CAOS-International 2004

Attendees

Lodging

Travel

Registration

Conference Location:
Westin Chicago River North
320 North Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60610

1-800-WESTIN-1 (1-800-937-8461)
1-312-744-1900
1-312-329-6417
www.westinchicago.com

Registration:
The Registration and Information desk will be open during the following times:

Wednesday, June 16th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 17th from 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, June 18th from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 19th from 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Registration Fees:	On or Before 14-May-2004	After 14-May-2004
Physician/Researcher-CAOS-Int'l Member	$500	$650
Physician/Researcher-CAOS-Int'l Non-Member¹	$700	$850
Presenters	$500	$500
Resident/Fellows/ Students²	$400	$450
Allied Health Professionals³	$250	$400
Commercial Representatives	$750	$900
¹ Includes one year membership to CAOS-Int'l ² with letter from department head or residency coordinator ³ Nurses, PA's, Tech's, Operating Room Professionals

Registration payment, in U.S. Dollars only, is due upon submission of registration. The registration fee includes softbound conference proceedings, welcome reception, breaks, banquet, and a 20% non-refundable cancellation fee. All requests for refunds must be received in writing no later than May 24, 2004, and will be assessed a 20% cancellation fee. No refunds will be made after that date. A $50.00 fee will be charged for all substitutions.

Awards Banquet:
Join us for the Awards Banquet on Friday Evening at the John G. Shedd Aquarium, the World's Largest Indoor Aquarium. From the day it opened in 1930, Shedd Aquarium set a new standard for aquariums around the world. It was the first inland aquarium to maintain a permanent exhibition of both freshwater and saltwater fishes. It remains the largest indoor aquarium in the world. Its popularity and reputation attract visitors from around the world, making it one of the most visited cultural attractions in the city of Chicago. Visit http://www.sheddnet.org to view the details of this wonderful underwater world experience. Additional guest tickets for this evening's event are available for purchase.

Joint Accreditation Statement:
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 Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and Northwestern Arthritis and Rehabilitation Institute. Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Hour Statement:
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 19.5 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

CME Certificates:
In order to obtain your CME certificate for this activity, it will be necessary for you to complete the Credit Hour Form that is included in your conference materials. Forms should be completed in full and returned to the registration desk at the end of the meeting. Certificates will be mailed 3-4 weeks following the conference to the address provided on your registration form.

Non-US Physicians:
The American Medical Association has determined that physicians not licensed in the US who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA category 1 credit.