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Continuing Medical Education Credit The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. The American College of Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 46 credits in Category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. The Clinical Congress Program Book will contain an attendance verification card for recording CME credit. The Program Book will be available in the Registration Area. Annual Meeting, Meeting of Initiates, and Convocation NEW DAYS AND TIMES! Please note the new days and times for the following events. The following events will be held at McCormick Place Lakeside Center:
Special Program for Surgery Residents This year for the first time, a special series of sessions and receptions have been planned for surgery residents at all levels. These sessions will address issues facing most residents, such as financial planning (managing debt and building for the future), pursuing career opportunities as fellows or as academic or community surgeons, practice management, contracts and negotiation, time management, leadership development, conflict resolution, stress management, and balancing personal and professional commitments. Join residents from other programs and interact with experts who can help you manage your residency experience more effectively and better prepare for your future. For additional information and free registration for the Surgery Residents Program, please contact Cherlynn Sherman at 1-312-202-5424 or csherman@facs.org. Residents interested in this program must register with Ms. Sherman.
Candidate and Associate Society Symposium On Sunday, October 19, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the Candidate and Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons will sponsor a symposium, "Resident Work-Hour Limitations: Practical Solutions". A panel will discuss how different surgical residency programs cope with the new regulations. Topics will include the impact on resident education, staffing difficulties, and solutions to ensure compliance with the regulations. An open-microphone discussion will include audience participation. For more information, contact the Division of Member Services, Candidate and Associate Society staff liaison Peg Haar at phaar@facs.org. Please indicate on the registration form that you plan to attend. Affiliate Group Functions Groups planning a social function or business meeting to be held in conjunction with the Clinical Congress will need to make arrangements through the ACS. For information and a function space request form, please contact ACS Convention and Meetings at 1-312-202-5293. Shuttle Bus Service Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided for all registrants at regular intervals between McCormick Place Lakeside Center and most designated ACS Clinical Congress hotels. Schedules and routes will be available at McCormick Place Lakeside Center and participating hotels. Clinical Congress News The official Congress newspaper, Clinical Congress News, will be distributed at McCormick Place Lakeside Center and at major hotels each morning during the Clinical Congress. Children The ACS policy regarding children is as follows: Under 12—not permitted on Social Program tours This policy includes infants in strollers and arms. The American College of Surgeons does not provide child care arrangements. If child care arrangements are needed, you can contact Mary Jane Sellers at American Registry for Nannies & Sitters, Inc., at 1-800-240-1820 or www.american-registry.com for your child care needs. Help and Information Center The Help and Information Center will be located at McCormick Place Lakeside Center, and will be available during registration hours. Assistance with general information, travel, housing, local information, and a messaging center will be available. Friends of Bill W Friends of Bill W will meet Monday, October 20, through Wednesday, October 22 from 7:00 pm-8:30 pm at the Hilton Chicago. Climate Average Chicago temperatures for October range between a high of 63º to a low of 42º Fahrenheit. Lost and Found Lost-and-found areas will be located in the ACS Convention Office at the Hilton Chicago and in the Convention and Exhibit Office at McCormick Place Lakeside Center. Persons looking for or finding lost items should contact one of these offices. Revised September 30, 2003 |