38th Annual Scientific Assembly

Scientific Assembly 2011: Advances, Controversies and Technology

Earn up to 29 hours of CME credit in just 3 days!

Dates: April 10-13, 2011

Attend the 38th Annual PaACEP Scientific Assembly! We are pleased to provide our members with the highest level of education you’ve come to expect from PaACEP for nearly 40 years.


At the 2011 PaACEP Scientific Assembly, physicians can earn up to 29 ACEP AMA PRA Category 1™ credits!
Outstanding faculty from Pennsylvania and nationally recognized speakers 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.

Registrations will be accepted on site  

Course Benefits

  • Earn CME credit
  • Sharpen your clinical skills
  • Learn about the latest technology and newest therapies
  • Network with your emergency medicine colleagues throughout the state
  • Nationally recognized speakers from who understand the issues affecting your practice

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.

Schedule

Click Here for Schedule
Click Here for Faculty List

 

Annual Membership Meeting

PaACEP members are also invited to attend the Annual Membership Meeting on Tuesday, April 12. This year’s Annual Business Meeting will take place over dinner. During this meeting winners of the CPC and Spivey competitions will be announced as well as the Physician of the Year award. Also, find out how PaACEP worked for you this year through legislation/lobbying actions, education, and membership advocacy.

Abstract Submissions

PaACEP is no longer accepting submissions at this time The William H. Spivey, MD, FACEP Research Competition and the Richard T. Wuerz CPC Competition. If you have submitted a case or abstract you will be notified in early March of your acceptance and presentation information. Presentations for both Spivey and CPC will take place on Tuesday, April 12. For more information about these competitions, please follow these links: Spivey, CPC.  

HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION

Harrisburg Hilton & TowersOne North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1601
Phone: 717-233-6000
Reservations: 1-800-HILTONS
Fax: 717-233-6271
Web site: www.hilton.com/Harrisburg
Rates: $129.00* standard single/double plus tax 
   

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 for Science and the Arts via an enclosed walkway. This 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 and is just a few blocks from the historical Harrisburg train station (Amtrak rail services available). Click here for hotel directions.

*The discounted rate of $129 plus tax is available until March 11, 2011. After this time 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 cutoff is March 11, PaACEP’s block of rooms may sell out before this date so make your reservation early.  Check in time is 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am.

In an effort to keep meeting costs down the Pennsylvania Chapter, American College of Emergency Physicians is asking that you book your hotel room at the Hilton Harrisburg Hotel.  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.

Area Attractions

From Harrisburg you can easily reach a number of historic, educational, entertainment, and tourist activities including the Civil War Museum, the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Hershey’s Chocolate World and Chocolate Story Museum, Gettysburg Battlefields, PA Dutch Country (Lancaster), the Antique Auto Museum of America, outlet shopping in Lancaster and Hershey, plus much more.  For more things to do or to plan your trip, check out some of these websites:
Gettysburg
The Whitaker Center
Pa Dutch Country
Visit PA 

Parking
Self Parking: $10.00
Valet Parking: $22.00 

Self Parking: $10.00 Valet Parking: $22.00 

Tuition


     

 Registration
 

 PaACEP Members

$280.00

 

 ACEP

$455.00

 Non-ACEP

$455.00

 

 RN/PA

$205.00

 

 One-Day Registration

$180.00

 

1st Year Out of Residency

$100.00

 

Residents

 $10.00

 

Weather and Attire

Attire for this meeting is business casual. Every attempt will be made to keep meeting rooms at a comfortable temperature, but it is recommended that

Registration

Registrations will be accepted on site.

2011 Program Chair

Noelle Rotondo, DO, FACEP
York Hospital 

2011 Program Committee

Bryan Kane, MD, FACEP
Lehigh Valley Health Network

Walter Schrading, MD, FACEP
York Hospital           
 
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