Conference Description

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment. We recommend you register early.

• Tuition:

If postmarked by August 19, 2009:
Physicians: $610.00
Nurses, Residents & PA's: $510.00

If postmarked after August 19, 2009:
Physicians: $660.00
Nurses, Residents & PA's: $560.00

• Tuition includes continuing education certification, extensive conference syllabus, continental breakfast (Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday), group reception, and refreshments.

• Tuition may be paid by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card.

• Register on-line at www.symposiamedicus.org or use the form in this brochure, and if paying by check, make payable and send with registration form to: Symposia Medicus, 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2200; OR

• Telephone registrations can be made Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), by calling (925) 969-1789 or (800) 327-3161. Registrations can also be faxed if paying with Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card to (925) 969-1795.

• Conference registration will be confirmed in writing and more information on travel and hotel will be sent.

• Conference cancellations must be confirmed in writing and a 10% of paid tuition processing fee will be assessed. No refunds will be made if cancellation is postmarked after September 23, 2009, however, tuition, less 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference. In the event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition refunds will be made.

• This conference meets the requirements for CE deductibility under the Tax Reform Act. We suggest you consult your financial authority for more information.

• For additional conference or lodging information, call Symposia Medicus at (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789 or email us at info@symposiamedicus.org.

• For information on air reservations and ticketing assistance, you may either call the airlines direct or your travel agent. Please see the Airline Travel Information portion of this brochure for further information.

CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION

Symposia Medicus has reserved accommodations at group rates at the beautiful and exciting Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, Bahamas. Accommodations are available to conference participants and their guests at the rates listed below. These rates will also be effective three days before and three days after the conference, based on availability.

You will receive these group rates by:

• Reserving on-line on our website at www.symposiamedicus.org

• If paying by check, make payable to Symposia Medicus and send with registration form to 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2300; OR

• Telephone reservations can be made Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), by calling (925) 969-1789 or (800) 327-3161.

• Reservations may also be faxed if paying with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card to (925) 969-1795.

Please note that our block of rooms is limited and are on a first come, first served basis. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY as rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase.

GROUP RATES (Single/Double Occupancy):

Coral Tower Run of House
View of gardens
$202/night
Rooms are most centrally located; closest to Conference Center and Marina Village, Predator Lagoon, Casino, and several dining options. These recently renovated rooms are approx. 300 sq. ft. All rooms have full sit out balconies.

Coral Tower Water View
Views of marina, pools or ocean
$285/night
Same as Coral Tower Run of House (above) except for view.

Royal Tower Run of House
View of gardens
$232/night
Royal Tower is at the center of activities & entertainment including the casino, Mandara Spa, Aura nightclub, Dolphin Cay, AquaVenture and gourmet dining options. Rooms are approx. 400 sq. ft., with step out French balcony.

Royal Tower Water View
Views of pools, harbor or ocean
$317/night
Same as Royal Tower Run of House (above) except for view.

• Rates are per night and do not include the following fees (subject to change):

- Resort levy of 12% per room per day (on room rate only)

- One time bellman gratuity charge of $5.70 per person (age 12 and older)

- Housekeeping gratuity charge of $4.00 per person, per day (age 12 and older)

- Utility service fee (government tax for electricity) of $7.50 per person, per day (age 12 and older)

- Pool/beach attendant/lifeguard fee of $2.00 per person, per day (age 12 and older)

- Additional gratuities are at your discretion.

• Third & fourth person (age 12 and older) in room are $45.00 extra per night, plus fees as stated above.

• Children 11 & under are complimentary, using existing bedding, when staying with adults.

• Maximum guest room capacity is four adults (age 12 and older) or two adults & two children under 12 years.

• Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. NOTE: If you check-out after 11:00am, an automatic late charge of $150 will be added to your final hotel bill. If late check-out is needed, please inquire with hotel front desk on the date of departure to avoid this charge.

• A 30-minute break has been allotted in our conference schedule on Saturday for check-out, if applicable.

• Two nights' deposit must accompany the reservation form. The balance of lodging payment, as well as resort levy, resort fees & gratuities, is due to the hotel upon check-out. The hotel accepts all major credit cards.

• Per our hotel group contract, hotel cancellations must be made in writing to Symposia Medicus and a full refund of hotel deposit will be made if postmarked by August 26, 2009. Between August 26, 2009, and September 23, 2009, one night's deposit is forfeited. After September 23, 2009, no hotel refunds can be made. All cancellations must be made in writing and postmarked by the dates stated above.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

You will fly into Nassau International Airport. The airport is approximately 15 miles from the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island. You can take a taxi to the resort (fare is approximately $30), or rental cars are available. The resort has free self-parking.

Symposia Medicus has arranged group discounts with American and Jet Blue Airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through each individual airlines' Convention Desk at the numbers listed below or through your travel agent.

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED RATE, YOU OR YOUR TRAVEL AGENT MUST REFER TO THE SYMPOSIA MEDICUS ID NUMBERS LISTED BELOW:

American Convention Desk
(800) 433-1790
Please refer to ID #1429SS

Jet Blue Convention Desk
For discounts on Jet Blue Airline flights, please book online at www.jetblue.com/promo and insert AFCIWH into the promotion code box. This discount is only available online.