NEED TO KNOW – INFORMATION

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT STATEMENT

1. PHYSICIANS

• Accreditation Statement Joint:
  This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the join sponsorship of Uniformed Services University of the Health Science (USUHS) and Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA). USUHS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
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  Credit designation statement:
  USUHS designates this education activity for a maximum of 27.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits 1 ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation refers to the recognition of the education on activity only and does not imply USUHS or ANCC Commission on accreditation approval or endorsement of any product.

HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES

• The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is authorized to award 27.25 hours of pre-approved Category II ( non-ACHE) continuing education credits for this program toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Participant in this program wishing to have the continuing education hours applied toward category II credit should indicate their attendance when submitting application to the American College of Healthcare Executives for advancement of recertification.

CONTINUING EDUCATION STATEMENT FOR CEU

• The USSOCOM Surgeon’s Command, Department of Emergency Medical Service and Public Health provide the 27.75 CEU credit Hours in the medical education course study. The CEU are separate and distinct from the CME certificates granted by the USUHS to special operation physicians. Attendees seeking CEU certificates must request a USSOCOM CME evaluation form at the SOMA registration desk. It must be completed and returned as the attendee will not receive a certificate without the evaluation forms. Forms can be returned to the registration desk at the close of the conference; by mail to USSOCOM/SOCS-SG, Attn: Training, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd, MacDill AFB, Fl. 33621, or by fax to 813-826-2568 (DSN Fax 299-2568). Forms must be received (or postmarked) no later than 14 January 2008 to receive CME. Certificates will be mailed within 2 weeks of receipt of the completed.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe and review lessons learned from Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
• Perform field medical skills expected from SOF and tactical EMS during deployment
• Understand the position of the military operations other than war
• Describe and manage operational Aeromedical problems
• Describe and review lessons learned from Afghanistan and Iraq
• Understand homeland defense initiatives
• Describe the special operations capabilities of other services and in other

DISCLOSURE

All planners, faculty, and other in a position to influence content have completed the disclosure process and have indicated they have no financial relations with any company or product that may be discussed in this activity as well as any planned discussion of non-FDA approved products or uses. The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) employs appropriate mechanisms to resolve potential conflicts of interest and provide fair and balanced education. Questions about specific strategies can be addressed to the USUHS at continuningeducqtion@usuhs.mil.

AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

If an attendee requires any special arrangements to attend and fully participate in this educational conference, please contact Jean Bordas at j.bordas@trueresearch.org or call 1-888-329-1239 with the request.

STATEMENT OF NEED

The Board of Directors has determined that our SOF assets require accurate, timely, mission-specific training as our country continues the war on terrorism. Out training must now extend beyond the academic to include the specifics of practicing field medicine in the operational area.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This Educational Conference is designed for special operations physicians, military SOF personnel and their civilian counterparts. No special prerequisites are required to attend this conference.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

An Airport Limo will be offering transportation to and from the airport on a 24 hour basis at a charge of $11 one way. Advanced reservations can be made at 1 800-282-6817or you can go to the limo check in desk at every baggage claim area. Taxis are available at the airport. Flat one way fee is $22.00. Rental Cars are available at the airport.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENT

This year, due to our increased op tempo, ACUs and Duty Uniforms can be worn during the entire SOMA Conference. Presenters should wear Class A on the day they speak. Business casual is recommended for civilians. Jeans, tee shirts or athletic attire are not permitted in the conference rooms. Mess dress or formal attire for Mess Night is not expected.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

A general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday afternoon after the last lecture for the purpose of presenting the President’s report, Treasurer’s report and any new association business. All members are invited to attend this meeting. Election will be held for the position of President and Treasurer.

MESS NIGHT

Mess night will be held following Tuesday’s program. This is an excellent opportunity to meet informally with speakers and exhibitors while enjoying a first class buffet. Mess Night will be held in the Grand Ballroom. The gathering will take place in the Florida Ballroom with the exhibitors. A cash bar will be open after the head table is seated. All attendees are invited to attend.

MEETING BREAKS AND REFRESHMENTS

The meeting will begin each morning with a continental breakfast in the Florida Ballroom, with the exhibitors. The morning and afternoon breaks will be in the Florida Ballroom. The Monday night mixer will be a gourmet pizza and beer mixer in the Florida Ballroom with the exhibitors. All attendees are encouraged to attend the breakfast, breaks and mixer. Lunch is on your own.

SOMA COUNTY STORE

The SOMA Country Store will open for business at the conference. The site will be on the second floor near the registration area. Be sure and visit and look at the new items available bearing the SOMA logo.