Satellite Symposia 2008
| 1. | April 9 - 10 | Cardiac Surgery |
Almaty |
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2. |
April 10 - 11 |
Otolaryngology | Krasnodar RUSSIA |
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3. |
April 18 |
Urology | St. Petersburg RUSSIA |
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4. |
May 19 - 20 | Family Medicine | St. Petersburg RUSSIA |
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5. |
May 30 - 31 | Maternal & Infant Health | Yerevan ARMENIA |
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6. |
June 7 - 8 |
Maternal & Infant Health | Bishkek KYRGYZSTAN |
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7. |
June 30 - July 1 |
Anesthesiology | St. Petersburg RUSSIA |
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8. |
July 6 - 7 |
Pediatric Emergency Care | Tirana ALBANIA |
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9. |
September |
Infectious Diseases | Rostov on Don RUSSIA |
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10. |
September |
Cardiac Radiology | Bishkek KYRGYZSTAN |
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11. |
September |
Pediatric Nephrology/Endocrinology | Kiev UKRAINE |
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| 12. | October 8 - 10 | Imaging Neuroradiology |
Pristine Republic of KOSOVA |
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| 13. | October 10 - 11 |
Cardiology | Sofia BULGARIA |
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14. |
October 13 - 14 |
Pediatric Neurology | St. Petersburg RUSSIA |
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15. |
October 28 - 29 |
Infectious Diseases | Nizhniy Novgorod RUSSIA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Satellite Symposium?
A one and a half to two-day symposium, which takes
place in the region and is taught by U.S. and/or Austrian faculty of
the Salzburg Medical Seminars International.
When should a satellite symposium take place?
Directly before or after a Salzburg Medical Seminar
to save on travel time for faculty. Please see the Salzburg Medical Seminars
International Schedule.
Who organizes a Satellite Symposium?
AAF Vienna in conjunction with the local Open Medical Club (OMC) organizes the satellite. The local organizers must submit a program and budget proposal to the AAF Medical Directors for approval.
Once approved, the AAF will coordinate faculty travel. The local organizers
will coordinate publicizing the symposium, organizing the facilities, social event,
etc.
How is a typical satellite symposium structured?
A half day is dedicated to lectures (2 - 3 didactic lectures per faculty member), ½ day is dedicated to case presentations and ½ day is dedicated to round table discussions with experts from the region and U.S/Austrian faculty and ½ day is allocated to visiting hospitals (see Satellite Schedule template below).
Cases should be submitted (using the case-template) 4 weeks before the
satellite for pre-selection.
How long should a Satellite Symposium last?
A Satellite Symposium should last one and a half to 2 days (optional).
Who covers the expenses?
The AAF will cover expenses for the faculty
members (travel and accommodation).
OMC/Local Organizers should cover local expenses (coffee breaks, programs,
announcements, social program, etc.). This means that the local organizers
must search for funds locally to cover these costs, not the National
Foundations.
What is the purpose of a satellite symposium?
To reach a larger audience of physicians and health care workers
and learn about local conditions and to foster relationships
between senior physicians in the region and U.S. and Austrian faculty
members and seminar alumni. The knowledge gained by faculty will help
to improve the OMI-Salzburg Medical Seminars International.
Who should contact the faculty members?
The AAF will contact the faculty to determine their interest and ability
to hold a satellite.
Where should a Satellite Symposium take place?
A Satellite Symposium should be held at a hospital or at the
university. At the conclusion a social event bringing together
faculty, fellows and satellite participants will be held either at
an Austrian or American official organization (embassy, trade commission,
etc.)
Are there any special technical requirements?
Most of the faculty members use power-point presentations
for their lectures, so a laptop is required.
How many people should participate in a Satellite Symposium?
Ideally 30 – 40, but no more than 70, otherwise the opportunity for discussion is very limited.
Program Brochure / Printed Materials
Before you print anything, please send us a draft for review!
Evaluation forms
The AAF will provide a template. Please place these on
the seats, and provide a box at the back of the lecture hall for the completed
forms. Please send to the AAF at the conclusion of the seminar.
Deadline
Please submit a preliminary organization form and a budget proposal for 2009 Satellite Symposia requests by November 30, 2008.Certificates
The AAF will provide a template for certificates.
If there are questions or further information required please contact
l.zulus@openmedicalinstitute.org