ASER 2010 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course

Emergency Radiology is a growing subspecialty and has become a popular topic for continuing medical education courses over the last several years. The Society’s goal is to maintain the annual ASER meeting as the premier CME course in Emergency Radiology. Attendee feedback from the ASER 2009 meeting in Orlando, FL was extremely positive. Next year’s meeting in Seattle, Washington will build on the successes of this year, and further expand the program’s offerings.

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The Grand Hyatt Seattle is a luxurious Four Diamond hotel located in the heart of the city’s thriving retail and theater district. Its inspiring views of the Puget Sound, Lake Union and surrounding mountains will make your Seattle visit even more enjoyable!

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Program Information

COURSE OVERVIEW AND INTENDED AUDIENCE
The 2010 ASER Annual Meeting will provide a broad overview of current state-of-the-art imaging techniques to evaluate the acutely ill and injured patient. Educational sessions covering the latest advances and trends in emergency and trauma radiologic diagnosis and sessions presenting new and original scientific work are included. The meeting provides an opportunity to meet with international colleagues and discuss new and challenging aspects of emergency and trauma imaging.

The meeting will be of particular interest and importance to clinical radiologists, both in the community and academic centers, delivering emergency care. Subspecialists in emergency radiology, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, chest and abdominal radiology as well as radiology and emergency residents at all levels of training will also find the educational and scientific material presented at the ASER meeting essential to their core and on-call knowledge base.

The two-day “Trauma Head to Toe” section of the program is well suited for radiology residents preparing for emergency radiology coverage and is an excellent review for all radiologists. The ASER will offer complimentary registration for this two-day course to the first 50 residents or fellows in emergency radiology who register for the course.

Hotel Accommodations

Grand Hyatt Seattle 721 Pine Street , Seattle , Washington 98101 Tel: 206.774.1234 Fax: 206.774.6120 www.grandseattle.hyatt.com For Reservations Call: 1-402-592-6464 To book your accommodations online Click Here.

Cosmopolitan flair and Pacific tranquility come together at the luxurious Grand Hyatt Seattle, located in the heart of the city's thriving retail and theater district. Classic Pacific Rim styling, extravagant modern appointments and uncompromising personal service make this Four-Diamond downtown Seattle hotel the ultimate escape from the everyday. Bask in the height of decadence while the devoted staff caters to your every beck and call. Fall in love with the magnificent original artwork, gorgeous wood furniture and sumptuous onyx accents that adorn the guestrooms of this downtown Seattle Washington hotel. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Pacific Northwest and the lavish opulence of the big city at this truly unique hotel in downtown Seattle.

Special room rates have been negotiated for participants in the ASER Annual Meeting as indicated below:

$205.00 Single/Double Standard Room
$255.00 Single/Double Regency Floor
$305.00 Single/Double Suite
(Applicable taxes, currently 15.6%)

Housing Deadline
The deadline for the ASER group hotel rate is Tuesday, July 20. Reservations made after the deadline will be taken on a space available basis and the ASER hotel rate cannot be guaranteed. It is possible that hotel rooms and/or specific categories may sell out prior to July 20; therefore it is strongly recommended that you make your reservation as early as possible. Room rates are available three days prior and following actual meeting dates, subject to availability.

The American Society of Emergency Radiology strongly encourages you to book your overnight accommodations at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. By staying at the conference headquarters hotel, you help the society meet its contractual obligations with the hotel and maintain your current conference benefits, as well as keep future hotel guest room rates and registration fees reasonable.

Hotel Reservation and Cancellation Policy
Reservations may be made conveniently by phone at 1-402-592-6464. If calling, please mention that you are attending the ASER Annual Meeting at the Grand Hyatt Seattle. To book your accommodations online Click Here.

Deposit Information
The hotel will require only a first night’s deposit to confirm a guestroom reservation. Personal check, money order or any major credit card are acceptable. The deposit will not be charged against the credit card unless the individual does not adhere to the cancellation policy listed below.

Cancellation Policy
The hotel will refund an attendee’s entire deposit, if the attendee cancels their reservation 24 hours in advance of their scheduled date of arrival; or cancels their reservation or checks out of the hotel earlier than their anticipated departure date, due to a personal emergency involving themselves or their immediate family.

Travel Information

Air Travel information
Continental Airlines is an official carrier for the conference. Continental offers discounts off published fares of 2% to 15% or zone fares. For fare and schedule information and to make your reservations, please visit www.continental.com or call Continental Airlines MeetingWorks at 1-800-468-7022. Refer to Z Code: ZFET and Agreement Code: DLGFJX. There will be a $15 service fee collected, per ticket, for all tickets issued through MeetingWorks Reservations phone line, or any Continental Airlines ticketing facility. The service fee is non-refundable and applies to all itineraries, one-way or roundtrip. To avoid a service fee and receive an additional 3% discount on published fares, book your reservations online at www.continental.com.  Enter both your Z Code and Agreement Code (without a space) in the offer code box: ZFETDLGFJX.

American Airlines is an official carrier for the conference and they have arranged for attendees to receive a 5% discount off Coach and First Class fares. For fare and schedule information and to make your reservations, please visit the American Airlines website or call the American Airlines Meeting Services at
1-800-433-1790 and provide the discount code 6380AB. There will be a $20 service fee collected, per ticket, for all reservations made over the phone. To book a reservation online go to www.AA.com for AA/AE flights only. Enter the discount code 6380AB in the promotion code box.

Ground Transportation
Taxi, shuttle, and limousine services are available from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The current taxicab rate from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the hotel is $30 - $35. The Shuttle Express service runs from the airport to the Grand Hyatt Seattle. A one-way fare from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to the hotel is $21.
For reservations call 1-425-981-7000 .

Special rates have been negotiated with Hertz for meeting participants. To request a rate or make a reservation with Hertz, please call 1-800-654-2240 or visit www.hertz.com. Please refer to the Hertz CV# 04D40002 to take advantage of the special rates .

All ground transportation prices are subject to change without notice.

For additional meeting related questions, a list of alternate hotel accommodations or to inform us of a special need, please contact the meeting management office at asermeetingsdept@meetingmanagers.com.