Fall Clinical Meeting October 4-9, 2014
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Texas Club of Internists FALL CLINICAL MEEtiNG October 4-9, 2014 The Nines Hotel Portland, Oregon CME jointly sponsored by Oregon Health & Science University and the Texas Club of Internists TCI Fall Clinical Meeting President’s Welcome Message Leighton and I are excited that you will be joining us in Portland, Oregon this fall. We have spent a week there each of the last two summers, and have come to love this city. We know you will enjoy the trip to Mt. Hood on Sunday: we watched people skiing there in July! And we don’t think the club has ever offered a short hike as part of the Sunday outing. But that’s optional, and shops in Hood River await the more urban members. Of course we get to visit the Willamette Valley for wine tasting, and that will take place on Tuesday. Make special note of the options for wineries, as you may want to experience some others before or after the meeting. While some of the places we would have liked to visit wouldn’t take large groups during harvest season, you may be able to drop in on your own. We also hope you have an extra day or two to enjoy the amazing Oregon coastline. OHSU is excited about our group. The CME department tells us they never had such a willing group of speakers as for this meeting. If you get the chance, take the aerial tram up to the campus. It’s spectacular. We have an out-of-sight band for Wednesday night. Check out Hit Machine if you are so inclined and bring your dancing shoes! It’s gonna be a great ride! All our best, Teresa Godbey & Leighton Clark Portland Facts • Portland is the birth place of Wiki. • The rum and fruit juice drink mai tai was created in 1944 by Vic Bergeron, owner of Portland tiki bar and restaurant, TraderVic’s. • One of many Portland nicknames is Stumptown, named after the City’s quick and early growth when trees were cut but their stumps were often left in the middle of new streets. Local residents often jumped from stump to stump to make their way along muddy, unpaved streets. • “Portland is one of the few destinations outside of France where you can take your dog into pubs.” • Tom McCall (former Portland resident, Oregonian journalist and Governor,) signed the Oregon Bottle Bill (1971), the first legislation of its kind in the U.S. It requires cans, bottles, and other carbonated beverages -- plus water since 2009 -- sold in Oregon to be returnable and refundable. • You can quench your thirst downtown with public drinking fountains called Benson Bubblers. They were originally donated to Portland by a lumberman who hoped to provide a drinking alternative to taverns. • The city of Portland won its name from a coin toss between Francis Pettygrove, from Portland, ME; and Asa Lovejoy, from Boston, MA. Our fair town could’ve been named Boston, Oregon. It doesn’t have the same ring to it, does it? • Portland is a favorite movie and television back drop for several films and series. Oregon film history includes Untraceable (2008), Twilight (2008), Wendy & Lucy (2007), Paranoid Park (2006); and television shows Portlandia, Leverage, and Grimm. • Portland was named the second best foodie town in the U.S. in a 2010 study. This Northwest city also boasts a high amount of community supported agriculture and has “the largest number of vegetarian and vegan options for diners.” • The explosion of local mobile kitchens -- or food carts as they’re commonly known -- has branded Portland with a national reputation for being “food-truck crazed.” • Portland still has the remnants of its Wild West past -- Horse Rings are all over the city...yes, the ones you tie a horse to! • There is a long and vibrant underground hip-hop, techno and house music scene in Portland. • In 2001, Portland introduced the first modern streetcar in North America, becoming a model for cities all over the country...In the 1920s, Portland had the third largest narrow gauge electric rail system in the [U.S.]. The streetcar lines formed many streets and neighborhoods that still exist today. October 4-9, 2014 Airports Amenities and Oregon has six dynamic airports, each consisting of many terminals: Portland Accommodations (PDX), Eugene (EUG), North Bend (OTH), Medford (MFR), Pendleton (PDT) Taking our cue from the rich history and and Redmond (RDM). historic customer service of this legendary destination, the Nines offers an array of Transportation from the airport to The Nines hotel. exceptional services and amenities in the heart of downtown Portland. Our expert concierge PDX – 20 minutes team looks forward to unfolding the city before EUG – 2 hours you by arranging any number of excursions OTH – 3 hours and 45 minutes to nearby restaurants, theaters, and more. MFR – 4 hours Our international newspaper delivery service, PDT – 3 hours NewspaperDirect, and the luggage transport RDM – 3 hours service, Luggage Liaison, provide a seamless travel experience. Hotel Information **The hotel is close to selling out. Please call Laura if you need A pristine fitness facility invites you to assistance with your reservation. Also, if you have made a reservation explore and indulge in a fitness routine but no longer need it, please call Laura before cancelling your reservation morning and night, and when it’s time to work with the hotel** complimentary High Speed Internet Access is available throughout the hotel to get you The Nines connected in no time. 525 SW Morrison • Fitness Center - Shape your own Portland, Oregon 97204 masterpiece with our LifeFitness® by Bally cardio equipment, including five LifeFitness Toll Free Telephone: 1-888-627-7208 Treadmills, five EFX, two Summit Trainers and three bikes. Professional-grade free Room Reservation Deadline: weights, a dedicated stretching area and September 12, 2014 the most current fitness accessories complete the experience. Chris Horbecker’s Room Rates stirring “Adonis” photography collection $239 for run of house adorns the walls of our 24-hour fitness facility, inspiring guests with images of the $289 for the club level physique as a rolling landscape. Access is complimentary, along with earphones, towels, fruit infused water, magazines and newspapers. Personal training sessions are Room cancellation policy: Rooms must be cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival. available upon request. Those cancelled afterwards will incur a fee of one night’s room plus • Business Center applicable taxes. • Luggage Liaison Ideally situated next to Portland’s • Celebration of Fine Art Pioneer Square and the MAX • The Luxury Collection Concierge light rail, the Nines rests atop the landmark Meier & Frank Building and • NewspaperDirect is a contemporary homage to the • Internet Access structure’s storied past both in its striking décor and impeccable service. • Environmental Practices Check In/Out Times: Check in – 3:00 pm Check out – 12:00 pm TCI Fall Clinical Meeting Local Attractions within Walking Distance: Attraction Distance Portland Art Museum ......................................0.1 km/0.1 miles Oregon Museum of Science & Industry ...........3.2 km/2.0 miles Chinese Garden ...............................................1.6 km/1.0 miles Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall ........................ 0.1 km/0.0 miles Tom McCall Waterfront Park ...........................0.1 km/0.1 miles Keller Auditorium ............................................ 0.2 km/0.1 miles Rose Quarter ...................................................1.6 km/1.0 miles Washington Park ............................................4.8 km/3.0 miles Powell’s Bookstore ..........................................0.1 km/0.1 miles Fifth Avenue Shopping ..................................................0.2 mile Accreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Ac- creditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of OHSU School of Medicine and the Texas Club of Internists. The OHSU School of Medicine, Division of Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Credit OHSU School of Medicine, Division of CME, designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit Restaurants and Bars commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Escape everyday life with two unique dining experiences right in the hotel: Urban Farmer Steakhouse and Departure The lecture titled “Changing the Conventional Wisdom Restaurant + Lounge. Urban Farmer delivers the best of & Algorithms of Pulmonary Embolus” on Wednesday, Oct. 8th Northwest farms to your table including the best variety of will count as 1 hr of Ethics. beef options in a farmer chic atmosphere located in the 8th floor atrium lobby. Departure elevates your experience offering fantastic rooftop city views and Modern Asian cuisine in a futuristic setting evoking different images of travel. Questions? • Departure Restaurant + Lounge - Located atop the Nines, Departure is an escape from the ordinary, a journey into Contact the TCI Business Office: sophisticated surroundings with innovative Modern Asian cuisine and breathtaking city views. 401 W. 15th Street, Austin, TX 78701 • Urban Farmer Steakhouse - Urban Farmer redefines the Phone: (512) 370-1553 | Fax: (512) 370-1626 modern steakhouse with a menu and beverage program Laura Madole, Executive Director: focused on local and sustainable offerings in a uniquely sophisticated farmhouse setting. [email protected] • The Library - The Library, adjacent to Urban Farmer in the Amanda Rivera, Membership Coordinator lobby, is the ideal venue for guests to host private parties, [email protected] play a game of pool or enjoy a quiet cocktail. October 4-9, 2014 Sunday, October 5, 2014 Beauty and Bounty of Oregon Tour – Timberline at Mt. Hood & The Columbia River Gorge Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Option A cost per person: $185 Option B cost per person: $195 *Space on each tour is limited so please be sure to sign up quickly! OPTION A: 9:00 a.m.