Since
its foundation the EHS has grown exponentially and with its scientific
activities has become the leading and most influential specialty society of
Orthopedics in Europe. EHS is also starting to become an institution that
can influence health policies and over the years it will increase its role.
Turkey as a European country has been a part of this endeavor since its
beginning. Therefore, it is a great pleasure to invite you to the 7th
Domestic Meeting of the European Hip Society to be held at the Turkish
Riviera. We are excited to have you in our country and are looking forward
to providing an environment for achieving our goals of education, scientific
excellence, and discussion. During this meeting we hope that you will be
able to find some time to experience our history, heritage, culture and
nature.
Antalya, the largest city of the Turkish Riviera is becoming one of the
major vacation sites in Southern Europe. It has many blue flag beaches, an
excellent international airport, the delicious Mediterranean cuisine,
fabulous hotels with all kinds of water sports and world famous golf courts.
In addition to its intrinsic charms, Antalya is close to the ancient cities
of Perge, Aspendos, Phaselis and Thermessos. While the ruins and the cities
can be visited, the magnificent finds from the cities are displayed in the
Antalya Museum including a second century sarcophagus of Hercules. After
lengthy discussions on the science of the hip, you can relax and enjoy the
Turkish Riviera that will treat you to a surprise.
I hope that you will be able to attend the next domestic meeting in Turkey
and share our enthusiasm for being able to see you in Antalya.
Mazhar TOKGÖZOGLU, MD
Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology