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Continuing Education Information

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

This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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.

26th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel
Miami, FL
March 4-7, 2009

Accommodations

Hotel Information

When it first opened its doors in 1954, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel stood as a monument to modern design and architecture. The first of the many masterpieces that the legendary Morris Lapidus would create, the lobby was adorned by crystal chandeliers, circular ceilings, and a staircase to nowhere, all signatures of his work, which was described as looking like a movie set; in fact, it was not uncommon to find real movie stars among the Fontainebleau glitterati. Elvis, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack, and other stars were all drawn there.

For decades, the Fontainebleau reigned as the Crown Jewel in Miami Beach. Never since has there been another hotel as aesthetically forward-thinking as the revered Fontainebleau—never, that is, until now.

The new Fontainebleau Miami Beach is destined to be the most dynamic and coveted resort destination on the Eastern Seaboard. Building on a foundation of fame, the Fontainebleau returns as a spectacular blend of Miami Beach’s golden era and the ultimate in contemporary luxury, unparalleled comfort, and impeccable service.

Following a spectacular $1 billion investment, renovation, and expansion, the Fontainebleau will be better than ever. A stunning transformation across 22 acres of breathtaking oceanfront, Fontainebleau's rebirth will set a new standard for meetings. 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.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel
4441 Collins Ave.
Miami, FL 33140
(866) 548-5670

www.BleauMiamiBeach.com

Room Rates

All room rates are subject to a 13% state tax. A nonrefundable deposit of payment for a 1-night 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.

$329.00 Superior room
$339.00 Oceanview room
$359.00 Oceanview room with a balcony

Suites are also available. Please call the hotel for pricing and availability.

The deadline for making your hotel reservations is Friday, February 27, 2009. After that date or in the event that the room block becomes full prior to the cutoff, rooms are subject to availability, and the room rates might increase. When booking online, please use Group Code MBCC0309 to receive the discounted group rate. Click here to make your hotel reservation online.

If you require hotel reservations for more than 10 persons, please click here to download a group reservation form. Please contact Nann Philips or call (214) 367-3493. You must register for the conference and book your hotel at the same time, and groups are required to stay at the host hotel to qualify for the discount.

Travel Arrangements

Special discounts are available to all registrants. Simply call TraveLeaders at (800) 448-7058, extension 1472. You can also e-mail your request to Alina Laserna at alaserna@traveleaders.com.

American Airlines is the preferred airline of the MBCC. American Airlines is offering discounted, changeable, and refundable fares and zone fares for this meeting. To book your reservation on American Airlines, American Eagle, or AmericanConnection, call your travel agent, or call American Airlines at (800) 433-1790 and mention STAR file #A1719SS.

You can also book your flight online to take advantage of a nonrefundable 5% discount off published fares. To book your reservation on American Airlines, American Eagle, or AmericanConnection, go to www.aa.com and select your flight, click on the “Enter Passenger Details” tab, go to the “AA.com Discount Code” field, and enter A1719SS.

These fares are valid February 27-March 12, 2009.

Special Assistance

The hotel complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special assistance, please contact us at info@CancerConf.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 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://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov
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.

You'll find a Letter of Information to apply for a visa in the registration package (PDF).

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 altogether. Beginning October 26, 2004, ALL citizens of the Visa Waiver Program are required to have Machine-Readable Passports (MRPs) in order to travel to the United States without a visa. Without a MRP, you will be required to apply for a visa.
  • Beginning September 30, 2004, 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 Invitation for Meeting Attendees: The MBCC offers an official Letter of Invitation 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 Invitation, please download the registration package (PDF).
  • 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 MBCC 2009 Experience

After you complete your visa application, it is time to prepare to travel to the 2009 MBCC. We 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.

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Educational Grants

An educational grant for this activity was provided by:


  1. Educational Partners
  2. Genentech BioOncology
  3. GlaxoSmithKline
  5. Major Contributors
  6. AstraZeneca/Abraxis BioScience
  7. Bristol-Myers Squibb
  8. Novartis Oncology
  9. sanofi-aventis U.S.
  11. Supporters
  12. Amgen
  13. Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc.
  14. ImClone Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company
  16. Honorary Supporter
  17. Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant