Who will benefit from attending?
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Experienced hair restoration surgeons.
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Physicians with an interest in hair restoration surgery who are new to the field.
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Surgical assistants and medical personnel involved in hair restoration surgery procedures.
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Office managers, clinic directors, and consultants who staff hair restoration surgery offices.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit
The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery designates this educational activity for a maximum of 34.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery's 15th Annual Scientific Meeting (program #611-100) is recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology for 34.00 hours of AAD Category I CME credit and may be used toward the American Academy of Dermatology's Continuing Medical Education Award.
Weather
Located in the south-eastern corner of Nevada, Las Vegas boasts 300 days of sunshine annually with an average annual rainfall of only 4 inches. The September average high temperature is 95°F/35°C and the low is 57°F/14°C. Las Vegas is located in the desert, so you will want to be sure to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated while you are there.
Persons with Disabilities
The ISHRS fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the rules and regulations thereof. If any participant in this educational activity is in need of support services, please notify the headquarters office at 630-262-5399 as soon as possible, and preferably before September 12, 2007.
Tickets for Receptions/Meals
No fees or tickets will be required for the Thursday evening Welcome Reception. All registrants are welcome to attend.
Tickets ARE required for the following:
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Wednesday – Surgical Assistants Business Meeting & Luncheon (included in the surgical assistants registration fee
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Thursday – General Membership Business Meeting & Luncheon (included in registration fee)
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Friday – President’s Annual Giving Fund Reception
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Saturday – Gala Dinner/Dance & Silent Auction
All tickets will be provided in your registration packet.
Saturday Gala Dinner
You may purchase tickets for the Gala Dinner/Dance & Silent Auction. The ticket is not included in the price of registration; it is a separate option. Tickets for unregistered guests and spouses may also be purchased via the registration form. Attire for this event is black tie, or a costume reflective of your native country. Note that the Silent Auction will take place during the Gala Dinner evening. Plan to be there!
Meeting Attire
Suggested attire throughout each meeting session and social activity is business attire. Attire at the Saturday Evening Gala Dinner Dance will be black tie. If you prefer, as a tradition of the ISHRS, you may wear a costume reflective of your native country for the Gala Dinner.
Official Language
The official language of the International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery’s 15th Annual Scientific Meeting is English. Simultaneous interpretation is not available for this meeting.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Registration fees, less a $50.00 USD administration fee, will be refunded upon written notice of cancellation to the ISHRS office received on or before August 26, 2007. After August 26, 2007 there will be no refund of fees for cancellation or for lack of attendance without notification. It is your responsibility to ensure that your cancellation request has been received by the ISHRS headquarters office. “No shows” who have not pre-paid will be invoiced for the total registration fee.
Video, Photography & Audio Recording Policy
Video recording and/or photography are prohibited in all educational sessions. Under no circumstances are video, digital or still cameras to be utilized in the educational sessions. Violators will have their cameras/equipment confiscated until the end of the meeting on Sunday. Audio recording for personal use only is permitted (i.e., for gathering information and NOT for rebroadcast or reproduction). Photography of scientific material is prohibited. The only exception to the photography policy are photos taken by the official ISHRS photographer, for purposes of podium photos to use in ISHRS publications.
Cellular Phone/Pager Policy
The use of cellular phones and pagers in the General Session or workshop rooms is prohibited. Attendees must either turn off or vibrate cellular phones and pagers.
Speaker Disclosures of Conflicts of Interest
All presenters are required to verbally disclose at the podium (or indicate on poster presentations) as well as complete a form disclosing relevant grants or other financial support; consultancies; organizational affiliations; family; departmental or personal financial involvement; patent rights; and other relevant conflicts of interest pertaining to their topic. Such disclosures are also published in the Abstract Book provided onsite at the meeting. The ISHRS follows its approved Policy on Collection and Resolution of Conflicts of Interest (COI) for all presenters and planners.
Disclaimer
As an educational organization, the ISHRS does not specifically approve, promote or accept the opinions, ideas, procedures, medications or devices presented in any paper, poster, discussion, forum or panel at the 15th Annual Scientific Meeting. By attending this program, in no way does it suggest that participants are trained and/or certified in the discipline of hair restoration surgery. All speakers, topics, and schedules are subject to change without prior notification, and will not be considered reasons for refund requests.
For more information contact:
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
13 South 2nd Street
Geneva, IL 60134 USA
Phone: 630-262-5399
U.S. Domestic Tollfree: 800-444-2737
Fax: 630-262-1520
