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Seventeen countries brought together for KLEOS Asia Pacific Arthroplasty course
More than 150 surgeons from 17 countries across the Asia Pacific region and beyond, including China, India, Japan, Korea, and Thailand, came together for the inaugural KLEOS Asia Pacific Arthroplasty: Fundamentals for Success course.
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Third KLEOS medical education institute opens in China
KLEOS held its first course on June 11-12 at the newly opened Beijing education institute – the third medical education facility from Smith & Nephew in China. The Beijing center – the largest of the three facilities to date – opened on May 25. Twenty-seven surgeons from all regions of China attended the course on advanced total hip arthroplasty, which was instructed by Professor Kou Boulong, from the People’s Hospital, Beijing.
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KLEOS launches Japan annual cadaveric meeting
The KLEOS Japan first Knee and Hip Cadaveric Meeting took place in Sydney, Australia, from June 8-11. The meeting, which will be an annual event, was the first opportunity for Smith & Nephew to introduce KLEOS to Japanese surgeons. KLEOS, the medical education service from Smith & Nephew, will be fully launched in Japan in 2011.
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KLEOS offers AOA-accredited fellowships
KLEOS, medical education from Smith & Nephew, continues to demonstrate a significant commitment to education through their fellowship program. A series of KLEOS fellowships within the fields of reconstruction and trauma have now been accredited by the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA).
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First Mediterranean Hip Meeting supports local surgeons’ needs
More than 220 participants from thirteen countries attended the first Mediterranean Hip Meeting, developed and organized by KLEOS. The meeting was held in Athens, Greece from April 15-17, and focussed on ‘Contemporary solutions in total hip arthroplasty’.
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KLEOS holds its first fellows reunion
The first annual KLEOS fellows reunion was held this year at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) meeting on 11th March. Invitations were sent out to Smith & Nephew supported fellows to participate in the evening event, which will become an annual event at the AAOS meeting.
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KLEOS establishes training center in Mendoza, Argentina
KLEOS is proud to be partnering with the Hospital Central de Mendoza, in Argentina, and the local medical community to establish a local training center for surgeons. This prestigious center will train orthopedic surgeons in the latest surgical techniques, with plans to extend this to training in advanced wound management.
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Orthopedics Today highlights KLEOS as new medical education platform
Orthopedics Today has highlighted KLEOS as the global knowledge-sharing platform for orthopaedic surgeons. They emphasise how KLEOS’ tailored services can meet specific and cultural needs of its member surgeons.
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94° National Congress of the Italian Society of Orthopedics and Trauma
With an intense scientific program of lectures, instructional courses, symposia and live surgeries, the 94th National congress of Orthopedics and Trauma was held in Milan, at the Milano Convention Centre, from 7th to 11th November 2009. The event registered an exceptional affluence, Italian doctors crowded the exhibition area since the first day, even before the scientific sessions opening.
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First KLEOS course in Latin America
KLEOS Latin America trained 42 surgeons last month during its first course in the region. The surgical skills course was staffed by 16 faculty members from Argentina and Brazil and was held at the excellent teaching facilities of the Austral Hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Solution Management of Hip Diseases: The Continuum of Care Concept
Smith & Nephew’s unique approach to treating the progression of disease
It is not true that time heals all wounds. It is the passing of time combined with the erosive nature of a disease or injury that result in painful and life-altering outcomes.
Until recently, medical treatment options for orthopedic diseases, disorders and injuries were less likely to look at a patients’ problem in relation to the passing of time.
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There is a huge need for medical education
An interview with Todd Durniak, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Smith & Nephew business in Asia and Australia about about the importance of emerging markets in this region and KLEOS’ role in expanding and sustaining educational development in Asia-Pacific.
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SOUTH AFRICAN ARTHROPLASTY SOCIETY CONGRESS
South Africa, Sun City, 18-22 MARCH 2009
Surgeon-directed workshop room a big hit
With over 150 delegates in attendance, the five-day 20th Biennial Congress organized by the South African Arthroplasty Society was an informative and action-packed event. The Smith & Nephew Demonstration Room provided surgeons with the opportunity to make personal appointments with Dr Mike Solomons and Dr Jan Victor for...
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KLEOS - Questions & Answers
This new medical education brand KLEOS will generate without any doubt many questions. We have anticipated a few and prepared some answers. In case you have other queries do not hesitate to contact us.
KLEOS what does it mean - I do not understand?
KLEOS comes from a Greek word often translated to „renown“, or „glory“. It is related to the word „to hear“ and carries the implied meaning of „what others hear about you“. A Greek hero earns kleos through accomplishing great deeds, often through outstanding achievements....
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KLEOS has a vision - Interview with Andy Weymann, Vicepresident KLEOS
Andy Weymann, how does Smith & Nephew benefit from KLEOS?
With KLEOS, Smith & Nephew has a unique “Medical Education Board” that stands apart from all business units, that is a self-contained unit that can present Smith & Nephew to the wider medical community- i.e. orthopaedic surgeons and other medical staff.
This means better transparency and better service for customers. ...
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