ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS OF NIGERIA

in collaboration with

UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA TEACHING HOSPITAL, GWAGWALADA

Presents

A 5-DAY INTENSIVE UPDATE COURSE IN PAEDIATRIC SURGERY

For candidates preparing for part 2 fellowship examinations of the West African College of Surgeons and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Paediatric Surgeons, General Surgeons, Medical Officers and other doctors who may wish to update their knowledge in Paediatric Surgery.

DATE:       17th - 20th March 2014
VENUE:    Conference Hall, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT
TIME:        8am daily
MODE:      Non-Residential

COURSE COORDINATOR            SECRETARY                        PRESIDENT
Dr S. Olori                                      Prof L.B. Chirdan                 Prof E. Evbuomwan
University of Abuja                          Jos University                       University of Benin
Teaching Hospital                            Teaching Hospital                 Teaching Hospital

COURSE FEES: *Early N40,000 *On site N50,000
Early registration [Before 10th March]: UBA. Dr Samson Olori. 2016832909 [Come with teller]
All enquiries to Dr S. Olori. 08065817508. samsonolori@yahoo.com

*SPECIAL FEATURES: Dissertation Writing and Defence*

Jay L Grosfeld honoured by APSA

APSA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

(left to right) Dr. Keith Oldham, Dr. Jay Grosfeld, Margie Grosfeld ©2013 APSA Bestowed only a handful of times in the organization’s 44-year history, the American Pediatric Surgical Association Distinguished Service Award was given to Jay L. Grosfeld, MD, earlier this month at the APSA 44th Annual Meeting in Marco Island, Florida. Grosfeld was honored for his lifetime commitment to, and wide-reaching impact on, the field of pediatric surgery. "The APSA Board of Governors and I were delighted to recognize Dr. Grosfeld with this special award to highlight the depth and breadth of contributions he has made to our field," noted current APSA Past President Keith T. Oldham. "I was honored to personally present the APSA Distinguished Service Award to a man who is admired by the hundreds of students, trainees and colleagues with whom he's worked and by the countless patients and families whose lives he's changed." Grosfeld, Lafayette F. Page Professor and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, served as APSA President 1994-1995 and has been recognized as an outstanding clinician, master surgeon, inspiring teacher, talented administrator, innovative scientific investigator, surgical leader and a staunch advocate for children.  Reflecting on the award, Grosfeld said, "As physicians we are trained to be responsible and serve the public. As Pediatric Surgeons we have the additional privilege of providing highly specialized care for the most vulnerable and helpless group of patients, our children. By doing so, we serve as their advocates, the protector of the innocent, and in some instances, our interventions save entire lifetimes." Grosfeld was the first Surgeon-in-Chief of the Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis where he served for 33 years and developed one of the top pediatric surgery training programs in the country. He is best known for his expertise in neonatal surgery, pediatric surgical oncology and surgical education. He is a noted lecturer and has published 491 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, 139 book chapters and ten textbooks. He has served on the board of numerous prestigious medical associations, is an honorary member of 15 overseas surgical societies and received many awards including the William E. Ladd Medal from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Sagamore of the Wabash Award for outstanding service to the State of Indiana.  He is also the founder and chairman of the APSA Foundation, which has awarded more than 25 grants to support young pediatric surgical investigators and to promote pediatric surgical research and education. Given his dedication to assuring the future of pediatric surgery, it is not surprising that he urges his colleagues to get involved in health care policy at the regional and national levels and to participate as members and leaders in medical organizations and global medicine. "All pediatric surgeons should act responsibly and consider supporting the goals of the APSA Foundation and nurturing our young pediatric surgeon-scientists, recognizing that today's research will influence how we practice tomorrow," said Grosfeld.

PROF CHRIS BODE FOR WACS 1ST VICE PRESIDENT

WACS Council Elections 


PROF CHRIS BODE
             for
First Vice President

March 13, 2013
LOME,TOGO


"The revered founding fathers of our College are passing the torch of progress to this generation. We must run with it and build on their illustrious achievements"

Esteemed Colleague

I humbly wish to inform you of my decision to contest for the post of First Vice President at the forthcoming Council elections of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS) in March 2013 during the annual conference in Lome, Togo. I was privileged to serve the College as Secretary General for six years from 2001-2007 during which I was part of the transformations that brought about the consolidation of the College's autonomy, an influx of youthful talents into management cadre of the College and a number of lasting, progressive changes. Our team embraced information technology to reach Fellows in real time and during that period, the College enrolled a record number of Francophone Fellows into its fold.

The revered founding fathers of our College are passing the torch of progress to this generation. We must run with it and build on their illustrious achievements. There is a lot more to do in bringing the WACS to world-class standards. I hope you will come to Lome and I shall count on your vote at this crucial election.

With warmest fraternal greetings



CHRIS BODE FWACS

Professor of Surgery

                       ASSOCIATION OF PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS OF NIGERIA

                                                        in collaboration with

               UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA TEACHING HOSPITAL, GWAGWALADA

                                                                 Presents

             A 5-DAY INTENSIVE UPDATE COURSE IN PAEDIATRIC SURGERY

For candidates preparing for part 2 fellowship examinations of the West African College of Surgeons and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, Paediatric Surgeons, General Surgeons and Medical Officers.

DATE:      18th - 23rd March 2013
VENUE:    Conference hall, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT
TIME:       8am daily
MODE:     Non-Residentia

COURSE COORDINATOR
Dr S. Olori, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital

SECRETARY
Prof L.B. Chirdan, Jos University Teaching Hospital

PRESIDENT
Prof E. Evbuomwan, University of Benin Teaching Hospital

COURSE FEES: Early N40,000 On site N50,000

Early registration [Before 10th March]: UBA. Dr Samson Olori. 2016832909 [Come with teller]
All enquiries to Dr S. Olori. 08065817508. samsonolori@yahoo.com

Alp Numanoglu's invitation to colo-rectal week

Colo-rectal week

It is with great pleasure we welcome you to the second colorectal meeting in Cape Town during 22-25 April 2013. Dr Marc Levitt and his team will be leading the week with state of the art lectures and live surgical demonstrations. Our aim is to be able to give you an opportunity to interact with experts in the field of paediatric colo-rectal diseases and urological problems associated with colo-rectal diseases.

We planned live surgical demonstrations of both common and some complex conditions. We will also have the chance to discuss bowel management following surgery.

Ultrasound guided vascular access course planned for the Friday the 26th will have limited space. This has become a very popular course during the past few years and will take place at the new surgical skills training centre at Red Cross Hospital.

We look forward to seeing as many of our colleagues from the African Continent as possible and also as many of those paediatric surgeons from around the world who can join us at our “Mother City” Cape Town.



Alp Numanoglu
 http://www.surgicalskills.co.za/colo-rectal-week/

APSA 2012 Travel Fellowship

Congratulations to Dr. Omolara Williams

Recipient of the 2012 Travel Fellowship


APSA and APSAF are excited to announce that Omolara Williams, MD, is the recipient

of the first-ever Travel Fellowship. Williams is a lecturer and consultant

pediatric surgeon in Lagos State University College of Medicine and Lagos State

University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, where she is pioneering the

development and establishment of pediatric laparoscopy and is dedicated to

continually improving services through training, research and evidence-based

practices in spite of limited resources.
Congratulations!

WOFAPS 2013

Invitation

Dear Colleagues,

The German Society of Pediatric Surgery has been appointed to host the 4th World Congress of the World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons. The Congress will take place in Berlin from October 13th – 16th, 2013. For our society this is a great honor and we have the pleasure to invite you to Berlin on this occasion.

The Congress motto is “Children‘s Surgery with Competence & Heart”, and many activities will be executed to meet both pretensions.

Clinical and scientific topics will include:



• Burns
• Diagnostic
• Endoscopy and Minimal Invasive Surgery (including SILS, robotics)
• Hepato-biliary pancreatic surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Oncology
• Short bowel syndrome
• Surgery of newborn and congenital malformations
• Thoracic surgery (including CDH)
• Traumatology
• Urology
• Vascular anomalies and malformations


Berlin is the trend-setting city and capital of Germany and has experienced tremendous changes during recent years. Besides an inspiring scientific program, further exceptional highlights can be enjoyed when colleagues gather from all over the world. Berlin makes your heart beat and guarantees a lot of fun.

Looking forward to welcoming you in 2013!

Yours,



Prof. Dr. Richard Azizkhan
President WOFAPS

Prof. Dr. Jörg Fuchs
President of the German Society of Pediatric Surgery