Pennsylvania Chapter of American College of Emergency Physicians

PaACEP Scientific Assembly 2008: Advances, Controversies and Technology Mtg

Course Benefits Sponsors and Exhibitors Dates Location Schedule Handouts Tuition Registration
Additional Course Information Exhibitor Information

Outstanding faculty - all experts in their fields - will share their knowledge and expertise to present clinical topics that address the issues that every emergency physician faces. There is no better way to earn CME and, at the same time, interact with Chapter leadership and network with fellow colleagues. Mark Your Calendar: April 6-9, 2008, The Hilton Hotel and Towers, Harrisburg.

Online Registration is now OPEN

New for 2008:

Welcome Wine & Cheese Reception - Monday, April 7, 2008, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM, located in the Exhibit Area. Take this additional opportunity to socialize with the exhibitors in a relaxed setting. As an attendee at this event, PaACEP will provide delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine for you to enjoy.
The Multiple Procedure Lab will give hands-on demonstrations of the newest methods of practice involving procedures ER physcians confront daily like anesthesia blocks, splinting, IO/central line placement, and emergency delivery in a multiple-station format.
Meet your Legislators - Become a part of the political process - Having the Scientific Assembly in Harrisburg is always special because legislative issues are at the forefront. The agenda begins with Chapter lobbyist John Milliron giving an update on the important legislative issues and then members will walk two blocks to the State Capitol to meet their legislators.

Course Benefits

Earn CME credit
Sharpen your clinical skills
Learn the latest technology and newest therapy
PaACEP’s Scientific Assembly is the state’s leading event for emergency medicine continuing education
Network with your emergency medicine colleagues throughout the state
Nationally recognized speakers from Pennsylvania will help you update your practice

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Educational Grant - Merck
Diamond Level Sponsor - $8,000: PMSLIC www.pmslic.com
Platinum Level Sponsor - $5,000: Audio-Digest Foundation
Welcome Reception Sponsor: McKesson

Exhibitors

Emergency Medicine Physicians, LTD
EPMG
EmCare, Inc
Emergency Physicians Insurance Co
ER-One Partners
EPOWERdoc
McKesson
Medical Management Professionals/HBR
Ortho McNeil, Inc.
Pfizer
Physician's Practice Enhancement
PhyAmerica Government Services
PMSLIC
Schering-Plough
Sheridan Healthcare, Inc.
TeamHealth
Touch Medix, LLC
Ultrasonix

Dates

April6-9, 2008

Location

Harrisburg Hilton & Towers
One North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1601
Phone: 717-233-6000
Reservations: 1-800-HILTONS
Fax: 717-233-6271
Web site: www.visithhc.com/hhilton.html
Rates: $129.00 standard single/double

The Hilton Harrisburg Hotel is in the thriving heart of historic downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania just three blocks from the State Capitol Building, and connected to The Whitaker Center via an enclosed walk way. Our hotel is one of the most convenient yet elegant places to stay while visiting Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Hilton Harrisburg Hotel is accessible to Pennsylvania's Harrisburg International Airport by courtesy van.

The deadline to make reservations at the discounted rate is Friday, March 7. After March 7, rooms and rates are subject to availability. Please note that PaACEP has contracted for a limited number of rooms at the special conference rate. While the hotel cut-off is March 7, PaACEP’s block of rooms may sell out before this date. Should this happen, PaACEP will make every effort to secure comparable housing at a nearby property. Individual attendees may make reservations at 1-800-HILTONS, and identify yourself as an attendee of the Scientific Assembly. A major credit card number with expiration date will be required to guarantee reservations. Check in time is 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am.

In an effort to keep meeting costs down and registration fees as low as possible, the Pennsylvania Chapter, American College of Emergency Physicians is asking that you book your hotel room at the Harrisburg Hilton and Towers. Special room rates have been contracted in an effort to provide affordable lodging options. Staying at an alternate property may leave you susceptible to cancellation by the hotel.

Ground Transportation

The Harrisburg Hilton & Towers is located approximately 9 miles from the Harrisburg International Airport. Taxis are available for approximately $15.00 one way. In addition, the Harrisburg Hilton & Towers offers a hotel shuttle at no charge.

Parking

Parking is available at the Harrisburg Hilton & Towers for a cost of $8.00 for self-parking and $20.00 for valet parking.

Schedule

Committee Meetings
Each year the Scientific Assembly marks the start of a new season for PaACEP business. The committees will meet during the Assembly to begin work on their goals and objectives, and welcome their new members. All meetings are open to chapter members. For the location of the meetings, please contact staff at the PaACEP registration desk or refer to the hotel activities signage.

Education Committee
Sunday, April 6
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Governmental Affairs Committee
Monday, April 7
10:00 – 12:00 p.m.

EMS Committee
Monday, April 7
12:00-2:00 p.m.

Legislative Session
Tuesday, April 8
8:00-12:00 p.m.

Board of Directors
Tuesday, April 8
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 6

4:30-6:30 pm Airway Workshop (optional session - additional fee required)
Richard Levitan, MD, FACEP (Albert Einstein Medical Center)

This two-hour workshop is designed to provide the emergency physician with a brief overview of general techniques for airway management and rapid sequence induction (RSI) intubation, as well as demonstrate a variety of adjunctive airway techniques for the difficult airway. The didactic portion of this workshop will be supplemented by substantial "hands-on" experience with airway equipment and mannequins.

Objectives:

Describe current techniques for airway management and rapid sequence induction (RSI) intubation in the ED.
Discuss indications for, and the procedures needed to use alternative airway techniques (gum elastic bougie, lighted stylet, etc.) in the ED.

6:00-8:00 pm Critical Communications with the Media for ED Directors: It could happen to you! (optional session)
Richard O’Brien, MD, FACEP (Moses Taylor Hospital)

Objectives:

Demonstrate confidence in developing and communicating critical and informative messages for the general public, by way of the broadcast, print and internet media.
Identify the many pitfalls in media interactions.
Differentiate the needs and requirements of the media in order to be successful at mass communications.

Monday, April 7

6:00-7:00 am Exhibitor Set-up

7:00-7:50 am Registration/Continental Breakfast/Visit Exhibits

7:50-8:40 am From x-rays to anti-emetics: Difficult decisions in the pregnant patient
Alfred Sacchetti, MD, FACEP (Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center)

Objectives:

Provide and understanding of teratogenic effects.
Develop a diagnostic approach to pregnant woman requiring radiographic studies.
Develop an approach to medications in pregnancy.

8:40-9:30 am Cold Case: Can you do this in your ER?
Jonathan Rittenberger MD (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)

Objectives:

Describe the indications and exclusions for the use of hypothermia after cardiac arrest.
Understand common pitfalls and side effects when initiating this hypothermic therapy.
Relate how to implement hypothermic therapy in their respective hospital settings.

9:30-11:00 am Procedural Sedation: How to make best practice your practice
John Burton, MD (Albany Medical Center)

Objectives:

1. Relate topics from field of procedural sedation and analgesia.

2. Review case management in adults and children for sedation and analgesia.

3. Restate articles from recently published peer-reviewed journals for sedation.

11:00-11:20 am Break/Visit Exhibits

11:20 am -12:00 pm The Emergent Airway: Managing to avoid disaster
Bryan Kane, MD, FACEP (Lehigh Valley Hospital)
Walter Schrading, MD, FACEP (York Hospital)

Objectives:

Describe the frequency of difficult airway encounters in the ED
List two alternative intubation and ventilation devices
Trace the approach to a "can’t intubate, can’t ventilate" scenario based on the resources available in the ED.
Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of various alternative ventilation devices.
Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of various alternative intubation devices.
Relate a pre-thought course of action to secure a difficult airway in a clinical scenario.

12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch/Visit Exhibits

12:00 – 1:00 pm Women in Medicine Luncheon (registration required)

12:30-3:00pm Can you make the diagnosis? : The 2008 CPC Competition (Lunch provided)
Walter Schrading, MD, FACEP (York Hospital)

3:00-3:30 pm Break/Visit Exhibits

3:30-5:00 pm William Spivey, MD, FACEP Research Competition
Theodore Christopher, MD, FACEP (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)

5:00-6:30 pm PaACEP Welcome Wine & Cheese Reception

6:30-8:00 pm Young Physicians Reception

Take the opportunity to network and talk about topics that relate to the young physicians’ practice. The reception will take place on Monday, April 7, 6:30-8:00 pm in Raspberries Restaurant & Bar in the Hilton lobby.

6:00-9:00 pm Life after Emergency Medicine - Dinner - additional $25 fee to attend

6:30-8:30 pm He died of what? : 2008 Toxicology Symposium
Ward Donovan, MD, FACEP, Ann Jeannette Geib, MD and Keith Burkhart, MD (Pinnacle Health)

Describe the initial critical actions that can affect outcome from serious poisonings.
Identify signs and symptoms of intoxication from both designer drugs and "old favorites".
List workplace exposure situations that require social knowledge to prevent untoward outcomes.

Tuesday, April 8

Legislative Day & Resident Morning

7:00-7:50 am Continental Breakfast/Visit Exhibits

8:00 am- 12:00 pm Meet your Legislators on Capital Hill

8:30 -9:00 am EM ABC's: All ‘Bout Contracts (and Managed Care too...)
John Holstein (Medical Management Professionals/Healthcare Business Resources)

Describe the core issues involved in preserving the integrity of ED practice managed care contracts.
Identify those core issues critical to the financial future of ED practice.

9:00-9:45 am What you need to know to survive your first year out
Thomas Terndrup, MD, FACEP, FAAEM (Penn State University College of Medicine)

Objectives:

Recognize the challenges of settling into a new EM position.
Utilize several techniques in successfully adapting to your new EM position.

9:45-10:15 am Break/Visit Exhibits

10:15-11:15 am Did you write that down? : Document to avoid a lawsuit
Renee Martin, JD, RN, MSN (Tsoules, Sweeney, Martin & Orr, LLC)
Ronald Stunz, MD (Medical Management Professionals/Healthcare Business Resources)

Objectives:

Describe the purposes of the legal medical record.
Discuss the legal elements of a malpractice action.
Describe the role of medical record documentation in a preventing malpractice claims.

11:15 am-12:00 pm "Dr. President": Who will save U.S. Healthcare?
Albert Villarin, MD, FACEP (Albert Einstein Medical Center)

Cite the political records of the candidates as it relates to patient safety issues.
Cite the political records of the candidates as it relates to malpractice and reimbursement issues.
Relate an understanding of the need for physicians to be aware of the voting records of the candidates as it relates to healthcare policy.

12:00-1:00 pm Keynote Speaker (TBD)

1:00-2:15 pm Annual Membership Luncheon Meeting (pre-registration required)
$25 per person (Refundable only to those who attend)

Attending the Annual Membership Meeting will give you a close-up look at what the Chapter is doing for you and all Pennsylvania emergency physicians. At the Annual Meeting, PaACEP members have an open forum to discuss Chapter business, hear the results of the board of directors’ election, learn about the financial management of the Chapter, and hear updates on PaACEP projects directly from the Chapter’s leaders. In addition CPC and Spivey competition winners will be announced.

2:15-3:00 pm How much longer do we have to wait? : Controlling patient flow in your ER
Lisa Romano, RN, MSN (Avanti Patient Flow Services)

Objectives:

Outline Four Process Elements critical to the success of a hospital patient flow initiative.
Demonstrate the positive impact of Centralized Bed Control on patient flow.
Illustrate the power of real-time data and setting performance targets to achieve culture change.
Cite a case study presentation from a large academic medical center that successfully combined redesigned patient flow processes with automation to achieve positive gains in patient flow.

3:00-3:30 pm Break/Visit Exhibits

3:30-5:30 pm LLSA Workshop: The 2007ABEM LLSA Article Review and the 2006 LLSA Exam
Michael Turturro, MD, FACEP (The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh)
Bruce Macleod, MD, FACEP (The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh)
Gary Pollock, MD, FACEP (The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh)

Objective:

Discuss key points of the 2007 LLSA articles identified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

5:30-6:00 pm Break/Visit Exhibits (Last chance!)

6:00-8:00 pm Let Me Get My Hands on That! : Multiple Procedure Workshop
Michael Bohrn, MD, FAAEM, FACEP (York Hospital)
Bryan Kane, MD, FACEP (Lehigh Valley Hospital)
Kathleen Kane, MD, FACEP (Lehigh Valley Hospital)
Andrew Kepner, MD (York Hospital)
Colleen Rumsey, MD (York Hospital)

Objectives:

Demonstrate one alternative airway management technique to endo-tracheal intubation.
Describe the landmarks for placing a subclavian venous line.
Demonstrate the intraosseous line placement.
Describe the steps of a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery.

6:30 -9:00 pm Ultrasound Workshop (optional session - additional fee required)
Christopher Stromski, MD (St. Luke’s Hospital)

This 2.5 hour interactive session will review the basics of how to perform an ultrasound examination and describe the primary applications for emergency department ultrasound: aorta, gallbladder, kidney, trauma/cardiac and threatened ectopic pregnancy. Students will practice ultrasound examinations on several human models under the guidance of experienced faculty.

Objectives:

Describe the basic knowledge necessary to perform an ultrasound examination.

Describe the use of ultrasound for all the primary emergency department applications.

Objectives:

Describe the basic knowledge necessary to perform an ultrasound examination
Describe the use of ultrasound for all the primary emergency department applications
Wednesday, April 9

7:00-7:50 am Continental Breakfast

7:50-8:40 am Drugs & Devices
Joe Lex, MD, FAAEM, FACEP (Temple University School of Medicine)

Objectives:

Discuss common marketing techniques used by pharmaceutical companies in promoting new products.
Explain whether doripenem offers any advantage over older antibiotics for treating intra-abdominal infections.
Describe some recently approved treatments for pulmonary hypertension and their implications for the practicing emergency physician.

8:40-9:20 am You want to put THAT on my what? : 101 uses of Ultrasound
Kathleen Kane, MD, FACEP (Lehigh Valley Hospital)

Objectives:

Describe the uses of US for imaging and procedures in the ED.
Produce suggestions for obtaining quality images for these indications.
Examine normal and abnormal US images to improve utility of US in the ED

9:20-9:30 am Break

9:30 – 10:40 am Jack and Jill went up the hill…Managing minor pediatric head injuries
James M. Callahan, MD, FACEP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)

Objectives:

Discuss the prevalence of intracranial injuries and intracranial injuries requiring medical or surgical intervention in children with seemingly minor head injuries.
Discuss the history and physical examination findings that are indicative of an increased risk of intracranial injuries in children with seemingly minor head injuries.
Outline special considerations in children less than two – years – old who have seemingly minor head injuries.
Discuss the risks associated with cranial imaging in children.
Outline an approach to a child with a minor head injury addressing both evaluation and management including return to play guidelines in older children with sports – related head trauma.

10:40-11:20 am Don’t send this home: Deadly discharged cases
Walter Schrading, MD, FACEP (York Hospital)

Objectives:

Describe the significance of a Wellen’s wave.
Recognize the presenting symptoms of a penile shaft fracture.
Describe the pathophysiology of hydrofluoric acid burns.
Recognize the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Review the presentation of pyomyositis.

11:20-11:30 am Break

11:30 am – 12:10 pm Medication safety in the emergency department
Ronald Benenson, MD, FACEP (York Hospital)

Objectives:

Describe system-based changes for preventing medication errors.
Discuss clinical aspects of significant medication errors in the ED.

12:10-12:50 pm Top 10 Adult Articles that Affect Everyday EM Practice
Michael Turturro, MD, FACEP (The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh)
Bruce Macleod, MD, FACEP (The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh)

Objectives:

Discuss the implications of recent studies on the practice of adult emergency medicine.
Describe the strengths and weaknesses of these articles and how the information may affect your practice.

12:50 pm Adjourn

Handouts

Tuition

	Early Registration (Before April 1st)	Registration (After April 1st)
PaACEP Members	$275.00	$275.00
ACEP	$390.00	$420.00
Non-ACEP	$425.00	$450.00
RN/PA	$175.00	$200.00
One-Day Registration	$175.00	$175.00
1st Year out of Residency	No Charge	No Charge
Education Committee	$275.00	$275.00

Registration

Registration is available ONSITE. Questions can also be directed to Judy Smith, Meeting Manager, (717) 909-2685 or jsmith@pamedsoc.org.

Additional Course Information

Program Co-Chairs

Noelle Rotondo, DO, FACEP
Bryan Kane, MD, FACEP
Walt Schrading, MD, FACEP

Area Information

The area's many attractions are easily accessible including historic Gettysburg Battlefield, Hershey Park, Hershey Arena and the Home of the Pennsylvania Dutch. In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania you'll find the famed retail shopping mall outlets. There is also a unique retail complex with more than 50 specialty shops and restaurants adjacent to the Hilton Harrisburg hotel in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Weather and Attire

Average daytime temperature in April is 63 degrees and the nighttime low is 42 degrees. Attire for this meeting is business casual.

Target Audience

Physicians and residents in Pennsylvania and surrounding states who are practicing emergency medicine or are involved in the training of emergency medicine residents. This program is also intended for physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and medical students involved or interested in emergency medicine.

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of ACEP and Pennsylvania ACEP. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 33.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 33.75 hours of ACEP Category 1 credit.

Exhibitor Information

Features for 2008 Hours Rates and Regulations Sponsorship Opportunities Hotel & Travel Information
Wine & Cheese Reception Exhibit Application

Join us in Harrisburg! Exhibit at PaACEP’s largest spring meeting, the Scientific Assembly 2008. We have designed a program that will be informative to individuals involved in all aspects of emergency medicine. This 2-1/2 day meeting draws key buyers and decision-makers within the emergency medicine environment.

2007 PaACEP Scientific Assembly Attendance

Physicians 146
Residents 88
Other Medical Personnel 2
Total 236

Features for 2008 include:

NEW – Expanded exhibit hours
NEW - Welcome Wine & Cheese Reception in the Exhibit Hall

Opportunity for companies to provide prizes for drawings — Winners will be announced at each break with acknowledgement to the donor company!

GENERAL INFORMATION

Meeting Hours:
Monday, April 7.....................7:00am-8:30pm
Tuesday, April 8…………….8:00am-9:00pm
Wednesday, April 9………...7:50am-12:50pm

Exhibit Dates/Hours:
Set-up: Sunday, April 6…………….3:00pm-7:00pm
Monday, April 7……………6:00am-7:00am
Dismantle: Tuesday, April 8…………….5:30pm-9:00pm

Dedicated Exhibit Hours:

Monday, April 7
7:00am – 7:50am………….Continental Breakfast
11:00am – 11:20am……….Mid-morning coffee break
12:00pm – 1:00pm………...Lunch
3:00pm – 3:30pm………….Afternoon coffee break
5:00pm – 6:30pm………….Welcome Reception in hall

Tuesday, April 8
7:00am – 8:00am…………Continental Breakfast
9:45am -10:15am………..Mid-morning coffee break
3:00pm – 3:30pm…………Afternoon coffee break
5:00pm – 5:30pm…………Afternoon coffee break

RATES, RULES, AND REGULATIONS

Space Rates & Benefits
Exhibit Space…………. $800.00

These rates include the following benefits:

One 6’table
Two side chairs
Wastebasket
Company listed in On-site publication and signage
Complete attendee list mailed after the meeting (Attendees names listed with their approval)
Participation in the Welcome Wine & Cheese reception

Rules & Regulations

These policies, terms, rules, and regulations governing the exhibit are part of the application for space and consequently, constitute a part of the contract between the exhibitor and PaACEP. Exhibitors agree to abide by any policies, terms, rules, or regulations that may hereafter be adopted, which shall be as much a part of the contract as though originally incorporated. All matters not specified in the prospectus shall be resolved in the sole direction of PaACEP.

Violation of any policies, terms, rules, and regulations by the exhibitor, employees, or agents shall annul the right to occupy space, and such exhibitor will forfeit to PaACEP all money that may have been paid. PaACEP reserves the right to terminate the exhibit on-site and remove all persons and goods at the exhibitor’s expense. Any damages incurred by PaACEP to the exhibit will be the responsibility of the exhibitor. The exhibitor expressly waives the service of written notice to re-enter and terminate. PaACEP reserves the right to refuse assignment of exhibit space at future PaACEP meetings.

1. Eligibility of Exhibitors. In keeping with the educational purposes of Scientific Assembly, the exhibits are considered an extension and an integral part of the program. Only companies with a product or service directly related to emergency medicine will be accepted.

2. Space Assignments. Date of receipt and exhibitor’s preference for proximity to other exhibiting companies will be taken into consideration in determining booth location. Space will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

3. Location of Exhibits. Exhibits will be located in the Harrisburg Hilton & Towers.

4. Deposit. Applications submitted prior to February 15, 2008, must be accompanied by a 50% deposit. Applications submitted after that date, must be accompanied by full payment.

5. Cancellation. Notification of an exhibitor’s decision to cancel or reduce exhibit space must be submitted in writing. The effective date of a space cancellation or reduction will be the date when written notice is received and date stamped by PaACEP. Written notification of a space reduction or cancellation must be received on or before Friday, February 15, 2008. A 50% service charge will be assessed for the total amount of the reduced or canceled space. After Friday, February 15, 2008, the exhibiting company will remain liable for the full cost of the original exhibit space.

6. Promotional Activities and Giveaways. Distribution of promotional items must be approved by PaACEP in writing no later than Friday, March 28, 2008. Unapproved contests and giveaways are strictly prohibited.

7. Security. The exhibit area will be locked when not in use; however, PaACEP, and the Harrisburg Hilton & Towers are not responsible for loss or damage to exhibitor property.

8. Liability. Each party involved in the exposition agrees to be responsible for any claims arising out of its own negligence or that of its employee or agents. All parties have a responsibility, and are required to maintain adequate insurance coverage against injuries to persons, damage to or loss of property, and any inability to meet their obligations as set forth in this prospectus. PaACEP will bear no liability for personal injuries, whether suffered by an exhibitor, its employees, its contractors, agents, or business invitees. PaACEP will also assume no liability for loss or damage to the property of an exhibitor, its employees, its contractors, agents, or business invitees, regardless of the cause, unless such injury or damage results from, or is caused by, the negligence or wrongful acts of PaACEP. Each exhibitor, in making application for space, agrees to protect, indemnify, and hold harmless PaACEP from any and all claims, liability, damages, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) asserted against them or incurred by them as a result of, or in connection with, any loss of or damage to property, or injury to persons resulting from, arising out of, or in any way connected with the negligence or wrongful acts of the exhibitor or its agents, servants, or employees. PaACEP shall in no event be liable to an exhibitor for any lost business opportunities or for any other type of direct or consequential damages alleged to be due from a breach of contract. It is understood and agreed that the sole liability of PaACEP to the exhibitor for any breach of this contract shall be for the refund of all amounts paid by the exhibitor pursuant to this contract, as an exclusive remedy.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorships are a smart way to increase your branding at the 2008 PaACEP Scientific Assembly! Our sponsorship opportunities consist of Packaged and A La Carte Sponsorships. For more information on any of these opportunities, please contact Danielle Spriggs at 717-909-2685.

ALL Sponsorships include the following:

Pre-show promotion, including:
Company name featured on Promotional Sponsors page of the PaACEP Annual Scientific Assembly 2008 website with link to your company’s website
On-site promotion, including:
Corporate logo displayed on "Sponsor Thank You" signage
Company name on "Sponsor Thank You" page of On-Site program

PACKAGE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Diamond Sponsorship Package
Investment: $8,000 Total Value: $10,000

Large banner in exhibit area acknowledging your company as this meeting’s Diamond sponsor
Exclusive sponsorship of one entire conference educational track. Includes the opportunity to distribute company literature to meeting attendees
Full-page ad in PaACEP News for 4 editions
75% off your exhibit table
Podium recognition of your company as a PaACEP financial partner by the PaACEP president
Company name/logo on signage outside of General Session area
Pre and post-meeting registrant mailing list with registrant approval

Platinum Sponsorship Package
Investment: $5,000 Total Value: $7,000

Large banner in exhibit area acknowledging your company as this meeting’s Platinum sponsor
Full-page ad in PaACEP News for 2 editions
50% off your exhibit table
Podium recognition of your company as a PaACEP financial partner by the PaACEP president
Exclusive sponsor of Keynote Speaker
Pre and post-meeting registrant mailing list with registrant approval

Gold Sponsorship Package
Investment: $2,500 Total Value: $4,000

Full-page ad in PaACEP News for 1 edition
25% off your exhibit table
Podium recognition of your company as a PaACEP financial partner by the PaACEP president
Pre and post-meeting registrant mailing list with registrant approval

AL A CARTE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Drawing Prizes
Investment: Your time and energy! (and a prize)

All you have to do is provide a prize for drawings to be held during each coffee/lunch break and the Welcome Reception. You will be recognized on signage as well as when your prize is given away. (This is an advertising opportunity. Sponsorship benefits do not apply.)

2008 Scientific Assembly On-Site Publication Sponsorship
Investment: $4,500 (exclusive)

Take this unprecedented opportunity to become the exclusive sponsor of the 2008 Scientific Assembly on-site publication. This brochure is given to all attendees and features not only the program agenda, but also area restaurant listings, upcoming PaACEP CME events, scheduled committee meetings and job opportunities. Benefits include a statement of sponsorship on the cover of the publication, an exclusive full page ad space for your business and acknowledgement of your exclusive support during the first day of the meeting and on the PaACEP website.

Individual Core Session Sponsorship
Investment: $1,100 for One (1) Session (exclusive)
$3,300 for Five (5) Sessions (exclusive)

Have your company name/logo on the signage outside of the meeting room, listing in the On-Site program and on the PaACEP Scientific Assembly 2008 website.

Symposium Coffee Breaks
Investment: $800 per day
$1,800 for 2-1/2 days (Exclusive)

Coffee, tea and other beverages served in the exhibit area, with adjacent table top display plus on-site signage. Sponsoring the coffee break is like having an additional booth in an area where every attendee visits.

Symposium Continental Breakfasts
Investment: $1,750 per day
$3,500 for 2-1/2 days (Exclusive)

Continental breakfasts served in the exhibit area with adjacent table top display plus on-site signage. Sponsoring the continental breakfast is like having an additional booth in an area where every attendee visits.

Welcome Wine & Cheese Reception
Investment: $500.00

Sponsorship of the reception offers acknowledgement of your support at the reception, as well as on reception signage and in the on-site publication.

Meeting Attendee Bags
Investment: $1,000(Exclusive)

Meeting attendees see your company name each time they use their bag with this sponsorship.

HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION

New for 2008!

Welcome Wine & Cheese Reception
Monday, April 7, 2008
5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Located in the Exhibit Area

Take this additional opportunity to socialize with the attendees in a relaxed setting. The reception will take place on Monday, April 7, 2008, 5:00-6:30 pm. As a participant in this event, PaACEP will provide 2 bottles of wine for you to serve at your booth.

Don’t pass up this opportunity to talk to Emergency Physicians and ED Directors face-to-face!
Please refer to the al a carte sponsorships for additional branding opportunities at the Welcome reception

Exhibit Application

Click here to download a .pdf of the Exhibit Application

For more information, contact Danielle Spriggs, Meeting Manager at 717-558-7850 ext 2685 or email, dspriggs@pamedsoc.org

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