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Conference Overview



Register HERE for the Conference

13 - 16 December, 2010
Tampa, Florida

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
To be posted in October 2010

Disclosure

TBA

Exhibitors Information

Dates To Remember
Set Up exhibits Sunday, December 12, 2010 1600 - 2300 hours
Dismantling of Exhibits Wednesday, December 15, 2010 1030 hours
Last day TRUE will hold unpaid exhibit space Friday, October 29, 2010
Exhibitors Packet available from Exhibitors Services, Inc Starting Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Certificate of Insurance Friday, November 19, 2010
Cancellations and Refunds See Cancellations/Refunds above
Exhibitor Schedule
Sunday December 12, 2010 Exhibitor Setup 1600 - 2300
Monday December 13, 2010 Exhibits/ Attendee Breakfast 0700 - 0800
Monday December 13, 2010 Exhibits/Attendee Breaks 1010 and 1500
Monday December 13, 2010 Exhibitors/Attendee Reception - Florida Ballroom
Tuesday December 14, 2010 Exhibits/Attendee Breakfast 0700 - 0800
Tuesday December 14, 2010 Exhibits/Attendee Breaks 1010 and 1500
Wednesday December 15, 2010 Exhibits/ Attendee Breakfast 0700 - 0800
Wednesday December 15, 2010 Exhibits/Attendee Breaks 1010
Wednesday December 15, 2010 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 4'x6', and pushpins will be distributed at the conference. The deadline for submitting an abstract is Thursday, September 30, 2010.

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 Tuesday 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 2010 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 2010 conference does not constitute endorsement, concurrence, validation or official position of SOMA, USSOCOM or any other departments or agencies.