Newsletter 24 | February 2020
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The Global Spine Congress (GSC) 2020 preliminary program is now out—discover whatʼs in store for the next GSC in Rio de Janeiro and register today
The Global Spine Congress (GSC) 2020 program will feature talks from leading international spine experts on hot topics in the field of spine care such as AI, Endoscopy, Robotics and Augmented Virtual Reality. Again, this year, AO Spine is organizing the popular session entitled “Women in Spine” which will continue the conversation on gender diversity in spine care. Pre-courses, taking place on Wednesday, May 20 will offer access to international medical expertise in spine care and research. Access the preliminary program here for a closer look.
Pre-course topics include:“The GSC 2020 scientific program is packed with innovative and hot topics to fulfill your expectations. The wide variety of pathological and surgical techniques, such as degenerative, trauma, deformity, artificial intelligence, endoscopy, robotics, augmented virtual reality, will be presented by leading spine experts using innovative and interactive teaching methodologies. Pre-courses looking at high tech spine surgery and education in clinical research are also scheduled.”.jpg?crc=3966730524)
Asdrubal Falavigna, scientific program committee co-chairperson
- Sports and spine symposium: a comprehensive approach to integrating successful spine care into sports medicine
- Endoscopic spine surgery: learning with KOLs and catching up with the learning curve
- AO PEER Principles of clinical research
- Virtual reality cadaver-less lumbar spinal procedures
Five reasons why you should attend:
- Benefit from a wide range of plenary sessions, symposia and parallel scientific paper sessions
- Network with 2,000 spine professionals from around the world
- Discover the latest technology and techniques in spine care
- Access to the worldʼs best research and clinical experts
- Career development—learn new approaches in spine treatments
The GSC will be hosted at the Windsor Convention and Expo Center, the largest convention center in Rio de Janeiro taking place from May 20–23, 2020. The venue is in Barra da Tijuca, a vibrant and modern city, located on the outskirts of Rio and only 45 minutes from the Rio de Janeiro International Airport.
Be part of the discussion—register today!
If you havenʼt yet registered, make sure to do so soon. Remember, it pays to be an AO Spine member. Members receive a $150 (USD) discount on GSC registration fees which is greater than the cost of membership. Sign up for membership today. Additional discounts also apply for medical or research students, residents, fellows, and participants from low-income countries.
Please note that GSC pre-registration is required for several pre-courses, so be sure to register now as seats are filling up fast.
For details on pricing information, schedule, and registration, click HERE.
We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Rio de Janeiro!
Mark your calendars!
