Join your colleagues in sensational Seward, Alaska!

Seward Conference and Travel Links
http://www.alaskaafp.org Brochure and online registration
http://www.seward.com Official Seward travel information (907) 224-8051
http://www.alaskaair.com Alaska Airlines
http://www.state.ak.us/ferry Alaska Marine Highway System
http://www.themilepost.com The Milepost
http://www.alaskaspointofview.com/contact.htm Alaska Point of View-B&B’s 888-227-2424
http://www.alaskatravel.com/brochure Alaska Tours and Travel 800-208-0200
Alaska Academy of Family Physicians
24th Annual Scientific Congress
June 11-14, 2009
Seward High School, Seward, Alaska
Join your colleagues in sensational Seward, Alaska!
World Class CME, Recreational Opportunities and Sport Fishing
Message From the Conference Chair
I extend a warm welcome to your and your family to attend the 24th Annual Alaska
Academy of Family Physicians Scientific Congress June 11-14, 2009 in beautiful Seward,
Alaska. Seward, often referred to as “Alaska’s Playground”, is located approximately 120
road miles from Anchorage along a designated scenic highway.
Our historic coastal town is situated at the head of Resurrection Bay and surrounded by
stunning peaks laced with ice fields and glaciers. Seward offers world-class fishing, and
sightseeing, as well as vast opportunity for outdoor activities and adventure.
Traveling to Seward is best accomplished by vehicle along the scenic Seward Highway, an
approximate 2 hours drive from Anchorage. Another option is arriving by the Alaska
Railroad which has a daily arrival and departure. The Seward bus line is happy to assist
with your transportation to and from Seward as well. Our lodging options include hotels
and lodges, bed and breakfasts, several RV parks and campsites as well.
We will once again engage outstanding speakers that will cover a variety of topics including
pediatrics, orthopedics, and current internal medicine areas. If your time is limited, please
consider attending a portion of our conference. Single day and weekend registration
rates are available.
24th Annual Scientific Congress
June 11-14 2009 in Seward, Alaska
Photo credit Ron Niebrugge/WildNature Images.com
Given the multitude of activates in our area, I have no doubt there will be something for
everyone to enjoy. You and your family can tour the world-renowned “Sea Life Center”,
our marine science research and viewing facility. Friday afternoon’s schedule is open for
an optional boat trip of Kenai Fjords National Park that includes glacier and wildlife/
whale viewing. On a free evening you will have the option of a guided hike up the infamous
“Mt. Marathon” or an evening paddle with our local kayak guide service.
Seward offers the best of Alaska. Please come and enjoy updating your medical knowledge
in our relaxing and scenic town. You may want to spend a few extra days in Seward to
take advantage of all we have to offer. You may enjoy a fishing charter, dog sledding on
a glacier, visiting our local museum, or nearby Exit Glacier National Park.
If you are bringing children they will no doubt enjoy our new state-of-the-art playground
located downtown on the waterfront
We look forward to welcoming you and your family to Seward in June!
Michelle Hensel MD
Conference Chair
Seward, AK
Featured Speakers
Katy Sheridan M.D.
Mike Elliot M.D.
John R. Holman, M.D.
James Dearing M.D.
Willow Monterrosa M.D.
Jeremy Gitomer M.D.
Doug Vermillion M.D.
Michael O. Moriarty DDS.
Jim Davis M.D.
Carrie Horwitch M.D.
Jay Butler M.D.
Sam Cullison M.D.
John Clark M.D.
Jeff Carlin M.D.
Carol Havens M.D.
Geoffrey W. Leung M.D.
Register Online
www.alaskaafp.org
Physician: $450.00
cme credit
Non-Physician: $375.00
cme credit
Non-Physician Guests: $100.00
no cme credit
All registration includes syllabus,
entrance to cme & exhibits &
2 lunches, & President reception
For More Information Contact:
Marilyn Dodd, AKAFP
3555 Kenai Spur Hwy #266
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: 907-258-2255
Fax: 530-326-5612
Email: akafp@gci.net
Anchorage, AK
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Schedule of Events
24rd Annual Scientific Congress • June 11-14, 2009 Seward High School, Seward, Alaska
Thursday June 11, 2009
8:30-9:45 AM
Registration/Exhibits
9:45 - 10:00AM
Welcome and Introductions
10:00-11:00 AM New Tips in Management of Thyroid Abnormalities,
Katy Sheridan M.D.
11:00-12:00 PM Stroke Update, Mike Elliott M.D.
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch Welcome to Seward/Jack Hickel M.D.
presentation
1:00-2:00 PM
Pediatric Respiratory Illness, Willow Monterrosa M.D.
2:00-3:00 PM
Managing Pts. with Kidney Disease, Jeremy Gitomer M.D.
3:00-3:30 PM
Break/Exhibits
3:30-4:30 PM
Non Operative Treatment of Knee Pain, Doug
Vermillion M.D.
4:30-5:30 PM
The Economy, the New Administration, and What it
Means for Family Medicine Education, Jim Davis M.D.
6:30-9:00 PM
Salmon/Rib/Chicken Bake* Evening Paddle*
Friday June 12, 2009
8:30-9:30 AM
Childhood Obesity in Alaska: We Can Bend the Trend, Jay
Butler M.D.
9:30-10:30 AM
Oral Health/Dental Emergencies, Michael P. Moriarty
DDS.
10:30-11:00 AM Break/Exhibits
11:00-12:00 PM Practice Management, James Dearing M.D.
1:00-9:00 PM
Glacier and Whale Watching Cruise*
Saturday June 13, 2009
7:00-8:30 AM
AKAFP Fun Run*
8:30-9:30 AM
Laughter in Medicine, Carrie Horwitch M.D.
9:30-10:30 AM
Chronic Pain in the Office Setting, Sam Cullison M.D.
10:30-11:00 AM Break/Exhibits
11:00-12:00 PM Fitness, Health, and Survival - Was Darwin Right?, John
Clark M.D.
12:00-1:15 PM
Lunch/Alaska Academy of Family Physicians Members
Meeting
1:15-2:15 PM
AAFP Update & Future of Family Medicine, James
Dearing M.D.
2:15-3:15 PM
Rheumatology, Jeff Carlin M.D.
3:15-3:30 PM
Break/Exhibits
3:30-4:30 PM
STOP (Screening and Treating OAB Patients), Geoffrey
W. Leung M.D.
7:30-9:00 PM
President’s Desert Reception and Awards Seward Sealife
Center
Sunday June 12, 2009
8:30-9:30 AM
Travel Medicine, Carrie Horwitch M.D.
9:30-10:30 AM
Do Ask, Do Tell: Successful Smoking Interventions,
Carol Havens M.D.
10:30-11:00 AM Break/Exhibits
11:00-12:00 PM Type 2 Diabetes , John R. Holman M.D.
*additional charge
This schedule is subject to change
Cancelation Policy - A full refund will be made upon request through May 20, 2009
Contact
Marilyn Dodd
907 258-2255
akafp@gci.net
Conference Chair
Michelle Hensel M.D.
Seward, Alaska
Alaska Tours and Travel
Friday Afternoon Activity
Edgewater Hotel, Transportation, Bus, Train,
Car Rental, Boating and Fishing Charters
Fritha Breidinger
Alaska Tour & Travel/The Park Connection
www.alaskatravel.com
fritha@alaskatravel.com
907-245-0200 or 800-208-0200
Online Brochure: www.alaskatravel.com/brochure
Glacier and Whale Watching Cruise
Join Renown Tours for a smooth 6 hour sailing catamaran tour
into Kenai Fjords National Park. This tour provides the greatest
opportunity for wildlife and glacier viewing - abundant wildlife,
excellent whale watching opportunities, and the massive Aialik or
Holgate Glaciers.
Alaska’s Point of View
For B&B’s/ Vacation Houses and Cabins Contact Debra at
Alaska Point of View debra@alaskasview.com
http://www.alaskaspointofview.com/contact.htm
907-224-2424 or 888-227-2424 Fax 907-224-2020
Watch for Humpback whales, Steller sea lions, Dall’s porpoise,
harbor porpoise, Orca (killer whales), harbor seals, bald eagles,
puffins and many other types of marine birds. Every tour is fully
narrated by our experienced captains and a National Park
Ranger. Our friendly crew is also available to answer questions
and point out local sights. Free wildlife guide available for each
reservation. Lunch is included. Complimentary beverages include
coffee, tea and hot chocolate. Additional snacks and beverages
are available for purchase. Weather is unpredictable in Alaska’s
coastal region, so be sure to dress in layers, wear comfortable
walking shoes and bring along light rainwear so that you can
fully enjoy your day. Binoculars provided on all of our cruises.
Be sure to remember your camera! Tickets available thru Alaska
Academy online registration or request activity sign up form.
REGISTRATION
Hotels
Shuttle to the High School will be provided from these hotels.
Book early these blocks release in April and May
Holiday Inn Express Seward
rooms can be booked online via, www.hiexpress.com/sewardak
The group booking code is: AFP and the available dates for the
rates of 149.00 and 169.00-harborview are June 10th thru June
15th. The Holiday Inn Express-Seward Harbor-on the boardwalk
in Seward. With spectacular views of Resurrection Bay and Mt.
Marathon they are the only hotel in Seward with a pool!!
Main: (907) 224-2550 Facsimile: (907) 224-2509
Register online at www.alaskaafp.org
Seward, Alaska • June 11-14, 2009
TO REGISTER complete this form and mail with payment to
AKAFP, 3555 Kenai Spur Hwy #266, Soldotna, AK 99669.
Fax 530-326-5612, Email akafp@gci.net. You can also register online
at www.alaskaafp.org. Please make hotel reservations separately.
PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION
Name __________________________ Degree _____________
Address _____________________________________________
City _______________________ State ______ Zip _________
Phone __________________ Fax _______________________
Best Western Hotel Edgewater
www.hoteledgewater.com Oceans beyond Ordinary, newest
downtown oceanfront hotel & conference center. Kids under 18
free. Continental breakfast & town shuttle included w/room rate.
Contact Fritha at Alaska Tour and Travel - fritha@alaskatravel.com,
907-245-0200 800-208-0200 for great promotional rate of $209.00
for deluxe room.
Hotel Seward
www.hotelsewardalaska.com Views! Across from Sealife Center!
Enjoy our Wildlife display & fireplace! All rooms have refrigmicrow-coffeemaker-hairdryer-iron&board- Free WiFi, cable &
local calls. 907-224-8001 Toll Free: 800-655-8785 Fax: 907-2243112 $216.06 for the Deluxe rooms and $244.37 for the Executive
View this includes the 11% tax. All rates are based on Double
Occupancy and there is a $10 fee for each additional guest.
Breeze Inn Motel
www.breezeinn.com Phone: 907-224-5237 Toll Free: 888-224-5237
Fax:907-224-7024. At the small boat harbor, close to fishing, cruises
and tours. Jacuzzis, nonsmoking, accessible and pet rooms.
Restaurant $139.00 to $269.00. We recommend the rooms at
$169.00 and up.
Seward Windsong Lodge
No shuttle provided but please also consider the Seward Windsong
Lodge. It is a 10 minute drive to the high school and a very nice
property. They have offered us an exceptional rate of $199.00.
Nestled in a spectacular glacier river valley, the Seward Windsong
Lodge is exceptional Seward Alaska lodging. Guest rooms for the
Seward Windsong Lodge are spread out in a wooded setting,
surrounded by spruce trees and wildflowers. They are minutes
from downtown and have a free shuttle to all major Seward sights.
www.sewardwindsong.com/scoc, Phone: 907-265-4500, Toll Free:
888-959-9590, Mile 0.5 Exit Glacier Rd, email
info@sewardwindsong.com
Daycare Information
contact Marilyn Dodd, akafp@gci.net or 907 258-2255
Email _______________________________________________
Registration Fees include, syllabus, entrance to CME and exhibit hall. It
also includes a daily continental breakfast, snacks, lunch on Thursday
and Saturday and a ticket to the Presidents Reception on Saturday night.
‰ Physician - cme credit
$450.00 ___________
‰ Non-Physician - cme credit
$375.00 ___________
‰ Non-Physician Guests - no cme credit
$100.00 ___________
Name of Guest _______________________________________
‰ Visa
‰ MC
‰ AMEX
‰ Check
(Payable to Alaska Academy
of Family Physicians)
Card # _________________________ Exp ______ CV Code _____
Name on Card: _______________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________
Billing Address: _______________________________________
Please complete this form and mail it with payment to
AK AFP 3555 Kenai Spur Hwy #266, Soldotna, AK 99669
or fax it to (530)326-5612
ACCREDITATION
A Minimum of 21 prescribed credits have been applied for
through the American Academy of Family Physicians
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