13th Annual National Meeting

A Celebration of 40 years of Med-Peds

Washington, DC
October 17, 2009

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NMPRA National Meeting Occidental Restaurant "Where Statesmen Dine" www.occidentaldc.com 6 - 10 PM, Saturday, Oct 17

Register with PayPal Registration Fees Member Resident: $20.00 Attendings: $50.00 Non-Member Resident: $35.00 Medical Student: $20.00 Other: $50.00 Name Affiliation

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Schedule of Events Saturday Oct 17: PHD program (Washington Convention Center) 12:15 - 4 PM Saturday Oct 17: NMPRA meeting (Occidental Restaurant) 6 - 10 PM Sunday Oct 18: PHD program (Washington Convention Center) 10 AM - 4 PM Sunday Oct 18: AAP med-peds section CME Program (Washington Convention Center) 1 PM - 5:30 PM Sunday Oct 18: Joint Celebration Reception (Washington Convention Center -- open to all) 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Monday Oct 19: PHD program (Washington Convention Center) 8 AM - 2 PM

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Med-Peds AAP Section Celebration The Med-Peds Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics is proud to be participating in the National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) in Washington, DC, October 17-19, 2009. We are especially excited to be celebrating 40 years of Med-Peds as a medical specialty. Get a PHD: Pediatrician Health Day As part of the celebration, the Med-Peds section has organized a complimentary program for pediatricians called, “Get a PHD: Pediatrician Health Day.” During the NCE in the exhibit hall on Saturday, October 17th, thru Monday, October 19th, members of the Med-Peds section will provide attendees with one-on-one information about current adult screening and treatments related to the most common health scenarios faced by pediatricians wanting to improve their own health care. Topics available for discussion include: hypertension; cholesterol screening and therapy; breast and bone health; timing and need for colon, cervical, and prostate screening; and how to choose an internist. CME Program The Med-Peds section has an afternoon CME program open to all participants on Sunday, October 18th. We will be celebrating the history of Med-Peds, while discussing the present and looking to the future of the specialty. Past and present leaders pivotal to Med-Peds’ success will be present. Practice issues - - including research in the office, the electronic health record, recertification, and common clinical practice scenarios - - will be highlighted during the program CME Program Schedule 1:00-1:15 Introductory Remarks and Introduction of Participants - Allen Friedland, MD, FACP, FAAP 1:15-1:45 “In the Beginning: A Fast History of Med-Peds” - Dale Newton, MD, FAAP 1:45-2:00 Discussion Panel 2:00-2:30 “The Present and the Future for Med-Peds. - Where are we going?” - Allen Friedland, MD, FACP, FAAP 2:30-2:45 Discussion Panel 2:45-3:00 Break 3:00-3:10 “Current Med-Peds Training” - Suzanne Woods, MD, FAAP (Pres. MPPDA) 3:10-3:20 “The Future of The National Med-Peds Resident’s Association" - Kierstin Leslie, MD (Pres. NMPRA) 3:20-3:30 Discussion Panel 3:30-4:30 Med-Peds Practice Issues 3:30-3:45 Keep Current and Recertify - Michael Tracy, MD, FACP, FAAP 3:45-4:00 Electronic Health Records and Med-Peds Practice - Ellen Singer, MD, FACP, FAAP 4:00-4:15 The “Efficient” Med-Peds Practice - John Chamberlain, MD, MACP, FAAP 4:15-4:30 Research in the Med-Peds Office Setting - David Kaelber, MD, Ph.D, MPH, FACP, FAAP 4:30-4:45 Discussion and Break Panel 4:45-5:15 Med-Peds Clinical Case Scenarios - J. Thomas Cross, Jr., MD, MPH, FAAP, FACP 5:15-5:30 Discussion Panel Wrap-Up - Allen Friedland, MD, FACP, FAAP 5:30-6:00 Med-Peds Section Business Meeting - J. Thomas Cross, Jr., MD, MPH, FAAP, FACP 6:00-7:30 Med-Peds Reception and Med-Peds Residency Program Reunions All NMPRA, AAP Med-Peds Section, and MPPDA Joint Reception After the session, the AAP Med-Peds section, the National Med-Peds Residents’ Association and the Med-Peds Program Directors Association will co-sponsor a reception celebrating 40 years of excellence in patient care, and featuring Med-Peds residency program reunions. Come celebrate with us!

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Hotel discounts

The Latham Hotel, a boutique hotel in Georgetown is offering special rates for NMPRA members.

www.thelatham.com

Rates valid for check-in starting Friday Oct 16 for the weekend,
and may be available through Wednesday Oct 21, 2009.

Executive Room is $119
Independence Room is $119
Lantham Room is $159
Carriage Suite $199

Price does not include taxes.
Rooms must be booked by Friday Oct 2, 2009 and reservations made by calling
Teldora or Cecilia at 202.339.6311 and identify yourself as a NMPRA member.

You may cancel upto 24 hours prior to arrival without penalty and credit card required for 1 night deposit.
$50 early departure fee applies. $32 parking available.

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Airfare discounts

Northwest Airlines is the preferred airline carrier of the 2009 NMPRA Annual Meeting.
All members are entitled to a discount when flying Northwest for travel to Washington,
DC's 3 airports. Please contact travel@medpeds.org for booking codes and instructions.

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Car rental discounts

See our member discount page for discount codes on Avis and Budget car rentals.

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