NORTHEAST CHAPTER

The Northeast 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.  

MEETING LOCATION: 

HOTEL INFORMATION:  

"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."

THE STUDY AT UNIVERSITY CITY
20 S 33rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

• CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT: Check-in time for all groups is 3:00 P.M.  Checkout time is 12:00 P.M.
• PARKING: Valet Parking is available at $42.00 per overnight with in and out privileges. Event parking is $20 per car. This is subject to change.
• PRE/POST STAYS: The special room rates offered to the Group above are valid three (3) days prior to and three (3) days after the meeting subject to availability and occupancy.
• LATE CHECK OUT FEE: In the event that a guest wishes to check out after the 12:00 PM check out time, a late check out fee may be charged to the guest's individual account.

• CANCELLATION: A 24-hour cancellation policy will apply to each individual reservation.  To avoid a one night’s room and tax cancellation penalty, reservations must be cancelled 24 hours prior to the arrival date.

LOCATION INFORMATION

Philadelphia’s history, architecture, public art and bustling street life make it the perfect backdrop for any event. America’s birthplace is home to iconic, unmatched historical attractions, an award-winning dining scene, world-renowned arts and cultural institutions and tax-free shopping. Philadelphia’s location in the center of the Northeast Corridor makes it extremely easy for attendees to travel here. One of the most walkable cities in the country, the City of Brotherly Love has everything.

Historical information: https://www.discoverphl.com/visit/historic-mile/ 

TRAVEL/TRANSPORTATION

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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: Sat: $200 / Sun: $100
  
• Member: NON-PHYSICIAN - $240.00
       Daily Rates: Sat: $160 / Sun: $80
  
• Non-Member: PHYSICIAN OR EQUIVALANT - $360.00
       Daily Rates: Sat: $240 / Sun: $120
  
• Non-Member: NON-PHYSICIAN - $300.00
       Daily Rates: Sat: $200 / Sun: $100

RECEPTION:

• Attendee:
  • Welcome Reception - $0
• Accompanying Person:
  • Welcome Reception - $40

Northeast Chapter Coffee Mug: $20.00
Northeast Chapter Lapel Pin: $5,00

SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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CONTINUING EDUCATION

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 12 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. ASM Credit hours 12.
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 Therapist

NBDHMT: This live activity is approved for 12 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

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The UHMS Northeast 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 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 outside of the meeting room door for all to view. Send you ppt, jpeg or gif to us.

PREVIOUS MEETING SPEC

ATTENDANCE: (1/3 MD; 1/3 RN’S AND 1/3 TECHS)

2007: 125
2008: 116
2009: 145
2010: 137
2011: 142
2012: 145
2013: 160
2014: 198
2015: 178

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