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Physicians: Physicians’ Education Resource is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physicians’ Education Resource designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (up to 17.25  for the main conference, 5 for the Minisymposium, and 1 for the Poster Viewing session). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: AAPA accepts category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA category 1 CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

27th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference™

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel
Miami, FL
March 3-6, 2010

Accommodations

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel
4441 Collins Ave.
Miami, FL 33140
Reservations: (800) 548-8886

Accommodations
This oceanfront resort features 1504 guest rooms and suites—including 846 rooms and suites in the original Fontainebleau buildings and 658 junior 1- and 2-bedroom suites in 2 new all-suite towers. The 22-acre Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel also features signature restaurants by award-winning chefs; 2 chic nightlife venues; a 2-story, 40,000–square foot spa; an expansive poolscape; a pristine Atlantic Ocean beach; and state-of-the-art conference and event facilities. A landmark since its debut in 1954, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel has been restored and transformed by a team of renowned architects and designers to create the most dynamic destination resort on the Eastern Seaboard.

Location
The Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel is located on Collins Avenue overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, 3 miles from South Beach. It is conveniently located near both Miami and Fort Lauderdale International Airports.

A stunning transformation across 22 acres of breathtaking oceanfront, Fontainebleau’s rebirth has set a new standard for meetings. And best of all, you will discover a 150,000–square foot sophisticated, technologically advanced meeting space to cater to every size group, from board meetings to conventions.

Room Rates
All room rates are subject to a hotel occupancy tax of approximately 13%. A nonrefundable deposit payment of 1 night’s stay is required at the time of making your reservation to guarantee your room. The hotel always sells out for this meeting, so please make your reservations early.

Check-in is 3:00 pm, and check-out is 11:00 am. An early departure fee might apply if you depart earlier than your reservation indicated.

$329 Run of House
$349 Superior room
$369 Deluxe with Balcony

To make a reservation, call (800) 548-8886. The deadline for making your hotel reservations is February 12, 2010. After that date, or in the event that the room block becomes full prior to the deadline, rooms are subject to availability, and the room rates might increase. When booking online, please use Group Code CMBCC to receive the discounted group rate. Click here to make your hotel reservations online.

Travel Arrangements
We recommend that you make your reservations early to get the best seat options and lowest airfare available. The gateway to the Miami area is the Miami International Airport (MIA), which is approximately 12 miles (19 km) from the Fontainebleau Hotel. Special discounts are available to all registrants. Simply call TraveLeaders at (800) 448-7058, ext. 1472. You can also e-mail your request to Alina Laserna at alaserna@traveleaders.com.

International Registrants (Outside the United States)

We are providing the following information to assist you in your travel plans if you are a non-US resident.

Travelers From the 27 Visa Waiver Countries
To enter the United States, you are required to have a passport with a machine-readable bar code. If your passport is valid but has not been renewed recently, you will need a new Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) with a digital photograph printed on the data page to enter the United States.

Visa Waiver Program

Travelers From Non–Visa Waiver Countries
Begin your visa application process as soon as possible. Consulates in some countries take several months to process applications.

Helpful Sites:
http://travel.state.gov/visa
http://www.dhs.gov/us-visit

Applying for a Visa to the United States
If you need to apply for a temporary nonimmigrant visa to attend the 2009 Miami Breast Cancer Conference (MBCC), you are advised to apply for your visa as soon as travel to the United States is contemplated and no later than 3-4 months in advance. Individuals traveling to the United States are advised to begin their visa application process immediately. If your country is on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list, you should start the application process at least 6 months in advance of the meeting.

Visa Application Guidelines
Keep the following guidelines in mind as you apply for a nonimmigrant temporary visa to travel to the United States:

  • As part of new security procedures, visa applications are being sent to the US State Department in Washington, DC, to be thoroughly reviewed; this process can take several months before the consulate in your home country will schedule your interview. Check with your local US consulate or embassy to find out how early you should apply at http://travel.state.gov/visa/questions_embassy.html and how long the typical wait time is for a visa application within your home country at http://travel.his.com/visa/tempvisitors_wait.php.
  • All applicants must be able to qualify for a visa on their own merits under the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
  • Physicians’ Education Resource cannot intervene with either the US State Department or an American embassy in another country on behalf of any meeting participant.
  • Investigate whether your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program to bypass the visa process. ALL citizens of countries that participate in the Visa Waiver Program are required to have MRPs in order to travel to the United States without a visa. Without an MRP, you will be required to apply for a visa.
  • All foreign visitors (including Visa Waiver Program travelers) will be fingerprinted and photographed upon arrival in the United States.
  • The International Visitors Office (IVO) of the National Academies has excellent resources on all visa-related issues for the National Academies, Academy members, and the scientific community.

Official Documentation for Attendees and/or Presenters
The MBCC provides several documents that will document your participation in the national meeting and exposition. Please note that Physicians’ Education Resource cannot intervene with either the US State Department or an American embassy in another country on behalf of any meeting participant:

  • Official Letter of Information for Meeting Attendees: The MBCC offers an official Letter of Information to the MBCC. You can submit this letter with your visa application to verify the name, dates, location, and purpose of the 2009 MBCC. If you require a Letter of Information, please download the registration package.
  • Registration Confirmation: Once you have registered for the meeting, you should receive an e-mail confirmation. You can also bring your registration confirmation paperwork to your visa interview. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation, please send an inquiry to info@cancerconf.com.

Send your questions to: MBCC 2009; 3500 Maple Ave., Ste. 700; Dallas, TX 75219, or e-mail info@cancerconf.com.

Preparing for Your 2009 MBCC Experience
After you complete your visa application, it is time to prepare to travel to the 2009 MBCC. We strongly recommend that you complete your hotel reservations and register for the MBCC before the deadlines in order to save money and to be assured of the proper MBCC accommodations.

Meeting Arrangements
The MBCC does not provide financial support to meeting participants. Airfare, ground transportation, hotel, meals, travel insurance, and any other local expenses are the responsibility of each meeting participant.

Currency Exchange
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Consulates/Embassies
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Educational Grants

An educational grant for this activity was provided by:


  1. Educational Partners
  2. Genentech BioOncology
  4. Major Contributors
  5. Novartis Oncology
  6. sanofi-aventis U.S.
  8. Supporters
  9. Bristol-Myers Squibb
  10. Eisai, Inc.
  11. ImClone Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company
  13. Honorary Supporter
  14. Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant