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STFM 37th Annual Conference 2004
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Conference Accommodations:
Westin Harbour Castle
One Harbour Square
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 1A6
Phone: 416-869-1600
Guest Fax: 416-869-0573
Conference rates:
$220 Canadian
$167 US single/double (plus tax)*
*US rates are based on current rates of exchange and
are subject to change with currency fluctuations.
Room Reservations:
Please make your reservations directly with the Westin Harbour Castle by calling 416-869-1600. Be sure to request the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine group rate when making your reservations. The reservations deadline for the conference is April 19. Note, if conference attendance exceeds expectations, rooms in the conference block may be sold out prior to this date. Therefore, make your reservations as soon as possible to ensure your preferred accommodations. After April 19, rooms will be on a space- and rate-available basis. Be sure to request a confirmation number when making your reservations, and in the unlikely event that you have to cancel your reservations, ask for a "cancellation confirmation."
For a list of persons interested in sharing a room, contact Marce Alnajar at 800-274-2237, ext. 5410, or malnajar@stfm.org.
Airfare Discount:
STFM has negotiated special discounted fares with
Short’s Travel for this conference. To take advantage of
these fares, call the group department at
800-417-2902. Office hours are 9 am–5 pm (central time)
Monday through Friday.
Rental Car Discount:
Renting a car should be fun! So Alamo puts you ahead with deals and services. As the official car rental provider for the 2003 STFM Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Alamo is offering special discounted rates beginning at $34/day or $159/week to all delegates. These special rates are available one week before and after the meeting dates and include unlimited mileage. So, Choose Alamo and let your fun begin! For reservations, contact your travel agent or call Alamo at 800-732-3232 or experience Alamo's hot new site at alamo.com. Be sure to request group ID#443382 and rate code GR at time of reservation. Remember, 24-hour advance reservations are required. All reservations are guaranteed. Travel agent help desk available at 800-662-2725.
Child Care:
For scheduling information and fees, contact the Westin Harbour Castle concierge at 416-869-1600. Rates vary based on the number and ages of children needing care, and advance reservations are required.
Shuttle Service/Ground Transportation:
Airport Shuttle Bus Service: Pacific Western Airport Express operates daily every 30 minutes from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. The Westin Harbour Castle is the first stop coming in from the Airport and the last stop returning to the Airport. The Bus picks up directly in front of the hotel on the east corner. Fare is currently $14.25 CDN one way/$24.50 CDN round-trip. For information on Airport Express, call 905-564-6333 or visit www.torontoairportexpress.com.
Taxi Service: Located outside of all airport baggage claim areas. Approximate cost: $40 CDN.
CME Hours:
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 27.25 credit by the American Academy of Family Physicians. This includes 25.75 Prescribed and 10.25 Elective credits. Because some sessions run concurrently, no more than a 27.25 total of credits may be reported.
For other credit, STFM will assist individuals by providing information needed to the extent possible.
Committee, Task Force, and Group Meetings:
A schedule of all meetings will be included in the conference program, to be distributed at the annual meeting. The meetings are open to interested individuals who would like to get involved in specific issues.
Tours and Special Events:
Information about Toronto area tours and attractions can be obtained at the hotel's concierge desk. For additional information and advance reservations, please call the concierge at 416-869-1600. You can also contact the Toronto Convention and Visitors Bureau at 416-203-2600, or visit its Web site at www.torontotourism.com.
Recreational Facilities:
The Westin Harbour Castle offers an array of health and fitness options to its guests, including a complete fitness center and indoor heated pool. The Westin's newly upgraded exercise room overlooks the picturesque Toronto Island and lakefront, with access to a sundeck. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis court, whirlpool, nearby golf course, and a steam bath/room. Hours 5 am–11 pm.
Career Opportunity Exhibits and Advertising:
The 2004 Exhibit Hall will highlight educational resource and career opportunities. Exhibits will open with a reception on Thursday, May 13, and will remain in place through 1 pm on Saturday, May 15.
Who should exhibit? For educational resource displays, we recommend:
* Universities, residencies, and companies offering seminars or continuing education
* Producers of other appropriate educational resources for family medicine education and training
* Textbook and medical journal publishers
* Computer and software firms
* Producers of audio and videotapes for medical training or patient education
For career opportunity exhibits:
* Universities and residency programs offering fellowships
* Family medicine departments and programs seeking new or additional faculty
* Government agencies with recruiting programs
* Physician recruitment services
* Programs offering faculty development opportunities
For an exhibitor application, please call Priscilla Noland at 800-274-2237, ext. 5410, or email your request to pnoland@stfm.org.
Positions and Opportunities Book:
STFM will publish its annual Positions and Opportunities Booklet for distribution with conference materials. This publication will be a valuable, organized reference to current career opportunities in family medicine education. (Conference participants are NOT allowed to place position announcements on the bulletin boards at the conference. Any such announcements will be removed by conference staff.)
Programs and
institutions with positions available should submit
copy to:
Family Medicine
Classified Department
PO Box 1510
Clearwater, FL 33757-1510
Overnight delivery:
1001 S. Myrtle Avenue
Suite 7
Clearwater, FL 33756-3930
E-mail: familymedicine@medical-admart.com.
(Names and addresses are included in the total number of words.) When you send in your ad, please be sure to note that the ad is being submitted for the STFM Positions and Opportunities Booklet.
Increase your ad exposure and take advantage of our
special combination pricing including the May issues
of Family Medicine and the Annals of Family Medicine
plus May STFM and Annals of Family Medicine Web
sites. See options listed below:
OPTION #1
Positions and Opportunities Booklet, Family
Medicine* and Annals of Family Medicine** May
issues plus May STFM and Annals of Family
Medicine Web sites.
Word ad: $6.60 per word***; plus include your ad on
the Web for only $195
Quarter page display: $1,145 print; plus include your
ad on the Web for only $195 (up to 200 words)
Closing date: March 29, 2004
OPTION #2
Positions and Opportunities Booklet, Family
Medicine May issue, and May STFM Web site.
Word ad: $5.20 per word***; and include your ad on
the Web for $135
Quarter page display: $915 print and include your ad
on the Web for $135 (up to 200 words)
Closing date: March 29, 2004
OPTION #3
Positions and Opportunities Booklet and May
STFM Web site.
Word ad: $2.50 per word***; plus include your ad on
the Web for only $135
Quarter page display: $420 print and include your ad
on the Web for $135 (up to 200 words)
Closing date: April 12, 2004
OPTION #4
Positions and Opportunities Booklet only.
Word ad: $2.75 per word***
Quarter page display: $435 print
Closing date: April 12, 2004
* Circulation 6,000
** Circulation 12,300
*** Minimum: 20 words
Electronic Classroom:
STFM is excited to continue these task-oriented, computer educational and experiential workshops for the 2004 conference! These electronic workshops are specifically directed toward the understanding and acquisition of computer skills and methodologies. Workshops will be open to limited audiences beginning Thursday morning and will offer hands-on training through Saturday afternoon. Workshops have limited attendance and require an additional preregistration fee. Please mark the appropriate space on the registration form to preregister.
Computer Lab:
This lab is provided as a servie to members allowing them to check your e-mails, catch up on work, and work on projects with colleagues. Lab Hours: 7 am–6 pm, Thursday–Saturday.
Business Session:
The STFM Annual Business Meeting will be held on Friday morning, May 14. The Business Meeting offers members the opportunity to learn about key Society activities and address issues of concern to the STFM Board of Directors. STFM members not attending the conference can attend the Business Session without registering for the conference.
Election Procedures:
The nominees for STFM office will be announced and nominations from the floor accepted during the luncheon on Thursday, May 13. Candidate speeches will also be given during the luncheon. Ballots will be included with the registration packets of members qualified to vote. Ballots must be turned in at the registration desk by 5:30 pm on Thursday, May 13. A majority vote, taken from votes cast at the meeting and from absentee ballots, will determine the election. Results will be announced at the Business Meeting on Friday morning, May 14.
Registration Confirmation:
When registering on-line at www.stfm.org, registrants will receive an immediate e-mail confirmation. Those individuals registering by mail or fax will receive confirmation via e-mail within 2 weeks after the registration form is received in the STFM office. If confirmation has not been received within this period, please contact STFM at pnoland@stfm.org.
Hospitality Function Space:
Anyone wishing to reserve hospitality function space should contact Ray Rosetta, CMP, meetings and programs director, by March 1, 2004, at 800-274- 2237, ext. 5412 or rrosetta@stfm.org.
For More Information:
For more information on any of the above, please contact Marce Alnajar at STFM at 800-274-2237, ext. 5415, or via email at malnajar@stfm.org.