33rd Annual Meeting - Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Special Focus Groups
Thursday, February 14, 11:30am–1:00pm
Research Support Personnel Box Lunch Meeting, Michelle DiVito
Topic
TBD
Speaker: TBD
Department of Defense (DoD) MFM Network, Linda Chan, MD
Topic
Contemporary labor management- new insights and unanswered questions
Speaker: George Macones, MD, St. Louis, MO
Meeting Location and Accomodations
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Toll Free Reservations: 1 800-HILTONS
333 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA, United States 94102
Telephone: 415-771-1400 Fax: 415-771-6807
www.HILTON.com
Located just off Union Square and the Cable Cars in the heart of the city’s
restaurant, theater, and shopping districts, you can enjoy the world-famous sites
of Union Square, Golden Gate Park and Chinatown. This San Francisco hotel
offers a full-service spa, luxury and expert service and hospitality in the heart of
the city!
To receive the special group rate, reservations must be made by January 10,
2013. Reservations, room cancellations, and any special arrangements must be
handled directly with the hotel. When making your reservations, please state
you will be attending the SMFM 33rd Annual Meeting to insure you receive
the special group rate. Reserve your room early – group rates are based upon
availability.
New Events
MFM Fellowship Program Directors Retreat
Tuesday, February 12, 7:30am – 6:00pm
Goals:
• To provide an overview of ABOG’s infrastructure, function, and requirements
• To discuss approaches to improve academic and clinical training in MFM
• To improve training in maternal medicine
• To provide a forum to discuss administrative challenges and methods for
streamlining
• To provide a forum to share ideas among program directors
Residents Forum
Wednesday, February 13, 3:00 – 5:00pm
Objectives
• Increase understanding among residents about what MFM fellowships entail.
• Encourage Ob/Gyn residents to apply for MFM fellowships.
• Familiarize residents with the application process.
Combined MFM/Genetics Fellows Breakfast
Friday, February 15, 7:00 – 8:00am
Social Events
An Opening Reception combined with the opening of the Exhibits will be held
on Wednesday, February 13, from 6:00 – 8:00pm, providing an opportunity for all
attendees to meet and mingle informally over drinks and light hors d’ouevres.
For the fourth year, there will be a silent auction to benefit the Pregnancy
Foundation! The Opening Reception is the place to be for all meeting attendees
and we encourage attendees and exhibitors alike to participate in the SMFM
Foundation’s silent auction. The Foundation is looking for donations such as
jewelry, gift certificates, wine, electronics, art, memorabilia, tickets, appliances,
and other luxury items! Consider asking your suppliers or favorite local
businesses to donate items. Last year generous donors contributed their time
and effort to making the silent auction a rousing success, and we are looking
forward to another wonderful year! To make a contribution to the silent auction,
or if you have any questions, please contact Sarah Kyger at skyger@smfm.org.
New! The Pregnancy Foundation is hosting a 40th Anniversary Dinner
celebrating Dr. Edward Quilligan and the Founders of MFM. The dinner,
with live entertainment, will be held on Thursday, February 14 in the Imperial
Ballroom from 7:30pm – 10:30pm. Space is limited so buy your ticket now!
Contact Sarah Kyger at 202-314-2307 or skyger@smfm.org for ticket information.
On Thursday, February 14, from 6:30– 7:30pm, there will be a reception for MFM
Fellows-in-training. This event is by invitation only and will immediately follow
the Associate Member’s meeting which will be held from 6:00 – 6:30pm.
On Friday night, from 6:30 – 7:00pm, the President’s Award Ceremony is an
opportunity to welcome the SMFM’s newest Honorary Member, Achievement
Award recipient, Pregnancy Foundation/AAOGF Scholarship Award winner, and
to cheer as the best oral and poster presentations (as judged through Friday)
are announced. The President’s Award Ceremony will immediately follow the
presentation by 2013 Honorary Member Dr. Michael Lu (5:45 – 6:30pm) and the
second annual “Late-Breaking Research” presentations (5:15 – 5:45pm).
Exhibits
Located in Grand Ballroom B adjacent to the poster presentations, and the West
Lounge between the Yosemite registration area and the Continental ballrooms,
the Industry Exhibits are designed to inform attendees about commercially
available products and services that are related to maternal–fetal medicine. The
SMFM values the educational contribution made by our Industry Exhibitors and
encourages you to attend this important part of the meeting.
Exhibit Days, Dates and Times
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
6:00pm–8:00pm (with Opening Reception)
Thursday, February 14, 2013
10:00am–1:00pm
3:30pm–5:30pm
Friday, February 15, 2013
10:00am–1:00pm
3:30pm–5:30pm
Exhibits Open on Wednesday Evening!
In 2013, the opening of the exhibits will be combined with Wednesday evening’s
Opening Reception in the Grand Ballroom. Once again for the 2013 exhibit
portion of the meeting is the Exhibit Passport Program where attendees receive
“passports” at registration and obtain an exhibitor stamp at each booth they
visit. Once they obtain stamps from at least 20 different exhibitors, they can
enter for prize drawings. Prize offerings include electronics, software, and
meeting registrations. This is the only national meeting where you will have
the opportunity to see new services, equipment, and technologies especially
showcased for maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists.
Meeting Cancellation Policy
Written cancellations postmarked by January 18, 2013 will be refunded
less a $75.00 processing fee. REFUNDS WILL NOT BE MADE FOR
CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THAT TIME. All refunds will be issued
after the meeting.
Additional Information
Registration fees for the Scientific Sessions include Continental breakfast and
breaks. The Wednesday Evening Reception and Friday’s President’s Award
Ceremony are open to you and your spouse/guest. Back by popular demand
are the Luncheon Roundtables, featuring presentations by authorities in the
specialty. Topics will cover current controversies and concerns in Maternal-Fetal
Medicine. Attendance at each session is limited, so pre-registration is essential.
The registration fee for the Roundtable Luncheons includes a box-lunch,
beverage, handout, and the opportunity to hear some of the most respected
names in MFM discuss today’s “hot button” issues.
Electronic Posters
Electronic posters will be available for viewing throughout the meeting in the
Yosemite Foyer. Come by to see this addition to the SMFM Annual Meeting.
Register Online and Save!
Register Online and avoid late/onsite registration fees!
Register online at www.smfm.org. Registering online is
fast, easy, and secure. SMFM accepts Visa, MasterCard
and American Express for online registration.
Reminder
If you are registering with the enclosed registration form, you must send a
separate form for each individual attending. To ensure your registration
information is processed correctly please TYPE or PRINT LEGIBLY.
You are encouraged to register in advance for all sessions. Space is limited in
the postgraduate courses, workshops and symposia, special interest groups,
and luncheon roundtables and registration is on a first come, first serve basis. In
addition, those registering after January 18, 2013 pay an additional $150 for late/
onsite registration.
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