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What’s New in 2010?
- Meeting held in Washington, DC, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
- Open House at the College’s new building
- Washington Marriott Wardman Park to serve as Headquarters Hotel
- Current and timely health policy topics
Cancellation of Sessions
The American College of Surgeons reserves the right to cancel any of the scientific sessions listed in this Program Planner. The information in this Program Planner is preliminary. Check the College’s website at www.facs.org for updates.
Goal
The Clinical Congress is designed to provide individuals with a wide range of learning opportunities, activities, and experiences that will match their educational and professional development needs.
Objective
By the conclusion of the Clinical Congress, participants should gain and be able to apply the knowledge to improve their current practice, research, and care of surgical patients.
Accreditation
The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Credit
The American College of Surgeons designates this educational activity for a maximum of 51* AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
*A maximum of 37 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for nonticketed sessions only, including evening video sessions.
CME Certificates
On-site claiming of CME credits will be available at the My CME booth located in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, October 4–7, 2010.
Physicians are responsible for claiming CME credit for Clinical Congress. Claims for CME credit for this event will be accepted until March 31, 2011.
Scientific and Technical Exhibitions
The Scientific Exhibition is a forum of more than 325 exhibits presenting completed research, research in progress, and case reviews. Innovative surgical practices and teaching methods will also be presented.
The Scientific Exhibits will be located in Hall A-B of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Hours are 9:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday through Wednesday.
The Technical Exhibition comprises more than 200 companies displaying their products and services. The exhibition provides an excellent opportunity to explore the surgical marketplace by comparing products firsthand and planning purchases. The Technical Exhibits will be located in Hall A-B of Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Hours are 9:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday through Wednesday.
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