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Brian F. Spatola, MA and Franklin E. Damann, MA
Anatomical Division
National Museum of Health and Medicine |
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| SPONSORED BY: |
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| Armed Forces Institute of Pathology |
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| American Registry of Pathology |
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| 23rd Annual Forensic Anthropology Course (5209) |
| June 07, 2010 - June 11, 2010 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Forensic anthropology is concerned with the scientific recovery, analysis and identification of human remains in the medicolegal context. Forensic anthropologists frequently apply their knowledge of human remains to victim identification, remains search and recovery and the interpretation of skeletal trauma. Over time, the role of the forensic anthropologist has expanded to include a greater role in human rights investigations and mass disaster operations. This course uses hands-on lab sessions to introduce basic techniques of skeletal analysis. Lectures provide the theoretical methodological basis of human osteology and introduce applications used by anthropologists in their work. Forensic pathologists, death investigators, forensic dentists, attorneys and other specialists engaged in multidisciplinary forensic investigations will find this course an excellent survey of forensic anthropology.
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- Each participant will be given the syllabus on CD. There will be no printed Syllabus. The syllabus will also be available on www.askafip.org.
- Lunch will be provided.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- Learn the basic anthropological methods to determine age, sex, ancestry (race) and stature from the human skeleton.
- Discern the fundamental differences between human and non-human skeletons.
- Identify the ways forensic anthropology can assist in interpreting skeletal trauma.
- Comprehend methods used in body search and excavation techniques.
- Understand the theoretical and practical considerations of personal identity and evidence as it relates to forensic anthropology.
- Understand the contribution of DNA analysis and forensic odontology to victim identification.
- Determine how forensic anthropology is integrated into the response to mass disasters.
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LOCATION:
The course will be held at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Training Center, Ashburn, Virginia. The NTSB Training Center is located on the Northern Virginia campus of George Washington University, is five miles north of Washington Dulles International Airport and features modern lecture facilities and laboratory areas. For directions to the facility, visit the website at www.ntsb.gov/TC/TrainingCenter.htm.
Rooms have been reserved at the Hyatt Place Sterling at a special reduced rate of $130 single/double or the prevailing government per diem until 17 May 2010. When contacting the hotel to make your reservation, please refer to the Forensic Anthropology Course. The hotel will provide a complimentary breakfast each day from 6:30 - 9:30 am.
Hyatt Place Serling will provide transportation to and from the NTSB Training Center each day.
Hyatt Place Sterling/Dulles Airport North
21481 Ridgetop Circle
Sterling, VA 20166
Tel: (703) 444-3909 Toll Free: (800) 478-8950
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FACULTY DISCLOSURE:
In accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the authors involved in this continuing medical education activity are required to complete Disclosure Declarations. The authors of this course do not have any financial interest, arrangement, or affiliation with organizations that may have a direct or indirect interest in the subject matter of this course.
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HOW TO REGISTER ON THE WEB:
Steps to register for this course:
In order to register for an AFIP course, you must first create an AskAFIP account at www.askafip.org.
Click on "Register". Participants should complete the form and record the User ID (we suggest last name if not previously entered) and password for future reference.
Once you have an account and are logged in click on "Education" this will bring you to the course catalog. Scroll down to the course you wish to take and click on that link.
If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to contact the Department of Medical Education at (202) 782-2637 or (800) 577-3749.
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U.S. CITIZENS:
US citizens must provide, PRIOR TO THE COURSE, a clear copy of your birth certificate or the first two pages of your passport. You will be unable to attend the course without this information. You may receive the syllabus on CD and related material, but no refunds.
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NON-U.S. CITIZENS:
PRIOR TO THE COURSE, non-US citizens must mail or fax a one of the following: (1) a clear copy of the first two pages of your passport with number showing (2) a clear copy of your green card with number showing (3) a copy of your visa. Send to: Department of Medical Education, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, 6825 16th St, NW, Washington, DC 20306-6000 Fax: (202) 782-5020. You will be unable to attend the course without this information. You may receive the syllabus on CD and related materials, but no refund. If you are sponsored by an ECFMG organization, please verify your status as current and active by including a letter from the program director with your registration form. If you are affiliated with your country’s government/military, please write to the Office of the Surgeon General, DASG-HCZ-IP, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3258 [FAX: (703) 681-3429] and provide: (1) a letter of intent to attend the course and (2) a letter from your personnel office certifying full-time employment. All non-US citizens must make checks or international money orders payable to the American Registry of Pathology. All payments must be in US dollars and be accompanied by the course confirmation receipt or invoice. Send to the Department of Medical Education at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC 20306-6000.
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