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.

 MEETING LOCATION:
Legacy Emanuel, Lorenzen Auditorium, 2801 N Gantenbein Ave., Portland OR 97227


HOTEL INFORMATION:

Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District 
1150 NW 9th Avenue 
Portland, OR 97209
Direct: (503) 220-1339

Room Rate: $139*
*Group rate available three (3) days pre and post based on Hotel occupancy and rate availability

To make your reservations, call Marriott Reservations at 1(800) 33-3131 or (503) 220-1339 on or before Friday, October 30, 2020.  Please identify yourself as part of the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society group staying at the Residence Inn Portland Downtown/Pearl District, located at 1150 NW 9th Avenue, Portland OR 97209. 

LOCATION INFORMATION:

ABOUT PORTLAND: Portland, Oregon's largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood.  It's know for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness andits microbreweries and coffeehouses.  Iconic Washington Park encompasses sites from the formal Japanese Garden to Orego Zoo and its railway. The city hosts thriving art, theater and music scenes. 

Things to do in Portland: https://www.travelportland.com/

• You will be responsible for getting to the meeting location from your hotel and vice versa.  
  
  
• Airport: Portland International Airport (PDX):
  
  

• Taxicabs: The average taxi fare from the airport to downtown is approximately $35 before gratuity. Radio Cab offers a discount with coupons available on their website. The one-way trip takes 20-40 minutes. You can find taxis waiting in the center section of the airport terminal’s lower roadway outside of the baggage claim; to get back to the airport from the city center, you can order a cab through the city’s main operators or from a hotel with a dedicated taxi stand.

• Shuttles: When you leave the airport, you will find the shuttles at the bottom entrance of the terminal (outside the baggage claim area) on the other side of the second strip (“Island 2”) near the parking garage. Many airport hotels offer free services.

• Max Light Rail: At the heart of Portland’s world-class public transportation system is MAX light rail, with 97 stations and 60 miles of track connecting the city, airport and region.
  
  
• UBER is available
  
  
  

SCHEDULE: subject to change 

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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.