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ISPS 2010: Meeting Information
- Course Description
- Educational Objectives
- CME Credit
- Tuition
- Ground Transportation
- Cancellation Policy
- Social Events
To generate this year’s meeting, we surveyed members for their input and suggestions. Thus, the program represents what we all want to discuss. The preliminary program is organized in specialty symposia to highlight unique topics and provide a forum for members to present their experience and generate discussion. On the opening day, we will focus on the techniques (neuronavigation, 2-D and 3-D) and, in particular, results of endoscopic pituitary surgery. Following this, there will be another forum on Cushing’s disease, in which we will discuss evaluation, pathology and IPSS.
We will then break for lunch and return in the afternoon to discuss the role of radiotherapy, hypofractionation, outcomes and the changing role of radiotherapy. The day will end with the report from three different groups on the medical use of Temodar in Pituitary Adenomas.
The first day ends at 3pm, and the group will proceed on a light-hearted trip for a Winery Tour, Wine Tasting and Reception, Dinner and Entertainment. Spouses and significant others are very welcome.
Day 2 will begin open papers and case presentations for discussion. Anyone may tender a case for discussion. Please advise as soon as possible if you wish to bring a case for discussion. We will have two presentations on pathology and stem cells, and one of the ISPS surveys on the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in pituitary surgery. We will have a final symposium on the extended transsphenoidal approach, transcranial surgery and a special lecture on Pituitary senescence. The meeting will end at 12:45, and we will have a closing lunch and then board the coach for departure to San Francisco.
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Describe and compare the microscopic and endoscopic techniques of pituitary surgery.
- Define and discuss the evaluations and outcomes of Cushing’s Disease.
- Explain and define the role of radiotherapy and medical therapy in pituitary tumors.
- Critique the results of clinical practice – survey of the surgical management of pituitary tumors.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for CME through the joint sponsorship of The Emory University School of Medicine and the International Society of Pituitary Surgeons. The Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide CME for physicians.
The Emory University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 credits (TM). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The tuition of $625 includes all amenities involved in creating a rewarding learning experience, and social events. Your guest may attend the social events for an additional $350. Minimum and maximum enrollments have been established. Please register for the conference by July 15th, as we expect space to fill quickly. See below for information regarding hotel bookings.
From San Francisco Airport:
Group transfers will be provided from the San Francisco Airport (airport code SFO) to the MacArthur Place Inn in Sonoma on Thursday, October 14th.
Transfers from Sonoma to your CNS hotel in downtown San Francisco will be provided on Saturday, October 16th.
NOTE: During the week of September 20th, we will be contacting all registered attendees to obtain flight information in preparation of the ground transportation manifest. The contact person for ground transportation is Jenny O’Neil (joneil@emory.edu).
If you will not be utilizing the provided ground transfers, more information regarding transportation services from the San Francisco Airport can be found here.
Directions to MacArthur Place from other areas (printable):
Note the program concludes with lunch on Saturday. Following lunch, transportation will be provided to downtown San Francisco and take you to your prospective CNS hotels. As such, no hotel rooms are being held in a block for Saturday night at the MacArthur Place Inn. If you wish to stay in Sonoma on Saturday night, rooms and rates will be based on hotel availability. Please further note group transportation into San Francisco will not be provided on Sunday. Guests will be on their own for travel into downtown San Francisco on Sunday.
- Exit Airport onto Highway 101 North to Highway 380 West to Highway 280 North
- Follow Highway 280 (stay to your left) and take the 19th Avenue Exit lane
- Follow 19th Avenue, which will flow into Park Presidio Blvd. and onto the Golden Gate Bridge
- Cross the Golden Gate Bridge following 101 North
- Turn right on Highway 37 (East) towards Vallejo/Napa/Sonoma for eight miles to the second signal light
- Turn left on Highway 121 and follow eight and one-half miles to Highway 12
- Continue right at "Y" junction of highway 116/121
- Turn left on Highway 12 towards Sonoma
- As you enter the town of Sonoma, turn right at the third stop-light (MacArthur Street) just past Sonoma High School
- The entrance to MacArthur Place is the second driveway on the right hand side of the street
No refunds will be made after September 15, 2010.
Conference Cancellations - Written cancellations sent by email to Jenny O’Neil (joneil@emory.edu) will be accepted prior to September 15, 2010 and the registration tuition fee will be refunded less a $75 administrative fee.
Hotel Room Cancellations - Attendees must contact the hotel directly to cancel their hotel rooms. Penalties may apply.
Meeting attendees and guests will depart the hotel after the meeting program and board a bus to the Benziger Family Winery a short distance away. The group will take a tram tour of the winery and enjoy a wine tasting reception, where participants will be able to speak with the knowledgeable staff about wine. An elegant dinner with entertainment will be held in a climate controlled area of the winery cave designed for banquet events.
The temperature during the day should be in area of 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit / 26-32 degrees Celsius. The temperature will drop considerably in the evening and may be chilly, so please be prepared with a light jacket or shawl.