What’s New in 2009?

• Program arranged in thematic and specialty-specific tracks
• Enhanced scientific programs
• A range of postgraduate (PG) and skills-oriented (SC) courses addressing contemporary topics in surgery
• Special certificates including verification levels achieved through PG/SC courses and sessions in ethics, patient safety, and trauma
• Additional Meet the Expert Luncheons and morning Town Hall Meetings scheduled

Cancellation of Sessions

The American College of Surgeons reserves the right to cancel any of the scientific sessions listed in this Program Planner. The information in this Program Planner is preliminary.

Goal

The Clinical Congress is designed to provide individuals with a wide range of learning opportunities, activities, and experiences that will match their educational and professional development needs.

Objective

By the conclusion of the Clinical Congress, participants should gain and be able to apply the knowledge to improve their current practice, research, and care of surgical patients.

Accreditation

The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit

The American College of Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 47.5* AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

*A maximum of 35.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for nonticketed sessions only, including evening video sessions.

CME Certificates

On-site claiming of CME Certificates will be issued at the My CME Connection located in the ACS Registration Area at McCormick Place Convention Center, October 12–15, 2009.

Physicians are responsible for claiming CME credit for Congress. Claims for CME credit for this event will be accepted until March 31, 2010.

Scientific and Technical Exhibitions

The Scientific Exhibition is a forum of more than 350 exhibits presenting completed research, research in progress, and case reviews. Innovative surgical practices and teaching methods will also be presented. The Scientific Exhibits will be located in the West Building of McCormick Place and the hours are Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm.

The Technical Exhibition comprises more than 200 companies displaying their products and services. The exhibition provides an excellent opportunity to explore the surgical marketplace by comparing products firsthand and planning purchases. The Technical Exhibits will be located in the West Building of McCormick Place and the hours are Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 am–4:30 pm.