Gulf Coast Chapter
NEXT MEETING DATE: AUGUST 24-25, 2018
Location: Doubletree, New Orleans, LA
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The Gulf Coast Chapter of the UHMS continuing education mission is to promote educational activities for physicians and allied health professionals in the local and regional areas based on a needs assessment of the members and on the UHMS Panel of Expert Opinion. These activities will improve the scientific and practical knowledge in the areas of hyperbaric oxygen treatment and diving medicine
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President:
Kip Posey, CHT
Email: Click Here
President-Elect:
Andrew Applewhite, MDPast President:
Tony Alleman, MD
Secretary:
Debra Gongalez, RN
Member-At-Large:
Laura Josefsen, RN -
THE FOLLOWING AWARDS ARE PRESENTED AT THE GULF COAST CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETINGS.
For a list of PAST RECIPIENTS: Click Here To NOMINATE someone for the 2017 Awards: Click Here
Jefferson Davis Memorial Award:
Presented each year to a selected member - an MD, DO, PhD - for contributions to clinical research or clinical excellenceSpecial Services Award:
Presented each year to selected member/members for their contributions to the Gulf Coast Chapter.Edgar M. End, MD Memorial Lecture Award:
This lecture is in honor of Dr. Edgar M. End, MD (1910-1981) who made many pioneering contributions to undersea and hyperbaric medicine. Dr End is best known for his work with helium-oxygen mixtures in the 1930’s that enabled him to break the US Navy deep-sea dive record and paved the way for the world record dives in excess of 500 fsw that he supervised. His successful use of hyperbaric oxygen for carbon monoxide poisoning in experimental animals led to its application in humansPaul James Sheffield Award:
The Paul James Sheffield Award is presented each year to an individual who best represents the scholarship and character of this scientist and educator who has greatly contributed to and influenced the understanding of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine.Wilbur T Workman Award:
The Wilbur T Workman Award is presented each year to an individual who best represents the discipline and enthusiasm of this aerospace and hyperbaric physiologist who has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining safety standards for the specialized field of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine.
Facility Award:
Presented to the host facility.
To NOMINATE someone for the 2017 Awards: Click Here
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To NOMINATE someone for the 2017 Awards: Click Here
YEAR Jefferson C Davis Award 2017 Bob Sanders, MD 2016 John Freiberger,MD 2015 Heather Murphy-Lavoie, MD 2014 Helen Gelly 2013 Tracy Leigh LeGros 2012 Paul James Sheffield 2011 Jayesh Shah, MD 2010 Keith Van Meter, MD 2009 Thomas Bozzuto, DO 2008 Christopher Morrison, MD 2007 Jayesh Shah, MD 2006 Stephen Rydzak, MD 2005 Noel Olivera, MD 2004 Caroline E. Fife, MD 2003 Adrianne P. S. Smith, MD 2002 Robert Warriner, MD 2001 Ron Scott, MD 2000 Not Presented 1999 Thomas Bozzuto, DO 1998 Richard D. Heimbach, MD, PhD 1997 Paul J. Sheffield, PhD 1996 Jeffery Stone, MD 1995 Not Presented 1994 Jack L. LeFrock, MD 1993 R. Kelly Hill Jr., MD 1992 Keith Van Meter, MD 1991 Sheldon F. Gottlieb, PhD 1990 Jon Mader, MD YEAR Paul James Sheffield 2017 Tracy LeGros, MD 2016 Tony Alleman, MD 2015 Rob Sheffield 2014 Jayesh B Shah, MD 2013 Keith Van Meter, MD 2012 Heather Murphy Lavioe, MD 2011 Suzanne Pack 2010 Robert Warriner, MD 2009 Caroline E. Fife, MD
YEAR Wilbur T Workman Award 2017
Ravi Patel, MD & Connie Hutson, MS, BSN, AD, ACHRN, CWCN, STS
2016 Francois Burman 2015 Kip Posey 2014 Brendt Caenepeel & Amanda Jones 2013 Roy Cano 2012 Betty Knox Brown 2011 Richard Barry, CHT 2010 Dick Clarke, CHT 2009 Robert Sheffield, BA, CHT YEAR Special Services Award 2017 Stacy Harmon 2016 Tom Workman, MS 2015 Tony Alleman, MD 2014 Julio Garcia & Derall Garrett 2013 Kevin Buford, MD, Sean Hardy, MD 2012 Robert Sheffield 2011 John Peters 2010 Lisa Tidd 2009 Melissa Sikes 2008 Laura Josefsen, RN & Keith Van Meter, MD 2007 Helen Gelly, MD 2006 Debbie Sheffield BSN, MSN & Sherrill White 2005 Paul C. Baker, CHT 2004 Matt Schweyer, CHT 2003 Clyde O. Hagood, MD 2002 W. Tom Workman, MS, CHT 2001 Suzanne Pack 2000 1999 Helen Turcotte Davis 1998 Suzanne Pack 1997 Ken Wall and Dak Quarles 1996 Dr. Judy Wilson, PhD 1995 Not Presented 1994 Robert Miller 1993 Not Presented 1992 Paul Baker 1991 Dr. Richard A. Neubauer, MD 1990 Lynn Scoggins, RN 1989 Dick Rutkowski YEAR Edgar M End Award 2017 Klaus Torp, MD 2016 Marc S. Robins, DO 2015 John Feldmeier 2014 John Chatterton 2013 Owen O'Neill, MD 2012 2011 Robert Sanders, MD 2010 Stephen Rydzak, MD 2009 James K. Culter, BS, MS 2008 Michael L Gernhardt, PhD 2007 Otto Boneta, MD 2006 Dan Rossignol YEAR Facility Award 2017 n/a 2016 Duke University Center HBO 2015 Not Presented 2014 Not Presented 2013 KeithVanMeter & Associates 2012 Not Presented 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 Ctr WC HBO Springhill Mem Hosp -
"The Society/Chapter has negotiated a special discounted room rate (room-block) with the hotel. Your patronage of this meeting hotel makes it possible for the Society/Chapter to secure the space necessary for this event at a greatly reduced cost. The hotel not only offers a discounted rate and the best networking opportunities, but staying in the group block helps the Society/Chapter meet its obligation to the hotel, avoid penalties, and keep meeting registration prices down. Any attendee that does not book under the UHMS room block, will not receive the special discounted amenities."
Doubletree by Hilton
300 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
TEL: +1-504-581-1300 / FAX: +1-504-212-3141
Online reservations: CLICK HERE
ROOM RATES:Room
Single Rate
Double Rate
Triple Rate
Quad Rate
Standard King
$ 129.00
$ 129.00
$ 139.00
$ 149.00
Standard Queen/Queen
$ 129.00
$ 129.00
$ 139.00
$ 149.00
Current sales tax rate is 15.75 %, and the hotel occupancy tax rate is $2.00. Quoted sleeping room rates will be offered, based on availability of contracted room type(s), 3 days before and 3 days after the above Event dates.
RESERVATIONS: CUT-OFF DATE: AUGUST 2, 2018
ONLINE Reservations: http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/M/MSYTCDT-UHM-20180823/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Room reservations may also be made directly with the Hotel room reservation department, 504-212-3670 or by calling their toll-free number 1-800-HILTONS - Group name: "Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society Gulf 18" - Group code: UHM. In doing so, please request the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society Gulf Coast Chapter Annual Meeting negotiated convention/meeting rate. Rreservations will be considered guaranteed for the full length of stay unless the reservations are cancelled by the guest no later than 72 hours in advance of arrival. Early departure charges will be applied. Check-in time is 4:00 PM; check-out time is 11:00PM.Parking:Self parking: Not AvailableValet: $40.00 (Does not include tax)LOCATION INFORMATION
New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties.
THINGS TO DO: http://www.neworleansonline.com/
TRAVEL/TRANSPORTATION:
- Airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY)
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Ground Transportation - Taxicabs, Airport Shuttle, Buses and more.
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Rental Information - Rental cars information and links
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Please click the above link to register or use the WORD or PDF registration forms (links below) and email or fax to us.
Click here for the WORD version. Click here for the PDF version. Thank you.FEES:
MEETING REGISTRATION:
- Member: PHYSICIAN or EQUIVALENT - $300.00
Daily Rates: Fri: $100 / Sat: $200 - Member: NON-PHYSICIAN - $240.00
Daily Rates: Fri: $80 / Sat: $160 - Non-Member: PHYSICIAN OR EQUIVALANT - $360.00
Daily Rates: Fri: $120 / Sat: $240 - Non-Member: NON-PHYSICIAN - $300.00
Daily Rates: Fri: $100 / Sat: $200
RECEPTION:
- Attendee: Welcome Reception - $0.00
- Accompanying Person: Welcome Reception - $40.00
BANQUET (Saturday):
- Attendee: Banquet: $50.00
- Accompanying Person: Banquet: $50.00
- Member: PHYSICIAN or EQUIVALENT - $300.00
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Schedule: (subject to change)
10/16/2017FRIDAY, AUGUST 24: 1 pm – 5:15 pm
12:00
1:00
Registration
1:00
2:00
First Lecture Begins
2:00
3:00
3:00
3:15
break
3:15
4:15
4:15
5:15
6:00
7:00
Welcome Reception
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25: 8am – 5:30pm
7:00
8:00
Registration
8:00
9:00
First Lecture Begins
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:15
break
10:15
11:00
11:00
12:00
12:00
1:00
Lunch on Own
1:00
2:00
2:00
3:00
3:00
3:15
break
3:15
4:00
4:00
5:00
5:00
5:30
7:00
9:00
Banquet (separate fee)
Accreditation Statement: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Designation Statements: The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of TBD AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nursing CEU is approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing Provider #50-10881. Northeast Chapter Credit hours TBD.
Licenses Types Approved: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner; Clinical Nurse Specialist; Licensed Practical Nurse; Registered Nurse; Certified Nursing Assistant; Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care; Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care; Registered Respiratory Therapist; Certified Respiratory TherapistNBDHMT: This live activity is approved for TBD Category A credit hours by National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, 9 Medical Park, Suite 330, Columbia, South Carolina 29203.
Full Disclosure Statement: All faculty members and planners participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. Full disclosure of faculty and planner relevant financial relationships will be made at the activity.
Disclaimer: The information provided at this CME activity is for Continuing Medical Education purposes only. The lecture content, statements or opinions expressed however, do not necessarily represent those of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC):
“MOC ABPM: This activity has been approved by the American Board of Preventive Medicine for up to TBD MOC credits. Claiming ABPM MOC credit is appropriate for those who are ABPM diplomates.” -
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The UHMS Gulf Coast Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting offers an excellent opportunity for your organization to promote its products and services to a very specific target audience and to reinforce your corporate image within the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society members.
The 2017 Gulf Coast Chapter Meeting will be held at the Hilton Clearwater Beach, 400 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, 33767. Room Rate: $149* S/D *Resort Charges: There is a daily resort charge currently $10.00 per room, per night plus applicable state and local tax. Reservation can be made by calling directly TEL: +1-727-461-3222 or go online to: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/P/PIECBHF-UHMS-20170820/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG . Room reservation cut-off date is: July 21, 2107.
GULF COAST CHAPTER OF THE UHMS MISSION:The Gulf Coast Chapter of the UHMS has as its continuing education mission to promote educational activities for physicians and allied health professionals in the local and regional areas based on a needs assessment of the members and on the UHMS Panel of Expert Opinion. These activities will improve the scientific and practical knowledge in the areas of hyperbaric oxygen treatment and diving medicine.
The Conference Program will feature a number of outstanding local speakers, concurrent sessions. The Conference attracts researchers and practitioners from all around the world and provides a wonderful opportunity to meet and extend contacts.
As one of our “Event Sponsors" you will not only be an integral part of the meeting's social events, but will also gain significant promotion. These events provide an excellent opportunity for networking in a relaxed setting. These sponsorships offer an industry stakeholder excellent value exposure to an audience of industry professionals.
- Sponsorship acknowledgment on website and any printed material
- Signage displayed during the Event
- An opportunity to display promotional material (supplied by Sponsor) at the Event
** ALL artwork must be supplied by the sponsor and emailed to lisa@uhms.org *
Sponsor Organization:
• Platinum: $5,000
• Gold: $3,500
• Bronze: $1,500
• Reception Sponsor: $3,000
• Break Sponsor: $1,000
Exhibit Table: $500.00- 6 ft. draped table/2 chairs
- 1 representative
- product or informational flyer in satchel
Satchel Insert: $ 150.00- If you cannot exhibit and would like for your informational flyer to be included in satchel. Inserts must be shipped to UHMS 1 month prior to the meeting.
Digital Display your AD: $250
Cannot attend? Why not display your information on a digital display. This display will be featured outsize of the meeting room door for all to view. Send you ppt, jpeg or gif to us.