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33rd Annual Predoctoral
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Conference Accommodations: Peabody Hotel Reservations: 800-732-2639 Conference Rates: $135 single/double |
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Room Reservations:
The Peabody Hotel is sold out. Please call "A Room With A View" at 800-780-4343 for hotel overflow assistance. "A Room With A View" will secure the lowest rates within walking distance of The Peabody Hotel. This is a FREE SERVICE for all STFM attendees.
To receive the special conference rate listed above, call the Peabody Hotel at 800-732-2639, ext. 2 and tell them that you are with the STFM Predoctoral Education Conference. Reservations must be made by January 5, 2007—after that date, rooms will be assigned on a spaceavailable basis. Rates do not include state and local sales tax. Reservations must be guaranteed for late arrival with a credit card. Cancellations must be made at least 72-hours prior to arrival date. Check-in time is 4 pm; check-out time is 11 am. The conference rate is available 3 days prior to and 3 days following the conference, based on space availability at the time the reservation is made. Please note, if conference attendance exceeds expectations, rooms in the conference block may be sold out prior to the cut-off date. Please make your reservations as soon as possible to ensure your preferred accommodations.
Entertainment:
What entertainment and dining are near the hotel? Click on this link for Yahoo! maps and then select a category to see what is located near the hotel.
For more information, please call the Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau at (901) 543-5333, or visit them online at /www.memphistravel.com/.
Airfare:
Passport Travel, STFM’s official travel agency, is available to help you with your airline arrangements. For travel assistance and other special services, call 800-417- 2902 and ask for the “STFM Travel Desk.” Office hours are 9am-5pm (CST) Monday through Friday.
Rental Car:
Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. has been selected as the official rental car agency for this year’s conference. For reservations, please call Budget at 800-772-3773, or you can make your reservations online at www.budget.com. Please be sure to use the following convention discount code for our conference when making your reservation: U063655; rate code: 1Q/1Y. Rates for the conference begin at $41 week-day/$152 week/$31/week-end day. All rates include unlimited mileage and are valid for up to one week before/after the conference. If a lower promotional or special rate is available at the time of booking, attendees will be eligible to receive the lower rate.
Child Care:
Please contact the Peabody Hotel concierge at 901- 529-4000, ext. 4108 for a list of bonded and licensed services in the downtown area.
Shuttle Service/Ground Transportation:
Shuttle services from the Memphis Airport to the Peabody Hotel are available through Tenco Express. Tenco’s shuttle is located outside of the baggage claim area and operates on the hour. Price is $15 per person each way. Advance reservations are recommended. To make reservations, please call 901-345-7962.
CME Hours:
This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 21.75 credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. This includes 18.75 Prescribed and 3 Elective credits. Because some sessions run concurrently, no more than a total of 21.75 credits may be reported.
The following session was approved for Elective credit:
W3: “Complementary/Alternative Medicine Discussion Panel ”
The following sessions were not approved for credit:
Meeting Orientation
Predoctoral Education “Open” Business Meeting
Educational Field Trip
Special Topic, Common Interest, and Group Breakfasts
FMDRL Special Session
The AAFP invites comments on any activity that has been approved for AAFP CME credit. Please forward your comments on the quality of this activity to cmecomment@aafp.org.
This program is approved by the American Osteopathic Association for Category 2 credits for DO participants.
For other credit, STFM will assist individuals by providing information needed to the extent possible.
Cancellation Policy
50% of the total registration fee will be refunded if a cancellation is necessary and written notification is received in the STFM office by January 5, 2007. After that date, no refunds will be issued.
For more information on any of the above, please contact STFM at 800-274-2237, ext. 5415, or via email at stfmoffice@stfm.org.
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