Submitting the same faculty for multiple different breakout sessions in a "shotgun"-type approach is discouraged.
The topic should be appropriately focused. If a topic is very broad (i.e., tibial plateau fractures), make sure that each presenter's subtopic is listed so that the audience and reviewers know specifically what will be discussed. Avoid topics that are too narrow or niche and will not appeal to a sizable proportion of an OTA audience.
Consider what differentiates a breakout from many others. If it is a tried and true topic, what new information, techniques, approaches, or faculty perspective will be presented? Or, on the other hand, consider a novel topic that is timely and relevant for the orthopaedic trauma community. These submissions will stand out.
Clearly state whether a session will be case-based or more didactic in nature. If didactic, please describe in detail the subtopics that will be covered.
The selection of faculty is encouraged to represent the cross-section and diversity of membership.
Enter, in full, the individual titles each faculty will cover.
