Laura Woodburn Ettinger has extensive work experience in the field of education and leadership development in the healthcare industry. Laura is currently serving as the Assistant Director of Education at The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS), a position they started in 2022. Prior to this, Laura worked for the American Hospital Association from 1998 to 2021, where they held the role of Executive Director of Education. In this role, they were responsible for designing and delivering executive education conferences and virtual events, generating significant revenue for the organization. Before joining the American Hospital Association, Laura worked at The Healthcare Forum as an Education Manager from 1989 to 1998. During their time there, they managed senior healthcare executive learning programs and developed customized leadership retreats. Laura's earlier work experience includes a position as a Research Manager at Advisory Board, where they worked with hospitals and health systems on strategic initiatives and best practices.
Laura Woodburn Ettinger has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric and Communication Studies from the University of Virginia. Laura also holds a Master of Science in Education degree, specializing in International and Comparative Education, from Indiana University Bloomington.
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The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)
ISAKOS Mission Statement An international society of surgeons established to advance the worldwide exchange and dissemination of education, research and patient care in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. ISAKOS was Formed By the merger of the International Arthroscopy Association (IAA) and the International Society of the Knee (ISK) in 1995 at the IAA & ISK Combined Congress in Hong Kong. ISAKOS Works With Regional and National societies who share similar goals, providing a larger arena where these national societies and continental organizations can combine their strengths in an international forum. ISAKOS is on the Rise With members from 92+ countries and regions. The ISAKOS Congress The ISAKOS Congress is Held Every Two Years Congress Locations include Buenos Aires, Argentina (1997), Washington DC, USA (1999), Montreux, Switzerland (2001), Auckland, New Zealand (2003), Hollywood, Fl, USA (2005), Florence, Italy (2007), Osaka, Japan (2009), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2011), Toronto, Canada (2013), Lyon, France (2015), Shanghai, China (2017), Cancun, Mexico (2019) and Cape Town, South Africa (2021). ISAKOS Congresses Include Includes Scientific Paper Sessions, Discussions and Debates, Symposia, Live Surgical Demonstrations, Electronic Posters, Technical Exhibits, Instructional Course Lectures, Lunch Time Lectures and Hands on Workshops. Also included is a social program including a Welcome Reception and Spouse Program.