Clinical Endocrinology 2009 (CME) - April 4-8, 2009 - Boston, MA
Clinical Endocrinology 2009 (CME)
Date: April 4-8, 2009
Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02116, United States
Description: The objective of this course is to provide an update for endocrinologists and to allow internists and other primary care physicians to be comfortable with clinical problems in endocrinology. We will present our approach to such common problems as pituitary tumors, hypercholesterolemia, menopause, osteoporosis, thyroid abnormalities, reproductive dysfunction, renal stones, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as a broad spectrum of other clinical problems in endocrinology. The faculty is carefully selected for its teaching ability, clinical expertise, availability and knowledge of the most recent advances in endocrinology. Each day is organized around one of the major topics to be covered: pituitary disease on Saturday, thyroid disease on Sunday, diabetes, obesity and lipids on Monday, calcium and bone disorders on Tuesday, reproductive and adrenal disorders on Wednesday. Special emphasis is given to the case study method in evening problem sessions on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. A comprehensive syllabus is provided.
38.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ - maximum
Venue: Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
ACCREDITATION
Harvard Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Harvard Medical School designates this educational activity for a maximum of 38.50 Category 1 Credit(s)™ towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of theirparticipation in the activity.
Tuition Fee ‑ $1,035 (USD).
Residents and Fellows in Training* and Allied Health Professionals ‑ $815 (USD).
* A letter of verification from Department Chairman must accompany registration form/payment for a reduced fee for Residents/ Fellows in Training.
All foreign payments must be made by a draft on a United States Bank or by Visa or MasterCard.
If paying by CHECK, please make payable to Harvard Medical School and mail with completed registration form to Harvard Medical School‑Department of Continuing Education, PO Box 825, Boston, MA 02117‑0825.
If paying by credit card, please register online via the REGISTER NOW! link above.
Telephone or mail‑in registration with credit card payment is not accepted.
Inquiries should be directed to the above address, made by phone: (617) 384‑8600, Monday ‑ Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM (EST), or by email: hms‑cme@hms.harvard.edu
Upon receipt of registration a confirmation will be mailed to the address listed on the form.
TUITION REFUND POLICY
A handling fee of $60 is deducted for cancellation. Refund requests must be received by mail one week prior to the course. No refunds will be made thereafter.
COURSE LOCATION
All sessions will be held at the The Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
(Telephone: 617‑267‑5300 or 800‑441‑1414).
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel rooms in Boston are limited. You are urged to make your reservations early. A limited number of rooms has been reserved for course attendees at a special rate at The Fairmont Copley Plaza until March 13, 2009. Please specify that you are enrolled in this course to receive the reduced room rate of $249 Single/Double.
Reservations can be made by phone at 617-267-5300 or 800-441-1414 or online at http://resweb.passkey.com/go/endocrinology
For additional housing assistance, please call Boston Reservations at (617) 332‑4199. A map of Boston listing local hotels will be sent with your confirmation of enrollment.
TRAVEL
Please do not make non-refundable airline reservations until you have been confirmed into your course. You can make your airline reservation by calling: the HMS Travel Desk toll free 1‑877‑4HARVMD (1‑877‑442‑7863) Monday ‑ Friday 9 am ‑ 8 pm (EST). From outside the U.S., Canada and Virgin Islands, please call 617‑559‑3764.
