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""1"TUI"OOVBM1IZTJDJBO"TTJTUBOU$POGFSFODF::"UMBOUB(FPSHJB::.BZo+VOF Our host city of Atlanta provides access to the latest medical information directly from the experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Conference CME...... 3 Education Program Committee (CEPC) is working hard to maximize the CDC’s resources to General Information...... 15-19 develop an educational program that will transform how you treat your patients. New this year are daily “general sessions” that offer more in-depth discussion of various topics that Hotel Information and will IMPACT your patient outcomes. We will continue to focus on case-based presentations Reservation Request that will allow audience-response devices to be used to enhance learning and interaction Form...... 12-14 with your peers. The Academy also will continue last year’s highly successful small-group, cased-based interactive sessions that allow participants to be more involved in the presen- House of Delegates...... 18 tation and share their clinical expertise in small groups. All PAs, no matter their specialties or levels of experience, are able to custom- Membership Application..... 6-7 ize their CME programs to maximize the learning experiences, choosing from more than 200 sessions. The CEPC, made up of a diverse group of PAs, has created a CME schedule Students/Assembly of packed with thought-provoking topics that also will address changes we may see in health Representatives...... 19 care in the near future. The conference will keep you abreast of the latest clinical changes such as the 2010 release of JNC VIII blood pressure guidelines. If you are looking to recertify Travel Service...... 19 in the near future, then the AAPA Annual Conference is an excellent place to revisit those topics, which are sure to be on the recertification examination. Workshops/Interactive There is no way to describe the rejuvenation one feels when provided an opportu- Case Presentations...... 4-5 nity to network with thousands of PAs in a meeting dedicated to our profession. This is an excellent opportunity to evolve and transform the PA profession and the care we provide to our patients. Come update your medical knowledge and become more involved with your profession. On behalf of the entire CEPC, it is my pleasure to be among the first to invite you to your national meeting.

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For the most accurate, up-to-date conference information, go to www.aapa.org. 1 IMPA Registration Information CT ’10 IMPACT 2010. registration means lower fees,aswell asaccesstopre-conference registration Following lastyear’s tradition, Important Dates Important [email protected] workshops. are Fees Be sure toincludeane-mail country’s PA member registration feesiftheyare membersoftheir working outside theUnited States) are eligiblefor international participants(PAs andPA form online usingyour credit card atwww.aapa.org your ments: list soyou won’t missoutontheseimportantannounce- Please shop and deadlines,aswell asadjunctsymposiaandwork- two *For workshops: On-site registration islimitedtofellow membersuntil refund forworkshops Last daytocancelandreceive members only) symposia (available to AAPA tickets orpre-register foradjunct Last daytopre-purchase workshop refund partial Last daytocancelandreceive registration Last daytosubmitadvance (available to AAPA membersonly) Adjunct symposiaregistration opens O registration deadline Early bird start, non-members. ln okhprgsrto pn April 1,2010 nline workshop registration opens

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Connect, Evolve, Transform AAPA’s Annual Conference CME program is designed for PAs by PAs and is approved for CME credit by AAPA. You will be able to comfortably earn 35-40 hours of Category I CME credit over the course of the five-and-a-half-day conference. CME credit is awarded on an hour-for-hour basis and the total number of credit hours you earn is your choice, based on the hours you spend in CME sessions. Each member of the Conference Education Program Committee (CEPC), which is made up of 11 of your clinician and educator peers, connects with experts and reviews the medical literature and CME agendas from other primary care and specialty con- ferences in order to identify the most up-to-date information intended to transform the care of patients. Constituent organizations were encouraged to submit topics they believed to be of value to their members as well as the general PA population. The IMPACT 2010 Call for Presentations was posted on the Confer- ence Web site beginning in February 2009 and many PAs, as well as non-PAs, submitted topics for consideration by the CEPC. The CEPC continues to work on creating a CME agenda that will address the varied educational needs of the profession covering more than 50 therapeutic categories, most specialties and many levels of experience. Continuing Medical Education Medical Continuing New in 2010 are daily general sessions. These programs offer more complete and in-depth coverage of major clinical topics with multiple expert panelists over an extended time slot. Here are some of the topics expected to appear on the 2010 Annual Conference CME agenda:

:: AAPA’s Clinical and Scientific Affairs Council Top Stories for 2009 – 2010 :: Medicare and Private Payer Reimbursement Update :: The Changing Health Care Landscape: What It Means to Your Practice and Your Patients :: How to Break the Law without Even Trying :: 10 Common Complaints You’ll See in Urgent Care/Emergency Departments and the Right Way to Treat Them :: Case Studies in Headache :: How Recent Actions of Congress Will Impact How You Practice :: Calculating Your Value to the Practice :: The Latest Developments in Eye Technology, Surgery and Medical Care :: Surgical Billing and Coding :: Medical Billing and Coding :: Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Related Infections :: The Angry, Red Eye — An Update for Primary Care :: Eye Emergencies Not to Miss in Primary Care

For the most accurate, up-to-date conference information, go to www.aapa.org. 3 Workshops and Interactive Case Presentations Do you prefer small groups, case-based activities and hands- Log on to AAPA’s Annual Conference on workshops? Every year the CEPC provides programming that Web site, www.aapa.org, for the varies from the traditional lecture format. Workshops include old most up-to-date information on standards and some new and exciting options. The Interactive Case Studies series was such a success in San Diego that it has IMPACT 2010—AAPA’s 38th Annual evolved into an expanded list of topics to reach a larger audience PA Conference.You’ll find lots of and deliver a greater IMPACT. exciting information on Atlanta, a Please remember that workshops and interactive case presen- preliminary CME schedule (coming tations registration are separate from your Annual Conference registration. in February), online housing and The workshops and interactive case presentations’ schedule will registration, downloadable be published in the Preliminary Program and on the AAPA Annual forms and various other online Conference Web page later this year, www.aapa.org/upcoming- only perks. events/annual-conference.com. This page continues to be the source of the most up-to-date information. The list that follows is a sample of workshops and small-group activities under consideration by the CEPC:

:: Advanced Airway Management :: Interactive Case Studies in Dyslipidemia :: Advanced and Basic Suture and Wound Care :: Interactive Case Studies in Gastroesophageal Reflux :: Advanced EKG Interpretation Disorder (GERD) :: Advanced Examination and Treatment of the Hand, Wrist :: Interactive Case Studies in Headache Continuing Medical Education Education Medical Continuing and Elbow :: Interactive Case Studies in HIV Disease :: Advanced Examination and Treatment of the Shoulder :: Interactive Case Studies in Hypertension :: Advanced Mechanical Ventilation :: Interactive Case Studies in Osteoporosis :: Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation :: Interactive Case Studies in Overactive Bladder :: Basic EKG Interpretation :: Interactive Case Studies in Prostate Cancer :: Basic Interpretation of Brain, Chest and Abdomen CT and MRI :: Interactive Case Studies in Sleep Disorders :: Basic Medical Spanish :: Interactive Case Studies in Upper Respiratory :: Basic Palm Computing for Rookies Infections :: Casting Techniques :: Intermediate EKG Interpretation :: Chest X-ray Interpretation :: Intermediate Medical Spanish :: Common Fracture Interpretation :: Intermediate/Advanced Palm Computing for Clinicians :: Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting :: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump :: Evaluation and Treatment of Common Skin Lesions :: Invasive Procedures :: Fundamentals of Critical Care Support :: Making Sense of Heart Sounds :: Injections of Joints and Soft Tissue of the Musculoskeletal :: MRI and CT Imaging System :: Musculoskeletal Physical Examination of the Lower Extremity :: In-office ER Procedures — You Don’t Have to Send That and Spine Patient to the ER! :: Nightshift in the ED Radiology :: Interactive Case Studies in Alzheimer’s Disease :: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) :: Interactive Case Studies in Asthma :: Public Speaking to Medical Audiences :: Interactive Case Studies in Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD) :: Regional and Peripheral Anesthesia Techniques :: Interactive Case Studies in Autism :: Splinting Techniques :: Interactive Case Studies in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia :: Vascular Access — Right Line, Right Time, Right Patient (BPH) :: Ventilator Management Interactive Case Studies in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) :: At press time, no workshops had been confirmed. :: Interactive Case Studies in Diabetes

IMPACT ’10 Adjunct Symposia Athletic Trainer Credit To complement the 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. lectures and workshops, AAPA is recognized by the Board of Certification, AAPA offers adjunct symposia. These breakfast and dinner ses- Inc. to offer continuing education (CE) for sions, supported by educational grants from industry, are held Certified Athletic Trainers. Nearly 200 sessions from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 5:30 to planned for the IMPACT 2010 will be designated for CE credit for 8:00 p.m. Saturday through Tuesday. Category I CME credit of- athletic trainers as well as CME credit for PAs. In addition, a sepa- fered varies depending on the length of the program but ranges rate CE certificate will be available for athletic trainers to submit from 1.25 to 2.5 hours. Topic details will be available in March to their own licensing and/or certification board. on AAPA’s Annual Conference Web page. Advance registration for adjunct symposia is open from April 1 to May 21, 2010, to PAs Session Recordings registered for the conference. We recognize that there are often competing sessions that you may wish to attend. Therefore, recordings of most of the sessions Registration for these sessions is only available online through available at the Annual Conference will be available for purchase your registration record. Be sure to include your e-mail address and will be eligible for Category II (Elective) CME credit. Because with your conference registration so that you can receive the link medical information changes so rapidly and many sessions are of to register for adjunct symposia. Any available seats will be filled little educational value without their accompanying visuals, AAPA at on-site conference registration located in the PAvilion Hall B1, will again offer a digital library for some conference CME pro- GWCC beginning on the first day of registration — Friday, May 28 grams. The recordings feature the high-quality digital audio from — until sessions are full. the session, combined with the visuals presented in the room. Workshops and Interactive Case All sessions will include speaker slides, animations, procedural Presentations Registration videos and pointer movements displayed at the event.* Tickets for workshops and interactive case presentations will be NOW, free with your purchase of the session recordings! Join sold online to AAPA fellow member registrants only between April conversations with the speaker and/or fellow colleagues in the ™

1 and May 21, 2010. Registrants will receive an e-mail from AAPA’s Greenroom . This unique social networking platform connects you Education Medical Continuing official registration company with the required link to register on- with others interested in the sessions you just heard, allowing line. Registration for workshops and interactive case presentations you to expand your learning experience well after the conference after May 21 must be done on-site. concludes. Registration for these sessions is only available online through Also available: Session audio can be downloaded for portable use. your registration record. Be sure to include your e-mail address * Session content availability is subject to change without notice. Speaker visuals with your conference registration so that you can receive the link are Read-Only. to register for workshops and interactive case presentations. Pay- ment must be made by credit card.* Fundamental Critical Care Support Workshop Any available seats will be sold at on-site conference registration — Another Reason to Attend!! located in the PAvilion, Hall B1, GWCC beginning on the first AAPA is pleased to announce that the annual pre-conference day of registration — Friday, May 28 — until sessions are full. Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) workshop will be of- We are NOT able to increase workshop and interactive case fered immediately prior to IMPACT 2010 — Thursday, May 27, presentation size. and Friday, May 28, 2010. This standardized course provides an No refunds will be given for cancellations of workshop and inter- exposure to basic principles of critical care. Its primary goal is to active case presentation registration after May 21, 2010. enhance the ability of primary care practitioners to perform the initial assessment, management and stabilization of critically ill *For workshops: On-site registration is limited to fellow members patients. Specific topics include airway management, cardiopulmo- until two hours prior to the start of the workshop. Two hours prior to the start, registration (for any remaining seats) is open to students nary resuscitation, acute respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, and non-members. basic hemodynamic monitoring and shock. All participants are eligible to take the FCCS certification exam, sponsored by the Society of Critical Care Medicine, at the end of the course. This course is limited to 30 attendees and fills quickly, so watch for upcoming registration information! Reimbursement, Billing and Coding Components of the Reimbursement, Billing and Coding Seminar will be included in the regularly scheduled CME offerings. It will not be offered this year as a workshop for which an additional registration fee is required.

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Physician assistants and PA students who apply ______City State Zip for AAPA membership are encouraged to also join his/her state or federal service chapter. ______Primary Phone Work Phone *Membership Category Eligibility Requirements Dues-paying members are eligible for print copies of PA Professional. For the 2009 – 2010 membership year $15 of ______Connect with AAPA Work Address FELLOW — Graduate of a PA program accredited by ARC-PA or a your dues is applied to the cost of publishing PA Professional. predecessor agency, or has passed the NCCPA PANCE exam. membership today. ______City State Zip Membership expires 12 months from join date. Conditions of AAPA Membership: In accordance with Article III, Section 13 of the AAPA Bylaws, “AAPA will grant membership to Three easy ways: Preferred professional mailing address ❒ Home ❒ Work STUDENT — Enrolled (and attending classes) in a PA program accredited by ARC-PA or a predecessor agency. any individual who meets the criteria for membership as outlined in Article III, section I-II and will remain nondiscriminatory in CALL: 703 836 2272 ______Membership expires 4 months after date of graduation. E-mail Address granting membership.” In accordance with AAPA Bylaws Article FAX: 703 684 4308 AFFILIATE — Individual who is ineligible for any other X, Section 5, “Any individual who has their physician assistant membership category, or an individual who is applying to license, certificate, registration, or temporary permit currently MAIL: Date of Birth: ______Do you have a Facebook account? ❒ Yes ❒ No a PA program. revoked as the result of a final adjudicated disciplinary action American Academy of Physician Assistants Membership expires 12 months from join date. for violation of their professional practice statutes or regulations Attn: Membership Department Membership Categories and Dues Rates (see next page for eligibility)* RETIRED — A PA who is a former fellow member who has shall be ineligible to apply for AAPA membership during the 950 North Washington Street period of that revocation.” Alexandria, VA 22314-1552 ❒ FELLOW $250 ❒ STUDENT $75 chosen to retire from the profession, and opts to be classified as a retired member. NCCPA Certificate # ______PA Program Attending ______AAPA’s Bylaws may be viewed online at: www.aapa.org/ Anticipated Graduation Date Month/Year______Membership expires 12 months from join date. • Fellow members are represented in the AAPA House images/stories/documents/about_aapa/policymanual/ of Delegates according to the chapter they choose to ❒ AFFILIATE $75 SUSTAINING — Graduate of a PA program accredited by ARC- Bylaws.pdf. represent them. Choose one chapter below: Are you a pre-PA student ❒ Yes ❒ No PA or a predecessor agency who has chosen not to practice in If no, state occupation: ______❒ Chapter in the state of my mailing address the PA profession. • AAPA’s Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the Physician ❒ Chapter in another state ❒ RETIRED $75 Membership expires 12 months from join date. Assistant Profession can be located at: www.aapa.org/ Specify state: ______PHYSICIAN — A U.S. licensed physician. images/stories/Membership_Handbook/ethical_conduct_ ❒ ❒ SUSTAINING $75 Specialty organization Membership expires 12 months from join date. guidelines.pdf. Specify organization: ______❒ PHYSICIAN $75 ❒ Naval Association of PAs License # ______ASSOCIATE — An individual who is engaged in selling ❒ Society of Air Force PAs State ______products or services to PAs or an individual employed by ❒ Society of Army PAs ❒ ❒ a government agency who does not qualify for any other ❒ MD DO Public Health Service Academy of PAs membership category. ❒ Veteran Affairs PA Profession ❒ ASSOCIATE $200 Membership expires 12 months from join date.

Membership dues are not deductible as a charitable Method of Payment (See membership rates above) contribution for income tax purposes. However, they may be ❒ Check (payable to AAPA) deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense Please charge my ❒ VISA ❒ MasterCard ❒ American Express or an itemized miscellaneous deduction subject to the restrictions imposed as a result of AAPA’s lobbying activities. ______It is estimated that the non-deductible portion of your 2009 Card Number Expiration (Required) – 2010 dues spent of lobby activities is 6 percent. If you have ______any questions regarding this matter, please contact your CPA Name on Card Signature (Required) or tax specialist. AAPAs Federal ID# 23-7067770.

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IMPACT ’10 *Membership Category Eligibility Requirements Dues-paying members are eligible for print copies of PA Professional. For the 2009 – 2010 membership year $15 of FELLOW — Graduate of a PA program accredited by ARC-PA or a your dues is applied to the cost of publishing PA Professional. predecessor agency, or has passed the NCCPA PANCE exam. Membership expires 12 months from join date. Conditions of AAPA Membership: In accordance with Article STUDENT — Enrolled (and attending classes) in a PA program III, Section 13 of the AAPA Bylaws, “AAPA will grant membership to accredited by ARC-PA or a predecessor agency. any individual who meets the criteria for membership as outlined Membership expires 4 months after date of graduation. in Article III, section I-II and will remain nondiscriminatory in granting membership.” In accordance with AAPA Bylaws Article AFFILIATE — Individual who is ineligible for any other X, Section 5, “Any individual who has their physician assistant membership category, or an individual who is applying to license, certificate, registration, or temporary permit currently a PA program. revoked as the result of a final adjudicated disciplinary action Membership expires 12 months from join date. for violation of their professional practice statutes or regulations RETIRED — A PA who is a former fellow member who has shall be ineligible to apply for AAPA membership during the chosen to retire from the profession, and opts to be classified period of that revocation.” as a retired member. Membership expires 12 months from join date. • AAPA’s Bylaws may be viewed online at: www.aapa.org/ images/stories/documents/about_aapa/policymanual/ SUSTAINING — Graduate of a PA program accredited by ARC- Bylaws.pdf. PA or a predecessor agency who has chosen not to practice in the PA profession. • AAPA’s Guidelines for Ethical Conduct for the Physician Membership expires 12 months from join date. Assistant Profession can be located at: www.aapa.org/ PHYSICIAN — A U.S. licensed physician. images/stories/Membership_Handbook/ethical_conduct_ Membership expires 12 months from join date. guidelines.pdf. ASSOCIATE — An individual who is engaged in selling products or services to PAs or an individual employed by a government agency who does not qualify for any other membership category. Membership expires 12 months from join date.

Membership dues are not deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes. However, they may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense or an itemized miscellaneous deduction subject to the restrictions imposed as a result of AAPA’s lobbying activities. It is estimated that the non-deductible portion of your 2009 – 2010 dues spent of lobby activities is 6 percent. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact your CPA or tax specialist. AAPAs Federal ID# 23-7067770.

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City Lights, Southern Nights

IMPACT 2010 is not only an ideal opportunity for PAs to expand their knowledge of the medical field and connect with their colleagues to positively transform patient care, but also to explore Atlanta’s amazing attractions! This capital city maintains southern character and charm, while having a very cosmopolitan environment. From the world’s largest aquarium to a rich civil rights history, a thriving restaurant scene and some of the best shopping in the country — the city is sure to satisfy all interests! The Georgia Aquarium The Georgia Aquarium is the world’s largest and most engaging aquarium experience, and the site of AAPA’s Opening Reception on Saturday, May 29. With more than eight million gallons of fresh and marine water, and the largest collection of aquatic animals, you are sure to see things you’ve never seen before. Guests marvel at whale sharks — the largest fish in the world — as well as beluga whales, California sea lions, African penguins, tropical fish, jellies, guitarfish, cow nose rays, a hammerhead shark and loggerhead sea turtle. With so many exciting animals, the Georgia Aquarium promises wonder and excitement around every corner. Visit www.georgiaaquarium.org to purchase your tickets today. IMPACT ’10 World of Coke as view films and exhibits on his life. The tours From a thrilling, multi-sensory, 4-D are filled on a first-come, first-served theater, a marvelously restored 1880’s basis. Register for soda fountain, and a special one-of-a- the tour at the National Park Service kind World of Coca-Cola glass bottle Visitor Center upon arrival at the produced exclusively for guests in a park. The tour is strictly limited to 15 fully functioning bottling line, to an people per tour. They fill up fast on opportunity to sample more than 60 weekends and holidays. Visit www. different beverages from around the thekingcenter.org for more informa- world, you’ll experience something tion. new and inviting at every turn. The World of Coca-Cola is located at 121 CNN Atlanta Baker Street in Pemberton Place, Journey into the heart of CNN World- adjacent to the Georgia Aquarium in wide and get an up-close look at downtown Atlanta and is accessible global news in the making. “Inside via the Peachtree Center or CNN/ CNN” is a 55-minute guided walk- World Congress Center MARTA sta- ing tour with exclusive, behind-the- tions. Call 1-800-676-COKE or visit scenes views of Atlanta’s CNN studios www.worldofcoca-cola.com for more and an exciting glimpse of news information. and broadcasting in action from the Martin Luther King, Jr. media giant’s world headquarters. Center The tour is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with tours departing Martin Luther King, Jr., was born in approximately every 10 minutes. On 1929 on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta. It your visit, check out Centennial Olym- was in these surroundings of home, pic Park, home to the 1996 Olympic church (Ebenezer Baptist Church) and Games, which loops around CNN neighborhood (Sweet Auburn) that World Headquarters. Learn more by “M.L.” experienced family and love, visiting www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta. segregation in the days of “Jim Crow” laws, diligence and tolerance. Visitors are able to tour the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his graves- ite with a park ranger-led tour, as well For the most accurate, up-to-date conference information, go to www.aapa.org. 9 Sports Shopping After opening in 1997, the “Home of From boutiques to art galleries, the Braves” known as Turner Field has antique shops and outlet centers, quickly become an Atlanta landmark shopping opportunities in Atlanta are and the benchmark for future baseball abundant. Delve into Buckhead for park design. Turner Field combines legendary shopping and dining pack- the nostalgia and the atmosphere of ages, as well as spa visits. Find a list old-time baseball with state-of-the-art of the hottest boutiques for Atlanta family entertainment unlike that of shopping in our neighborhoods, in- any other park. It is unrivaled in its cluding Decatur, Little Five Points and blend of technology and entertain- the Virginia Highlands at www.atlanta. ment. At all times, fans are enter- net/visitors/seedo/boulevardBoutiques. tained and informed of Turner Field html. activities through superior sound Cuisine systems, the Braves Vision video board in center field, the Plaza- Everyone from neighborhood- Vision board in the Fan Plaza hopping café dwellers to art and more than 500 television aficionado snootie foodies can monitors situated through- find something in area restaurants. out the complex. The Atlanta dining is known for its Braves season runs from exquisite cuisine and friendly ser- April through September vice, and now Southern cooking is and the Braves Museum making a comeback. Discover the Hall of Fame (also at award-winning Watershed; Dog- Turner Field) is open year- wood, which offers a grits bar; and round. Conference attend- Home Restaurant and Bar, where ees can take in a game or everything is straight from the farm. visit the site to view the Be sure to visit new downtown 600 Braves artifacts and restaurants Il Mulino, Laurent photographs that trace the Tourondel’s BLT Steak, Legal Sea team’s history from its begin- Foods, Peasant Bistro and Rise nings in Boston (1871 – 1952) Sushi Lounge. to Milwaukee (1953 – 1965) to Atlanta (1966 – present). Tickets can be purchased at: http://atlanta. braves.mlb.com. Climate The average temperature of Atlanta during May and June varies between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to this wide range, it is advisable to bring a light jacket for cooler days, as well as light clothing for hotter days. Transportation With the South’s largest airport — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Interntional Airport — and a variety of public transportation options, getting around Atlanta is easy. Its mass transit system, MARTA, provides a convenient and affordable ride for $2. The A to Z Route connects visitors with the Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta. The Peach, or MARTA Route 110, trav- els from Lenox Square to the Georgia State Capitol with stops at popular locations. Special rates and a trip planner are available at www.itsmarta. com/.

For the most accurate, up-to-date conference information, go to www.aapa.org. 11 AAPA has secured discounted rates with several of All reservation requests MUST originate through Carl- the finest hotels in Atlanta for IMPACT 2010, most son Wagonlit Travel.* If you contact the hotels directly, within walking distance of the Georgia World Congress they will advise you they are sold out, as rooms are Center, the location of CME sessions, the PAvilion, blocked for IMPACT 2010. workshops, the Exhibit Hall and general sessions. When attendees book within the AAPA housing block, it The Omni Hotel at CNN Center will serve as one con- allows us to demonstrate the value of our conference to ference co-headquarters, hosting many constituent the host city and, therefore, to be eligible for significant activities, adjunct symposia and product theaters. discounts at local hotels and for reduced meeting room The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is the other co-head- rentals charged at the convention center. quarter and will also host many constituent activities The fee to provide housing services to you is incorpo- as well as the House of Delegates and the Assembly rated in the room rate. The discounts AAPA receives of Representatives. are, in turn, passed on to you in the form of lower registration costs and complimentary shuttle service.

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Forsyth St SW Atlanta Marriott Marquis 1 Single/Double $169 Westin Peachtree Plaza Southern hospitality. It is warmly embraced at 4 Single $119/Double $129 the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, and taken to such gracious extremes that no guest can resist their Towering 73 floors above the city, the Westin charms. The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is convenient- Peachtree Plaza is recognized as one of Atlanta’s most ly located within walking distance of AmericasMart, famous architectural landmarks. Renowned Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia World Congress architect John Portman designed the hotel, the Center and the Georgia Aquarium, as well as the Western Hemisphere’s largest. All 1,068 rooms feature Georgia Dome, Philips Arena and CNN Center. floor-to-ceiling glass windows, desks, High-Speed ® The Marriott will host the House of Delegates, Internet Access and the Westin Heavenly Bed. SAAAPA Assembly of Representatives and many Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the hotel constituent activities. is just steps away from the Georgia World Congress Center and several major attractions, including the Hilton Atlanta Georgia Aquarium, World of Coke, Philips Arena and 2 Single/Double $139 Centennial Olympic Park.

The Hilton Atlanta hotel offers the ideal setting for business or pleasure and is located in a prime business, historic and cultural district. It is within walking distance of or a short taxi ride to many of the city’s leading tourist attractions and destinations, including the Georgia World Congress Center, Georgia Aquarium, CNN Center, Centennial Olympic Park and World of Coke. The hotel also has direct covered access via a pedestrian skybridge to the MARTA transit station. Omni Hotel at CNN Center 3 Single/Double $179 Luxurious comfort embraces pure style at the elegant, four-diamond Omni Hotel at CNN Center. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within the bustling Luckie Marietta District, this luxury hotel treats you to views of the spectacular downtown skyline or picturesque Centennial Olympic Park. The Omni Hotel at CNN Center is connected to Philips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center, and it is the hotel nearest to the Georgia Dome. The Omni will host the adjunct symposia, product theaters and many constituent activities.

For the most accurate, up-to-date conference information, go to www.aapa.org. 13 hotel reservation request Form AAPA’s 38th Annual Physician Assistant Conference www.aapa.org Instructions Deposit Policy 1 Print or type names of all persons occupying the room with last All hotels will require a deposit for each room for the first night to hold name first. your reservation. NO reservation will be made without a deposit. The deposit is refundable if cancellation is made at least 14 days before 2 All reservation requests MUST originate through Carlson Wagonlit Travel.* If you contact the hotels directly, they will advise you the arrival. Acceptable payments include VISA, MasterCard, American they are sold out, as rooms are blocked off for AAPA’s Annual Express, Discover, Diners Club or check made payable to Carlson PA Conference assignment through Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Wagonlit Travel. Telephone reservations will not be accepted. 3 Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If your choices are unavailable, Carlson Wagonlit Travel will contact you Housing Opens December 1, 2009 for alternate choices. Please complete one hotel reservation form per room, *Only those reservations made through Carlson Wagonlit Travel will be make a copy and mail or fax it to: eligible to access AAPA’s complimentary shuttle. Carlson Wagonlit Travel ATTN: Sally Donisi 4801 Woodway, Suite 400E Changes or Cancellations Houston, TX 77056-1850 Reservation changes, i.e., name change, arrival/departure revisions Fax: 866 330 1850 and cancellations, must be submitted to Carlson Wagonlit Travel in Phone: 888 669 AAPA (2272) or 713 369 1289 writing and faxed to 713 622 2861. E-mail: [email protected]

Lodging Information Name (Last, First): ______Address: ______City: ______State:______Zip______E-mail:______

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❐ Single (1 bed, 1 person) ❐ Double (1 bed, 2 people) ❐ Double (2 beds, 2 people) ❐ Triple (2 beds, 3 people) ❐ Quadruple (2 beds, 4 people) # in party:______# adults in party:______❐ Smoking ❐ Non-smoking Rooming with (PRINT or TYPE names of all persons occupying the room with last name first): ______Hotel Choice Please reserve lodging in the following hotel: See page 12 for map, rates and locations. Choice 1:______Choice 2:______Choice 3:______

❐ Request room accessible to persons with disabilities Room Guaranteed by Enclosed check for $______. Please charge one-night deposit $______to my: ❐ VISA ❐ MasterCard ❐ American Express ❐ Discover ❐ Diners Club Card #:______Expiration Date:______Name (as written on card):______Signature (required):______

PLEASE NOTE: A local accommodation tax is applicable and is subject to change without notification. An acknowledgement will be sent to you by Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Be sure to check with your confirmed hotel to verify overnight parking rates if you plan to drive. Opening Welcome/General Session Healthy Mornings IMPACT 2010 – AAPA’s 38th Annual PA Conference will officially Are you looking for something fun and energizing to wake you begin with an inspiring Welcome Session on Saturday, May 29, up in the morning? No worries! At IMPACT 2010, there are many lead by the Academy’s leaders. Watch the PA Professional and the opportunities to start your morning off on the right foot. Annual Conference Web site for more details. Starting on Saturday, May 29, and continuing each morning Opening Reception through June 2, all conference attendees can participate in a Healthy Mornings event, which will take place at the Omni Hotel. Connecting with colleagues is one of the top two reasons physi- These hour-long classes will include kickboxing, yoga, Pilates, and cian assistants attend AAPA’s Annual Conference. The Opening the 5k Walk/Run described below. Be on the lookout for more Reception is one of the many excellent networking opportunities information on the Annual Conference pages of the Web site. offered. AAPA is excited to announce that the Opening Recep- tion for IMPACT 2010 will be located at the Georgia Aquarium on Annual 5K Fun Walk/Run Saturday, May 29, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and will be co- On Sunday, May 30, hundreds of PAs will participate in the Annual sponsored by AAPA, the Georgia Academy of Physician Assistants 5K Fun Walk/Run in Atlanta. This AAPA event was a tremendous and the National Commission of Certification of Physician As- success last year, with close to 500 runners raising more than sistants! You are sure to see things you’ve never seen before, with Information General $24,000 to benefit the Physician Assistant Foundation. In 2010, more than eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and with your help, we hope to do even better and provide a greater more aquatic life than found in any other aquarium. The Georgia IMPACT on the PA profession. Monies raised will fund Foundation Aquarium promises wonder and excitement around every corner programs such as community health projects, humanitarian aid and abundant opportunities to connect with your colleagues! grants and PA student scholarships. Prizes will be awarded to the Pints for Life team and the individual who raise the most money. T-shirts will be given away to the first 500 runners who check in at the Healthy AAPA members donated a record-breaking 440 pints of blood at Mornings registration desk located in the PAvilion, Hall B1, GWCC. the annual three-day Pints for Life Blood Drive at IMPACT 2009. Stay tuned to the IMPACT 2010 — AAPA’s Annual PA Conference Help us do even better at in Atlanta by participating IMPACT 2010 Web site for more information. Please note, pre-registration is in the three-day blood drive organized by the Student Academy of required for the Annual 5K Fun Walk/Run. Last year’s event filled AAPA. You or someone you know will, at some time, face a situ- up quickly, so be sure to register early! ation when you need to receive blood. When that happens, you expect the blood supply to be available, yet only a small number of those who can give blood do so. We in the health care profes- sions need to roll up our sleeves and help strengthen the nation’s blood supply by taking an hour during AAPA’s Annual Conference to donate. For updates on the drive, visit the Annual Conference pages at www.aapa.org. PAs Together–Running for Communities

For the most accurate, up-to-date conference information, go to www.aapa.org. 15 2010 Host City Prevention Campaign Product Theaters Each year, AAPA members support a philanthropic project in the Learn about new product advances to IMPACT your practice while host city of AAPA’s Annual Conference. This year’s campaign is enjoying lunch with your colleagues! The Product Theaters provide focused on literacy. A check in the amount of $10,000 will be a unique forum that includes an informative question-and-answer presented to our host city recipient in Atlanta, the South Georgia session and have become highly anticipated by many attendees. Farmworker Health Project, established and managed by the Three or four concurrent sessions will be held from noon to 12:45 Emory PA Program. AAPA President Steve Hanson chose Emory p.m. Saturday through Wednesday. These sessions, which will PA Program’s migrant farmworker project as it provides direct not conflict with CME sessions, will be held in meeting rooms at service to approximately 1,900 farmworkers and their depen- the Omni Hotel at CNN Center, located across the street from the dents during their time in south Georgia. It is now entering its Georgia World Congress Center. 15th year of outreach providing free out-patient care. Beyond its direct IMPACT on a very medically underserved and impover- Exhibit Hall ished patient base, it has a substantial IMPACT on communities, Located in Halls B2 and B3, Georgia World Congress Center individual PA and physician volunteers and Emory PA students. More than 250 organizations specializing in medical technologies, The remaining funds raised through the Host City Prevention services and products that IMPACT the care you provide to your Campaign (HCPC) effort, typically $20,00v0 or more, is distrib-

General Information General patients will be exhibiting this year. Whether you are looking for uted to PAs and PA students for community literacy grants and a new job or are interested in the latest products or medications, sponsors two PA student scholarships. you are guaranteed to find it in the Exhibit Hall. Exhibits will be Help the PA Foundation make an IMPACT on the Atlanta com- open from Tuesday, June 1, through Wednesday, June 2, 2010. munity by considering a gift to HCPC. Visit www.aapa.org/pa-foun- Concession stands will be available for refreshments and lunch. dation to make a contribution today. Please note “HCPC” under NEW this year, visit our bookstore located in the Exhibit Hall! additional information. Contact the PA Foundation at Check e-mails, review your schedule or just relax at one of the 703 519 5686 or [email protected] to find out more. four attendee lounges. Please remember that children under the age of 18, including in- fants, are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall or in any CME sessions. The AAPA Store — Connecting You With the Latest Professional Resources and Point-of-Care Technolo- gies to Transform Your Practice and Patient Care Featuring all new conference and AAPA logo apparel, lab coats, PA publications and PDAs New Location and Hours of Operation! The AAPA Store may be found in the Exhibit Hall and will be open on Tuesday, June 1, and Wednesday, June 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. only! This exclusive once-a-year opportunity is not to be missed to review and purchase the latest in:

:: High-quality, personalized AAPA logo lab coats exclusively from MEDELITA :: Essential medical publications, such as the release of A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertifica- tion Examinations for Physician Assistants, 4th Edition :: Customized medical software and electronics, such as PDAs and PDA software including information on the free Professional Development Portfolio from AAPA :: Patient education materials, such as Q&A: About Physician Assistants brochures in Spanish and English :: PA-authored publications in the special “PA BOOK CORNER” (Watch for book-signing dates and times!) :: Speaker-authored publications in the special “Speaker Book Corner” :: All-new adult and children’s AAPA and Atlanta conference logo wear

Don’t miss out on quality resources that will enhance your practice capabilities and help you provide better patient care!

IMPACT ’10 Connect With Thousands of Your Colleagues Let employers and recruiters attending conference know that you to IMPACT Your Professional and Personal are available for an on-site interview by flagging your profile with Reach the Conference Connection feature. Search the Conference Connec- tion database of employers who have indicated that they will be in Hundreds of on-site and online networking opportunities Atlanta. IMPACT 2010 — AAPA’s Annual Conference is THE place to be to Your job search stops here. Whether you’re a recent graduate meet thousands of old and new PA colleagues! The conference searching for your first position or a seasoned professional look- experience in Atlanta next May offers hundreds of networking ing for your next opportunity or a new location, let us help grow events, including: your future. :: Alumni reunions and socials The PA Job Link representatives will be available to walk you :: Specialty organization receptions, dances and meetings through the new and special features and answer all your ques- :: Chapter receptions, dances and meetings tions. Not to mention the informal, impromptu get-togethers that occur To learn more and take advantage of the exciting new enhance- every year! ments, go to www.aapa.org/joblink. Plus, become a fan of IMPACT 2010 on Facebook and facilitate your connection with old and new friends, fellow alumni and Information General colleagues even before the conference. Visit www.facebook.com/ PAConference today to start connecting. Updates to the list of networking opportunities will be made regularly on AAPA’s Annual Conference Web site. Check it frequently as you prepare your conference schedule. Social Media Café — Making an IMPACT With New Tools! Are you asking yourself if your colleagues actually use all this social media stuff? Well, the answer is “yes”! Learn how to connect with your fellow PAs online while meeting them face to face in the expanded Social Media Café. Our resident social media expert will be holding introductory classes on all the tools to use to keep the connections you make in Atlanta strong and vibrant throughout the year. Bring your laptop or smart phone and play while you learn! Don’t miss any important e-mails while in Atlanta. Bring your laptop to the Social Media Café, (we’ll supply FREE WiFi during PAvilion hours) or feel free to use any of the computers to log on! IMPACT Your Professional Growth with The PA Job Link Career Center located in the PAvilion, Hall B1, Georgia World Congress Center Looking for the right position? Strengthen your job search to meet your match and make a proactive IMPACT on your professional growth with The PA Job Link, the preeminent employment resource exclusively for practicing PAs and students. :: Listing more than 700 current PA job opportunities :: Search by geographic location, specialty and keyword

Additional features include: :: Customizable tools such as Résumé Builder to help you present yourself professionally to potential employers; :: Current salary profile information; :: Contract templates; :: Interview tips; and :: Free assistance with posting your résumé, searching for jobs and navigating other services through the Customer Service Center. For the most accurate, up-to-date conference information, go to www.aapa.org. 17 Special Conference Offers from the :: HealthDay News — Daily news feed featuring summarized AAPA Mobile Solutions Center journal articles, institutional updates and alerts, and conference-related news, delivered with every HotSync. Bringing you customized point-of-care technology to IMPACT better patient care (at member-discount rates!) :: AAPA Newsline — Gain instant access to the latest association information and news. To celebrate IMPACT 2010, your choice of the latest :: Lifetime Technical Support — Speak toll-free with trained in handheld technology from Apple and HP is paired PDA professionals for support. with Medicopeia — Physician Assistant Edition, a mobile medical software solution designed specifically for PAs at the point-of-care at fantastic member-discount rates! Choose one of the following devices and complete your special Plus, shipping is free! conference bundle! The Medicopeia — Physician Assistant Edition is an essential Apple iPOD Touch: Choice of 8gb at $329, 32gb at $429 and 64gb software package for the clinically practicing PA and includes a at $529 one-year subscription to leading medical references, clinical tools The iPod touch packs more features into a sleeker design. Flip and relevant news. Medicopeia will install the latest updates to through your library by album artwork. Create Genius Playlists on your applications with every HotSync, so you’ll always have the the go. And add to your collection by shopping the iTunes Music General Information General most up-to-date information at your fingertips while at the point- Store from any Wi-Fi hotspot. Movies and TV shows pop off the of-care! 3.5-inch widescreen display. Browse the Web with Wi-Fi. Get rich HTML e-mail, including attachments. Get directions and live traffic The one-year subscription to Medicopeia includes: reports. Feed your YouTube addiction. Its advanced technologies :: From AAPA! The Physician Assistant Professional Develop- enable iPod touch to respond to both touch and movement. It ment Portfolio (PDP) — Your home for professional growth also finds wireless networks and connects you to the Internet. and career development. It’s credentialing made easy! With just one click of your HP iPAQ 110 Package: $389 PDA or a few easy clicks on your desktop, An HP device has never been so simple. This lightweight iPaq you can instantly connect with one of combines the colorful touch screen and Windows Mobile operating the easiest and most convenient ways to software that makes it so easy to use. With all the amenities of record, log and track your professional skills Microsoft Office, and WiFi, the iPaq 110 is the perfect portable PDA. and development. AAPA will securely store your confidential HP iPAQ 210 Package: $519 portfolio. Easily add your favorite procedures in one click The iPaq 210 is a heavy duty device featuring the largest screen through pre-populated fields linked to a comprehensive of our selection and a hard drive to match. This glossy black PDA clinical database. Personalize your portfolio by adding or comes with the Windows Mobile. Expansion slots include both modifying training, procedures and more! The PDP is highly Secure Digital (SD) and Compact Flash (CF) to provide you with versatile, supporting PAs in any practice setting or specialty more options for memory. and easily allows for physician verification of your skills and competence. It also may serve as an effective résumé A Software-Only package with RxPro is also available at $139. builder, allowing you to efficiently track your work history. Take advantage of these special offers by including your selec- Best of all — the PDP is FREE to AAPA members. (Non-mem- tion on the registration form in the back of this brochure. Visit bers may receive a free one-year trial offer.) the Mobile Solutions Center in the online AAPA Store at :: Epocrates RxPro — Enhanced drug and formulary reference www.aapa.org and click on “Shop AAPA” for additional informa- with integrated ID treatment guide and tools, complete with tion and to order online! drug-to-drug interactions. :: 5-Minute Clinical Consult — A comprehensive clinical 2010 House of Delegates to Meet in Atlanta! resource that presents the very latest evidence information The AAPA House of Delegates (HOD) will conduct its 34th Annual about more than 600 medical conditions. Meeting during IMPACT 2010 — AAPA’s 38th Annual Physician :: PA Toolbox — A premium quality medical calculator and Assistant Conference. From Saturday, May 29, through Monday, rapid reference tool, designed specifically for PAs, that May 31, delegates elected by AAPA’s chartered constituent chap- contains more that 15 essential clinical modules. ters, recognized specialty PA organizations, Student Academy and Caucus Congress will make decisions about the future direction :: MedCalc — The most full-featured medical calculator for of the Academy to deliver a greater IMPACT on the PA profession handhelds, with more than 64 formulas, including anion and ultimately patient care. gap, body mass index, corrected calcium, creatinine clear- ance and many more. (Available only for Palm OS platforms) The HOD Meeting is open to all Academy members and registered :: MedRules — Award-winning application featuring useful conference attendees. This is your opportunity to observe the clinical prediction rules taken from the medical literature, Academy’s democratic policy-making process first-hand. Fellow including APACHE II score, DVT probability, Bishop score, members can provide testimony during the Reference Committee breast cancer risk and more. (Available only for Palm OS hearings. The final schedule will be available on the HOD Web platforms) page (www.aapa.org/about-aapa/leadership-and-governance/ house-of-delegates) along with the meeting materials download in spring 2010. IMPACT ’10 In continuing recent years’ registration process, registration for those delegates and alternates who will only attend the HOD Meeting will be at no charge and is completely separate from regular conference registration. Keep an eye on future issues of Delegate News for more details or contact Tom Shoemaker at [email protected]. Students to Meet in Atlanta! AAPA welcomes students to IMPACT 2010 — AAPA’s 38th Annual PA Conference. The conference provides students with the opportunity to attend CME sessions, as well as participate and view the policy-making process of the Student Academy’s Assembly of Representatives (AOR) and the AAPA’s House of Delegates. Stu- dents also receive the latest information on products and services PAs use to network with other PAs and work to find a job — all of which will help students positively IMPACT patient care when

they begin their practice. Information General Lectures and forums especially designed for students are scheduled for all day, Monday, May 31, and cover topics like surviving rotations, logging and obtaining CME hours, state laws for the PA practice, contract negotiations, résumé writing and more. AAPA’s Travel Service In addition to the workshops, the annual meeting of the AOR — the Student Academy’s legislative body — will be held Saturday, Carlson Wagonlit Travel in Houston is the official travel agency May 29, and Sunday, May 30, in which students participate in the for IMPACT 2010. Discounted fares have been negotiated with policy-making for SAAAPA, elect the Student Board of Directors, American Airlines for flights to Atlanta. view presentations by the Academy’s leadership and see the Call toll-free 800 795 9005 or 713 407 9696, Monday-Friday, presentation of the 2010 SAAAPA Awards, which recognize PA 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Central Standard Time. Be sure to identify students, student societies, a PA and constituent organization. yourself as an AAPA conference attendee. Or e-mail your request Students, Are You Ready for the Challenge? to [email protected]. Only those e-mail requests with full name and telephone number will receive a response from Participate in the 20th Annual SAAAPA National Medical Challenge Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Bowl at IMPACT 2010, where teams of PA students from around the country compete in a Jeopardy!-style game. Questions relate to Once your reservations are confirmed, you will be sent a folio with PA students’ medical knowledge. This is a highly anticipated event your complete air itinerary, reservation confirmation number (record that draws more than 1,500 conference spectators. locator) and car rental information. Attendees wishing to take advantage of AAPA’s negotiated discounts should call Carlson Wag- PA student teams can register online (www.aapa.org/student- onlit Travel or contact American Airlines directly at 1 800 433 1790. academy/current-students/national-medical-challenge-bowl) for the National Medical Challenge Bowl starting on Monday, March 15, at American Airlines noon Eastern Standard Time. Spaces are filled by eligible teams To book a flight directly with American, please call 1 800 433 1790 on a first-come, first-served basis. or book online at www.aa.com. Authorization Number for online booking: 4110TT Authorization Number for telephone booking: A4110TT* Carlson Wagonlit Travel will not issue airline tickets without payment by credit card, and no fares are guaranteed until ticketed. All airline tickets are subject to a non-refundable service fee.

*Please note, American Airlines charges a $20 booking fee for making reservations over the phone. Carlson Wagonlit Travel 4801 Woodway, Suite 400 East Houston, TX 77056 800 795 9005 or 713 407 9696 [email protected] Smoking Policy IMPACT 2010 is a non-smoking meeting. Your compliance is appreciated. For the most accurate, up-to-date conference information, go to www.aapa.org. 19 ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM AAPA’s 38th Annual Physician Assistant Conference AAPA’s 38th Annual PA Conference Registration, c/o Laser Registration 1200 G Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005-3967 Fax: 866 357 4498

1 Personal Information 3 AAPA Mobile Solutions Center AAPA #:______NCCPA #: ______New Apple/HP Products! Last Name: ______1) ___ Number of Apple iPod Touch 8gb and Medicopeia - PA Edition @ $329 per bundle = ______2) ___ Number of Apple iPod Touch 32gb and Medicopeia - PA Edition @ $429 per bundle = ______First Name: ______3) ___ Number of Apple iPod Touch 64gb and Medicopeia - PA Edition @ $529 per bundle =______q PA q PA-C q One Add’l Credential: ______4) ___ Number of HP iPAQ 110 and Medicopeia - PA Edition @ $389 per bundle = ______q Non-PA q PA Student 5) ___ Number of HP iPAQ 210 and Medicopeia - PA Edition @ $519 per bundle = ______Organization/PA Program/Military Base: ______6) ___ Medicopeia Software Only with Rx Pro @ $139 per bundle = ______7) ___ Medicopeia Software RENEWAL with Rx Pro @ $139 per bundle = ______q Home q Office All above ship within 4-6 weeks upon receipt of your registration and payment. Free Shipping! Mailing Address: ______City/State/Zip: ______4 Payment of Fees All payments made by check or money order must be made payable to International Membership Affiliation (if applicable): ______the American Academy of Physician Assistants in U.S. dollars drawn on ______a U.S. bank. FED ID# 23-7067770. E-mail: ______Total Payment (Sections 2 & 3) $______Telephone:______Fax: ______5 Mail or fax your completed registration form with check, money order or Specialty Code (from page 21): ______credit card payment to AAPA’s 38th Annual PA Conference Registration, c/o Laser Registration, 2 Registration Fees 1200 G Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005-3967. Membership must be current through June 30, 2010. Fax: 866 357 4498 or 514 228 3152. Early-bird registration Between On-site q VISA q MasterCard q American Express q Check/Money Order on or before February 27 and after February 26, 2010 April 16, 2010 April 16, 2010 Card #: ______Full Conference Exp. Date (mm/yy): ______1. AAPA Fellow/Sustaining/ Print Card Holder’s Name: ______Retired/Associate Member $495 $530 $555 Billing Address: ______2. AAPA Affiliate or Physician City/State/Zip: ______Member $645 $670 $695 Signature:______Date: ______3. AAPA Student Member Your signature authorizes your credit card to be charged for the total payment above. AAPA (not eligible to earn CME) $150 $170 $190 reserves the right to charge the correct amount if different from the total payment listed 4. Military PA $745 $770 $795 above. Payments received by check will be deposited as an electronic debit processed via the 5. PA Nonmember $795 $830 $855 Automated Clearing House. You may opt out of this check conversion program by paying by 6. Non-PA Nonmember credit card. (athletic trainers included) $795 $830 $855 • Register online with credit card payments only. Follow instructions on the 7. Student Nonmember — proof required AAPA Web site, www.aapa.org/upcoming-events/annual-conference. • Questions? Contact Laser Registration at 866 357 4496 or 514 228 3010 or (not eligible to earn CME) $230 $250 $270 e-mail at [email protected]. Daily Rate (members only) Registration Cancellation/ 8. Graduate $275 $285 $295 6 9. Student (not eligible to earn CME) $75 $85 $95 Refund Policy Circle day(s) Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Cancellation/refund requests must be submitted in writing and postmarked by April 16, 2010. Please refer to the following page for additional cancellation/refund Other policy information. By submitting this registration form, you are acknowledging that 10. Observer (Admin/Policy/ you have read and understand the registration, membership and cancellation policies Researcher/Health Services) $230 $255 $280 of the AAPA’s 38th PA Annual Conference listed on page 21 of the Advance Brochure. (not eligible to earn CME) 11. Exhibit Hall Only (only available on-site) (not eligible to earn CME) N/A N/A $50

Special Needs q Check here if you have any special needs that will help you to fully participate in the meeting and an AAPA staff member will contact you for more information.

AR ADV 98SE and higher. internal memory. Compatible withPCs running Windows Medicopeia requires Palm OS device with16MBoffree Please see“AAPA Mobile Solutions Center” sectiononpage 20. 7) Medicopeia Software RENEWAL with Rx Pro 6) Medicopeia Software Only with Rx Pro 5) HPiPAQ 210andMedicopeia –PA Edition 4) HPiPAQ 110andMedicopeia –PA Edition 3) Apple iPod Touch 64gb andMedicopeia –PA Edition @ 2) Apple iPod Touch 32gb andMedicopeia –PA Edition @ 1) Apple iPod Touch 8gb andMedicopeia –PA Edition Solutions Center! discount rates andfree shipping from AAPA’s Mobile New special IMPACT 2010offers at fantastic member- membership are required. they are not members of AAPA. Details oninternational are members of theircountry’s PA association —even if to register as AAPA members (fellow orstudent) IF they students living andworking outside theU.S.)are eligible Once again —international participants (PAs andPA symposia orworkshop andcan only register on-site. continuing education credits, may not attend adjunct those registering under this category are not eligible for registration fee includes entrance to theExhibit Hall only; be current through June 30,2010. The Exhibit Hall To receive thememberrate, your membership must If you select one-day registration, indicate which day. Circle theappropriate registration category andfee. list onthis page sowe can include it on your badge. registration form. Be sure to pick your specialty from the or PA-C andoneadditional credential, as noted on your p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Your badge will state only PA where you can bereached between 9:00a.m.and5:00 AND NCCPA NUMBER.Please include aphonenumber BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR AAPA MEMBERSHIPNUMBER refund less 25percent processing fee. Refund requests postmarked by February 1,2010,will receive afull postmarked by April 16,2010.Refund requests Refund requests must besubmitted inwriting and name. your with checkidentified is appropriately the that ensure and deadlines registration the before made be to payment for arrange please fee, registration is paying your institution If your payment. for substitute vouchersor aspurchase a orders AAPA willhonor not Assistants. Physician Academyof American the to payable made Checks be cards. must credit Express American and MasterCard, VISAor funds, U.S. bank in U.S. a on drawn check order money include: Acceptableor payments by payment. accompanied be MUST form registration The 3 2 1 4 6 @ $139perbundle @ $139perbundle @ $519perbundle @ $389perbundle $529 perbundle $429 perbundle @ $329perbundle & Payment New Apple/HP Products! AAPA Mobile Solutions Center Registration Fees Personal Information Registration Refund Policy 5 ANCE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS May 21,2010.Norefunds of workshop orinteractive case presentation registration, you must cancel by Friday, order payment to AAPA’s 38 Mail your completed registration form with check ormoney 514 2283152. payment by May 14,2010,to 8663574498(toll-free) or Fax your completed registration form with credit card instructions ontheAAPA Web site, can besubmitted through May 21,2010.Follow the Online registrations must bepaid by credit card and registration form if you faxed it orregistered online. To avoid duplicate charges, DONOT mail your original these important messages. system doesn’t reject these e-mails and you don’t miss laser-registration.com as a“safe” e-mail address so your to sendby mail. It is important that you designate AAPA@ address is given, attempts will bemade to fax, andlastly, Confirmation letters will besent by e-mail. If noe-mail Congress Center. 14, 2010,plan to register on-site at theGeorgia World If your registration cannot befaxed ormailed by May AAPA Web site, conference Preliminary Program andupdated onthe vary andwill beposted, along with theschedule, inthe the day of thesession. The prices of each workshop two hours before thescheduled presentation timeon for these sessions onaspace-available basis beginning but excluding Exhibit Hall-only registrants —may register nonmembers, physician members, affiliate members, other paid conference attendees —including students, May 21,2010,to AAPA fellow memberregistrants only. All Tickets for workshops will besold online April 1– upcoming-events/annual-conference. conference. registration hours. Annual Conference. Plan to pick yours upinAtlanta during Badges andtickets will not besent inthemail priorto the by May 14,2010. Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005-3967.Must bereceived Registration, c/o Laser Registration, 1200 G Street, NW, registration.com Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005-3967orAAPA@laser- Registration, c/o Laser Registration, 1200 G Street, NW, sent to theattention of AAPA’s 38 charges will apply. Cancellation/refund requests should be member. Should membership not becurrent, additional Membership must be current if substituting an AAPA to beprocessed. A$50fee applies to all substitutions. via check to theoriginal payee andwill take 6-8weeks Registration payments made via check will berefunded refunded to theoriginal credit card andwill take 4-6weeks. Registration payments made via credit card will be be honored. requests postmarked afterApril 16,2010,will not will receive aregistration refund less 50percent. Refund postmarked between February 2andApril 16,2010, 10 9 7 8 Advance Registration Confirmation of Registration On-Site Registration Presentations Registration Workshop/Interactive Case To receive arefund of workshop orinteractive www.aapa.org/upcoming-events/annual- . important conference information. receive the notification as well as other with a valid e-mail address inorder to in late March. Be sure to provide us availability will besent via e-mail and interactive case presentation this date. Notification of workshop will bepaid for cancellations after case presentation registration fees th Annual PA Conference th Annual PA Conference www.aapa.org/ F9 - Surg: Other F2 - Surg: Spine F1 - Surg: Bariatric E6 - Surg: Vascular E5 - Surg: Urology E4 - Surg: Trauma E3 - Surg: Transplant E2 - Surg: Thoracic E1 - Surg: Plastic D9 - Surg: Pediatric D8 - Surg: Otorhinolaryngology D7 - Surg: Orthopedics D6 - Surg: Oncology D5 - Surg: Neurological D4 - Surg: Hand D3 - Surg: Colon &Rectal D2 - Surg: Cardiovascular/ Cardiothoracic D1 -General Surgery Surgery (Surg) C3 -Hospital Medicine C2 -Interventional Radiology C1 -Radiology B9 -Radiation Oncology B8 -Public Health B7 -Psychiatry B6 -Physical Medicine/Rehab. 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