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2008 Mid-Summer Family Medicine Digest
June 29- July 4, 2008 - Embassy Suites/Kingston Plantation - Myrtle Beach,
Come and enjoy July Fourth while taking in quality evidence-based CME. The Mid-Summer Family Medicine Digest will feature a convenient schedule with half-day sessions that open up the afternoon for family fun and recreation at Myrtle Beach! Program Chair, Brian R. Forrest, MD, has planned an outstanding program full of variety and issues faced by most primary care physicians in practice today.
General Information
Program Objectives & Information
Physicians and health care professionals will receive current information on diverse medical subjects pertinent to patient care. 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 primary care physicians.
Fantastic Schedule for CME Lectures & Optional Seminars!
4 Half - Day CME Sessions from Sunday, June 29 to Wednesday, July 2, 2008
2 Optional Half - Day Seminars on Thursday, July 3 and Friday July 4, 2008
Terrific General Session Topics Planned for This Year Include:
Headache-Migraine vs. Sinus, Integrative Medicine for the Family Physician, Anxiety Disorder, Shoulder Pain, Asthma Update, Uncommon Presentations of Dermatology, Diabetes: A Rational Approach, Combination Therapy for Lipids, Hypertension JNC7, EGD or not to EGD, Minor Office Emergencies, When to Worry About Elevated LTFs, Rational Weight Loss, Otitis, Care of the Newborn, SSRI's and Suicide Risk, New Drugs, Screening for Substance Abuse, Geriatric Pharmacology, Osteoporosis.
Featured Half Day Seminars Offered in a Terrific Format!
We are excited to offer two great fantastic ½ day seminars on Practice Management: EHR, Managing Lab, Controlling Overhead, Maximizing Collections and Cosmetic Procedures: Botox, Laser, Fillers, Phototherapy, Chemical Peels.
Pre-registration is required. To register, mail or fax your registration form with your credit card number or check made payable to the NCAFP. Refunds, less a $75 administrative fee, will be made only upon receipt of a written request. No refunds will be made after June 1.
Syllabus
All registrants receive a complimentary syllabus, either in printed hard-copy format or electronically on CD-Rom. For an additional charge of $20, registrants may request both styles. Please denote your selection on the registration form. If no choice is made, a Paper Syllabus will be provided.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Fourth of July Family Celebration & Cookout Monday, June 30, 2008
Kick off the Holiday Week with us Monday evening! Come and join your friends and family for a terrific evening honoring the Red, White & Blue! Complete with music and dancing, terrific food and great fun for the whole family! Enjoy Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Barbeque Sandwiches and all the Fixins!
Located at the Palmetto Pavilion by the SPLASH! Pool Complex.
Tickets are $25 for Adults (17 and older)
$15 for Children/Youth (16 to 3 yrs)
Children under 2 are admitted free.
The Alabama Theatre Tuesday, July, 1, 2008 - 7:00 pm
"One" The Show! has been voted the #1 Live Theatre by Myrtle Beach visitors featuring the Best Family Entertainment by The Sun News. Alabama Theatre features America's favorite music including Broadway, Gospel, and Country. Known for the highest quality entertainment in Myrtle Beach and enormous talent, the show is produced by the world renowned Gaylord Production Company. You will certainly find entertainment for your entire family!
Join us Tuesday, July 1st for an evening of family, music and fun at the The Alabama Theatre. Tickets for Adults (ages 17 and up) are $27.00 per person. Tickets for Children (ages 3 to 16) are $17.95 per person. Children 2 and under are free & must sit on a lap. Doors open at 6:30 pm. The show lasts approximately 2 hours with a 20 minute intermission. Please note, dinner is not provided at the show and transportation is on your own.
The Alabama Theatre is located at Barefoot Landing at 4750 S Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575.
Golf Arcadian Shores! Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Be ready to tee off Wednesday afternoon for a round of Best Ball at the Arcadian Shores Golf Course. Created by leading designer Rees Jones, Kingston Plantation's own Arcadian Shores par-72 championship Myrtle Beach golf course is the perfect place for groups, golf buddies and families to come together. This Myrtle Beach golf favorite expertly blends natural beauty and challenges for every level of player. Players will encounter enticing lakes, deviously-placed bunkers, tree-lined fairways and Tifton Bermuda greens. Tournament players, Golf Magazine and Golf Digest have all sung the praises of this venerable course. And Myrtle Beach Golf Magazine, published by The Sun News, has named two of the Arcadian Shores holes part of the Myrtle Beach Golf Dream 18.
A boxed lunch will be provided to all golfers.
Limited Tee times begin at 1:36 pm - reserve yours today
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(No denim or spiked golf shoes allowed. Collared shirts required.)
Price is $68 per person and includes cart, greens fees, and a boxed lunch. No refunds unless a substitute can be made.p>
Hotel Information
The Kingston Plantation and The Embassy Suites Hotel
Kingston Plantation, and the Embassy Suites Hotel, is a self-contained retreat located directly on the Atlantic coast. Health club, jogging trails, tennis courts, freshwater lakes, full-service restaurant and nightclub are located on the property.
A block of rooms has been reserved by the NCAFP. The cut-off date for reserving your rooms at the group rate is June 1. Rooms requested after June 1 will be assigned on a space available basis at prevailing rates. Register early! Rooms fill up quickly. Be sure to mention the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians in order to receive the discounted room rate. If you are planning to stay at the Embassy Suites Hotel Tower, there are two different rates.
Friday, June 27, 2008 to Wednesday, July 2, 2008 rates are $220.00
Thursday, July 3, 2008 to Saturday, July 5, 2008 rates are $290.00
The Kingston Plantation also offers one- to three-bedroom villas and condos. Rates range from $219 to $412 per night. Make your reservation by calling (800) EMBASSY or (800) 876-0010.
The Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
An additional block of rooms has been reserved at this hotel located less than one mile from Kingston Plantation. Simply call (800) 445-8667 or 1-800-HILTONS and mention the NC Academy of Family Physicians to receive the discounted room rate. Rates are $182.00 for all days/nights.
The Ocean Sands Resort
here. Simply call (800) 845-6701 and be sure to mention the NC Academy of Family Physicians to receive the discounted room rate. Rates are $152.00 for all days/nights
Accreditation Statement
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of final credit and evidence-based credit is pending.