Dubai Final-v20.indd - World Allergy Organization

COnFErEnCE inFOrmAtiOn, A-Z
ABstrACts
Abstracts for the WAO international scientific Conference were
submitted under a variety of different topics related to the theme
of the Conference. All accepted abstracts have been placed in
Poster sessions on 6, 7 and 8 December and are printed in the
back of this Final Program. Poster numbers are listed in the
‘Posters’ section of the Final Program (pages 54-76). this Poster
number also corresponds to the abstract, which is printed in the
‘Abstract’ section (pages 78-162) of the Final Program. For more
information, see “Poster sessions” section.
BADgEs
Each participant will receive a name badge upon check-in at the
registration Desk. the badge will be the official meeting document
and should be worn at all times in order to gain entry to the
Conference rooms. Please note that access to any of the Conference
areas or events will not be possible without an official badge.
in order to comply with security requirements, participants
are expected to wear their badges at all times in all areas.
if you lose your badge, a new one can be purchased at the
registration Desk for $50 UsD with photo identification.
BUsinEss CEntEr
the DiCEC offers a business center, spectrum-Digital Print, for
various business needs. it offers a range of services including printing
and internet access along with internet cards for WiFi access.
Spectrum – Digital Print
DWtC Dubai World trade Centre
Concourse 1, Between Hall 2 & 3
tel: +971 4 327 5900
Fax: +971 4 327 5166
Email: dwtc@spectrumdubai.com
www.spectrumdubai
Hours: 08:30 to 19:30 - saturday to thursday
CErtiFiCAtE OF AttEnDAnCE
Certificates of Attendance will be available on 7th and 8th
December at the registration Desk. After the Conference is
over, you may request a Certificate of Attendance by emailing a
request to lori@actionreg.com. Your request should include your
name badge number.
COntinUing mEDiCAl EDUCAtiOn (CmE) CrEDits
the WAO international scientific Conference is accredited by
the European Accreditation Council for Continuing medical
Education (EAAACmE) and the Faculty of medicine & Health
sciences (FmHs) at the UAE University. All CmE Certificates will
be distributed by email after the Conference. Please be sure to
fill out the CmE self-reporter with your correct email address,
which is included in your registration bag.
European accreditation Council for Continuing medical
Education (EaaCmE)
the WAO international scientific Conference is accredited by
the European Accreditation Council for Continuing medical
Education (EAACmE) to provide a CmE activity for medical
specialists attending the Conference. the goal of a CmE system
is to assure a high level of theoretic and clinical competence
throughout the working life of medical specialists.
WAO IntErnAtIOnAl ScIEntIfIc cOnfErEncE
Asthma and Co-morbid Conditions: Expanding the Practice of Allergy for Optimal Patient Care
the WAO international scientific Conference has been
designated for a maximum of 24 hours of European external
CmE credits.
Division of CmE Credits:
sunday, 5 December: 6 hours
monday, 6 December: 6 hours
tuesday, 7 December: 6 hours
Wednesday, 8 December: 6 hours
EACCmE credits are recognized by the American medical
Association (AmA) toward the Physician’s recognition Award.
to convert EACCmE to AmA PrA category 1 credit, contact the
AmA, telephone 1-800-621-8335 or 1-312-464-4941. Us
doctors do not automatically earn CmE credits unless they
contact the AmA.
noTE: in order to receive your CmE certificate by email, please
fill out the CmE self-reporter Form that is included in your
Conference bag. CmE self-reporter Forms should be returned
to the registration Desk, located outside sheikh rashid E.
United arab Emirates Continuing medical Education Credits
UAE CmE will be provided by the Faculty of medicine & Health
sciences (FmHs), UAE University.
FmHs accredits CmE events for CmE providers in the UAE.
these are recognized by all the medical bodies in the UAE.
the WAO international scientific Conference has been
designated for a maximum of 33 hours of UAE CmE.
Division of CmE Credits:
sunday, 5 December: 7 hours
monday, 6 December: 9.5 hours
tuesday, 7 December: 9 hours
Wednesday, 8 December: 7.5 hours
noTE: in order to receive your CmE certificate by email, please
fill out the CmE self-reporter Form that is included in your
Conference bag. CmE self-reporter Forms should be returned
to the registration Desk, located outside sheikh rashid E.
COAt/PACKAgE CHECK
the cloakroom is located near the Convention gate Entrance.
Hours
sunday, 5 December: 07:00 – 22:00
monday, 6 December: 07:00 – 18:30
tuesday, 7 December: 07:00 – 18:30
Wednesday, 8 December: 07:00 – 16:00
Price
AED 20.00 per item
no item should be left in the luggage room overnight. Any items
not collected within the opening hours will be kept overnight at
the DWtC lost & Found Office at an additional charge of AED
50.00 per day per item.
COFFEE BrEAKs
Coffee breaks are included in the registration fee for Delegates,
students, nurses and Accompanying Persons. morning and
afternoon coffee breaks will take place in the 1 st floor foyer on
5 December and in sheikh rashid F on 6, 7, and 8 December.
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