Obesity Treatment and Prevention

Conference Overview

• “I am bringing up the topic of weight much more easily and am better equipped to assess my patient’s readiness for change.”
• “It’s important to discuss weight gain before it happens. I am doing that now!”
• “I am more straightforward when counseling families about portion control and physical activity.”
• “I am helping families and kids make better food choices.”
• “I am discussing BMI with every patient.”
• “I have some great tools for helping patients maintain their weight loss.”
• “I am incorporating discussion of exercise and lifestyle change into my patients’ visits.”

These are just a few of the comments from the outcomes survey following the 2009 Obesity Treatment and Prevention Conference and now you have the opportunity to experience this exciting meeting! Join your colleagues in our nation’s capital for the 6th annual Obesity Treatment and Prevention Conference which will focus on the skills and practical strategies you need to help your overweight and obese patients lose weight and improve their lifestyles to maintain successful weight loss.

Designed for clinicians and dietitians working in primary care settings, this national Conference is being presented in affiliation with The Obesity Society and the Centers for Obesity Research and Education (CORE), national experts from leading obesity research and treatment centers. It’s the “Who’s Who” of obesity management and you will actively participate with them in developing a comprehensive approach to personalized treatment planning for your overweight and obese patients.

Highlights of the 2010 Obesity Treatment and Prevention Conference include:

• Two timely Pre-Conferences focusing on key issues related to obesity care: Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes and Strategies for Increasing Physical Activity.
• A comprehensive approach to obesity management including clinical, behavioral, psychosocial and public health interventions.
• An interactive format including case discussions, faculty panels and audience-response activities to help you develop personalized treatment plans for your patients.
  • Poster Presentations by your colleagues, showcasing successful approaches to obesity management.
• A discount on the full Main Conference tuition fee if you are a member of The Obesity Society of the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group of the ADA.
• The opportunity to network with clinicians and dietitians from around the country as you share challenges and victories in working with this special population.

Plan now to join your colleagues and this esteemed faculty for what will be a unique and engaging learning experience, where you will walk away with a number of tools and strategies for improving your effectiveness with overweight and obese patients. See you there!

Planning Committee

Holly Wyatt, MD
Conference Chair
CORE/University of Colorado Denver

Daniel H. Bessesen, MD
Planning Committee Member
Chair, Education Committee, The Obesity Society
CORE/University of Colorado Denver

James O. Hill, PhD
Planning Committee Member
CORE/University of Colorado Denver

Bill Scott, CAE
Planning Committee Member
Director of Education
The Obesity Society

Kim Gorman, MS, RD
Planning Committee Member
CORE/University of Colorado Denver

Pam Jenkins-Wallace, MS, NP
Director of Program Development
Contemporary Forums

Conference Objectives

This Conference will enable the experienced clinician to better:

• Discuss the variety of obesity treatment options, including behavioral/ support programs, specific diets, physical activity recommendations, medications, and surgery.
• Outline advances in brain imaging as they relate to obesity and eating behavior.
• Problem-solve challenging obesity management cases and identify action plans for success.
• Evaluate tools, patient hand-outs and strategies that are useful when working with obese patients.
• Highlight effective strategies for working with families and children to manage and prevent obesity.
• Identify specific strategies for weight-loss maintenance and relapse prevention and treatment.
• Develop a community “action plan” for obesity prevention, focusing on public and school health issues.

Who Should Attend?

• Family Physicians
• Pediatricians
• Internists
• Bariatric Physicians
• OB/GYN Physicians
• Certified Nurse-Midwives
• Physician Assistants
• Office, Clinic and Staff Nurses
• Family, Pediatric & Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners
• Dietitians
• Health Educators
• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Exercise Physiologists
• Fitness Professionals

Association Discounts

The following discounts apply to the Main Conference full tuition fee.

Members of The Obesity Society www.obesity.org

$50 discount on full Main Conference Tuition Fee.

Members of the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group of the ADA www.wmdpg.org

$30 discount on full Main Conference Tuition Fee.

These discounts do not apply to partial registration or to the Pre-Conferences. Members must note their affiliation on the Registration Form in the designated space and membership will be verified. Refunds or credits for the discount will not be given once registrations have been processed.

Only one association discount per person is allowed.

Conference Program

Thursday, May 6 | Friday, May 7 | Saturday, May 8

Pre-Conference A

Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: What’s the Connection?

Thursday, May 6 – Morning( Rx = 1.5 hrs.)

The current obesity epidemic has increased our patients’ risk for developing Type 2 diabetes and its related co-morbidities. This Pre-Conference will provide an in-depth look at the connection between obesity and Type 2 diabetes, with a special emphasis on the pathophysiology of insulin resistance as it relates to metabolic syndrome and the development of Type 2 diabetes. Pharmacologic treatment modalities will be discussed in depth, including incretin mimetics, DPP-IV inhibitors, and amylin analogs.

Taught by Billie Ann Wilson, PhD, an expert on Type 2 diabetes and an outstanding teacher, this Pre-Conference will enable you to:

• Define the relationship between obesity and insulin resistance.
• Describe the pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.
• Discuss cutting-edge treatment modalities for Type 2 diabetes.

7:00 a.m.	Pre-Conference A Registration
8:00	Obesity and Insulin Resistance Insulin Resistance and the Metabolic Syndrome Pathophysiology of Metabolic Syndrome Defusing the Metabolic Time Bomb
10:00	Break
10:15	Metabolic Syndrome & Type 2 Diabetes Pathophysiology of Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Modalities Oral Medications Insulins, Incretins, DPP-IV Inhibitors, Amylin Analogs
12:15 p.m.	Adjourn

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Pre-Conference B

Strategies for Increasing Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Patients

Thursday, May 6 – Afternoon

Why is it so difficult to get your overweight and obese patients interested in exercise? Has “exercise” become a dirty word to them? Are there strategies you can use to motivate patients to move more? What is the physiology of fat metabolism and caloric expenditure and what can you do to maximize the effects of exercise for your patients? Is physical activity even all that important in weight loss success? What are the issues that are unique to women when it comes to encouraging them to exercise?

Get the answers to these and other questions by attending this Pre-Conference which will focus on our most up-to-date understanding of the role of exercise in weight management and practical strategies for increasing physical activity in your obese and overweight patients. A motivated and passionate panel of fitness experts will share key information you need to know and will highlight tools you can use to get your patients moving!

This Pre-Conference will enable you to:

• Explain the physiology and metabolic aspects of fat metabolism and caloric expenditure.
• Identify key considerations when encouraging your female patients to incorporate physical activity into their lives.
• Examine the controversies related to the impact of resistance training and of stress on weight-loss success.
• Develop three practical strategies for motivating obese and overweight patients to exercise.

12:30 p.m.	Pre-Conference B Registration
1:15	The Physiology of Fat Loss, Metabolism and Exercise: How Do They Interface? Len Kravitz, PhD
2:15	Women of Size and Exercise: Practical Considerations Robyn M. Stuhr, MA, ACSM-RCEP
3:05	Refreshment/Stretch Break
3:20	Controversies in Weight Loss Success Does Resistance Training Work? What Effect Does Stress Have? Len Kravitz, PhD
4:05	Let’s Get Moving: Contemporary Approaches for Encouraging Physical Activity and Exercise in Obese and Overweight Patients Rochelle Rice, MA
5:00	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
5:30	Adjourn

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Main Conference

Friday, May 7

7:00 a.m.	Registration • Displays • Posters
8:00	Obesity Treatment and Prevention: Goals and Objectives Holly Wyatt, MD What makes this Conference different and how you can get the most out of it!
8:15	The Year in Obesity 2009-2010: Progress and Challenges James O. Hill, PhD Where do we currently stand in terms of prevalence of obesity in adults and children, overview of treatment options, new obesity-related research advances for adults and children? What has changed in the last year? What were the most important obesity-related research studies published over the last year?
9:00	Pharmacotherapy Update Robert F. Kushner, MD (Rx = .75 hr.) How are current medications being prescribed for weight management? What are the new medications in the pipeline? What’s the next medication that will be available for weight management? What medications can be used off label?
9:45	Refreshment Break • Displays • Posters
10:15	It’s All About the Brain: Advances in Brain Imaging and Obesity Marc-Andre Cornier, MD Understanding functional brain imaging in relation to obesity and eating behaviors.
11:00	A Cognitive Behavioral Approach to Motivating Patients Judith S. Beck, PhD Strategies to motivate your patients to change behaviors to promote weight loss.
11:45	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel (Rx = .25 hr.)
12:15 p.m.	Lunch on Your Own

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Concurrent Sessions are designed to be interactive, case-based, and include tools clinicians can use in their practices. During each Concurrent Session, 4 topics are presented simultaneously in separate rooms. Several sessions are repeated as indicated by RS. Please indicate your selections on the Registration Form.
RS = Repeated Session

1:30 p.m.	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #1 #11 Pediatric Obesity Cases: What Do You Do When Nothing Works? RS George A. Datto, MD Challenging cases in pediatric obesity, including management and follow-up. Audience participation is encouraged. Bring your cases for group discussion! #12 Where Should Obesity Be Treated? RS Robert F. Kushner, MD Who should be treating obesity? Understanding when and how to refer patients for treatment. Discussion of new obesity certification program for clinicians. #13 Metabolism: Facts, Myths, Mystery and Controversy Len Kravitz, PhD An in-depth look at the components of metabolism, factors that affect resting metabolic rate (RMR), the latest biomedical research findings on RMR regulation, and how exercise affects metabolism. Includes strategies to help patients realistically “rev up their metabolism.” #14 Women’s Weight and Issues Along the Lifecycle (Rx = .25 hr.) RS Caroline M. Apovian, MD, FACP, FACN A closer look at weight change at pivotal times in life.
2:45	Refreshment Break • Displays • Poster
3:15	CONCURRENT SESSIONS # 2 #21 Pediatric Obesity Cases: What Do You Do When Nothing Works? RS George A. Datto, MD (For description, see Concurrent Session #11.) #22 Where Should Obesity Be Treated? RS Robert F. Kushner, MD (For description, see Concurrent Session #12) #23 Exercise Strategies for Challenging Populations Robyn M. Stuhr, MA, ACSM-RCEP Helpful strategies and resources for contending with and overcoming barriers to physical activity associated with limited mobility, aging and financial or cultural disparities. #24 Women’s Weight and Issues Along the Lifecycle (Rx = .25 hr.) RS Caroline M. Apovian, MD, FACP, FACN (For description, see Concurrent Session #14)
4:30	Adjourn

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Saturday, May 8

7:00 a.m.	Displays • Posters
8:00	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #3 #31 Bringing About Behavior Change Using Effective Counseling Strategies RS John P. Foreyt, PhD Talking about weight management with your patients, facilitating patient-centered goals and expectations, formulating successful treatment plans. #32 New Approaches in Bariatric Surgery Philip R. Schauer, MD A review of the latest advances in bariatric surgery with application for a clinician to work effectively in the care of the patient. #33 Pregnant and Obese: Guidelines for Management Alessandro Ghidini, MD New weight gain and nutrition recommendations, screening guidelines and postpartum management. #34 School-Based Prevention of Obesity Gary Foster, PhD In-depth look at school nutrition and physical activity programming: What have we learned? Do they make an impact? Strategies to increase sustainability.
9:15	Refreshment Break • Displays • Posters
9:45	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #4 #41 Bringing About Behavior Change Using Effective Counseling Strategies RS John P. Foreyt, PhD (For description, see Concurrent Session #31) #42 What’s Right Versus What’s Reimbursable RS Mitch Gitkind, MD Developing a multidisciplinary weight management program that aligns personnel and space needs, financial realities, and regulatory issues while keeping the program “patient centered.” #43 Obesity Prevention Strategies RS James O. Hill, PhD A top-down view of the factors and entities that play a role in obesity and how to align them for prevention. #44 Dietary Approaches for Overweight and Obese Children Kelly Sinclair, MS, RD, LD, CDE Overview of evidence-based dietary interventions: Are they effective? How aggressively can we treat children and adolescents? Are there any long-term repercussions?
11:00	Session Change
11:15	CONCURRENT SESSIONS #5 #51 Weight Regain Following Bariatric Surgery Daniel H. Bessesen, MD How big a problem is it? How should it be evaluated? What are the next step options. #52 What’s Right Versus What’s Reimbursable RS Mitch Gitkind, MD (For description, see Concurrent Session #42) #53 Obesity Prevention Strategies RS James O. Hill, PhD (For description, see Concurrent Session #43) #54 Weight Management Educational Tools Kim Gorman, MS, RD Maximizing the clinician’s time by implementing tools appropriate for the patient’s level of readiness.
12:30 p.m.	Lunch Break
1:30	Obesity Management: Challenges From the Trenches Daniel H. Bessesen, MD Dealing with the difficult patient: What do you tell patients who report very low dietary intakes and still do not lose weight? How do you deal with patients that feel their metabolism is the reason for their excess weight? What do you say to patients who say they are doing everything right but can’t lose any more weight?
2:15	Epigenetics: A Potential Link Between the Environment and Obesity Kellie L. K. Tamashiro, PhD An introduction to epigenetics: How do epigenetic modifications occur? How does exposure to early life stress or maternal high-fat diet affect offspring and increase susceptibility to obesity?
3:00	Refreshment Break
3:15	Weight-Loss Maintenance: What We’ve Learned and How to Get There Holly Wyatt, MD Translating weight loss maintenance evidence and incorporating strategies into practice.
4:00	Questions and Discussion Faculty Panel
4:25	Obesity Treatment and Prevention: Closing Remarks and Activity James O. Hill, PhD Holly Wyatt, MD
4:45	Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Caroline M. Apovian, MD, FACP, FACN Associate Professor of Medicine Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition Boston University School of Medicine Director, Center for Nutrition and Weight Management Boston University Medical Center Boston, Massachusetts	Len Kravitz, PhD Associate Professor of Exercise Science Coordinator of Exercise Science Department of Health, Exercise & Sports Sciences University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico
Judith S. Beck, PhD Director, Beck Institute Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Robert F. Kushner, MD Professor of Medicine Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Clinical Director Northwestern Comprehensive Center on Obesity Chicago, Illinois
Daniel H. Bessesen, MD Planning Committee Member Chair, Education Committee The Obesity Society Professor of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes University of Colorado Denver Chief of Endocrinology, Denver Health Medical Center Denver, Colorado	Rochelle Rice, MA Author, Real Fitness for Real Women (2001) President and Fitness Specialist In Fitness & In Health, New York, New York
Marc-Andre Cornier, MD Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes University of Colorado Denver Denver, Colorado	Philip R. Schauer, MD Professor of Surgery, Lerner College of Medicine Director, Advanced Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery Bariatric & Metabolic Institute Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
George A. Datto, MD Medical Director, Adolescent Bariatric Program A.I. duPont Hospital for Children Wilmington, Delaware Instructor, Department of Pediatrics Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Kelly Sinclair, MS, RD, LD, CDE Clinical Dietitian Specialist, Endocrinology Department Children’s National Medical Center Washington, DC
John P. Foreyt, PhD Professor, Department of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas	Robyn M. Stuhr, MA, ACSM-RCEP Pre-Conference B Program Chair Consultant and Exercise Physiologist Sports Medicine and Health Promotion San Francisco, California
Gary Foster, PhD Professor of Medicine and Public Health Director, Center for Obesity Research and Education Temple University Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Kellie L. K. Tamashiro, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland
Alessandro Ghidini, MD Executive Medical Director, Perinatal Diagnostic Center Inova Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, Virginia Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Georgetown University Medical Center Washington, DC	Billie Ann Wilson, PhD Professor Emerita, School of Nursing Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana
Mitch Gitkind, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine University of Massachusetts Medical School Medical Director, Weight Center Physician Quality Officer UMass Memorial Medical Center Boston, Massachusetts	Holly Wyatt, MD Conference Chair Associate Professor of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Center for Human Nutrition Program Director - CORE University of Colorado Denver Denver, Colorado
Kim Gorman, MS, RD Planning Committee Member Weight Management Program Director Center for Human Nutrition University of Colorado Denver Denver, Colorado	Robert J. Yetman, MD Program Consultant Professor of Pediatrics Director, Division of Community and General Pediatrics University of Texas at Houston Medical School Houston, Texas
James O. Hill, PhD Planning Committee Member Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine Director, Center for Human Nutrition University of Colorado Denver Denver, Colorado

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 or B: 4 credit hours
Main Conference: 13 credit hours

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 CreditsTM. 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 AAP credits (4 credits - Pre-Conference A or B, 13 credits - Main Conference). These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

Pre-Conference A or B: 4 ANCC/4.8 CA BRN contact hours
Main Conference: 13 ANCC/15.6 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 NAPNAP contact hours (4 contact hours - Pre-Conference A or B, 13 contact hours - Main Conference) of which a maximum of 2.75 contain pharmacology () 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 or B: 4 hours
Main Conference: 13 hours

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 or B: 4 hours
Main Conference: 13 hours

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

Pharmacology Credit for Prescriptive Authority

Pre-Conference A: 1.5 hours
Main Conference: 1.25 hour available

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

Psychologists

Main Conference: 13 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

Main Conference: 13 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.

Certified Health Education Specialists

Pre-Conference A or B: 4 hours
Main Conference: 13 hours

Application for approval will be made to the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Dietitians

Pre-Conference A or B: 4 CPEUs
Main Conference: 13 CPEUs

Exercise Physiologists and Fitness Professionals

The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that Contemporary Forums meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from 2010-2013. Providership # 668087. Up to 21 hours may be earned by attending this conference (Preconference A or B= 4, Main Conference = 13).

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

Washington, DC

Discover Washington, DC...a unique blend of politics, diplomacy and history. Tour the impressive Capitol Building and the original Supreme Court Chambers, where landmark decisions are made. You won’t want to miss the Jefferson Memorial, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument to get a glimpse into the lives of the great men who formed the basic concepts of our democracy. The Vietnam, Korean War and FDR Memorials are vivid reminders of key moments in our nation’s history.

The internationally famous Smithsonian Institution is constantly expanding its collection, including the unique Museum of Natural History and the impressive Air and Space Museum. At the National Archives, our nation’s most significant political documents – the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights – are on display.

Look closer and you’ll discover there’s more to this city than stately government buildings, world-class museums and majestic monuments. Dazzling performances at the Kennedy Center, street festivals and sidewalk cafes in Adams-Morgan, elegant shops, restaurants and historic townhomes in Georgetown… all combine to make Washington a city to celebrate and explore.

For evening entertainment, Washington’s internationally acclaimed restaurants truly reflect the diversity of the city. From fresh seafood to rich Italian, organic or your favorite ethnic dish, “DC” has it all! Sip a beverage at Old Ebbitt Grill, the oldest bar in town, or explore the trendy clubs and cafes along Connecticut Avenue. For a unique dining experience, visit Zola, in the International Spy Museum, a modern American restaurant with a sleek atmosphere and an undertone of espionage!

The newly renovated Marriott Washington at 22nd and M, located just steps away from historic Georgetown, Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle, with their trendy shops and restaurants, has all the amenities you would expect from a first-class hotel. Well- appointed guest rooms, a smoke-free environment, an indoor pool and fitness center, luxurious bedding, and restaurants serving creative cuisine all await you. And with convenient access to DC’s Metro service, it is easy to visit the national monuments, Smithsonian, National Zoo and other landmarks for which Washington, DC is famous.

An international gateway to trade, finance and communications, home to more than 140 embassies, scores of think tanks, universities and medical research facilities, Washington, DC is the ideal setting for Obesity Treatment and Prevention. For more information, contact Washington, DC, Convention & Visitors Association at (202) 789-7000 or online at www.washington.org.

Hotel/Travel

Hotel Accommodations

The Conference will be held at the Marriott Washington at 22nd and M, 1221 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 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 5 to May 10 for those wishing to extend their stay to enjoy area activities or qualify for discount airfares.

Rates: $189 single/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 14. 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) 228-9290 and inform them that you are attending the Contemporary Forums’ Conference Obesity Treatment and Prevention. Request a confirmation number and written confirmation of your reservation. Reservations must include a first night’s deposit.

Please 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, please call the Marriott Washington at 22nd and M at (202) 872-1500.

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# 03000242.

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-Conferences A or B* (All Attendees)	Pre-Conferences A and B* (All Attendees)	Main Conference
			Physicians	Nurses, PA’s, Dietitians, Residents, ** Others
Early Registration Fee (On/Before March 25)	$145 each	$250	$515	$415
Regular Registration Fee (After March 25)	$165 each	$290	$565	$465

* Postmarked of phone/fax/online registration and fees received on/before March 25.

* Attend BOTH Pre-Conference A & B and the listed tuition reflects a $40 bonus discount.

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

Group Discounts (Mail, fax or call in together – Online registration unavailable)

Tuition discounts are given to groups of 3 or more registering for the complete Main Conference. Group discounts and The Obesity Society and ADA WMDPG Member discounts do not apply to the Pre-Conferences. To qualify for the group discount, all registration information must be complete for all group members, payment included and forms sent together. If faxing, list all group members on cover sheet. Subtract the discount from the tuition fee. Groups may not be formed after individual registrations are received.

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

Register only ONCE, by mail, fax (800) 329-9923, online or by calling (800) 377-7707, Ext. 5252, 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.

Cancellations

Cancellations may be made by phone or in writing. Cancellations received on/before March 25 receive a full tuition refund. Cancellations received after March 25 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.