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132 Sessions, 168 Speakers - 63 Physician Leaders and 28 CEOs Speaking - More Than 700 Attendees at This World Class Event Focused on Key Business, Clinical and Legal Issues Kareem Abdul-Jabbar NBA Hall-of-Famer NBA Hall-of-Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA's all-time leading scorer, having amassed 38,387 points over a 20-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers. He won six NBA championships and was league MVP a record six times, while also being selected to a record-setting 19 NBA All-Star teams as well as to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team. He received the very first Naismith College Player of the Year Award in 1969 and has been dubbed by ESPN as "The Best Collegiate Player of the 20th Century" and "History's Greatest Player" by magazine. Since retiring from the game, the man who perfected the "skyhook" has become a speaker, author, film-maker and educator. On Jan. 18th, 2012, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton appointed Abdul-Jabbar as a Global Cultural Ambassador. As a U.S. Global Cultural Ambassador, Abdul-Jabbar's mission is to travel the world and engage underserved youth through special programs and open a dialogue which promotes American history and culture. A seven-time New York Times best-selling author, Abdul-Jabbar's book titles include "Giant Steps", "Kareem", "Black Profiles in Courage," "A Season on the Reservation", "Brothers in Arms," and On the Shoulders of Giants: My Journey Through the Harlem Renaissance. His latest book, "What Color is My World-The Lost History of African American Inventors", is being used to teach children about STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in elementary schools all over the United States. Abdul-Jabbar is also an ESPN.com columnist and writes for numerous other magazines and websites. Abdul-Jabbar recently adapted his book, "On the Shoulders of Giants – The Story of the Greatest Basketball Team You've Never Heard Of " - into a critically acclaimed documentary of the same name which aired on Showtime, Time Warner and Netflix in 2012. In 2011, President Obama honored Abdul-Jabbar with the Abraham Lincoln Medal in a special ceremony held at Ford's Theater. The medal honors those who exemplify the character and lasting legacy of President Abraham Lincoln. AbdulJabbar continues his commitment to education through his Skyhook Foundation, which is dedicated to developing and sharing teaching programs that bridge sports and education together. John Bolton Former Ambassador to the United Nations, Lawyer and Republican Diplomat One of America's most prominent policy voices, John Bolton is a lawyer and diplomat who has spent his career fighting to protect American national interests. As the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Bolton strongly defended American economic and security interests, as he did throughout his time at the State and Justice Departments. A man of principle and conviction, Bolton provided a forward-thinking vision on international economic and political issues vital to the U.S. and its allies. He shares with audiences his views on how the global economy is affected by the international geopolitical environment and foreign government policies; by threats to U.S. national security, from cyber-warfare to nuclear proliferation and terrorism; and how business, investors and government need to respond. Bolton is currently a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a contributor to FOX News Channel, of counsel to Kirkland & Ellis and his op-ed articles are regularly featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Times. Howard Dean Physician and Former Six-Term Governor of Vermont and Former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Howard Dean, former DNC Chairman, presidential candidate, six term Governor and physician, currently works as an Independent consultant focusing on the areas of health care, early childhood development, alternative energy and the expansion of grassroots politics around the world. Dean also serves as a CNBC contributor and is the founder of Democracy for America. Dean began his career in public service in 1982 when he transitioned from a full-time practicing physician to an elected representative in Vermont. Dean served as Governor for 12 years - the second longest serving in the state. Respected on both sides of the political aisle, Dean was chairman of the National Governors' Association, the Democratic Governors' Association, and the New England Governors' Conference while he served as Governor of Vermont. Dean left office in Vermont to run for President in 2003 where he implemented innovative fundraising strategies such as use of the Internet. As chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Dean created and implemented the "50 State Strategy" and the development of 21st century campaign tools. Dean is credited with helping Democrats make historic gains in 2006 and 2008. Under his leadership, significant resources were dedicated to revitalizing the Party by building and strengthening the organizational tools, technological capabilities and infrastructure required to win while laying the foundation for a long-term Democratic majority. Before entering politics, Dean graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in political science in 1971, and received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City in 1978. Upon completing his residency at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont, he went on to practice internal medicine in Shelburne, Vermont. He is married to Dr. Judy Steinberg and they have two children, Anne and Paul. Louis Sauer PGA Director of Instruction "It doesn't get much better than helping golfers reach heights in their game they didn't think possible." Louis Sauer began his golf career more than 25 years ago and has participated at many different levels of the game. His passion for golf led him down a path of teaching others how to play the game and play it well. After graduating from the Professional Golf Management program at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI., he played a number of years on the mini tours. He had the good fortune of working for and studying under world-renowed golf instructor, Jim McLean, and soon became a Lead/ Master Instructor for the Jim McLean Golf School, the number one golf school in the world. He also trained with other top golf instructors: Butch Harmon, Hank Haney, Mike Adams, Phil Rogers and Carl Welty. With a desire to improve his own skills and teach at the highest possible level. Sauer obtained certifications from the C.H.E.K Institute for golf performance, Golf Psych and Zen golf. Additionally, Sauer became a certified instructor for top performance coach, Tony Robbins. Sauer is also trained in working with all the latest state-of-the art technologies designed to improve key golfing techniques including, but not limited to: swing mechanics, ballflight analysis, biofeedback training of the mind as it relates to performance, and other measurement tools to help enhance the overall game. Known throughout the country as a top instructor with a 100% commitment to developing winners. Sauer has the ability to craft an accurate and detailed analysis of all aspects of the game. As Director of Instruction at Northmoor Country Club in Highland Park, IL, Sauer helps hundreds of golfers, find better, faster and easier ways to hone their skills and get the results they want to improve their game. To Register, Call 800-417-2035 • Fax 866-678-5755 • Email registration@beckershealthcare.com Register Online at http://www.regonline.com/12thspineorthopedicASC

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