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Meeting Overview

Accreditation

30+ credits available. Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending as of press time.

Syllabus & Materials

All participants will receive a syllabus in traditional hard copy format and on CD-Rom.

Spouses/Guests

The registration fee of $55.00 includes admission to general sessions, continental breakfasts, breaks, receptions, Awards Luncheon and Installation Luncheon. Only registered guests will receive a name badge.

Dress Code & Cellular Devices

Dress for the meeting is business casual unless otherwise noted. As meeting rooms can be drafty, a sweater or jacket might be of use. Attendees are respectfully asked to turn off all cellular phones and pagers during the lectures as a courtesy to the other attendees and speakers.

Refunds

Refunds (less a $75 administrative fee) will be made upon receipt of a written request until Monday, November 2, 2010. No Refunds will be issued after this date. Tickets to any social events and workshops cannot be refunded unless they are resold.

Increased Parking at The Grove Park Inn

Steps have been taken to alleviate the parking problem at the hotel. Due to the annual increase in attendance each year, parking quickly became a challenge for those attendees not staying at the hotel. The Grove Park Inn has agreed to provide approximately 100 additional parking spaces during the dates of our program.

Meet the Expert at Each Lecture

After each general session lecture, attendees can meet with the speaker to personally discuss further comments and questions about the topic. Attendees may ask questions related to specific patient cases, coding, practice recommendations etc., in a separate room free of distractions.

Visit The Exhibit Hall

Be sure to stop by the Exhibit Hall for breakfast and during the dedicated exhibit times. This year … there are surprises in the Exhibit Hall! Each day, we will draw the names of registered attendees and they will win terrific prizes such as cash, gift cards and other goodies. These daily drawings will be held in the Exhibit Hall during the Morning Breakfasts and the Morning Breaks. YOU MUST BE PRESENT IN THE EXHIBIT HALL TO WIN THESE DRAWINGS. Only registered attendees and guests are permitted entrance into the Exhibit Hall. Due to the sensitive nature of some of the exhibits, children are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall.

Support Students - BE A STUDENT BUDDY!

Help medical students attend the 2010 Winter meeting by being a Student Buddy. A Student Buddy ribbon will be distributed to physicians who sponsor students. Show your support and be a BUDDY!

Hotel & Lodging Information

Booking Your Reservations

Please identify yourself as an NCAFP registrant to reserve the discounted room rate at the following hotels. Note: If you must cancel your room reservations at one of the hotels, please email the NCAFP Meetings Department and request that the room be cancelled. When we receive room cancellations in writing, we can place your reservation back into our reserved block of rooms and provide an another attendee a place within our block of discounted rooms.

The NCAFP has reserved a block of rooms at The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa. The discounted group room rate is $192.00. You may call the hotel directly at 800-438-5800 or 828-252-2711. The cut-off date for this room block is Thursday, October 22nd. (Please note, this DOES NOT GUARANTEE that rooms will be available up until this date.) The hotel sells out quickly for this event — please make your reservations early! The cancellation period for reservations at The Grove Park Inn is 72 hours prior to the 4pm check-in.

- A second block of rooms has been reserved at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel. The discounted group room rate is $139.00. For reservations, please call the hotel directly at 800-468-3571. The cutoff date for reservations in this block is November 2, 2010. (Please note, this DOES NOT GUARANTEE that rooms will be available up until this date.)

A third block of rooms has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza in Asheville. The discounted group room rate is $124.00. For reservations, please call the hotel directly at 800-733-3211. The cut-off date for reservations in this block is November 9, 2010. (Please note, this DOES NOT GUARANTEE that rooms will be available up until this date.)

The Scientific Program

17th Annual Research Poster Presentation Contest

Students, residents and physicians will compete in the Sixteenth Annual Poster Presentation. Last year we had a tremendous response and are expecting an equally-impressive year. Posters will be on display in the Registration Causeway and winners will be announced during the Awards Lunch on Friday, December 3, 2010. Interested participants can download a 2010 Contest Application. Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 29, 2010. » Download the Application here.

Fun Social Events for Everyone

Biltmore Estate Candlelight Tour

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 - 8:00 pm

Recapture the magic of the season with the larger-than-life Yuletide celebration. During Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore Estate, the halls and rooms of America’s largest home are accented with elegant décor, dozens of Christmas trees, more than 400 wreaths and bows, 700 poinsettias, miles of evergreen garland, thousands of ornaments, tinsel and beading, and a 35-foot Fraser Fir. Adult tickets are $49.00, Youth Tickets are $24.50 and Child Tickets are free with the purchase of an Adult ticket. Transportation and dinner this evening are on your own.

The Grove Park Inn Spa and Golf Packages

Wednesday, December 2nd - Sunday, December, 5th, 2010

Don’t wait until your arrival to The Grove Park Inn - go ahead and book your spa or round of golf now! The NCAFP has reserved a block of spa packages especially for our guests. Be sure to mention that you are with the NCAFP in order to reserve those exclusive spa treatments within our block. Payment is made directly to The Grove Park Inn Spa. You may call 800-438-0050 to reserve your spa treatment. Plus, if you would like to challenge yourself on a legendary Donald Ross-designed course, call (828) 252-2711 and mention the NCAFP to receive the $65 rate. Recent exhibitions have featured PGA stars Doug Sanders, Gene Littler, Fuzzy Zoeller and Chip Beck. Hall-of-Famers Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and Gary Player have also walked these legendary fairways and greens.

2010 State of the Academy Awards Luncheon

Friday, December 3rd, 2010

President R.W. Watkins, MD, will give the State of the Academy address. The 2010 Family Physician of the Year will be announced, as well other significant awards. A dessert social in the Exhibit Hall will follow the luncheon.

2010 NCAFP Installation Lunch

Saturday, December 4th, 2010

R.W. Watkins, MD, outgoiong NCAFP President, says farewell and announces his President’s awards. New officers will be installed and Richard Lord, Jr.,MD, will give his inaugural address as the 2010-2011 NCAFP President.

Annual Presidential Gala

Saturday, December 4th, 2010 - 7:15 pm

Join Dr. Richard Lord, Jr., as he hosts a spectacular evening with MARTHA AND THE MOODSWINGERS! Playing regionally since 1996 for festivals, wineries, concert series, and private engagements, all five original members create a unique groove based on jump, jive, and jazz from the 1930’s and 40’s. Martha Bassett is the lead vocalist. Her ambient voice fills venues and audiences with light, beautifully complimenting the solid rhythmic foundation of the rest of the group. The versatile songstress has earned a Masters of Music from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Everyone will love to boogie to the three-part scatty vocals, lyrical clarinet and tenor sax, and the funky beat of this energetic, elegant ensemble.

This fabulous evening is complete with a reception and dinner specially prepared by The Grove Park Inn chefs. One ticket is included with all CME registrations. However, additional spouse and guest tickets are $55 while Resident tickets are $35 and Student tickets are $25. Children’s tickets are $20 and includes a child’s dinner.