Pediatric Academic Societies and American Academy of Pediatrics Joint Meeting May 12-16, 2000 Hynes Convention Center, Boston

Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Tulane University Medical Center, the Pediatric Academic Societies and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Tulane University Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians and takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activitiy.

Tulane University Medical Center presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected because of their recognized expertise.

Program Objectives
At the conclusion of this educational activity the participant should be better able to:
•Comprehend knowledge and skills in various areas of basic and clinical pediatric research.
•Apply knowledge gained in all areas of pediatric investigation and practice.
•Understand new tools for teaching and practicing of medicine related to pediatrics.

Procedure for CME Credit
In order to receive the appropriate number of CME credit hours, it is important to do the following:
•Upon arrival, pick up your verification form at the CME Desk.
•On your departure date, turn in your completed verification form.

Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of the Center for Continuing Education at Tulane University Medical Center to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All faculty participating in these programs are expected to disclose to the program audiences any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations. This pertains to relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers or other corporations whose products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation topic or products in the research and development phase.

AAP Credit
This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for up to 44.5 AAP credit hours. These credits can be applied toward the PREP Education Award available to Fellows and candidate Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

AAP credits for attendees are recorded only when an attendee submits a copy of his/her certificate of attendance to the American Academy of Pediatrics, PREP office. AAP credit is only recorded if the physician is a member of the Academy and /or enrolled in PREP (Pediatrics Review and Education Program).

Nursing Credits
The California State Board of Registered Nursing has approved this program. Hours and information will be available at the Continuing Education Desk at Meeting Registration.ifi

Content of the programs presented does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Pediatric Academic Societies or the American Academy of Pediatrics.

State of the Art Plenary
A means of updating and solidifying understanding in interdisciplinary areas of pediatric medicine. These sessions are also commonly forums for the presentation of new developments and seminal advances in biomedical research. They consist of invited lectures from international leaders in the field and are designed to be of interest to a very broad range of attendees.

Topic Symposia
These programs address issues and controversies around topics of interest to a particular audience. As such, they are generally focused on a more specific topic than the State of the Art sessions. Topic Symposia consist of 3-4 talks and allow time for active audience discussion. Topic Symposia run concurrent with platform sessions and poster symposia.

Hot Topics
These symposia focus on areas of rapid clinical discovery and excitement and should address "Hot Topics", controversial issues and seek to stimulate new areas of research or interactions for participants. Time is scheduled for active audience participation.

Mini Courses
These programs address important, relevant topics of interest to all attendees from trainees to junior faculty to more senior faculty. Usually targeted to new, broad-based clinical strategies or techniques, which are not specific for any specific discipline or sub-set of participants. The emphasis is on practical and useful information for the practicing physician or provider of care. These programs are designed to be highly interactive.

Educational Seminars
These small interactive training seminars address practical topics of concern for trainees and junior scholars. Some seminars focus on issues for the more senior practitioner, investigator, or academic leader. Attendance is limited to make the sessions highly interactive. No fee is required but pre-enrollment is essential for these sessions.

Workshops
Workshops are selected using a peer review process; the format of the workshops usually includes a combination of didactic presentations, interactive discussions, and hands-on techniques depending on the topic presented. Attendance is limited to make the sessions highly interactive. No fee is required but pre-enrollment is essential for these sessions.

Special Interest Groups
SIGS are informal sessions organized around specific areas of interest to academic and community pediatricians. Each session is planned by the SIG Chair and the sessions range in format from informal discussions to guest speakers to research presentations. Contact the specific SIG chair if you would like more information. Attendance is open to any attendee who is interested. No fee is required but pre-enrollment is essential for these sessions.

Original Science Presentations
These sessions are the heart of the program and give the membership, guests and trainees of the Societies an opportunity to present their own original work. The format of presentations varies from platform oral presentations of 10 minutes with 5 minutes for audience discussion, to poster symposia of 10-12 grouped posters with viewing and formal discussion periods, to the general poster sessions where the bulk of the original research at the meeting is presented. The oral presentations and poster symposia are selected and assembled on the basis of their thematic content or as part of traditional sub-specialty sessions by the multi-disciplinary program committee with the help of a large group of abstract reviewers drawn from the membership of all four participating societies.

Original Science Topics
Scheduling of these topics will be determined in February

Clubs and Affiliate Societies
Individual Clubs and Affiliate Societies organize these events. The program committee reviews, but does not participate in the content or format of these sessions. Programming is generally scheduled so as not to conflict with formal programs or activities. Clubs are open to all PAS/AAP attendees at no additional fee. Some affiliate societies are open to all registered attendees, while others require advance registration, an invitation, or a fee to attend.

Related and Alumni Activities
Meetings, gatherings and alumni receptions will be held during the 2000 Meeting.

The Sheraton Boston Hotel and Towers and the Boston Marriott Copley Place will serve as the location for most clubs, affiliates and related activities. A schedule of all known activities will be provided to all pre-registrants and will also be available on-site at the meeting registration desk.

Supported by a grant from Ross Products Division Abbott Laboratories, Inc

Here’s your dilemma: You know you want to bring your kids to historic Boston during the Year 2000 PAS/AAP Joint meeting, but who’s going to look after them while you’re attending the activities and meetings?

We are pleased to be offering a professional child care program specifically for PAS/AAP families, serviced again by San Diego based KiddieCorp, a nationally established firm who has been serving the PAS and AAP for the past several years.

You ask, "will our children enjoy themselves?" Absolutely!! KiddieCorp’s friendly staff come prepared with age-appropriate games, souvenir arts and crafts projects, toys, and entertainment that will deliver fond memories for children ages 6 months to 12 years old. The KiddieCorp staff members are bonded, qualified child care specialists who are carefully selected and trained.

The program will be available Friday through Tuesday, May 12-16, 2000. Space is limited so we suggest registering by March 25, 2000. For additional program information and registration material, please contact KiddieCorp’s PAS/AAP program manager by phone at 619-455-1718, by fax at 619-455-5841 or by e-mail at pas@KiddieCorp.com.

Hynes Convention Center
Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street in Boston is the site for the Year 2000 Joint Meeting and Exhibition. The Convention Center will be the point of arrival and departure for the shuttle bus service.

Message Center
The PAS/AAP Message Center located in the meeting registration area at the Hynes Convention Center gives you a place to leave or pick-up a message.

Press Room
Press may check in and register in the Press Room at the Hynes Convention Center. Additional information is also be posted on our Website.Tra

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Explore Historical Boston!
Discover Boston – a dynamic city rooted in history, culture and Old World charm meets contemporary style and sophistication. Boston is an urban environment where high-rise symbols of tomorrow harmonize with cherished emblems of yesterday.

Boston is a paradise for shoppers, restaurant connoisseurs, history buffs and people who simply will want to enjoy the magnificent sights and sounds in "America’s Walking City". Visit some of the most treasured sites in American History, enjoy one of city’s world class museums, an evening of theatre, ballet or opera, or gather with friends at the North End for Italian cuisine. With a wide array of diverse and interesting attractions, visitors are never at a loss for something to do.

Climate
High temperatures average 67 degrees Fahrenheit during May.

Attractions
One of Boston’s most popular attractions is the Freedom Trail, which is a three mile walking tour encompassing 16 of the most treasured sites in American history. Stops include Faneuil Hall, the Old State House, built in 1713 and is the oldest surviving public building in Boston, and the Boston Common, America’s oldest public park. See the places where the American Revolution was conceived and began from Paul Revere’s House to the Boston Tea Party Ship to the Old North Church. History is on every corner in Boston!

You won’t want to miss the opportunity to take in one of the city’s world-class museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Science, the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, The Children’s Museum, and the world’s only Computer Museum which demystifies technology. And don’t forget about all of the historical offerings along the Freedom Trail and Black Heritage Trail.

Other popular attractions include the legendary Duck Tour which provides a tour from both land and water or a stroll among the blooms of Spring and a Swan Boat ride in the Public Garden or, catch a Red Sox game at Fenway Park.

For those of you who prefer to "shop til you drop", Boston has it all! Stroll Beacon Hill’s Charles Street for antique shopping among the cobblestone streets graced by 18th and 19th century townhouses, Newbury Street with art galleries, boutiques and shops, Downtown Crossing and it’s outdoor brick and cobblestone walking mall or the 19th Century warehouse of Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Located in Back Bay, right outside the doors of this year’s meeting is Copley Place and the Shops at Prudential Center which house upscale clothiers and nationally-known retail stores.

Entertainment and Dining

Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with a myriad of musical choices from symphonies and Pops, to Jazz and Folk. Or, experience the magnificence of the Boston Ballet and inventiveness of contemporary dance as well as national and local productions which are found in the Theatre District.

Boston’s dining experience is as varied and as colorful as the city itself. Whether it is a bistro or outdoor cafe on Newbury Street, an eatery at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, mouthwatering Italian at the North End, an evening in Charleston or even Cambridge just across the Charles River - you are sure to experience a memorable meal!

Join us as we celebrate springtime, the millennium, and this very special joint meeting between the Pediatric Academic Societies and The American Academy of Pediatrics in historic Boston!

Tour Instructions
Please read the instructions carefully before completing the tour registration form. To register for the tours, send the tour registration form and payment made payable to Pediatric Academic Societies (check, money order, or credit card) to the address below. Attendees residing outside the U.S. must pay with international money orders or credit cards. All others will be returned.

PAS/AAP Tours
3400 Research Forest Drive, Suite B-7
The Woodlands, TX 77381

All tours include the following features:
§ Transportation via deluxe 47-passenger air-conditioned motorcoaches
§ Services of professional tour guides
§ Admission fees to all sites visited

Registration Deadline: Advance registration for tour tickets is recommended since many will sell out before the meeting. Advance registrations will be processed in order of receipt and must be received by April 5, 2000. Faxed registrations will be accepted for credit cards only (Fax: 281-419-0082). Confirmations will be sent out by April 15th. Tickets will not be mailed. Tickets can be picked up at the Tour Registration desk located in the Hynes Convention Center. Tour desk hours are 9:00am – 3:00pm, Friday – Monday.

On-Site Registration: If space is available, tickets may be purchased the day of the tour at the Tour Registration desk in the Hynes Convention Center.

Tour Cancellation: Tours may be cancelled if minimum is not met. Full refunds will be issued if a tour is cancelled.

Refund Policy: No refunds will be given on tours that are not cancelled.

Departures: All tours will depart from the Boylston Street entrance at the Hynes Convention Center (arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure).

Quintessential Boston is a comprehensive tour of Boston, by motorcoach and on foot, divided into three specific segments.

Part I: Motorcoach Tour
A 90-minute professionally narrated orientation tour of Boston that focuses on the following neighborhoods and attractions:
Back Bay
Public Garden, Newbury Street, Copley Square, Trinity Church, Christian Science Center, John Hancock Tower

Waterfront & North End
Museum Wharf, Commercial Wharf, Old State House, New England Aquarium, Paul Revere House, Old North Church

Financial District/Downtown
Old South Meeting House, Old State House, King’s Chapel, Government Center & City Hall, Theatre District & Chinatown, Boston Common

Part II: Walking Tour of Beacon Hill
One of the oldest parts of the city, Beacon Hill is a delightful maze of cobblestone streets, Federalist mansions and elegant town houses. Gas lamps still illuminate the streets of Beacon Hill, creating a sense of Old World charm. This 30-minute walk on Beacon Hill will focus on The State House, Louisburg Square, Mount Vernon Street and Charles Street.

Part III: Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Faneuil Hall is one of the central sites associated with the American Revolution. It is here that the great orators such as Sam Adams and Paul Revere called Bostonians to action. So important is it to American history that it is nicknamed the Cradle of Liberty. In the 1700s, it was surrounded by warehouses and markets. Today, the entire area has been transformed into a festival marketplace, which is rated Boston’s #1 most-popular visitor site. After a tour of Faneuil Hall, guests will have one hour of free time to browse through the shops, galleries, bookstores and cafés. And, there are always street performers ready to entertain guests who would prefer to simply rest.

Harvard University’s superior academic traditions, extensive course offerings, distinguished faculty and dedication to research have made it one of the leading institutions of higher learning in the world. Harvard’s nine-billion-dollar endowment is the largest of any university in the world. This tour of Harvard has been designed to provide the group with a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the rich culture and tradition of Harvard University. The "Harvard Experience" will feature:

Part I: Harvard Yard
A 45-minute walking tour of Harvard Yard, the oldest part of the University, dating from the 1600s. There will be a 1:20 ratio of guides.

Part II: The Harvard Botanical Museum
Guests will have an opportunity to view the world-famous Blashka Glass Flowers. Created in Germany by Leopold and Rudolph Blashka between 1877 and 1936, these hand-blown works of art accurately represent 780 species of flowering plants. The variety of "flowers" on view, and the craftmanship involved, is truly amazing.

Part III: Harvard Square
The spiritual heart of Cambridge is Harvard Square, a loosely defined area emanating from the Out of Town News kiosk. On one side is Harvard Yard, the focal point of the oldest (1636) and most prestigious university in the country. On the other sides are shops, movie theatres, coffeehouses, street musicians, and the greatest concentration of bookstores in the country (about three dozen at last count). Harvard Square is one of the great crossroads of America and one of the truly great people-watching places of all time. Free time will be allotted for guests to stroll through the shops before re-boarding the motorcoaches for the hotels.

A unique, only-in-Boston "Meet the Presidents" tour designed to bring alive the lives and times of three of our most illustrious Chief Executives: John Adams, John Quincy Adams and John F. Kennedy.

Part I: The Adams Estate (Quincy)
If you are looking for the history of the American Revolution, the city of Quincy is not the first place you might consider. Yet in downtown Quincy, only 10 miles south of Boston, is a bucolic 13-acre spread of gardens, rolling lawns and scattered structures known as the Adams National Historic Site. This beautiful old South Shore estate was once home to two eminent patriots, John and Abigail Adams. Moreover, two of the site’s smaller, more rustic structures are the birthplaces of John Adams and John Quincy Adams, the only father and son to become presidents of the United States. The Quincy site also harbors the stories of many more members of the Adams family, an illustrious political dynasty that lived and worked the land there from colonial times through 1927.

Part II: John F. Kennedy Library (Dorchester)
The Museum at the John F. Kennedy Library is our nation’s memorial to the 35th president of the United States. It is also a focus of Boston’s nostalgia for one of her most famous native sons. Upon their arrival at the Library, guests will enjoy a screening of a 26-minute film about the life and times of John F. Kennedy. Following the film, guests will have free time in the museum, which features exhibits related to the family and administration of JFK.

This tour is a comprehensive walking tour of four of Boston’s most famous neighborhoods: The North End, Beacon Hill, Back Bay and the South End. To enable guests to cover as much ground as possible, a motorcoach will be used to travel certain distances. While the tour will encompass a variety of topics such as a history and geography, the crux of the narration will revolve around architecture. The tour will begin in the North End, where one finds the oldest structures, and conclude in the South End, where one finds the most recent thrust of renovation.

The North End
Boston’s oldest residential neighborhood, beginning with the Puritans in the 1600s (Paul Revere and Cotton Mather were two of the more famous residents). Next came waves of Irish, Jews and Italians. While the others have moved on, the North End is still home to Italian-Americans and is considered Boston’s Little Italy. Highlights include the Old North Church and Paul Revere’s House (the oldest wooden structure in Boston). While not as grand as other neighborhoods that will be visited, the history alone is awe inspiring.

Beacon Hill
Featuring 18th- and 19th-century Federal-Style buildings and the tiny townhomes of Boston Brahmins. Included will be tiny Acorn Street, exclusive Louisburg Square and the gold-domed State House. Then and now, Beacon Hill is "the" place to live in Boston.

Back Bay
A former backwater reservoir that was filled in during the mid 1800s to become a much desired neighborhood for the ever-expanding upper and upper-middle class of Boston. Known for its handsome Victorian brownstones, magnolia-lined Commonwealth Avenue and trendy Newbury Street, Back Bay is still one of Boston’s most desirable neighborhoods.

The South End
Abutting Back Bay, the South End has seen more changes than any other neighborhood: from a new residential haven for the nouveau riche in the 1800s, to a lower middle class neighborhood in the early 1900s, to an area where you locked your car doors when (and if) you drove through it just 50 years ago. In the 1970s, however, change began once again. Today, the South End is the newest landing site of yuppies and those seeking alternative lifestyles. Cafés, coffee bars and galleries spring up faster than you can say "urban development!" Highlights include the Christian Science Center and a myriad of beautifully renovated residences.

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