Conference Description

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment. Early registration is advised.

• Tuition:

If postmarked by April 30, 2008:
Physicians: $580.00
Nurses, Residents & PAs: $480.00

If postmarked after April 30, 2008:
Physicians: $630.00
Nurses, Residents & PAs: $530.00

• Tuition includes continuing education certification, extensive conference syllabus, group reception, breakfast, and refreshments.

• Register on-line at www.symposiamedicus.org OR by using the form in this brochure.

• Tuition may be paid by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. If paying by check, make payable and send with registration form to Symposia Medicus, 399 Taylor Blvd., Suite 201, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2200.

• Telephone registrations will be taken with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Telephone registrations should be made Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time) by calling (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789. Registrations may also be faxed with credit card information to (925) 969-1795.

• Conference registration will be confirmed in writing and more information on travel, hotel, and activities 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 June 4, 2008, 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. Please consult your own financial authority for specific interpretation.

• For additional conference or lodging information, call Symposia Medicus at (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789; fax (925) 969-1795; or email us at info@symposiamedicus.org.

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

CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION
Symposia Medicus has reserved a variety of accommodations at group rates at the beautiful Big Sky Resort. Lodging is available to registrants and their guests at the rates listed below. These rates will also be available three days before and after the conference (based on availability) if you wish to extend your stay.

Our room block will be released on May 9, 2008, and accommodations will be on a space available basis after that date. Please reserve early. Rooms may sell out before our release date.

Big Sky Resort is a full-service resort with several restaurants, heated indoor/outdoor pools, several hot tubs, steam room, sauna, and spa.

Huntley Lodge Rooms (Main Lodge - contains conference center & spa)
$152/night (more than two people, add $10/ person/night)
Max Occupancy: 4
Square Footage: Approx. 375
Rooms DO NOT have air conditioning. Rooms have two queen size beds, mini refrigerator, TV, one bathroom, wet bar, coffeemaker, iron & ironing board, and blow dryer.

Summit Studio (Euro-western luxury hotel in the heart of the Mountain Village. A two-minute walk to the Conference Center)
$197/night
Max Occupancy: 2
Square Footage: Approx. 480
Has a queen size pull-down Murphy bed, full kitchen, dining room, A/C and private bath

Shoshone Suite (Attached to Huntley Lodge - most rooms face Lone Mountain or Andesite Mountain)
$218/night (more than two people, add $10/ person/night)
Max Occupancy: 4
Square Footage: Approx. 790
Has a private bedroom with one queen bed, 1-3/4 bathrooms, Murphy bed and double sleeper sofa in living room, fully equipped kitchen, A/C, gas fireplace and a small balcony.

Shoshone Corners (Attached to Huntley Lodge - most rooms face Lone Mountain or Andesite Mountain)
$229/night (more than two people, add $10/ person/night)
Max Occupancy: 4
Square Footage: Approx. 790
Has a private bedroom with one queen bed, 1-3/4 bathrooms, Murphy bed and queen sleeper sofa in living room, fully equipped kitchen, A/C, gas fireplace, and a small balcony. Square footage is larger than Shoshone Suite.

Shoshone Loft Suite (Attached to Huntley Lodge - most rooms face Lone Mountain or Andesite Mountain)
$315/night (more than two people, add $10/ person/night)
Max Occupancy: 6
Square Footage: Approx. 1140
Downstairs set up same as Shoshone Suite (no Murphy Bed). Open spiral staircase goes up to loft. Has the same amenities as the suite, plus another queen bed or two double beds, and bathroom in the loft.

• Rates are per room, per night, and do not include lodging tax (currently 17%), meals nor gratuities.

• Check in time is 5:00pm. Check out time for the Huntley Lodge is Noon. Check out time for the Shoshone and Summit is 10:00am.

• Children 10 and under stay free in room with parents with existing bedding.

• Maximum occupancy in rooms cannot be exceeded.

• Two nights' room deposit must accompany the lodging reservation form. The balance of lodging payment, as well as any incidental charges, are due to the hotel upon check out.

• The Big Sky Resort is a smoke-free environment.

• Conference participants and their guests can receive these rates by either using the form in this brochure, by calling Symposia Medicus for reservations at (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789 with Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card number for deposit, or register on our website at www.symposiamedicus.org.

• Reservation cancellations must be made in writing and a full refund will be made if cancellation is postmarked on or before May 7, 2008. Between May 8, 2008, and June 4, 2008, one night's deposit is forfeited. If cancellation is postmarked after June 4, 2008, no reservation deposit refunds can be made.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION
You will be flying into Bozeman, Montana, which is approximately 1 hour from the resort.

Symposia Medicus has arranged for discounts with Alaska, Northwest, and United Airlines for this conference. These airlines may also offer zone fares or area pricing (flat rates with no Saturday night stay requirements). Reservations can be made either through each individual airlines' Convention Desk at the numbers listed here or through your travel agent.

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED RATES, YOU OR YOUR TRAVEL AGENT MUST REFER TO THE SYMPOSIA MEDICUS ID NUMBERS LISTED HERE.

Alaska Convention Desk
For discounts on Alaska Airline flights, please book online at www.alaskaair.com and insert ECCMR9839 into the e-certificate code box. For questions, please call the Alaska Airline Convention Desk at (800) 445-4435.

Northwest Convention Desk
(800) 328-1111
NMCMP

United Airlines Convention Desk
(800) 521-4041
563JI

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT
Symposia Medicus has made arrangements with AVIS Car Rentals for conference discounts. Call the AVIS Convention Desk at (800) 331-1600 for reservations. Please refer to meeting code #B766625 and the meeting/airport location when making your reservations.