Conference Description

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• This conference usually sells out. Early registration is advised.

• Tuition:

If postmarked on/before October 10, 2008:
Physicians: $495.00
Residents, PA's & Nurses: $410.00

If postmarked after October 10, 2008:
Physicians: $530.00
Residents, PA's & Nurses: $445.00

• Tuition includes continuing education certification, extensive conference syllabus, continental breakfasts & refreshments (for conference attendees only).

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

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

• If paying by check, make payable to Symposia Medicus, and send with registration form to 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 may 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 the conference, 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 November 14, 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. 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 your travel agent or the airlines direct. Please see the Airline Travel Information portion of this brochure for further information.

HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
(Reserve Early - Hotel Rooms At Our Group Rates Sell Out Fast!)

Symposia Medicus has reserved a block of rooms with special group rates at the Hilton New York Hotel & Towers located in the heart of Manhattan at 1335 Avenue of the Americas (on 6th Avenue, between 53rd & 54th Streets).

• You can receive these special rates by reserving online 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 94523-2200; 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.

Because hotel accommodations are in high demand in New York City during this holiday season, we recommend you make your hotel reservations as soon as possible.

Our block of rooms will be on a space and rate available basis after October 17, 2008 or when our room block sells out, whichever occurs first. Our group rates WILL NOT be available after the cut-off date or rooms in our block have been sold. Please reserve early!!

GROUP RATES (Single/Double Occupancy):

Run of House: $299/night
All guest rooms feature marble baths, in-room thermostat control, 27 inch television, on-demand entertainment including video games, refreshment center, spacious work area, coffeemaker, and two telephones with voicemail and dataport.

Executive Level: $345/night*
Executive accommodations (on higher floors of the hotel) include the same features as the standard rooms and have in addition upgraded decor, bottled water, robes and access to 44th floor Executive Lounge featuring continental breakfast daily, hors d'oeuvres in the afternoon and evening as well as continuous coffee and tea service. (Executive Level rooms offer separate check-in and concierge service.)

*Limited Executive Level Rooms available - reserve early!

NOTE:

• For any changes to your reservation, please call Symposia Medicus at (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789.

• Rates do not include city & state taxes (currently 13.63%) per room per night, a $2.00 per room per night secondary tax, and a $1.50 per room per night tertiary tax. All taxes are subject to change without prior notice.

• Third and fourth guests in room are $20.00/person/night.

• Maximum guest room capacity is four.

• Children 18 & younger stay free in room with parents.

• Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Ð Check-out time is Noon.

• One night's deposit (room rate only) must accompany your reservation. The balance of lodging payment, as well as any incidental charges, is due to the hotel upon checkout. The hotel accepts all major credit cards.

• Per our hotel contract, cancellations must be made in writing to Symposia Medicus and you will receive a full refund of your deposit if cancellation is postmarked by November 14, 2008. After November 14, 2008, no hotel deposit refunds can be made. All cancellations must be made in writing, sent to Symposia Medicus and postmarked by the dates stated above.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

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

In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed below.

Alaska Convention Desk:
For discounts on Alaska Airline flights, please book online at www.alaskaair.com and insert ECCMR9847 into the e-certificate code box. For questions, please call the Alaska Airline Convention Desk at (800) 445-4435.

American Convention Desk:
(800) 433-1790
Please refer to ID #0228SS

Northwest Convention Desk:
(800) 328-1111
Please refer to ID #NMCMP

United Convention Desk:
(800) 521-4041
Please refer to ID #563JI

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT

Symposia Medicus has made arrangements with AVIS Car Rentals for conference discounts. Call the AVIS Convention Desk at 1-800-331-1600 for reservations. Please refer to the AVIS meeting code #B766625 and the location when making your reservation to receive the discount.

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT AND THEATER ASSISTANCE

During this busy holiday time in New York City, it is difficult to get theater tickets, so we have purchased a block of theater tickets for a variety of popular performances during your stay (see right). We have a limited number of tickets for each performance and anticipate they will all sell out, so we recommend you call as soon as possible. The ticket prices are 25% over what you would pay directly to theater, but the seats are good (most are in the Orchestra or Mezzanine). To order tickets, call Symposia Medicus with Visa, MasterCard, or Discover at (925) 969-1789. No ticket refunds or exchanges can be made.

Friday and/or Saturday Night Shows
Lion King
Wicked
Young Frankenstein
Grease
Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular
Other shows may become available (please call us for assistance).

We strongly recommend you call for theater tickets no later than October 1, as these popular performances sell out early!