Hello? This is the secretariat of the Korea Federation of People with Short Stature Disabilities.

We are writing to inform you that Dr. Michael Ain, a professor of pediatric orthopedics (spine/limb lengthening) at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the United States, has been scheduled to visit the Korea Federation of People with Short Stature Disabilities. We would like to ask for your attention and participation.

The purpose of inviting Dr. Michael Ain is as follows.

This program is designed to promote the self-esteem of ALPK members by providing pre-clinic (1:1 consultation) on spinal care for ALPK members for health prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, and by listening to Dr. Michael Ain's life story. We would appreciate your participation even if you are busy.

Membership fee: 10,000 won per person (ages 4 and up)

Sponsorship (Membership Fee) Account: 355-0006-6487-13 (Nonghyup: Korea Federation of People with Short Stature Disabilities)

Application email: young-9108@daum.net

[Schedule Information]

November 26 (Wed) Busan West Busan Centum Hospital

14:00~16:30 Michael Ain - Pre-Clinic

16:30~17:10 Opening Declaration

                    Greetings - Chairman Kim Chi-dong

                    Congratulatory Remarks - Director Park Jong-ho

                    Invited Lecture - Life as a person with short stature

                    Plaque Presentation - Plaque Presentation Ceremony

                    Closing - Photo shooting and dinner

*Please understand that members in Busan and Gyeongnam cannot apply for pre-clinic in Seoul redundantly.

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November 29 (Sat) Seoul Korea University Guro Hospital Grand Auditorium

10:00~12:30 Dr. Michael Ain - Pre-Clinic

12:30~13:40 Lunch – Only for pre-clinic attendees (Korea University Hospital Cafeteria)

                       *Meals are not provided for others.

14:00~          Opening Declaration

                    Greetings - Chairman Kim Chi-dong

                    Congratulatory Remarks - Professor Song Hae-ryong

                    Invited Lecture 1 - Michael Ain's Life Story

                    Break

                    Invited Lecture 2 - Life of Short Stature (LPA)

                    Invited Lecture 3 - Surgery for Short Stature Disability in the United States

                    Plaque Presentation - Plaque Presentation Ceremony

                    Closing - Photo shooting and dinner

 For detailed schedules or participation applications, please contact the secretariat of the Korea Federation of People with Short Stature Disabilities (T02-338-0492).