President, Wesley Vines Med Society

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2003

VIII.  Breakfast Symposium:  Immunization and Asthma Update

8:30 – 8:35 am    Introductions & Opening Remarks

8:35 – 9:10 am    Asthma Initiative 

                        Michael LeNoir, M.D.

(WILL NOT BE A CONFERENCE)

                        Prinicipal Investigator

                        NMA Clinical Research Institute

                        Oakland, California

9:10 – 9:40 am    Adult and Child Immunization

            Jay Cowan, M.D.

President

Manhattan Medical Society

New York, New York

9:40 – 9:45 am    Questions and Answers

9:45 – 10:00 am Stategies to Improve Adult Immunization:

                         NMA/DHS Partnership

                        Karen Norwood

                        California Department Health Services

Immunization Branch

IX.  BioTerrorism Update

10:00 – 10:05 am   Opening Remarks

10:05 – 10:30 am Biological Agents Update

Speaker TBA

10:30 – 10:55 am   Cause & Effect

10:55 – 11:00 am    Questions & Answers

X.  Infectious Disease Update

11:00 – 11:05  Opening Remarks

11:05 – 11:25 am Resurgence of Syphilis

Speaker TBA

11:25– 11:55  Syphilis Impact on HIV Infections

Speaker TBA

11:55 – 12:00 Questions and Answers

12:00 pm            Closing Remarks & Convention Concludes

1:00 pm Hotel Check-out.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2003

5:00 – 8:00 PM                Registration Opens

                              Golf Tournament Pre-registration

Arrival and Hotel Check-in

FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2003

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM           Registration Open

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM        General Sessions

1:00 – 8:00 PM                Exhibits Open

4:30 – 6:00 PM                States’ Meetings

6:00 – 8:00 PM                Welcome Reception

 (Sponsors, Exhibitors and Family welcome)

SATURDAY,  MAY 31, 2003

7:00 – 2:00 pm         Registration

8:00-  9:00 am           Regional Business Meeting

7:00 – 9:00 am         Breakfast with Exhibitors

                                             (Exhibits Open)

9:00 am - 12 pm       General Session

12:00 – 1:45 pm       Luncheon Session & Exhibits

1:45 –  2:00 pm        Break with Exhibitors

2:00 – 4:30 pm         General Session

7:30 – 10:30 pm       Recognition Dinner Gala

SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2003

8:30 – 10 am          Breakfast Symposium

10 - 12:00 pm        General Sessions

11am – 12:00 pm  Exhibits Close

12:00 pm                 Convention Concludes

 REGISTRATION FORM

Name______________________________ Degree_______

Company________________________________________

City ________________________ST______Zip__________

Phone_______________________Fax_________________

Email___________________________________________

REGISTRATION

Includes access to all educational programs and exhibits.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION: BY SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2003. Any received after this date will be processed as ‘on-site’ registration.

  Physician Member                                      $150

       (includes ALL meals – NMA members only)

   Non Member (Reception, Diabetes Luncheon,

       Gala, Brunch meals NOT included)

 Physician                                         $150

 Nurse                                                $100

 Other Non-Specified Guests       $100

Auxiliary                                           $  50

  Medical Student/Resident/Fellow         $  20

      (Scholarships available for meals)

For Sponsorship Opportunities

For more information contact Region VI Administrative Office at (323) 298-4890 or fax (323) 298-4893.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION, After May 24, 2003

  Physician Member                                      $200

       (includes meals - members only)

   Non Member (meals NOT included)

      Physician                                                 $200

 Nurse                                                       $150

 Other Guests                                          $150

 Auxiliary                                                 $  75

  Medical Student/Resident/Fellow         $  25

      (Scholarships available for meals)

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR NON MEMBERS:

Event                                    # Tickets       Amount

  Friday Welcome

       Reception       $30       _______         $_______

  Saturday Diabetes

       Luncheon Lectures $ 40 ____         $_______

  Gala Dinner     $50    _______        $_______      

  Sunday Breakfast $25  _______    $_______

EXHIBIT RESERVATIONS:

 Exhibitor Booth (2 days) - $500 Corporate

   $250 – Retail/Gov      

Set up:  Friday 10 am -1 pm, includes chair & 6 ft table

Exhibit hours: Friday 1 - 9 pm  Saturday 7 am—5 pm

Includes Friday Welcome Reception.

Guests (List names-only 2 per table)

_________________________________        

_________________________________

PAYMENT SUMMARY

Registration  Price  X     #   =  Total

   Member       _____    _____    _______

Non-member   _____    _____    _______

Event Tickets for Non Members

Reception        _____    _____    _______

Lunch/Lectures _____   _____    _______

Gala Dinner     _____    _____    _______

Breakfast         _____    _____   _______  

Total Tickets/cost          _____   _______

Exhibit Table     ____    _____   _______

Total Payment                      $________

PAYMENT

 Credit Card: MC    V    AE      until May 24, 2003   

Name________________________________________

Acct. ________________________________________

Exp Date_________________Level II #__­­­­­__________

FAX FORM TO Region VI Office (323) 298-4893

 to receive fax confirmation.

You may also call in credit card pre-registration to

(866) 833-6030 for faster service.

 Check [mail by May 20 for fax confirmation]         

     Make payable to Region VI-NMA.

Mail to: P O Box 35770, Los Angeles, CA  90035

Statement of Credit and Purpose

This program is presented by Region VI of the National Medical Association.

Convention Chair:  Wilma Wooten, M.D. MPH.

Program Chair:     Ernest Levister, M.D.

Scientific Chairs:  Ancel Rogers, M.D.

Intended Audience:  Physicians, allied health professionals, medical students, spouses and interested community members.

Format:  Lecture followed by questions and answers.

Objectives:  Participants should be able to:

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5) recognize the importance of preparedness for bio terrorism and other acts of terrorism and the direct impact on African Americans.

Continuing Education Credits:  The National Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

This continuing medical education activity meets the criteria for ___ hours of credit in Category 1 for the Physician’s Achievement Award of the National Medical Association and the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

Disclaimer:  Region VI, National Medical Association and its staff are not responsible for any injury or illness resulting from the use of medications or modalities discussed during the education activity.

REGIONAL AUXILIARY EVENTS

Saturday, May 31, 2003

7:30-9:00 am Auxiliary Business Meeting

               Speaker TBA

               Auxiliary to the National Medical Association

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa

44-600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, CA  92210

(760) 341-1000

Distance from Palms Springs Airport – 40 minutes

One Way taxi ranges from $25-50.

NMA Region VI Room Rates:  $ 155/nt All Parlor Suites

   [Regular rates start at $ 250/nt for Parlor Suites]

Call hotel directly at 1-800-HILTONS (WHY IS THIS STILL HILTON)

   Special NMA rate until May 15, 2003

Daily Resort Fee $10: includes golf bag storage, access to gym, newspaper, in-room coffee/tea beverage service, and much more.

Hotel Amenities include:

Two Championship Golf courses, three Tennis courts,

Newly renovated Oasis Spa, two pools designated for adults and family, Jacuzzi, spritzed outdoor patios, and an exquisite variety of cuisines served in three different restaurants.

ADDITIONAL PACKAGES ??

1-DAY

2-DAY

WE NEED SOMETHING ALSO ON HERE ABOUT PAYING STATE DUES FOR CA, NV, WA, AND AZ.