Adolescent Health Care

Conference Overview

Adolescence…a time of exploration, experimentation and striving for independence. As providers who care for adolescents, we have unique opportunities to make a difference in their health and lives by being creative, flexible and open in the care we provide. The 10th annual Adolescent Health Care Conference will address key clinical and psychosocial issues affecting teens and will provide you with tools and skills to meet the needs of your adolescent patients and their families.

Designed for MDs, NPs, PAs, CNMs, RNs, psychologists and social workers from a variety of practice settings, this Conference is presented in collaboration with Seattle Children’s Hospital, Division of Adolescent Medicine and features leading experts in the field of adolescent care. Practical approaches to prevention, diagnosis and management of common and complex adolescent health problems will be addressed, as well as strategies for working with teens and their parents to modify risk-taking behavior.

Highlights of this Conference include:

• Three dynamic Pre-Conferences focusing on hot topics in adolescent care: Promoting Resiliency and Improving Communication Skills with Teens, Adolescent Obesity, and an IMPLANON® Training.
• A number of compelling issues you deal with daily, presented in a variety of teaching formals, including didactic sessions, faculty panels, concurrent sessions and interactive case study discussions for learning from the experts and your colleagues.
• A Roundtable Luncheon with the Faculty for discussing cases and those burning questions you have about clinical and psychosocial issues you face in your work with teens.
• Opportunities for interaction with dynamic leaders in the field of adolescent care.
• Time to share ideas, problem-solve and build professional relationships with colleagues from across the nation.
• The glorious setting of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, with its sensational scenery, urban attractions and outdoor recreation.

Plan now to join your colleagues and the faculty for what is certain to be an outstanding educational experience.

Planning Committee

Barbara Staggers, MD, MPH, FAAP
Program Chair
Children’s Hospital and Research Center
Oakland, CA
David J. Breland, MD, MPH
Program Consultant
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Pam Jenkins-Wallace, MS, NP
Director of Program Development
Contemporary Forums

Conference Objectives

This program will enable the experienced clinician to better:

• Examine common myths and misconceptions related to contraceptive options for teens and revise protocols, based on the evidence.
• Explore clinical management of a variety of common and complex adolescent conditions including obesity, male genitourinary disorders, STDs, hypertension, mental health issues, skin conditions, substance abuse, GYN problems, and sleep disorders.
• Discuss the dynamics of multi-racial families and the potential impact on adolescents.
• Identify legal and ethical considerations when providing care for teens.
• Develop office-based prevention and counseling strategies which improve the health and psychosocial well-being of adolescents.

Who Should Attend

If you are a …

• Pediatrician
• Family Practice Physician
• Women’s Health Physician
• Adolescent Medicine Specialist
• Nurse Practitioner
• Certified Nurse-Midwife
• Physician Assistant
• Clinic, Office or Hospital Nurse
• School Nurse
• School or Clinical Psychologist
• Social Worker
• Anyone else involved in providing health care for adolescents …

Conference Program

Thursday, May 13 | Friday, May 14 | Saturday, May 15

Pre-Conference A

Reaching Adolescents: Building on the Strengths of Youth
Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MSEd, FAAP

Thursday, May 13 - All Day

Giving you the tools you need to work more effectively with kids and to strategize with parents to help their teens stay safe and healthy, this Pre-Conference received stellar reviews when presented in 2009. Comments such as, “Great strategies for working with kids … the love really comes through,” “inspiring...you make me want to do a better job,” and “engaging, dynamic and motivating … helped re-charge my enthusiasm for working with teens” attest to the fact that this is one session you don’t want to miss!

Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, from the Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, lectures widely to professionals and parents in an effort to assure that children are prepared for a safe passage through adolescence. The author of several excellent books on parenting teens, including the book, “A Parent’s Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Your Child Roots and Wings,” Dr. Ginsburg is dynamic and thought-provoking. He uses humor, real-life scenarios and poignant cases that will pull at your heart strings and motivate you to want to make a difference in the lives of the adolescents you see. Dr. Ginsburg’s concrete tools and effective approaches for interviewing and counseling teens and their parents will help you encourage behavior change when you see a teen headed in the wrong direction.

Come prepared to be challenged, to interact, and most of all to develop a plan for building on the strengths of youth to help them overcome risk and achieve their potential.

This Pre-Conference will enable you to:

• Create a zone of safety in your encounters with adolescents that clearly communicates you are trustworthy.
• Explore the concept of promoting resiliency.
• Motivate young people toward wiser decisions, helping them focus on what they are doing right to gain the confidence to move forward with safer behaviors.
• Facilitate adolescents’ own wise decision-making, recognizing that the typical model of adult intervention – lecturing – usually backfires.
• Implement a stress reduction plan with children and adolescents and equip them with a wide repertoire of positive behaviors.

7:30 a.m.	Pre-Conference A Registration
8:30	Communicating with Adolescents The Four Approaches to Addressing Behavioral Morbidities Interviewing Strategies that Work Psychosocial Assessment Promoting Resiliency
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:15	Effecting Behavioral Change The Cognitive “Aha” Positive Coping Strategies for Youth An Action Plan for Parents
5:00	Adjourn

A complimentary copy of Dr. Ginsburg’s book will be given to each Pre-Conference attendee.

Pre-Conference B

Adolescent Obesity Intensive: An Action Plan for Motivating Change
Thursday, May 13 - All Day

Join your colleagues and our three faculty experts to focus on making a difference for overweight and obese adolescents and their families. We all know the problem … obesity is rampant in teens, along with early onset of Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. With each improvement in technology, teens become even less active, and families are often too busy to meal plan. Clinicians have difficulty approaching the subject with adolescent patients and their parents and with presenting strategies that are realistic, engaging, useful and result in positive changes.

Built around the concepts of motivational interviewing, this Pre-Conference will give you tools and strategies to improve your interactions about weight management with teens and their families. It will also provide you with a multitude of patient education handouts and resources which are age-specific, interactive, and practical, allowing you to tailor your interventions to the needs of the teen and family. As you learn and practice the skills you’ll gain in this Pre-Conference, your success in motivating families to make definitive changes resulting in weight loss and healthier lifestyle choices will inevitably improve.

This Pre-Conference will enable the motivated clinician to better:

• Describe motivational interviewing and its use in the arena of working with adolescents and their families on weight management.
• Develop skills in using motivational interviewing in interactions with teens and families, through the use of role playing and patient vignettes.
• Utilize the NICHQ assessment tool when medically evaluating the overweight adolescent.
• Enhance obesity management and intervention strategies for adolescents through case-based discussion.
• Promote health behaviors related to weight management by using tools, patient hand-outs and other resources.
• Examine reimbursement strategies which help to make weight management financially viable for your practice.

7:00 a.m.	Pre-Conference B Registration
8:00	Adolescent Obesity: State of the Nation Christopher F. Bolling, MD
8:15	Health Evaluation and Assessment of the Overweight Adolescent • The NICHQ Assessment Tool Kathy S. James, DNSc, NP
8:45	Motivational Interviewing (MI) in a Brief Encounter: Concepts and Skills Christopher F. Bolling, MD Dawn M. Nebrig, MSW, LISW
9:45	Coffee Break
10:00	MI Skills: Open-Ended Questions and Reflective Statements • Role-Playing and Patient Vignettes Christopher F. Bolling, MD Dawn M. Nebrig, MSW, LISW
11:15	Promoting Healthy Behaviors in Teens and Families: What Really Works? • Screen Time, Portion Size, Liquid Calories, Healthy Snacking • Tools and Resources Kathy S. James, DNSc, NP
12:00 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:15	Incorporating MI Skills to Get the Job Done • Readiness Ruler • Values Sheets • Involving Parents Christopher F. Bolling, MD Dawn M. Nebrig, MSW, LISW
2:15	Adolescent Obesity Case Dilemmas: Applying What You’ve Learned (Participants are encouraged to bring cases for group discussion.) Christopher F. Bolling, MD Kathy S. James, DNSc, NP Dawn M. Nebrig, MSW, LISW
3:15	Coding and Billing: Making Weight Management Financially Viable Christopher F. Bolling, MD
3:45	Adjourn

Pre-Conference C

IMPLANON® (etonogestrel implant) 68mg Clinical Training

Thursday, May 13 - 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

(Registration Check-In at 1:00 p.m.)
This training is limited to 50 participants. Deadline for registration is April 22. Register early! This session will reach capacity quickly!

Join your colleagues at a training program on IMPLANON®, an implantable, progesterone-only contraceptive. During the IMPLANON® Clinical Training Program attendees will learn important clinical data about IMPLANON® and patient counseling. This session includes a hands-on training for insertion and removal procedures as well as localization techniques. Completion of this course will allow the attendee to order IMPLANON® from an authorized distributor(s).

This session, which is sponsored by Merck, is not accredited for continuing education credit. The training is open to advanced practice clinicians with furnishing numbers or prescribing privileges in their state and to physicians only. It is Merck’s policy to verify all clinicians’ practice, license and eligibility information in advance of the training. Merck will contact the attendee directly if there is a problem regarding this process. Attendees are expected to be present for the entire training. Certificates of completion will not be issued to those who arrive late or leave early.

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MAIN CONFERENCE

Friday, May 14

7:00 a.m.	Main Conference Registration
8:00	Understanding Teens: Getting Kids to Say “No” in the New Millennium When Their Parents Said “Yes” in the Last One! Victor C. Strasburger, MD
9:00	Controversies in Treating Pediatric Obesity: Should Surgery Be An Option? Christopher F. Bolling, MD
9:45	Refreshment Break
10:15	Managing Menstrual Irregularities Barbara Staggers, MD, MPH, FAAP ( RX= .25 hr.)
11:00	Working with Teens from Multi-Racial Families: Family Dynamics and Other Issues Kendra C. Roberson, PhD, LICSW
11:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
12:15 p.m.	Roundtable Luncheon with the Faculty Join your colleagues and faculty members for lunch and an interactive discussion of hot topics in adolescent health care. Each table will feature a faculty member who will facilitate discussion on a particular topic, such as teens and media, dating violence, GYN and contraceptive management, diversity issues, mental health and more. Bring interesting cases and questions and come prepared to be part of a dynamic, problem-solving discussion. (Attendance is optional and requires a reservation. Cost of the luncheon is $35 and CE credit will be awarded. Register early since space is limited.)
1:30	Contraceptive Myths and Misconceptions: Looking at the Evidence ( RX= 1 hr.) Sharon Schnare, MSN, FNP, CNM, FAANP
2:30	Psychopharmacology in the Adolescent Patient: Interesting Cases Andrew J. Giammona, MD ( RX= .75 hr.)
3:15	Refreshment Break
3:30	Hot Topics in Adolescent Dermatology Noreen Heer Nicol, MS, FNP (RX = .25 hr.)
4:15	Legal and Ethical Considerations in Caring for Teens Douglas S. Diekema, MD, MPH
5:00	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel (RX = .25 hr.)
5:30	Adjourn

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Saturday, May 15

During each Concurrent Session, 4 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Sessions are limited in size and choices are assigned in the order registrations are received. Indicate your selections on the Registration Form.

8:00 a.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1 #11 Too Sexy, Too Soon: Adolescents, Sex and the Media Victor C. Strasburger, MD #12 Managing Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents: Screening, Prevention and Treatment Options Ray C. Hsiao, MD (Rx = 1 hr.) #13 Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: An Update Leslie R. Walker, MD (Rx = .5 hr.) #14 The Importance of Getting More ZZZZ’s: Sleep Disorders in Teens Yemiserach Kifle, MD
9:15	Refreshment Break
9:45	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #2 #21 Abnormal Pubertal Growth and Development: When to Follow, When to Refer Barbara Staggers, MD, MPH, FAAP #22 STDs in Teens: Diagnosis and Management Incorporating the Proposed New Treatment Guidelines (Rx = .5 hr.) Sharon Schnare, MSN, FNP, CNM, FAANP #23 Dermatology Potpourri: Challenging Cases Noreen Heer Nicol, MS, FNP (Rx = .5 hr.) #24 Psychosomatic Complaints: What’s the Hidden Agenda? Victor C. Strasburger, MD
11:00	Session Change
	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3 #31 ADHD in Teens: Who is Driving the Symptom Bus? Andrew J. Giammona, MD (Rx = .5 hr.) #32 Performing Pelvic Exams on Young Teens: Tips for Improving Your Skills and Approach Sharon Schnare, MSN, FNP, CNM, FAANP #33 Teen Dating Violence and Sexual Assault: What’s Really Going On? Barbara Staggers, MD, MPH, FAAP #34 Environmental and Practical Management of the Allergic Adolescent Noreen Heer Nicol, MS, FNP
12:30 p.m.	Lunch Break
	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4 #41 Teen Depression and Suicide: What We Can Do to Help Andrew J. Giammona, MD (Rx = .5 hr.) #42 Abnormal Pap and HPV Update: Guidelines for Screening and Prevention Rachel Katzenellenbogen, MD #43 Making Your Practice More Reproductive Health Friendly for Boys David J. Breland, MD, MPH #44 Guidelines for Concussion Management and Return to Play: What You Need to Know Monique S. Burton, MD
3:00	Refreshment Break
3:15	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #5 #51 Skills and Tools for Addressing Issues of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Aidan Key #52 The Female Athlete Triad: Red Flags and Management Strategies Monique S. Burton, MD #53 Male Genitourinary Disorders: Interesting Cases David J. Breland, MD, MPH #54 Adolescent Hypertension: Assessment and Management Joseph T. Flynn, MD, MS (Rx = .5 hr.)
4:30	Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Christopher F. Bolling, MD Adjunct Associate Professor of Pediatrics Division of General and Community Pediatrics Research Director, Cincinnati Pediatric Research Group Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, Ohio Private Practice, Pediatric Associates, PSC Crestview Hills, Kentucky	Aidan Key Executive Director Gender Spectrum Seattle, Washington
David J. Breland, MD, MPH Program Consultant Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children’s Hospital University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle, Washington	Yemiserach Kifle, MD Director, Pediatric Sleep Disorders Program Seattle Children’s Hospital Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle, Washington
Monique S. Burton, MD Interim Chief of Sports Medicine Seattle Children’s Hospital Clinical Assistant Professor Departments of Pediatrics & Orthopedics & Sports Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle, Washington	Dawn M. Nebrig, MSW, LISW Clinical Program Manager Center for Professional Excellence/Practice Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Cincinnati, Ohio
Douglas S. Diekema, MD, MPH Professor of Pediatrics Adjunct Professor of Medical Ethics & Humanities University of Washington School of Medicine Director of Education Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics Seattle Children’s Hospital Seattle, Washington	Noreen Heer Nicol, MS, FNP Director, Professional Development The Children’s Hospital Clinical Senior Instructor, University of Colorado Affiliate Assistant Professor University of Northern Colorado Denver, Colorado
Joseph T. Flynn, MD, MS Professor of Pediatrics Director, Pediatric Hypertension Program Division of Nephrology Seattle Children’s Hospital Seattle, Washington	Kendra C. Roberson, PhD, LICSW Private Practice, Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy Lecturer, School of Social Work University of Washington Seattle and Tacoma, Washington
Andrew J. Giammona, MD Division Director, Mental Health & Child Development Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland, California	Sharon Schnare, MSN, FNP, CNM, FAANP Clinical Instructor, Department of Family and Child Nursing University of Washington School of Nursing Seattle, Washington
Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD, MSEd, FAAP Associate Professor of Pediatrics University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Physician, Adolescent Medicine Craig-Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Health Services Director Covenant House Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Barbara Staggers, MD, MPH, FAAP Program Chair Director of Adolescent Medicine Director of Health Professions Internship Partnership Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland, California
Ray C. Hsiao, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University of Washington School of Medicine Co-Director, Adolescent Substance Abuse Program Seattle Children’s Hospital Seattle, Washington	Victor C. Strasburger, MD Chief, Division of Adolescent Medicine Professor of Pediatrics Professor of Family and Community Medicine University of New Mexico School of Medicine Albuquerque, New Mexico
Kathy S. James, DNSc, NP Associate Professor of Nursing Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science University of San Diego, San Diego, California Private Practice, Professional Weight Management Del Mar, California	Leslie R. Walker, MD Chief, Division of Adolescent Medicine Seattle Children’s Hospital Associate Professor of Pediatrics University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle, Washington
Rachel Katzenellenbogen, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine University of Washington School of Medicine Seattle Children’s Hospital Seattle, Washington

Accreditation

A Certificate of Attendance is given upon completion of course requirements, enabling you to register your credit with the appropriate licensing boards or associations. To apply for credit not listed below, use the procedure established by the specific organization. Additional brochures and evaluation forms provided upon request.

Physicians

Pre-Conference A: 6.75 hours
Pre-Conference B: 6.25 hours
Pre-Conference C: No Credit
Main Conference: 13.75 hours
Roundtable Luncheon: 1 hour

Contemporary Forums is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Contemporary Forums designates this educational activity for a maximum of the listed AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This continuing medical education activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is acceptable for a maximum of 21.5 AAP credits (6.75 contact hours - Pre-Conference A or 6.25 contact hours - Pre-Conference B, 13.75 contact hours - Main Conference, 1 contact hour - Roundtable Luncheon). These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics. This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 21.5 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

Pre-Conference A: 6.75 ANCC/8.1 CA BRN contact hours
Pre-Conference B: 6.25 ANCC/7.5 CA BRN contact hours
Pre-Conference C: No Credit
Main Conference: 13.75 ANCC/16.5 CA BRN contact hours
Roundtable Luncheon: 1 ANCC/1.2 CA BRN contact hours

Contemporary Forums is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Contemporary Forums is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #04516. (CA BRN contact hour = 50 minutes)

This program is approved for a maximum of 21.5 NAPNAP contact hours (6.75 contact hours - Pre-Conference A or 6.25 contact Hours - Pre-Conference B, 13.75 contact hours – Main Conference, 1 contact hour - Roundtable Luncheon) of which a maximum of 5.5 contain pharmacology (Rx) content per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. Contemporary Forums, NAPNAP Approved Provider, Agency #12.

Nurse-Midwives

Pre-Conference A: 6.75 hours
Pre-Conference B: 6.25 hours
Pre-Conference C: No Credit
Main Conference: 13.75 hours
Roundtable Luncheon: 1 hour

The Continuing Education Committee of the American College of Nurse-Midwives grants reciprocity status to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) for Category 1 offerings, providing the program is relevant to nurse-midwifery. Nurse-Midwives may report up to the listed hours of credit.

Physician Assistants

Pre-Conference A: 6.75 hours
Pre-Conference B: 6.25 hours
Pre-Conference C: No Credit
Main Conference: 13.75 hours
Roundtable Luncheon: 1 hour
The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME to grant Category 1 hours toward the Physician’s Recognition Award. PAs may report up to the listed hours of credit.

Pharmacology Credit for

Prescriptive Authority
Main Conference: 5.5 hours available

indicates pharmacology content. Because states’ requirements vary, contact your Board of Nursing for more information.

Psychologists

Pre-Conference A: 6.75 hours
Pre-Conference B: 6.25 hours
Main Conference: 13.75 hours

Contemporary Forums is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Contemporary Forums maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Social Workers/Marriage, Family & Child Counselors

Pre-Conference A: 6.75 CE credit hours
Pre-Conference B: 6.25 CE credit hours
Main Conference: 13.75 CE credit hours

This Conference has been approved by the Washington Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors,
Provider #1975-148.

This course meets the qualifications for continuing education credit hours for Marriage, Family & Child Counselors and/or Licensed Clinical Social Workers as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Provider #PCE771.

Exhibits

To enhance your educational experience, we are inviting representatives from professionally relevant companies, organizations and hospitals to exhibit equipment, supplies, services and career opportunities. The schedule provides participants time for one-on-one discussion with exhibitors. For exhibit space availability or additional information:

Call the Exhibitor Information Line: (925) 828-7100, Ext. 5260

For prospectus information

Email: exhibits@cforums.com

Location

Seattle, WA

Aptly named the "Emerald City," Seattle is far more than just sensational scenery. This unique city offers a combination of scenic beauty, cultural diversity, outdoor recreation and urban attractions.

Pike Place Market, with its splendid array of fresh seafood, produce, restaurants, crafts and international foods, will amaze you. Enjoy walking along the waterfront, home of the Seattle Aquarium and over a mile of restaurants, shops and excursion boats. You won't want to miss the spectacular site of Mt. Rainier, best viewed from a ferry or excursion boat trip on Puget Sound. Historic Pioneer Square, Seattle's oldest neighborhood and home to many art galleries, bookstores, pubs and cafes, is a must during your visit. You’ll also want to venture out to the major department and specialty stores Seattle has to offer, including the original Nordstrom.

Take the Monorail to Seattle Center, home of the dramatic Space Needle and the Experience Music Project. Ride the elevator to the top of the Space Needle for a 360-degree panoramic view of Seattle, Puget Sound and the surrounding mountain ranges. Whether your preference is blues, jazz, country or rock’n’roll, you’ll enjoy exploring musical diversity at the Experience Music Project, a unique museum of music memorabilia and interactive musical events. There is even a special room dedicated to Jimi Hendrix where you’ll see his guitars as well as film clips and pictures from his life and concerts.

When it comes to restaurants and nightspots, you can't beat Seattle for variety and quality. Fresh seafood abounds along with fine American and ethnic cuisine. Enjoy lunch at Cutter's overlooking Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains, the elegant atmosphere and juicy steaks of the Metropolitan Grill, or the variety of fresh and unique seafood at Ray’s Boathouse where you’ll see kayakers and harbor seals from the wide-windowed dining room. After dinner, head to Kelly's, a festive Irish pub, or one of the many coffee houses for which Seattle is famous, including the original Starbucks.

The elegant Grand Hyatt Seattle is ideally located in the heart of Seattle, with breath-taking views of downtown, the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, Lake Union and Elliott Bay surrounding the hotel on every side. With easy access to Seattle’s many attractions, the hotel is within walking of Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum and premier shopping.Unwind at the end of the day in the sauna, steam room or whirlpool in the fully-equipped health club, or make an appointment in the spa for a massage. Meet with your colleagues for networking and relaxing at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, the hotel restaurant offering New Orleans’ hospitality and famous sizzling steaks.

Seattle and the Pacific Northwest have something for everyone. You may even extend your trip to explore nearby Vancouver and Victoria. With these exquisite surroundings, your participation in this national conference will bring you discoveries without end.

For more information on your trip to Seattle, call the Seattle-King County Convention and Visitors Bureau at (206) 461-5840 or visit:

• www.seattleattractions.com
• www.cityofseattle.net
• www.seeseattle.org
• www.gonorthwest.com

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

The Conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt Seattle, 721 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101. A limited block of rooms is being held for you and your guests at special group rates which will be in effect, based on room availability, from May 11th to May 16th for those wishing to extend their stay to enjoy area activities or qualify for discount airfares.

Rates: $184 single, $194 double
Rates are per room and subject to prevailing state and local taxes.

To obtain the special group rates, make your reservation early and before the “hotel room block release date” which is April 11th. Rooms may sell out before this date so be sure to make your reservation now. After the release date, rooms and group rates may no longer be available so call the hotel regarding availability.

To reserve your room online, please click here.

For room reservations, call (800) 233-1234 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums’ Adolescent Health Care Conference. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation. Reservations must include a first night’s deposit.

Contact the hotel regarding cancellation policy. For arrivals after 3 p.m., call the hotel on the day of travel to reconfirm reservations.

For additional hotel information, call the Grand Hyatt Seattle at (206) 774-6300.

For assistance in locating a roommate, please call Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0.

Travel Discounts

Contemporary Forums has a special discount agreement with United Airlines unavailable to the general public. To obtain these special Conference fares visit www.united.com or call the Special Meeting Desk at (800) 521-4041, Account Code 510CW.

Hertz is the official car rental agency for the conference. Special rates will be in effect throughout the Conference as well as one week before and after. For special rates, call HERTZ at (800) 654-2240 and refer to Contemporary Forums plus the Conference discount code CV# 03000238.

Fees

Registrations must include full tuition payment to be accepted. Registrations faxed without payment will not be processed. Confirmation is sent by email if your completed registration form and payment are received two weeks before the Conference begins. Since Conference registration and hotel rooms are limited, early registration is advised.

Out of consideration to registrants, children of any age and spouses may not attend the sessions.

Tuition Fee (U.S. Funds)
	Pre-Conference A (All Attendees)	Pre-Conference B (All Attendees)	Pre-Conference C (All Attendees)	MD/DO	Nurses, Residents**, Pas, Other
Early Registration Fee* (On/Before March 30)	$240	$235	$95	$465	$415
Regular Registration Fee (After March 30)	$280	$275	$95	$515	$465

* Postmarked or phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before March 30.

** Residents: To qualify, submit facility verification of status with registration.

Note: Seattle Children’s Hospital employees may take a $30 discount on the full Main Conference tuition fee. Discount does not apply to the Pre-Conferences or to partial Main Conference Registration.

Your tuition includes Certificate of Attendance, refreshment breaks and access to the Online CE Library for the Pre-Conference and/or Main Conference for which you registered. Main Conference registrants have access to all Concurrent Sessions that were recorded.

Group Discounts

Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Main Conference. Discounts do not apply to the Pre-Conference and groups may not be formed after individual registrations have been received. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms mailed or called in together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. If registering online, all registrations must be entered consecutively and total payment must be made with the same credit card.

• $25 per person discount for 3 or 4 in a group
• $45 per person discount for 5 or more in a group

Method of Tuition Payment

Make payment by check (payable to Contemporary Forums and enclose with Registration Form), Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express or Purchase Order. A $30 fee is charged for any returned check. Personal checks are NOT accepted at the Conference. Purchase Orders must be received with registration by the Conference date and include the P.O. number, invoice address, tuition, approval signature, and contact name, email address and phone number.

Register Online, by Phone, Mail or Fax (Payment required to register)

Register only ONCE, online, by phone (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, by mail, or by fax (800) 329-9923, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). Before calling, complete all registration information.

Tax Deductibility

Expenses of training, tuition, travel, lodging and meals to maintain or improve professional skills may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Consult your tax advisor.

Partial Attendance (Online Registration Unavailable)

To register, call Contemporary Forums for tuition and CE credit for individual days. Group discounts do not apply. Registrations may not be shared. Online registration is not available for partial attendance.

Cancellations

Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before the March 30th receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after March 30th are assessed a $20 processing fee. No refunds for cancellations received after the Conference begins or for “no shows.” If this meeting is cancelled for any reason, including labor strikes or acts of God, liability is limited to a full refund of registration fees.

Program Changes

Contemporary Forums reserves the right to make necessary changes in speakers, topics or schedule.

Questions?

Contact Contemporary Forums at (800) 377-7707, Ext. 0, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Pacific Time) or email info@cforums.com. If you require special arrangements at this Conference, call (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, at least 30 days prior to the Conference.