With great sadness, we announce the death of past president Dr. Jim Ingrassia, who passed away on December 20. Jim was not only a great leader for the OMS specialty but loved by all.
He fought a courageous battle against overwhelming odds. May we all face the final curtain call with such grace and dignity.
The obituary and information on donations in his honor can be found here.
The beauty of the Cloister at Sea Island was breathtaking and the weather was perfect for the entire weekend.
Our meeting began on Thursday with our candidate interviews (we had 19 new candidates!) and SSOMS board meetings. Then we enjoyed connecting with old friends and colleagues at our Wednesday reception.
Our scientific program with Dr. George Kushner and Dr. Brian Alpert were
rigorous and informative. Thank you again for speaking at our conference. Our conference also held two
business sessions and had a range of reports from our committee chairs.
Ms. Kim Jones, wife of President Hal Jones hosted the spouses annual breakfast and we were lucky
enough to gather them all together for a photo! Thank you!
We welcomed 19 candidates to active membership including: Drs. Michael Babston, David Barnett, Hank Blair, Adam Blumer, Michael Buchanan, Justin Damron, Michael Demo, Jennifer Hall, Amy Kuhmichel, Thomas McKeon, Albert Oliphant, Al Pesto, David Parker, Kathlyn Powell, Michael Rosenthal, Lawrence Sivori, Patrick Walker, Mark Adamiak, and Ryan Thomas.
There was hard work but also great friend and family time! See photos below from all of our activities
including tennis, golfing, fishing and watching the Kentucky Derby.
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Our finale for the weekend was our President’s Reception and Banquet honoring our 2018 President Hal Jones, our incoming 2019 President Lee Allen and our two award winners: Dr. Robert L. Coles, DMD (unable to attend) as our Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and Dr. Jimmy E. Albright, DDS honored with the Distinguished Educator Award. Congratulations!
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Muckross Farms Step back in time when you visit a real working historic-based farm and school house. You’ll have fun with lessons in making Irish soda bread and butter, learn a few Irish dances and dine on local scones, butter and local jams. |
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Ring of Kerry Breath-taking views of Kerry’s rugged coastline and mountain passes. A perfect blend of windswept cliffs, blue lakes and rocky mountains. |
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Dingle Peninsula Wild expanses of the northern peninsula where the sky meets the sea is truly awe-inspiring. You visit the charming town of Dingle home to wonderful shops of handmade arts and crafts, award winning pubs, seafood restaurants and cafés. |
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Gap of Dunloe Via the Jaunting Car (Pony and Buggy) you’ll travel to the base of the MacGillycuddy Reeks mountain range. Tour includes a BBQ lunch and afterwards you’ll take a Gap Boat through the mountainous lakes. |
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Biking, Hawks and Horses Bike or horseback ride through the Killarney National Park and/or visit with magnificent birds of prey on the beautiful Killarney landscape. |
| Wednesday, May 8 | |
| 2pm | Board Meeting and Examination of Candidates |
| 6pm | Welcome Reception |
| Thursday, May 9 | |
| 8-12 | Scientific Presentations by Dr. Ghali Ghali |
| Morning event for spouses | |
| 12 noon | Afternoon Tours |
| Friday, May 10 | Day long Tours |
| Saturday, May 11 | |
| 8-12 | Scientific Presentation and Business Meeting |
| 8am | Board Meeting and Past President’s Advisory Meeting |
| 8-12 | Afternoon Tours |
| 6pm | President’s Reception |
| 7pm | President’s Dinner featuring Irish Music and Dancing |
| Sunday, May 12 | Departures to States and Dublin |
| Monday, May 13 | Departures |
On Wednesday evening, the House passed the medical malpractice legislation (HR 1215) that AAOMS has vigorously advocated. The near party-line vote was 218-210 with 6 members not voting.
One amendment was agreed to during the floor debate and was included in the bill. It does the following:
Allows a physician to apologize to a patient for an unintended outcome without having the apology count against them in the court of law.
Requires a plaintiff to provide a notice of intent to the physician 90 days before the lawsuit is filed.
Defers to sundry state laws regarding lawsuits and outlines requirements witnesses must meet for testimony during trial.
One amendment failed that would have given affirmative defense to defendants in health care liability cases if they can show they complied with clinical practice guidelines.
It will be an uphill battle in the Senate so our work is not done. We must support AAOMS’ legislative efforts.
TAKE ACTION NOW
Please click on this link to send a letter to your Senators:
Grassroots campaign aimed at the Senate.
Simply fill in your name and demographic information and the system will develop a letter to go to your Senators from you. Freely edit the letter or send as is.
Thanks for your help!
Hal E. Jones, DDS
President
“NIGHTS on US” Sale
Limited time only sale for the Azamara Cruise
BOOK NOW and get a $200 per person early-booking-bonus shipboard credit.
Sign up and make your deposit to take advantage of this sale.
Ocean View Room:
Original Price: $3,699 per person
Sale Price: $3,086.58 per person
Stateroom with Balcony:
Original Price: $4099 per person
Sale Price: $3,536.58 per person
Deposits are refundable except for $50 per person if you cancel before May 2018.
For more information, call Linda Kinsey at 770-949-1133 or 770-855-8244.
You’ll love kicking off this voyage in Civitavecchia..The 793-passenger Quest provides a low-key cruise experience rather than high-tech, trendy amenities found on megaships. Think intimate cocktail bars, paneled dining rooms and afternoon tea in comfy surroundings.
Board the ship in Civitavecchia (Rome) then it’s off to more classics. A classic thing to do in Amalfi is to rent a Fiat 500, the quintessential Italian car, and drive along the Amalfi coast, the quintessential Italian road. But drive slowly; the narrow lanes, switchback corners, and terrifying drop-offs make any other speed too frightening. The views are well worth the trip. Or take a tour and let someone else do the driving. And get a good night’s sleep, for it’s off to Taormina, Sicily next, where a cannoli tasting on top of Europe’s largest active volcano is on tap.
On the Greek island of Corfu, wander the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, and then try a Greek coffee under the vaulted archways of the Liston. Or drive out to the countryside to Agni, the gourmet center of Corfu, and sample the pickled octopus in a classic taverna. On the Dalmatian Coast, tiny Kotor lies hidden from the open sea, tucked into a fjord. Visit the medieval Old Town and find any one of the splendid piazzas with boutiques and more octopus, grilled here with olives, tomatoes, and onions. And while in Kotor, experience an AzAmazing evening event included in your cruise.
After a stop at the charming island of Hvar, sail to Slovenia. A late night here gives time for a trip to the Škocjan Caves, the largest underground canyon in the world. Above ground, venture out to the capital of Ljubljana and ride the glass elevator up a wooded hill to Ljubljana Castle. After the views in the tower, find the bistro for Slovenian comfort food. But save room for the best pizza you’ve ever tried in Venice, on your last stop. Eight nights. Bountiful cultural opportunities. And did we mention the food?
Other categories available. Deposit amount is $1,100 of which all is refundable except for $50 if cancelled before May 2018. No single supplement special.
DATE |
PORT/CITY |
ACTIVITY |
ARRIVAL |
DEPART |
| THU 13-SEP | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy | Embark | 6:00 pm | |
| FRI 14-SEP | Amalfi, Italy | Tendered | 7:30 am | 9:00 pm |
| SAT 15-SEP | Giardini Naxos (Taormina), Sicily, Italy | Tendered | 12:00 pm | 6:30 pm |
| SUN 16-SEP | Corfu, Greece | Docked | 1:00 pm | 10:00 pm |
| MON 17-SEP | Kotor, Montenegro | Docked | 1:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
| TUE 18-SEP | Hvar, Croatia | Tendered | 8:00 am | 4:00 pm |
| WED 19-SEP | Koper, Slovenia | Docked | 9:00 am | 10:00 pm |
| THU 20-SEP | Venice, Italy | Docked | 8:00 am | |
| FRI 21-SEP | Venice, Italy | Debark |
Not included: Shore excursions
