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Welcome from the Convenors

We welcome you to the annual Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery SET 2–5 Conference which will be held from 25–31 March 2017 at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand.

This is the second year the Conference is being held in Auckland, and we are grateful for the suggestions made by delegates who attended the meeting in 2016 and have incorporated some of these into the 2017 programme.

For 2017, the Conference programme comprises five days of conference sessions (27–31 March) with an emphasis on small group teaching. The core topics of the curriculum covered are Hand and Upper Limb Surgery, Chest and Abdominal wall reconstruction and Breast Surgery.

There will be a Practice Exam (25 March for SET 4.2 and 5.1s) and we hope to also offer a Dissection Cadaver Workshop and will advise further details shortly. This would include access to prosections for those senior registrars to assist with their exam preparation.

In addition, a formal Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner will encourage important socialising and networking with your peers. Your local host trainees are also assisting with other optional social events.

All trainees are required to present a paper at the state or NZ national level for selection to present at the conference. The Emmett Prizes of $1,500 each may be awarded for the Best Research Presentation and also for the Best Clinical Presentation. We strongly encourage all delegates to attend this session with only those preparing for the Fellowship Examination being excused.

For the Best Research Presentation, registrars should submit a piece of original clinical research which provides analysis of formal research undertaken by the trainee related to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

For the Best Clinical Presentation, registrars must make a presentation related to any aspect of clinical practice including but not restricted to technique and analysis, new technique presentation review and analysis, morbidity/mortality data from clinical series, prospective clinical trials and retrospective reviews of case series.

None of this would be possible without the support of our sponsors who we warmly thank and we encourage you to interact with them during sponsored events and refreshment breaks to ensure ongoing support for these events. We would also like to thank our colleagues who have prepared both educational and enlightening sessions.

Whilst attendance at the conference is compulsory for all SET 2–5 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Trainees in both Australia and New Zealand, we would like to thank you for your attendance and participation in this meeting.

We look forward to seeing you at the Conference and we hope that you will find the programme educational, energizing and, most importantly, enjoyable.

Sarah Hulme FRACS and Richard Wong She FRACS

Convenors

Saturday 25th March 2017

Practice Fellowship Timetable (pdf)

Practice Fellowship Exam (SET 3.2 - 5.3 only with SET 3.2 - 4.1 observing) 8.00 am - 2.00 pm

Venue: Manukau Super Clinic, 901 Great South Road, Manukau 2104

Time: 0845 – 1315 (NB: bus departs The Pullman Hotel at 8 am sharp)

Candidates: Registered eligible candidates (4.2 – 5.2+) will be examined in one long case (30 minutes), a series of short cases over 30 minutes and observe one long case. At the end of each exam the candidate will receive feedback on performance. We will brief you on the exam format on the day. 

Observers: Registered 3.2 – 4.1, IMGs. You will be allocated to an exam candidate and will observe all cases that they are involved in. 

Dress code: Candidates: Exam formal attire suit, tie for males. Observers: You are not required to wear a suit but should dress as a health care professional.

Refreshments: Please note that in the real FEX exam refreshments are basic- whereas we will provide you with healthy snacks and coffee, tea, water. You are welcome to bring your own.

Cellphones and watches will be handed in as in the FEX. We can store luggage.

Timetable:  The final timetable will be provided to candidates and observers during the transfer to the Super Clinic.   

ASAPS Essay Competition (open to all - optional) 

Venue:  The Pullman Hotel (Room Regatta C)

Time: 1600 - 1800

Open to all candidates

Sunday 26th March 2017

Practice Anatomy Exam

Venue:  Plastination Room, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, 85 Park Road, Grafton (transportation options to be advised once attendees confirmed)

Time:  0745 - 1115

Attendees:  Optional - SET4.2 - 5.3 who are registered for Practice Exam.  If you registered to do the Saturday exam you will also be offered a place in this one. There is no room for observers.

Format: You will be in pairs and spend 45 minutes answering anatomy related questions.

This practice exam is optional. If you don’t wish to attend – please don’t. If you are not attending let Sally know then the convenor can arrange for those sitting in May 2017 to receive more grilling.

You can study in the anatomy museum while you wait. It is important to be on time as there is the time limitation imposed by the anatomy dissection workshop you will attend commencing at 12.45pm.

There are several close by coffee shops. Across the road is the Auckland Domain for those of you who may wish to get outside or exercise. There is also a bus directly outside that will take you to the vicinity of the hotel, or taxis are available.

Dress Code: Casual

You will need to organise your own lunch on this day.

Practice Anatomy Exam Timetable

Anatomy Dissection Workshop

Dissection Workshop Groups    Important Notes on Flaps

Morning Session (SET1.2-3)

Introduction/ orientation: 0800 (bus departs The Pullman Hotel 7.45 am sharp) No late admissions

Dissection Lab 0815 – 1200

Bus returns to The Pullman Hotel at 12.15 pm

Afternoon Session (SET4-5)

Introduction/ orientation 1245 (bus departs the Pullman Hotel 12.30 pm sharp) No late admissions

Dissection Lab 1300 – 1700

Anatomy Dissection Workshop (SET 4-5)  12.45 pm - 5.15 pm (Bus departs The Pullman at 12.30 pm sharp)

• The information provided in this introduction is mandatory for all Auckland University workshop participants. No late admissions.
• Please bring your loupes
• Please advise the conference organiser if you require latex free gloves
• You are assigned to stations in groups of 4. Each station has an anatomical specimen consisting of a torso without arms.
• Work in pairs. You can swap with team members at your station if you all agree. Cases are designed to permit simultaneous operating by groups A and B. Show each other what you find.
• Consider it to be like a day in the operating theatre. Read up in advance, be efficient, work collaboratively, ask for help if you need it.

Monday 27th March 2017 

Breakfast 7.30 am - 8.30 am

Conference sessions 8.30 am - 5.30 pm

Welcome Reception 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm

Tuesday 28th March 2017

Conference sessions 8.30 am - 5.30 pm

Wednesday 29 March 2017

Mock Written Exam

Venue: Regatta B&C
Time:  7.30 am - 09.40 am (check in 7.15 am)

Attendees: Open to SET4.5-5.2+ who are registered to sit the Practice Exam on Saturday.

(All other conference delegates are required to be present at the Emmett Prize presentations. Please note that all conference delegates will receive a copy of the paper and our model answers at the close of the meeting.)

Format: A 2h10 minute written paper.

We will mark your papers and return them to you at the end of the meeting. 

Dress Code: Casual

Emmett Prize Registrar Presentations

Venue:  Regatta D

Time: 8.30 am - 10.00 am

Presenters:  Please ensure that you have given your Powerpoint to Cy Newton the Audio Visual Technician by day end Tuesday.

Conference Sessions until 1.00 pm

Optional Waiheke Island Wine Tasting 1.00 pm - 6.40 pm (a boxed lunch will be available at 1 pm with a walking bus departing The Pullman at 1.15 pm sharp to the Ferry Terminal, Downtown.  Ferry boarding 1.40 pm

(Free evening for delegates)

Thursday 30 March 2017

Conference sessions 8.30 am - 5.30 pm

Optional Conference dinner 7.30 pm - late

Friday 31 March 2017

Conference Sessions 8.30 am - 2.35 pm 

End of Conference 2.35 pm

Printable Programme (pdf)

Guide to Trade Exhibition Regatta A Lower Lobby 

1  Johnson & Johnson

2  Integra

3  Smith & Nephew

4  Device Technologies

5  Stryker

6  Allergan

7  Medtronic

8  Registration Desk

9  Vorotek (Monday), Zeiss (Thursday only)

Trade Exhibition Floorplan

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Earlybird Rate NZ$1,995 by 15 December 2016

Standard Rate NZ$2,100 from 16 December 2016

For planning purposes delegates must confirm attendance for both the Practice Exam and the Dissection Workshop by 15 December 2016 

Other accommodation options can be found on the Official Auckland Tourism Website

Attendance

The Conference is open to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery SET 2-5 Registrars and is by invitation only.  Partners may attend the welcome function and conference dinner (partner tickets are available on the registration form).

Payment

All fees are in New Zealand Dollars.  Payment will be accepted by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only), direct credit or cheque (must be made out in NZ $). Standard fees will apply from 15 December 2016 and will be applied to registrations which remain unpaid.

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellations or alterations should be put in writing to the SET2-5 Registrars' 2017 Conference Organiser.  

Registration

If cancellation of registration is received in writing on or before 18th February 2017 - 100% of monies will be refunded.  From 19th February 2017- no refund of monies paid.  

Accommodation

Accommodation is booked directly with the hotel via the Hotels Page.  The attendee should note the cancellation policy for the chosen hotel when making the direct booking.  It is the attendees responsibility to notify the hotel directly of any changes to their booking.

Insurance

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind.  It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the conference and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice.  The SET 2-5 Registrars' 2017 Conference Secretariat cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance.

Disclaimer of Liability

The Organising Committee, including the SET2-5 Registrars' 2017 Conference Secretariat, will not accept liability for damages of any nature sustained by attendees or loss of or damage to their personal property as a result of the conference or related events. If for any reasons beyond the control of the organising committee, the conference is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded after deduction of expenses.