The 6th Annual US Mexico Border Centers of Excellence Consortium Forum
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How Border Clinicians Access Evidence Based Information
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Course Description
The US Mexico Border Centers of Excellence Consortium Forum will provide a unique and strategic forum for leaders in border health and key stakeholders to discuss the health problems affecting the region and to share information on effective models, research studies, and interventions that work to improve the health and well-being of the residents living along the border. The specific focus of this years meeting is to explore the current status of how border clinicians access evidence-based and research information to use in their clinical practice.
Course Location
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 N. Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, California 92037
Target Audience
Forum participants will consist of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and funded program staff from the U.S. Mexico Border States of Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas. These programs include Centers of Excellence, Area Health Education Centers, and Community Health Centers. There will also be representatives from the U.S. Mexico Border Commission and the Pan American Health Organization, as well as Colleges, Universities and other higher education institutions.
US Mexico Border COE Consortium attendees are automatically registered and required to attend the Second Binational Border Health Research Forum on Saturday, July 18th at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa. Please refer to the Research Forum Agenda.
Registration Information
The US Mexico Border Centers of Excellence Consortium will be held Sunday, July 19, 2009. The fee is $90.00. This includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon refreshment break.
Advanced registration is encouraged. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Minimum and maximum numbers have been established for this conference. If you cannot attend , the Office of CME will refund registration fee, less $25.00 administrative fee provided it is received in writing prior to July 8, 2009. No refunds will be issued after this date or for nonattendance. Conference is subject to cancellation. In the event that this conference is cancelled, the Office of CME is not responsible for any airfare, hotel, and/or other costs incurred by participants.
Conference registrations are confirmed via e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation for your registration,please call (210) 567-4447 or 1 (866) 601-4448.
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| One-Day Conference Fee | $90.00 |
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Hotel Information
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa - Room Block is Full
Overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course with majestic views of the Pacific Ocean. This Four Diamond hotel is located in La Jolla and offers a variety of services and amenities, including a private balcony in every guest room. Award-winning fine dining is presented at the Torreyana Grill.
A block of rooms has been reserved for participants of the conference for the nights of July 17 and 18. Rooms are reserved on a first-come first-serve basis. Each attendee will be responsible for their room, tax, and incidental charges. Identify yourself as being part of the US Mexico Border Centers of Excellence Consortium Forum in order to obtain the special rate. Please call 1-800-HILTONS or make your reservations online. You will be asked for 3 - digit "Group/Convention Code" for reservations: UTH. Deadline to reserve sleeping rooms is Wednesday, June 29, 2009.
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$147 / Room / Night |
Government ID-Bearing Travelers | |
$159 / Room / Night |
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Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, California 92037 858-550-1000 - Reservations 1-877-437-8262 reservations@estancialajolla.com http://www.estancialajolla.com/ |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines 10950 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, California 92037 1-800-HILTONS - Reservations http://www.lajollatorreypines.hilton.com |
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Contact Information
UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of MedicineContinuing Medical Education Office - MSC 7980
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Contact: Cindie Garcia - Conference Coordinator
Phone: (210) 567-4447
Fax: (210) 567-6964
Email: garciac16@uthscsa.edu