1. the principles of epidemiology as a scientific discipline.
2. the role of epidemiology within the context of clinical medicine.
3. basic biometric tools used in epidemiology.

• In-depth Experts-Meet-Experts (ExMEx) sessions, where presenters and experts meet eye to eye
• Controversial case discussions, where there is direct confrontation between the experts and their audience
• The brief, three-minute paper presentation format – where information is key – has been a success in the past and will return in Vienna!
• Almost 60 symposia and instructional lectures will convey the vital, up-to-date information necessary for modern-day practice.
• And last but not least:
  EFORT is presenting its first "Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review Course" for young orthopaedic surgeons and residents in training. This new format aims to teach the knowledge that is needed by every specialist, and to broaden the participants' orthopaedic horizons. A full-day course, with up-to-the-minute presentations in:
  • Lower and upper extremity
    
  • Spine
    
  • Paediatrics
    
  • Basic science

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