For CME information: contact Betty Fowler at bfowler@usuhs.mil

For CEU credits: Contact Ashley Bordas at a.bordas@trueresearch.org, please include your mailing address with the email.

Continuing Education Credit Statement

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

Credit designation statement: USUHS designates this education activity for 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 (to be determined) 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 CEU 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, McDill 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 CEU. 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:
To be posted in October 2009

Disclosure

TBA

Exhibitors Information

Dates To Remember

Set Up exhibits	Friday December 11, 1600 -2300 hours
Dismantling of Exhibits	Monday December 14, 1030 hours
Last day TRUE will hold unpaid exhibit space	Wednesday October 30, 2009
Exhibitors Packet available from Exhibitors Services, Inc	Starting July 1, 2009
Certificate of Insurance	Friday, November 20, 2009
Cancellations and Refunds	See Cancellations/Refunds above

Exhibitor Schedule

Friday December 11, 2009	Exhibitor Setup 1600 - 2300
Saturday December 12, 2009	Exhibits/ Attendee Breakfast 0700 - 0800
Saturday December 12, 2009	Exhibits/Attendee Breaks 1010 and 1500
Saturday December 12, 2009	Exhibitors/Attendee Reception - Florida Ballroom
Sunday December 13, 2009	Exhibits/Attendee Breakfast 0700 - 0800
Sunday December 13, 2009	Exhibits/Attendee Breaks 1010 and 1500
Monday December 14, 2009	Exhibits/ Attendee Breakfast 0700 - 0800
Monday December 14, 2009	Exhibits/Attendee Breaks 1010
Monday December 14, 2009	Dismantle Exhibits 1030 – 1200

Abstract Submission

Potential presenters who would like to submit an abstract for poster presentation, please email Ashley Bordas at a.bordas@trueresearch.org for details. The poster sizes will be 4x6, and pushpins will be distributed at the conference. The deadline for submitting an abstract is Friday, September 25, 2009.

American Disabilities Act (ADA)

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

Statement Of Need

The Board of Directors has determined that our SOF requires accurate, timely, mission-specific training as our country continues the war on terrorism. Our 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, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Medics, Corpsman, SOF/Non-SOF military personnel, civilian Tactical/Non-Tactical Emergency Services Medical personnel and their 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 fees are approximately $25.00 one way, Taxies are available at the airport. Rental Cars are available at the airport.

Uniform Requirement

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 Monday afternoon after the last lecture for the purpose of presenting the President’s report, the Treasurer’s report and any new association business. All members are invited to attend this meeting.

Mess Night

Mess night will be held Sunday night. 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 Saturday 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 with the SOMA logo. Coins will be available this year.

SOMA Disclaimer

The Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) is a private not for profit organization that is not sponsored by USSOCOM or any other departments or agencies of the DOD or local state or federal government. Speakers and exhibitors at the 2009 SOMA conference represent and are solely responsible for their presentations. Their presentation and displays do not represent concepts, policy or the official position of USSOCOM or any other departments or agencies of DoD or local or state government. Presentations and displays at the 2009 conference does not constitute endorsement, concurrence, validation or official position of SOMA, USSOCOM or any other departments or agencies.