It is our pleasure to announce that the Western India Regional Orthopedic Conference, WIROC 2009, the prestigious annual conference of the Bombay Orthopedic Society will be held this year at the Grand Hyatt (Santacruz E) Mumbai, from 18th to 20th December 2009.

Over the years WIROC has set high standards by the quality of its academic contents as well as the impact on its esteemed participants from all across the country. It gives the medical industry an opportunity to showcase its products and ideas to key opinion leaders in the field of Orthopedics. This being a 3 day scientific program cum residential conference; the industry will have ample opportunity to network with all cross sections of the Bombay Orthopedic Society in the true sense delegates, PG's, leading consultants. The expected delegate strength is between 800 -1000 pax. This year, the trade exhibition will be open from December 18 (9.00 am) to December 20 (lunch).

PRE-CONFERENCE CMEs

18th December, 2009: There are 8 pre-conference CME modules which are grouped broadly as Practical Solutions and Cutting Edge Conclaves. All of these are being simultaneously held in Grand Hyatt. Delegates registered in one CME will have access to other halls and stalls as well. The expected attendance is atleast 400 delegates. Each of these CME's is an excellent opportunity for you to launch a new product and/or products useful in day to day orthopedic practice.

Time Line for CME's will be 9.00 am to 4.00 pm

Practical Solutions

1. Reconstructions for challenges:
   Conveners: Dr. D. D. Tanna, Dr. C. J. Thakkar
2. Hand surgery: Step by step
   Conveners: Dr. Sudhir Warrier, Dr. Mukund Thatte
3. Imaging & Orthopedic Surgeons
   Conveners: Dr. Manish Aggarwal, Dr Vikas Agashe
4. To ERR is Human
   Convener: Dr. Ram Chaddha (4.30 pm onwards: Open to all delegates including main conference) 
   

Cutting Edge ICL'S

1. Hip Conclave
   Convener: Dr S. S. Mohanty
2. Knee Conclave
   Convener: Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwala
3. Spine Conclave
   Convener: Dr. Abhay Nene
4. Shoulder & Elbow Conclave
   Conveners: Dr. Ashish Babhulkar, Dr. Sangeet Gawhale

8 pm onwards: Fellowship Dinner and Entertainment

Segments: “Ram On the Rocks” and mono-acting by Dr. Laud. Both these exclusive segments are being held for the first time in WIROC.

MAIN CONFERENCE

19th December, 2009: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm : Free papers, Young Surgeons Forum, Katrak Oration, BOS Book Award and Recognition of Publications, Masalawala Prize Papers, Stump the Professor

8.00 pm onwards: Banquet and Entertainment  “Orthopedic Melodies” Showcasing the best talent amongst orthopedic surgeons and their families - be it their dancing abilities or soul stirring melodies, this will be an evening with power packed performances. A rocking entertainment night for all to revel and cherish for years to come.

20th December, 2009: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm - Talwalkar Symposium, Veteran Surgeons Forum, Dholakia Lecture, Free Papers, Guru-Kool Quiz,
Invited Guest Lectures and We the people  - open House and Valedictory.
We invite you to participate in the meeting as an Industry associate. The types of sponsorships available are mentioned in this brochure. Please turn overleaf for the layout.

We look forward to your active participation so as to make this conference a grand success. Should you have any queries or need any clarification feel free to contact us.

If you have any other innovative ideas, we are open to suggestion and discussion.