THE "EARLY BIRD" DISCOUNT IS GOOD UNTIL 8/28/2012. DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED AT CHECKOUT.
NORTHEAST CHAPTER MISSION:
The Northeast Chapter of the UHMS continuing education mission is to promote
educational activities for physicians and allied health professionals in the
local and regional areas based on a needs assessment of the members and on the
UHMS Panel of Expert Opinion. These activities will improve the scientific and
practical knowledge in the areas of hyperbaric oxygen treatment and diving
medicine.
The Conference Program will feature a number of outstanding local speakers,
concurrent sessions. The Conference attracts researchers and practitioners from
all around the world and provides a wonderful opportunity to meet and extend
contacts.
Springfield is the most populous city in Western New England,
and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United
States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River
near its confluence with three rivers; the western Westfield River,
the eastern Chicopee River, and the Eastern Mill River
A Medical Emergency in the Monoplace Setting – Is Your
Code Team Ready?
Scott Gorenstein MD
12:00-12:15
Questions/Wrap-Up/Adjourn
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Accreditation
Statement : This activity has been
planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of
the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The
Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is accredited by the ACCME to
provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.25AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate
with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Full Disclosure Statement: All faculty members and planners
participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Undersea
and Hyperbaric Medical Society are expected to disclose to the participants any
relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. Full disclosure of
faculty and planner relevant financial relationships will be made prior to the
activity.
Nursing CEU: Credits will be provided by Wound Care Education Partners,
12900 Calais Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Florida Board of Registered
Nursing Provider #50-10881. ASM Credit hours 17.25
CHT Credits: NBDHMT: This program has been reviewed and is acceptable
for up to 17Category A credit hours by the National Board of
Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology.
The UHMS Northeast Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting offers an excellent
opportunity for your organization to promote its products and services to a
very specific target audience and to reinforce your corporate image within the
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society members.
BACKGROUND ON THE UHMS:
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is an International,
non-profit organization serving over 2,500 members from more than 50 countries.
Most UHMS members are diving or hyperbaric/wound care physicians and
scientists. The Associate members are composed of nurses, technicians, respiratory
therapists and others who work in the field of diving and hyperbaric/wound care
medicine. The UHMS is the primary source of information for diving, wound care
and hyperbaric medicine and physiology worldwide. It was founded as the
Undersea Medical Society in 1967 but in 1986 changed the name to Undersea and
Hyperbaric Medical Society. The name change reflects the rapidly growing
interest in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The UHMS's purpose is to: provide
scientific information to protect the health of sport, military, public safety,
and commercial divers improve the scientific basis of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
promote sound treatment protocols and standards of practice provide CME
accreditation.
As one of our "Event Sponsors" you will not only be an integral part
of the meeting's social events, but will also gain significant promotion. These
events provide an excellent opportunity for networking in a relaxed setting.
These sponsorships offer an industry stakeholder excellent value exposure to an
audience of industry professionals. Sponsorship acknowledgement on website and
any printed material Signage displayed during the Event An opportunity to
display promotional material (supplied by Sponsor) at the Event
** ALL artwork must be supplied by the sponsor and emailed to lisa@uhms.org *
EXHIBITS:
Exhibit Table: $500.00
- 6 ft. draped table/2 chairs
- product or informational flyer in satchel
Satchel Insert: $ 150.00
- If you can not exhibit and would like for your informational flyer to be
included in satchel.
Satchel Sponsor: Provide satchels for meeting with your logo (175 satchels),
satchel that are not used, will be returned to sponsor, if requested. Satchels
must be received at UHMS 1 month prior to meeting.
Pen/Note Pad Sponsor: Provide pens/note pads for meeting. (175). Must be
received at UHMS one (1) month prior to meeting.
-ALL satchel inserts must be received at the UHMS office one (1) month prior to
meeting-
SPRINGFIELD MARRIOTT 2 Boland Way Springfield, MA 01115 Direct: (419) 781-7111
ROOM RATE: $119.00 Hotel's room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 12.45%) in effect at the time of check-out. Block room nights: 9/27 - 9/30
RESERVATIONS: Reservation Deadline Date: September 6, 2012 ONLINE RESERVATIONS CLICK HERE or call 1 (800) 228-9290 identify yourself as being with the "Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society NE Chapter"
AMENITIES:
Discount Parking Vouchers for $9 per person per day (regular rate $15)
Free in-room internet (regular rate: $12.95
All public areas non-smoking
Beauty shop, nearby (referral at front desk)
Cash machine/ATM
Coffee/tea in-room
Concierge Lounge Hours
Concierge desk
Foreign exchange, nearby
Gift/newsstand
Housekeeping service daily
Laundry on-site
Laundry on-site, coin operated
Local restaurant dinner delivery
Newspaper delivered to room, on request
Newspaper in lobby
Phone calls: toll-free
Room service, 6:00 AM-12:00 AM
Safe deposit boxes, front desk
Valet dry-cleaning
Vending machines
Video games
Virtual Concierge Available
Car rentals nearby:
Hertz 1238 Riverdale St. Rte 5, West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089; Phone: 1-413-732-0715
Take I-91 North to Exit 6 (Springfield Center). At the (5th) traffic light; the hotel will be in front of you. Park in the Tower Square Garage attached to the hotel. Park on C Level. There is an entrance to the Hotel with elevators that will take you to the lobby to check in.
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
21 West Colony Place, Suite 280
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-490-5140/877-533-8467
Fax: 919-490-5149
Email:uhms@uhms.org
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