD
Vice President, Surgical Science for Medical Devices
Johnson and Johnson Corporation
Dr. Joseph F. Amaral is Vice President of surgical science for the medical devices sector of Johnson and Johnson Corporation. In this role he provides scientific leadership for surgical innovation. He co-leads the China innovation center, the Hepatobiliary global strategy as well as forming the new area to JNJ of interventional radiology. Dr. Amaral is internationally known as an innovator, educator and early adopter of novel surgical technologies and techniques.
Prior to joining JNJ, Dr. Amaral was President and CEO of Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) and its pediatric division Hasbro Children’s Hospital from 2000 to 2007 where he led a $60 million dollar financial turnaround. Prior to that, he was chairman of the department of surgery at Brown Medical School and chief of Surgery at RI Hospital. He is internationally recognized as a pioneer in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery and performed approximately 3,000 laparoscopic procedures and trained hundreds of practicing surgeons in these techniques throughout New England, broadly across the U.S., and around the world. He is most notably known for co-developing the Harmonic Scalpel among other commonly used surgical technologies. He has authored over 100 peer reviewed papers, multiple book chapters and edited one book on surgical energy.
Hotel Information
Guest Rooms and Suites
Dining and Entertainment
Local Attractions
Pet Policy
Services
- 485 guest rooms and suites (13 suites)
- Flat-screen HD-LCD television
- High-speed internet access (wired and wireless)
- Two dual-line telephones with voicemail
- Electronic safe
- Plush seating area
- Iron/ironing board
- Keurig coffee maker
- Non-smoking — all guest rooms
- Concierge level available
- 13 ADA compliant rooms
- Check-in: 3:00 p.m. Check-out: 12 noon
Dining and Entertainment
- ARA Restaurant at Royal Sonesta Hotel Houston offers globally inspired, locally wired cuisine under the direction of Executive Chef Peter Laufer.
- Discover an inviting gathering place with a clever small plates menu and “Liquid Art” specialty beverage program atAxis Lounge.
- Lift off at Launch, our one-stop shop offering everything needed to start your day or cool down for the evening featuring PJ’s coffee, healthy chef-inspired bites and curated notions.
- Extensive in-room dining menu provides the opportunity to relax in your room
Local Attractions
- Houston Zoo
- Museum District – 18 museums
- The Galleria – 375 stores and ice rink
- Jogging or golf at Memorial Park
- Williams Tower Water Wall
- Theater District
- Hermann Park
- Sam Houston Park and Heritage Sites
- Uptown Park entertainment and gardens
- Day trip to the Johnson Space Center
Pet Policy
- Small dogs up to 40 lbs
- Limited to 2 dogs per guest room
- $50 non-refundable fee (per pet)
Services
- 24-hour health club
- Outdoor swimming pool (5th floor)
- 24-hour room service
- Concierge
- Self-Serve Laundry Room
- Business services available at the front desk
- Complimentary shuttle (3 mile radius, based on availability)
- Valet Parking- $32 overnight, $23 full day (3+ hrs), $15 (0-3 hrs)- tax included
- Self Parking- $22 overnight & $18 full day (3+ hrs), $10 (0-3 hrs)- tax included
- Complimentary basic high-speed Internet*