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AAPM 26th Annual Meeting
Call for Commercially Supported Symposia
February 3 - 6, 2010
San Antonio, TX
The SUBMISSION DEADLINE for the Call for Commercially Supported Symposia is Monday, June 15, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
Welcome to the AAPM 2010 Annual Meeting Call for Commercially Supported Symposia!
The following information will remain on the AAPM Web site through the conclusion of the 2010 AAPM Annual Meeting. The AAPM Guidelines for Satellite Symposia and instructions have been developed as a resource for you in the planning and implementation of a satellite symposium program. Please read the information and proceed to the link at the end of this document to begin your proposal for a Satellite Symposia.
The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) invites its Corporate Members and their medical education partners to submit proposals for symposia to be presented as part of the official Independent CME Satellite Program in conjunction with the AAPM Annual Meeting.
Independent CME Satellite Symposia Program is the exclusive venue for educational programs supported by grants from industry during dedicated time slots during the AAPM Annual Meeting and Preconference Programs. Satellite symposia will be held during breakfast, lunch and dinner hours that do not compete with other scheduled AAPM programs or social activities. No other educational programs or social events sponsored or supported by any other organization and directed at the same audience may be offered over the official dates and times of the AAPM Annual Meeting in the same city as the AAPM meeting.
The AAPM 2010 Annual Meeting Program Committee will review all proposals submitted. Criteria for acceptance of a proposal include the following:
- The topic is timely and of broad interest to the AAPM membership and the audience of pain specialists
- The program meets updated ACCME Criteria and is compliant with the Standards for Commercial Support
- The proposed program is designated for CME credit by an ACCME accredited provider
The number of Independent CME Satellite Symposia that may be accepted will be determined by the Program Committee based on available space and program hours, and the quality of the proposals received.
The Program Committee may request revisions to the proposed satellite programs prior to approval, in an effort to balance the Annual Meeting program and minimize duplication. Any suggested revisions will be communicated to the submitter in writing. AAPM may decline to accept any proposals at its discretion.
Click here to view the complete guidelines for submission, selection, and conduct of satellite symposia is described in the AAPM Guidelines for Satellite Symposia.
Timeline
| 4/15/09 |
Submission tool available on www.PainMed.org |
| 6/15/09 |
Proposals for Satellite Symposia due to AAPM. |
| 7/10/09 |
Companies notified of acceptance or recommended revisions as determined by the AAPM Program Committee. Letter of Agreement with the Medical Education Company for the educational grant will be included with the acceptance letter. |
| 7/15/09 |
Final program description due for AAPM conference brochure. Description includes short synopsis, schedule and confirmed faculty. |
| 8/01/09 |
Signed Letter of Agreement and educational grant due to AAPM |
| 8/01/09 |
Commercially Supported Symposia registration live on Web site |
| 10/15/09 |
Conference brochure mailing to members and prospects |
| 11/01/09 |
Draft copy of invitation and promotional materials submitted to AAPM for approval |
| 11/14/09 |
AAPM Program Book advertising space deadline (optional, additional fee) |
| 11/15/09 |
AAPM to provide logistical information packet, including: AV equipment list, floor diagram, menus, and hotel contacts; AAPM to provide AAPM member mailing list. Requests due for additional audiovisual equipment, audience response system, etc. |
| 1/04/10 |
Space function request are due, please note they are on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| 1/11/10 |
AAPM to provide mailing labels for meeting pre-registrants (3 weeks out from meeting). |
| 1/15/10 |
Room drop submission deadline (no larger than an 8 ½” x 11”) - quantity 750 (optional, additional fee).
3/31/10 Summary of activity evaluations to AAPM post-conference. |
| 3/31/10 |
Summary of activity evaluations to AAPM post-conference. |
If you have any questions regarding Satellite Symposium submission contact Kathryn Checea, Director of Professional Relations at 847/375-4765, kchecea@connect2amc.com.
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