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30th
Anniversary Predoctoral Education Conference
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Conference Accommodations:
Hotel InterContinental
444 St Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130-3171
Phone: 800-445-6563 Guest Fax: 504-525-5566
Conference rates:
$169 single/double occupancy (plus tax)
Conference Registration:
Register by January 28, 2004, to receive the lowest registration fee. Fees are an additional $25 or $30 per registration if you register on site. Your conference registration fee covers all educational sessions except preconference workshops.
Room Reservations:
Reservations must be made by January 9, 2004; after that date, rooms will be assigned on a space-available basis. Rates do not include state and local sales tax. Reservations must be guaranteed for late arrival with a credit card. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to arrival date. Check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is noon. The conference rate is available 3 days prior to and 3 days following the conference, based on space availability at the time the reservation is made. Please note, if conference attendance exceeds expectations, rooms in the conference block may be sold out prior to the cut-off date of January 9, 2004.
Continuing Education Credits
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. For other credit, STFM will assist individuals by providing information needed to the extent possible. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Air Travel
Shorts Travel, STFM s official travel agency, has negotiated discounted fares for this conference. To take advantage of these discounted fares and other special services, call 800-417-2902 and ask for the STFM Travel Desk. Office hours are 9 am—5 pm (CST) Monday through Friday.
Rental Car Discount:
Alamo is offering special discounted rates to all attendees, including unlimited mileage. For reservations, contact your travel agent or call Alamo at 800-732-3232 or at alamo.com. Be sure to request Group ID # 426010 and rate code GR at time of reservation. NOTE, New Orleans will be very busy over the dates of our conference, please make your reservations early!
Child Care:
Please contact the Hotel InterContinental concierge at 504-525-5566 for a list of bonded and licensed services in the downtown area.
Shuttle Service/Ground Transportation:
The Airport Shuttle provides shuttle service between the airport and the Hotel InterContinental. Fares are $13 per person one way. For more information, please call 866-596-2699. The shuttle is available at the transportation center located outside of the airport baggage claim area. Taxi service is approximately $30 one-way between the airport and hotel. Please ask for the rate from the driver before hiring a taxi.
For More Information:
For more information on any of the above, please contact Priscilla Noland at STFM at 800-274-2237, ext. 5410, or via email at pnoland@stfm.org.