Pacific Chapter

The continuing medical education mission of the Pacific Chapter of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is to develop and promote programs that improve the scientific knowledge of physicians and other allied health professionals, in the Pacific Coast and Western regions of the United States and Canada, in matters related to undersea and hyperbaric environments and appropriate applications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 

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."

SHERATON KONA RESORT & SPA AT KEAUHOU BAY
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740

PRE-POST NIGHTS: If any attendee recently tried to book a room before 8/14 for November 13, 14 or 15 and/or November 19, 20 and 21 and it was not available in the group block, you can contact Sheraton's on property reservation team to get your room nights moved into the group block at the group rate. Please call 808-930-4815.

RATES

The above group upgrade rates will be offered based upon availability of both group room & group rate, at the time of request.

Rates do not include applicable state and local taxes, currently 13.4167%, or the following automatic or mandatory charges (e.g., resort charges). No automatic or mandatory charges are tips, gratuities, or services charges for employees, unless otherwise expressly stated.

Rates will be available 3 days prior and 3 days after the Event Dates indicated in the Room Block, subject to availability of guest rooms at the time of reservation. 

Early Departure Fee: An early departure fee equal to one night will apply if a Customer attendee checks out prior to the confirmed checkout date. Monies collected from short term cancelation, early checkouts or no-shows shall be credited to group and used in the computation of any attrition penalties which may be due.

Cancellation Policy/ No Show Policy: There will be a one (1) night charge for any reservation canceled within 72 hours of arrival date. Individuals with guaranteed reservations who fail to arrive (no show) on the confirmed date will be charged for the entire stay.

Resort Charge: The Resort Charge will be discounted for this group block to $10.00 (regularly $30.00) per room night, plus tax, currently 4.167% tax. The resort charge includes the following benefits: Hi-Speed Internet access in guest room and public areas, Unlimited Local and 1-800 calls, 30 minutes of long distance telephone calls per day, Complimentary Use of Keauhou to Kona Trolley, access to Guided Cultural and Historical Tours, Hula lessons, and Lei Making classes per the Daily Schedule of Events. With the exception of guest room high speed internet access,   the resort charge inclusions may be subject to change.

RESERVATIONS:

ONLINE RESERVATIONS: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/uhms2018

Individual attendees may make reservations by calling toll free 1-844-235-6796 and asking for the UHMS Pacific 2018 Group. A credit card will be required to hold each individual’s reservation. The credit card shall serve to confirm the reservation for the date(s) indicated.

The “cut-off date” for reserving rooms in the Room Block is 5:00 p.m. local time at Hotel on October 26, 2018. After the cut-off date, it is at Hotel’s discretion whether to accept additional reservations, which may be subject to prevailing rates and availability.

TRAVEL/TRANSPORTATION

AIRPORT: Kona Airport (KOA)
Transport from the airport: https://www.kona-airport.com/transport.php

Hotel is 13 Miles / 20.92 Km From KOA (Shuttle 35 USD)

LOCATION

CLICK HERE  

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

RECEPTION:

• Attendee: Welcome Reception - $0.00
• Accompanying Person: Welcome Reception - $40.00

SCHEDULE: subject to change

posted  8/14/18

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

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: 

Physician CME: 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/RRT 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 Therapist

CHT/CHRN CEU: 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.


 

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CLICK HERE to register now OR download the PDF version: Download now

The UHMS Pacific 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 Pacific Chapter Meeting will be held at the SHERATON KONA RESORT & SPA AT KEAUHOU BAY
78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740. Room Rate: $169* S/D, *Resort Charges:  Daily resort charge $10.00 per room, per night plus applicable state and local tax.  Reservations: Individual attendees may make reservations by calling toll free 1-844-235-6796 and asking for the UHMS Pacific 2018 Group. A credit card will be required to hold each individual’s reservation. The credit card shall serve to confirm the reservation for the date(s) indicated.

The “cut-off date” for reserving rooms in the Room Block is 5:00 p.m. local time at Hotel on October 26, 2018. After the cut-off date, it is at Hotel’s discretion whether to accept additional reservations, which may be subject to prevailing rates and availability.

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.