Location: Bethesda & Silver Spring, Maryland

Dates: October 16th & 17th, 2019

Hotel: Bethesda Marriott

Meeting Location: Bethesda Marriott (October 16th) and FDA Campus (October 17th)

Focus: Updates from FDA’s Joint Fixation Devices Branch (JFDB1/JFDB2) and Additional Orthopedic Discussions

Agenda: See attached draft (Final agenda will be posted when all speakers have been confirmed).

Educational Program: All attendees must bring a valid photo identification. Foreign visitors, must bring the exact passport listed on the submitted data request form.

The OSMA hotel rate is $249/night (excludes tax) based on availability. The group rate is available the evenings of Saturday (10/12) through Sunday (10/20), subject to availability at the time of reservation.

The event will begin with a luncheon on Wednesday, October 16th at the Bethesda Marriott, followed by a combined Business Meeting and Educational program. A group dinner is planned for members and guest speakers following the program. Thursday’s Educational Program will be held on the campus of FDA. Transportation options are forthcoming. A reception is planned for Thursday evening.

The Foreign Visitor Request Form is available for required attendees (see attached). Completed forms must be submitted to secretary@osma.net by Thursday, September 19th.

Hotel reservations are due Tuesday, September 24th. Reserve your room here

Meeting registration is due Friday, October 11th. Register to attend here

Speaker questions are due Friday, September 27th. Send questions to secretary@osma.net (all questions will be submitted to speakers/FDA anonymously)