Dear Fellows and Colleagues,

The Philippine Orthopaedic Association is going to hold

its 22nd POA Midyear Convention on May 5-7, 2011 in
General Santos City hosted by the POA-South Mindanao
Chapter. This year’s theme is “Habal-habal sa GenSan”.
Take this as an opportunity to learn and at the same time
let loose from our busy and hectic schedules.

So we warmly invite you to come and visit the vibrant city

of General Santos and experience the “Southern” atmo-
sphere. Diving is great in Sarangani, or you can jump on
your bike and blaze the trails of the countryside. Test your
limits on the zip line or just cool off in the white sands of
Gumasa or play golf at Kalsangi (one of the premier golf
course in the south) and a lot more.

Register now and avail of the discounts!

So see you in Gensan!

SIEGFRIED P. RABANG, MD, FPOA

President
POA-South Mindanao Chapter
PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
MAY 5, 2011 (Thursday)
2-3 PM Welcome Remarks/Opening Ceremonies/Ribbon Cutting
Keynote Speaker: Hon. Mayor Darlene Antonino Custodio
3-3:30 Merienda Symposium (Astra Zeneca-Dr. F. Dy)
3:30-4 Law and Policies Governing Motorcycles Ismael G. Almanza
4-4:30 Rescue 911 Trauma Protocols for Motorcycle Dr. Benedict Edward
Injuries (Davao City) P. Valdez
4:30-4:45 Open Forum (Moderator: Dr. Noel P. Gloria)
4:45-5:15 Medical Ergonomics in Motorcycle Design Jimmy Gomez
5:15-5:30 Open Forum (Moderator: Dr. Anthony C. Angala)
5:30-6 Free time
6-7 Dinner Symposium (MSD-Dr. MZ Sison)/Welcome - Opening Night

MAY 6, 2011 (Friday)

2:30-3PM Merienda Symposium (Servier Phils.-Dr. LM Abrahan, Jr./MT Dela Rosa)
3-3:20 Digital Radiographs in Orthopedics Dr. Anatole Garcia
3:20-3:40 Electronic Medical Record for your Orthopedic Dr. Richard Mata
Practice
3:40-4 Open Forum (Moderator: Dr. Remo-Tito A. Aguilar)
4:30-7:30 POA Business Meeting/FELLOWSHIP NIGHT (Amandari Cove)

MAY 7, 2011 (Saturday)

2:30-3PM Merienda Symposium (Uratex)
3:-3:15 Profile of Motorcycle Injuries Dr. Joseph Keat Sison
3:15-3:30 Initial Evaluation in Motorcycle injuries Dr. Miles T. Dela Rosa
3:30-3:45 Open Forum (Moderators: Drs. Richard Pecson/Anthony Pascua
Panel Discussion Socio Economic Cost of Motorcycle Injuries
3:45-4:15 Socio-Economics Prof. Nina Carandang
4:15-4:30 Government/DOH Dr. Teodoro Herbosa
4:30-4:45 Philhealth Ramon F. Aristoza, Jr
4:45-5 Open Forum (Moderators: Drs. Esperidion Reyes/ Ronald Tangente)
5-5:30 Upper Extremity Injuries in Motorcycle Dr. Jose Antonio G.
Accidents San Juan
5:30-5:45 Lower Extremity Injuries in Motorcycle Dr. Dimarin Dimat-
Accidents ingkal
5:45-6 Spine Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents Dr. Richard V. Condor
6-6:15 Open Forum (Moderators: Drs. Siegfried Rabang/Gilbert Cauilan)
6:30-7:30 Dinner Symposium (UAP-Dr. RC Claudio)/Closing Cermonies
 SPORTS
1. May 6: Golf and Tennis at the Kalsangi
Golf Course
2. Badminton and Billiards will be available
everyday making sure to register yourself
upon registration.

TOURS
1. Lake Sebu/Zip Line: May 6, 6am-1pm (P2,850/pax)
Inclusions:
• Roundtrip transfers Gensan-Lake-Sebu-Gensan
• Zipline experience
• Tour at falls 1 and 2
• Boating with tour guide
• Buffet lunch @ Punta Isla Resort
2. Gumasa Beach (Sarangani)
3. Susan’s Beach(Sarangani)
4. South Point Divers (Sarangani)

And for those interested, you can try the habal-habal and this will
be maid available. There will be assigned persons in the Registra-
tion Area for these activities.

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION!