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Welcome!!!

On behalf of the AAOMP, it is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you to sunny Miami, FL for the
2019 Annual Meeting at the InterContinental Miami Hotel.

The scientific educational sessions are always a highlight of the meeting and this year is no exception.
These programs highlight some of the latest advances in the practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
As we know, the past several years have seen significant advances in the classification and diagnosis of
conditions affecting the maxillofacial region and our meeting provides a great opportunity to stay abreast
of these findings.

For the always popular AAOMP Seminar, Dr. Bhattacharyya has put together a Florida-centric program
to start things off and this year’s distinguished presenters include Drs. D’Souza (Johns Hopkins), Wenig
(Moffitt Cancer Center), Medeiros (MD Anderson) and Bishop (UT Southwestern).

This year, thanks to the efforts of our University of Minnesota colleagues, the Gorlin Lecture is
incorporated into the program for the first time. Dr. Rudolf Happle, famous German Dermatologist, will
present the lecture. In addition, there will be a slide exchange for Residents only. The lecture and slide
exchange promise to meet our highest expectations of research and scholarship.

The meeting also provides a number of social events to help foster friendships and the camaraderie that is
such an integral part of our specialty. There are ample opportunities to catch up with old friends and
colleagues, and to meet new members and Fellows of the Academy. Please make plans to attend the
Welcome Reception, the Residents’ Reception, and the President’s Reception along with the various
alumni reunions and the Rest of Us Reunion. In addition, there will be a reception for spouses on
Monday afternoon, and the Spouse/Guest Hospitality Room with continental breakfast on Sunday,
Monday, and Tuesday.

Don’t forget to enjoy Miami, while you are in town. Nearby attractions to the city’s business center and
famous beachfronts, include the Perez Art Museum, Museum Park, Bayfront Park and Bayside Market
Place. South Beach is a 15-minute ride away. Baseball fans should know that the Marlins have home
stands against the Braves and Cardinals during the meeting. Needless to say, Miami is one of the world’s
most popular vacation spots. Though destinations often are said to offer something for everyone, the
Miami area does indeed offer multiple enticements for everyone, from nightlife to outdoor recreation.

Welcome to Miami!

Robert Foss
AAOMP President