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New Open Access Journal to Launch in 2013
The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine: An Open Access Journal for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Knee Arthroplasty (OJSM) will launch in the spring of 2013. Dr Bruce Reider, current AJSM editor-in-chief, will serve as editor-in-chief. Associate editors for the publication will be Drs Allen Anderson and Mark Steiner. This trio of well-recognized professionals will lead the helm as the AOSSM ventures into its first open access publication. This platform will allow the journal to provide compelling research in the fields of orthopaedic sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, relevant translational research, sports traumatology/epidemiology, and knee arthroplasty while at the same time maintaining AOSSM’s high peer-review standards.
Open access journals provide a venue for researchers and clinicians to publish their data in a timely manner and reach individuals throughout the world while still receiving all the benefits of publishing in a print journal (including listing in the PubMed Central database, which we hope to accomplish in 2014). There is no subscription charge to readers, so anyone can access the full text of every article. This publication model is financed by modest article processing fees paid by the authors or their funding source at the time of acceptance.
AOSSM will be collaborating with other professional organizations worldwide in the publication of OJSM so that the broader profession can participate in expanding the base of orthopaedic sports medicine literature. For more information on how to submit an article, visit www.sportsmed.org.
Housing Now Open for 2013 AOSSM Annual Meeting
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Chicago at a group rate of $249 single and double occupancy. Reservations may be made by calling 800-233-4100 or 312-329-7000. Specify that you are attending the AOSSM Annual Meeting. You can also book directly online by visiting www.sportsmed.org. The reservation deadline is June 8, 2013. Rooms are guaranteed until this date pending availability. Attendees are encouraged to book early.
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Upcoming Meetings
Chicago, IL
March 23, 2013
Boston, MA
May 9-11, 2013
Chicago, IL
July 11-14, 2013
Chicago, IL
August 9-11, 2013
Announcements
The 1st INTERNATIONAL WINTER HIP COURSE: Current Trends, will be held February 13 to 16, 2013, in Val d’Isère France. The course will include scientific sessions, video projections, and industry surgical demonstrations. The official language is English. For more information contact Centre de Congrès Henri Oreiller, Route de la Balme, 73150 Val d’Isère. TEL: 33 4 79 06 21 23; FAX: 33 4 79 06 19 04. Website: www.hip-course.com. E-mail:
The 28th ANNUAL ADVANCES ON THE KNEE AND SHOULDER CONFERENCE will be held May 26 to 29, 2013, at the Westin Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The conference is cosponsored by the University of Cincinnati’s Office of Continuing Medical Education and Cincinnati SportsMedicine Research and Education Foundation and provides 30 AMA PRA Category 1™ credits. This conference is one of a few comprehensive continuing education courses that includes clinical, surgical, and rehabilitative management of knee, shoulder, and sports medicine conditions. Our internationally recognized, multidisciplinary faculty will share their experiences, research, and outcomes to stimulate you to rethink your approach to many musculoskeletal challenges. For more information and to view the conference program, please visit our website at www.cincinnatisportsmed.com. You may also contact Debbie Hartwig at 513-794-8461 or via e-mail at
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