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The Annual Nutrition and Health Conference Conference Fee Schedule

Registration Type Registration
(after February 15, 2008)
MD, DO, ND & other doctors $845
Nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, allied health professionals, practitioners in training* and others $700
PIM Fellows & Alumni $745
Public Forum
Eating Well in an Era of Industrialized Food
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*Practitioners in training must include a letter of verification from training program with registration to qualify for reduced tuition fee. A limited number of medical students will be awarded partial scholarship registrations of $325. See below for details on scholarships.

Conference CME

MEDICINE – The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine at the Arizona Health Sciences Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP – This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 17.75 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

AAPA – The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 credit from AOAC-CME. Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA/PRA Category 1™ CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME. This activity has been approved for a maximum of 17.75 AMA/PRA Category 1 credit(s)™.

ACNP – The American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) accepts AMA/PRA category 1™ credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME. This activity has been approved for a maximum of 17.75 AMA/PRA Category 1 credit(s)™.

ANCC – Arizona Nurses' Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation, has approved for a maximum of 17.75 AMA/PRA Category 1 credit(s)™ for this continuing nursing education activity. Please contact The Office of Continuing Medical Education at 520-626-7832 for more information about contact hours.

DIETETIC – This program has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for 17.75 CPEUs for CPE Level 3. The learning Needs are for Wellness and Public Health (4000).

CHIROPRACTIC – The Arizona State Board of Chiropractic accepts AMA/PRA category 1™ credit from organizations accredited by the ACCME. This activity has been approved for a maximum of 17.75 AMA/PRA Category 1 credit(s)™.

NATUROPATHS – Approved by the American Naturopathic Certification Board for 17.75 CEUs.

Conference Student Scholarships
A limited number of partial registration scholarships will be awarded to health care profession students, who will be allowed to register for the conference for a fee of $325. Interested students should submit proof of student status and an essay of no more than 250 words, explaining how they would benefit from attending the conference, by February 1, 2008 to: Darlene Kerr, Administrative Associate, Program in Integrative Medicine, PO Box 245153, Tucson, AZ 85724. (Applicants who do not receive a scholarship will still be allowed to register at the early bird rate after February 1.)

Nutrition and Health Conference Hotel Info

Arizona Grand Resort
The course will be held at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix (formerly Pointe South Mountain Resort), 8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85044. Nestled at the base of majestic South Mountain, amidst a world of saguaros and other desert vegetation, the four-diamond Arizona Grand Resort is the largest all-suite resort in the Southwest. A 10-minute drive from Sky Harbor Airport, it is home to the Phantom Horse Golf Club, six-acre Oasis water park, the Phantom Horse Athletic Club & Spa, and six in-house restaurants. Visit www.arizonagrandresort.com for more information.

April is a perfect time to visit the desert Southwest. Palo verde trees and many varieties of cactus will be in bloom, and mild spring weather encourages outdoor activities to complement your conference experience. Serving as a source of recreation and spiritual energy, the 16,000-acre South Mountain Preserve is located adjacent to the conference hotel and provides a wealth of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails.

Arizona Grand Resort

Phoenix’s Valley of the Sun is also home to world-class shopping, entertainment, sporting events, and cultural venues. Breathtaking natural marvels such as the Grand Canyon and Sedona are within easy distance for a unique add-on to your conference trip.

Special room rates will be honored the nights of April 13-16 for conference participants – $219 single or double occupancy. Attendees wishing to arrive earlier or stay later will be offered the group rate based on availability for the extra nights. Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: Noon. We anticipate that the hotel rooms will fill early.

Arizona Grand Resort

To secure a room and avoid disappointment, please make your reservations as soon as possible and prior to the cut-off date. Rooms will be held until 3/13/08 or until the group block has filled, whichever comes first. After this date, reservations will be accepted only on a space-available basis.

For reservations, contact the Arizona Grand Resort at (877) 800-4888 or (602) 438-9000 and ask for the “U of A Nutrition Conference” room block to qualify for the special group rate.


Conference Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing on or before April 1, 2008, will be refunded less a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after that date. Substitute participants will be accepted.

Conference Special Assistance and Diets Policy
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation (such as a sign language interpreter) by contacting Denise Garrett at University of Arizona Office of Continuing Medical Education (520-626-7832 or email uofacme@email.arizona.edu). Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodations.

 

Supper Shuttle Discounts Available!
Click here for Super Shuttle Discounts!

RECEIVE $4 OFF ROUNDTRIP IF YOU BOOK ONLINE!!
To book online go to: www.supershuttle.com and enter your discount code: AJRDJ


Arrival SuperShuttle Shared-Ride Van Service
1. Claim your luggage.
2. Proceed outside Baggage Claim at each terminal to sign marked " Shared Ride VAN SERVICE."
3. Guest Service Representative will arrange SuperShuttle service to your destination. Identify yourself to the SuperShuttle agent / Driver with your reservation confirmation number.


Departure SuperShuttle Shared-Ride Van Service
1. Please be ready at your hotel designated shuttle/taxi pick up location. Please ask the front desk if you do not know.
2. SuperShuttle will arrive within the 15 minutes of the pick up time selected when booked online.


2008 Nutrition and Health Conference Registration Form You may download the registration form in .pdf format here. Please complete the registration form and mail with payment to: Office of Continuing Medical Education, PO Box 245121, Tucson, AZ 85724-5121. Or fax completed registration form with credit card information to: (520) 626-2427

Please note: Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.



Columbia University College of Physicians and SurgeonsArizona Health Sciences Center (AHSC): The University of Arizona, Tucson

 



Registration is now open. Click Here to download a registration form. Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions regarding registration may be directed to the AHSC Office of Continuing Medical Education at (520) 626-7832 or via email to:
uofacme@email.arizona.edu


You may download the conference brochure in .pdf format here. Acrobat Reader required.