 |
Saturday, April 28 - Tuesday, May 1, 2001 Jointly
sponsored by the In cooperation with |
IMPORTANT DATES & REMINDERS
March 1, 2001
Early Bird Registration must
be received by the close of the business day (fees increase after this
date)
March 21, 2001
Late Advance Registration Deadline (Registration on-site at higher
fees required after this date)
March 27, 2001
Housing Reservation Deadline
(for special rates)
April 2, 2001
No refunds will be issued
after this date
April 24, 2001
Registration materials
received by those advance registered by 3/21/01
P
Register On-Line Instead and Save Time!PRegistration fee does not include CME certificate or abstract journal
PConfirmation of registration will be sent within 2 weeks of receipt
PAvoid a duplicate registration fee (20%). If you think you are already registered, contact us!
PA 20% administrative processing fee is withheld from all cancellations or duplicate registrations
PNo refunds after April 2, 2001
PAdvance Registrants will receive their badge and program packet by April 24, 2001
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
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 Health Sciences Center and the
Pediatric Academic Societies. Tulane University Health Sciences 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 Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 39.75 hours in category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. A record of credit will be mailed to each registrant after the activity concludes. A $50 processing fee is required for those who request credit. Please refer to the advance meeting registration form. |
Tulane University Health Sciences 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
Continuing Education 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 Health Sciences 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 information 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.
Nursing
Credits
Nursing credits are being provided through the Ambulatory Pediatric
Association. Please complete the appropriate form at the Continuing
Education Desk at Meeting Registration. Provider approved by the
California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 4754, for 29.5
contact hours. Hours should be claimed based on those hours actually spent
in an educational activity.
SCIENTIFIC
PROGRAM
Content of the programs presented does not
necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Pediatric Academic
Societies.
PROGRAM FORMATS
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. Pre-enrollment is not required.
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 lectures and allow time for active audience
discussion. Topic Symposia run concurrent with the original science
platform sessions and poster symposia. Pre-enrollment is not required.
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. Pre-enrollment is
not required.
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. Pre-enrollment is not required.
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.
Pre-enrollment is not required.
Educational
Seminars
TICKET
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
TICKET
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 additional 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 three participating
societies.
Original
Science Topics
Scheduling of these topics and/or other related topics will be
determined in early February. Check this website for a complete schedule
of these sessions.
| SUBSPECIALTIES Adolescent Medicine Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology Behavioral Pediatrics Cardiology Critical Care Developmental Biology Developmental Pharmacology Dysmorphology & Teratology Education Emergency Medicine Endocrinology & Diabetes Epidemiology Gastroenterology General Pediatrics & Preventive Pediatrics Genetics/Inborn Errors of Metabolism Hematology & Oncology Infectious Diseases Neonatal and Fetal Nutrition & Metabolism Neonatal Epidemiology & Follow up Neonatal Immunology/Hematology Neonatal Infectious Diseases Neonatal Pulmonology Neonatology - General Nephrology Neurology Pulmonology |
THEMES Asthma Brain Metabolism & Injury Cardiac and Pulmonary Development Clinical Bioethics Clinical Research in EmergingCountries Clinical Trials in Perinatal Neonatal Medicine Cytokines and Signaling Molecules Genetic Basis of Disease Health Services Research Historical Perspectives Immunizations Delivery Neonatal - Disease Oriented Research Neonatal - Patient Oriented Research Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Oxidants / Antioxidants Pediatric Nutrition and Metabolism Pulmonary Vascular Biology Refugees, Immigrants & International Adoptees Underserved Populations
|
MISCELLANEOUS
Clubs
and Affiliate Societies
Related
and Alumni Activities
The Hyatt and Renaissance Hotels 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.
Here’s your dilemma: You know you want to bring your kids to Baltimore during the PAS Annual 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 families, serviced again by San Diego based KiddieCorp, a nationally established firm who has been serving the PAS 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 Saturday, April 28 - Tuesday, May 1, 2001. Space is limited so we suggest registering by March 30, 2001. For additional program information, fees and registration material, please contact KiddieCorp’s PAS program manager by phone at 858-455-1718, by fax at 858-455-5841 or by e-mail at pas@KiddieCorp.com The
Baltimore Convention Center
Message
Center
Press
Room
Shuttle
Bus Service
EXHIBITS Please make time to visit the exhibits. They provide valuable support to the meetings. Complimentary beverages are available during all exhibit hours. |
| Saturday, April 28 | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm* |
| Sunday, April 29 | 10:45 am - 2:30 pm |
| Monday, April 30 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
| 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | |
| Tuesday, May 1 | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm* |
| *PAS hosted receptions |
TRANSPORTATION
| Air
Travel and Car Rental Discounts ASSOCIATION
TRAVEL CONCEPTS |
 |
|
ATC Meeting Package Includes: ATC Extras: |
Discounts apply 4/25/01 - 5/4/01 |
 |
* Tickets purchased at least 60 days prior to departure receive 10% off coach and 15% off first class Tickets purchased less than 60 days prior to departure receive 5% off coach and 10% off first class |
| BALTIMORE - A City on the Move! |
|
|
Photo courtesy of Baltimore Area |
|
Baltimore is enjoying a second renaissance with a new wave of development, which begins at the Inner Harbor. Several new attractions have opened and more are on the way. In addition, well-known attractions are expanding, offering new and exciting exhibits. Baltimore is a fantastic place to visit with its countless attractions and activities for all ages. Convenience is a characteristic you’ll find unique to Baltimore. It’s easy to get around as most of the hotels are within walking distance of the attractions, restaurants and neighborhoods. If you don’t want to walk, a water shuttle offers easy transportation to different waterfront communities and attractions around the city. With a wide array of diverse and interesting attractions, visitors won’t be at a loss for something to do.
Climate Attractions Other attractions include Port Discovery; the third-largest children’s museum in the nation with interactive exhibit space designated to help children discover their dreams and aspirations through investigative learning with fun exhibits. Baltimore’s vast array of cultural and artistic treasurers will delight even the most discerning art lover. Spend the day touring the Mount Vernon Cultural District. A neighborhood with parks, fountains, statues and a variety of unique art galleries located on Charles Street, just a few blocks from the harbor. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to take in some of the city’s world-class museums including Walters Art Gallery, The Hackerman House, the Contemporary Museum, The Peabody Conservatory, the oldest music conservatory in the U.S. and The Baltimore Museum of Art. A truly unique art museum found in Baltimore is the American Visionary Art Museum. This new national museum highlights exceptional original works of art created by intuitive, self-taught artists. For those of you who prefer to "shop til you drop", Baltimore has it all! If you love antiques, start your day along Baltimore’s Antique Row on Howard or at Federal Hill and just a few blocks away you’ll find the Antique Warehouse, Baltimore’s largest antique center. Catch a water taxi to Fell’s Point a favorite for those shopping for antiques or just unusual and fun gifts. The nations oldest maritime community, Fell’s Point offers cobblestone streets, quaint shops galleries and pubs. At the Inner Harbor visit Harborplace and The Gallery, which feature shops and restaurants right on the waterfront. Entertainment
and Dining Dining options include elegant gourmet cuisine, ethnic foods from around the world and plenty of fresh seafood from Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. The city is known for its fabulous crabs, and dining at one of the many seafood restaurants or crab houses is a must for all who visit. If you are a pasta lover, make sure you save time for a visit to Little Italy. The Inner Harbor is loaded with culinary choices including many outdoor waterfront cafes. Baltimore has restaurants to satisfy nearly every craving and you are sure to experience a memorable meal! Join us in Baltimore! The outstanding program we have planned combined with the soothing waterfront setting of the Inner Harbor will combine for a great experience you won’t want to miss. Hotel Information
Co-Headquarters
Hotels:
Additional Hotels:
|
|
Attendees are strongly encouraged to book on-line early to receive best rates and choices of hotels |
|
Baltimore Area Convention & Visitors Association 100 Light Street, 12th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202 410-659-7300 800-343-3468 Fax: 410-727-2308 URL: www.baltimore.org
Baltimore Area Visitor Center: |
Last Modified: July 23, 2002