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A Great Venue for Quality CME

The NCAFP 2007 Spring Meeting starts on Thursday evening, April 19, 2007 with optional workshops and the NCAFP Council meetings. General session lectures start Friday morning and end on Sunday morning. This format will allow registrants the flexibility to complete a full day of CME before heading out for fun and excitement in the quaint city of Charleston! North Carolina’s Dr. Sara Beyer has prepared an outstanding educational symposium packed with 20 approved AAFP Prescribed credits.

>> Click Here to Register Online- Early bird registration discount ends March 5, 2007.

Fun and CME in Charleston!

The Embassy Suites North Charleston, SC is located only two miles from the Charleston International Airport. Guests will enjoy spacious two-room suites and receive a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, a nightly manager’s reception and high speed internet access. This upscale-full service all-suite hotel is convenient to Downtown Charleston, the Historical District, and the Charleston Museum.

Refund deadline is March 11, 2007. Refund requests must be made in writing and a $75.00 administrative fee will be retained. No refunds will be issued after March 11, 2007.

Program Objectives & Information

Physicians and other health care professionals will receive current information on diverse medical subjects pertinent to patient care. The sessions will highlight new advances and enhancements of clinical skills. Subject material was chosen based on assessed needs, future trends and the relevance to quality patient care through didactic seminars. Workshops are designed to teach skills valuable to family physicians.

Syllabus & Materials - All participants will receive a complimentary syllabus, either as a traditional printed copy version, or a CD-Rom. For an additional charge of $20 registrants may also request to receive both styles. Please denote your selection on the registration form. If no choice is made, a Paper Syllabus will be provided.

Workshops & Seminars

Cosmetic Procedures Workshop & Demonstrations - Using various laser techniques, the faculty introduces attendees to laser surgery procedures including laser hair removal, wrinkle reduction, skin tightening, Botox, fillers and medical skin care. As a follow-up to the workshop, representatives will interactively demonstrate several different laser machines, as follows: laser hair removal, pigmented lesions and wrinkles with the GentleLase; use of the GentleYAG for leg and facial veins, laser hair removal, skin tightening and acne; and Ellipse 1²PL for skin rejuvenation and treatment of sun damage.

Neurotransmitter Assessment Workshop - This workshop will provide an attendees with an overview of the interconnectedness of the neuroendocrine communication system; 2) identify the major neurotransmitters and their function; 3)understand the balance between the inhibitory and excitatory neurotransmitters and 4)explore strategies to replenish and balance the neuroendocrine system.

Joint Injections Workshop - This workshop will provide attendees with hands-on approach to the most common types of joint injections.

Activities & Events for the Whole Family

Guest Appreciation Brunch & Shopping Spree to Tanger Outlets - Sign up now to reserve your seat on the Shopping Shuttle! Immediately following the Guest Appreciation Brunch – complete with a guest speaker from the SC Chamber of Commerce on Friday morning, April 20th, we are taking all those who are interested via shuttle to the Tanger Outlet Center. For everyone who loves to find the very best deals around, you will not want to miss this opportunity --- complete with complimentary coupons. Anne Klein, Ann Taylor, GUESS?, Liz Claiborne, Nine West, Tommy Hilfiger, Children’s Place, GAP, Strasburg Children, Eddie Bauer, Jones New York, Nike, Reebok, Border’s, Lancome, and much much more!! Please note, you will need to register for this activity to reserve your meal and seat on the shuttle.

Visit the South Carolina Aquarium - See the Charleston Harbor like you've never seen it before! Come to the South Carolina Aquarium to get an overview of the animals found in Charleston's waterways. You will encounter thousands of fascinating creatures including otters, snakes, jellyfish, alligators, turtles, free-flying birds, sharks, and many other species of fish. After your visit, board the Palmetto, a 45 ft. USCG certified catamaran. Take pleasure in being in the midst of a maritime forest while meandering down a salt-marsh creek or two (tide dependent). Sneak close up views of wading and shore birds, such as Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, Eastern Brown Pelicans, and Least Terns, in their natural habitat. A naturalist will discuss the habitats of the abundant wildlife as seen in Charleston's harbor estuaries. You are sure to be refreshed after spending an afternoon in the salty air and discovering "where the wild things are."

Saturday Night Dinner Cruise - If you visit Charleston and don’t see her from the water… you’ll have missed the best she has to offer! Join us Saturday evening for a spectacular Charleston Dinner Cruise. There’s no better way to experience Charleston and her history than from the deck of a SpiritLine yacht. The Spirit of Carolina offers Charleston’s most unique dining experience. Nowhere else will you find a combination of sumptuous cuisine, attentive service and spectacular harbor views. Tickets are $77.00 per person and includes your three-course gourmet meal & round trip transportation to and from the hotel. Tickets are limited. Reserve your tickets soon. Enjoy an unforgettable three hour cruise and breathtaking views of Charleston Harbor, as you savor a three-course gourmet meal (prepared to order), table-side service, and live entertainment.

Kids Fun Night & Pizza Party at the Embassy Suites - Enjoy your evening on the Dinner Cruise and know your children are safe and are having a great time of their own! The party will be Charleston-Themed and will include the following terrific activities: A pizza party, a craft to make-and-take, a treasure hunt in the hotel, songs, games, coloring and more … just like camp but better! Your children will have a terrific time hosted by a CPR Certified Children's Program Coordinator. All ages are invited for a great time!

Hotel Information

The Embassy Suites North Charleston SC hotel is located adjacent to the North Charleston Area Convention Center, the North Charleston Coliseum and the North Charleston Performing Arts Center only two miles from the Charleston International Airport. This upscale full-service all-suite hotel is just minutes from Downtown Charleston, the Charleston Historic District, the Charleston Air Force Base, the Charleston Naval Base, the Citadel, Drayton Hall, historic Ft. Sumter, Ft. Moultrie National Monument, the Charleston Museum, the South Carolina Aquarium, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, the site of the Hunley Confederate Submarine and Daniel Island. Guests of the Embassy Suites North Charleston hotel stay in spacious two-room suites and receive a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, a nightly manager's reception and high-speed internet access. The hotel offers a complimentary airport shuttle.

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NC Academy of Family Physicians
Thursday, April 19, 2007 - Sunday, April 22, 2007
Room Rate: **$138.00 Single/Double **$148.00 Triple **$158.00 Quad Occupancy
**Room Rate includes Full Buffet Breakfast each morning
and (2) hour cocktail reception each evening in the hotel atrium
**Please note, (300) complimentary parking places are offered on a first come, first serve basis for overnight guests in the Embassy Suites parking lot. Additional parking is offered at $4.00 per parking space.

Reservations may be made in the following ways:
*Via Telephone by calling toll free 1-800-EMBASSY or 1-800-362-2779 or by calling the hotel directly at 1-843-747-1882.
*Via mail by completing the form below and mailing to the above address.
*Via Facsimile by sending to 1-843-725-1300.
*Via internet at www.airportconventioncenter.embassysuites.com
"Group code" is NCA

Reservations must be received by Monday, March 19, 2007 to receive the discounted conference rate. Should requested accommodations not be available, the nearest available rate and accommodations will be assigned. Cancellation must be received 14 days prior to arrival. Check in time is 3:00pm/Check out is 12 Noon. Room tax is currently 12%.

CME Accreditation Info

This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 22 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Evidence based credits for portions of the program are pending.