2012 AOCPMR NATIONAL STUDENT

CONFERENCE

Your Invitation & Planning

Guide

Brought to you by the AOCPMR Student Council

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CONTENTS

Introduction to the AOCPMR National Student

Conference

Conference Details

Conference Schedule

Conference Registration

Planning your trip: accommodations, travel, and

sightseeing

INTRODUCTION

This is the 3rd Annual AOCPMR National Student

Conference, designed for medical students interested in

the field of PM&R, featuring:Overview of PM&R as a

specialty

PM&R residency panel

Hands-on PM&R clinical

workshops

Advice from Program

Directors

Student research

presentations

Lunch with PM&R physicians

Mock interviews, Networking

And more!!

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Unique opportunity to attend didactic workshops

with physiatrists

Learn skills not taught in medical school

Meet dozens of physicians willing to mentor students

Attend a residency fair, and…

Travel to Philadelphia, PA!

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Feedback:

1st and 2nd years shared this conference gave them the

perspective on PM&R that was helpful in clerkship and

residency planning, in addition to skills that allowed

them to succeed on rotations.

3rd and 4th years shared it gave them the edge in

medical school and in residency applications, due to the

exposure/resources to PM&R.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Date: April 21-21, 2012

Time: Conference schedule begins Saturday morning; adjourns at noon on Sunday

Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia, PA

Main Accommodations: AOCPMR has arranged a discount for hotel

accommodations at the Four Seasons, but students have many options for lodging.

Please review the “Planning Your Stay” information

Who’s Invited: All AOCPMR student members may attend.

Registration: Student members may register for the conference online by

registering as a medical student for the AOCPMR Mid-Year Meeting.

Conference Webpage: www.aocpmr.org/students/national-student-conference

7:00 pm Informal Student Social Activity 8:00 – 9:30 am PMR Program Director Panel

9:30 – 10:30 Your PMR Pathway To Success

10:30 – 11:00 Student Membership Meeting

11:00 - 11:45 Lecture(s)

11:45 – 12:00 Closing Remarks

Conference schedule is subject to change

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Saturday, April 21th, 2012

7:15-8:00 am Annual Meeting of Chapter

Presidents

8:00 – 8:20 Welcome Remarks

8:20 - 9:00 Introduction to PM&R

9:00 – 9:40 The Road to Residency

9:45-10:30 am Resident Panel Discussion

10:30 – 12:00 AOCPMR Scientific Assembly &

Residency Fair

12:00 - 1:30 General Membership Luncheon

1:30-4:00 Clinical Skills Lab

7:00 – 10:00 pm Informal Student Social Activity

Sunday, April 22, 2012

REGISTRATION

Eligibility: AOCPMR Medical Student Members may attend. Students

may join the AOCPMR for a one-time low 4-year fee covering all of

medical school. Membership fees go directly to the student members to

support student and chapter events, academic resources, and subsidized

activities- to make getting involved affordable for students.

Conference Registration: Online only

Go to www.aocpmr.org/students/national-student-conference to register

for the AOCPMR Mid-Year Meeting as a medical student for $50, which

includes the members luncheon on Saturday and the two-day

conference.

AOCPMR Discount:• $199/night• Four Seasons Hotel • One Logan Square,

Philadelphia, PA 19103• # (215) 963-1500

Book your discounted

room via: www.aocpmr.org

/events/mid-year-meeting

ACCOMMODATIONS

Crown Plaza Hotel Philadelphia- City

Center

1800 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 561-7500

$162/night

Le Meridian Philadelphia

1421 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA (215) 422-

8200

$119/night

The Latham Hotel

135 South 17th Street Philadelphia, PA (215)

259-5961

$159/night

ALTERNATE HOTEL OPTIONS

Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel -

Philadelphia

220 South 17th Street Philadelphia, PA

(215) 735-6000

$169/night

Rodeway Inn City Center

1208 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA (215)

546-7000

$90/night

The Independent Hotel

1234 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA (215)

772-1440

$119/night* Listed in descending order of approximate proximity

TRAVEL- GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE

By PlaneOnce your flight arrives at the Philadelphia International Airport the

following resources are available for your convenience in traveling for the

weekend:

•SEPTA (Airport Line for $3.50 per person each way with a 4 block walk)

•Airport Shuttle ($10-$20 per person each way)

•City taxis $28.50 flat rate per trip (3-4 people)

•Rental agencies: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National

(contact information available at www.phl.org/rental_cars.html

TRAVEL- GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE

By TrainPhiladelphia is served by Amtrak, which operates rail service along the

Northeast Corridor stretching from Boston to Washington, and other major

cities in the United States and Canada. Amtrak’s 30th Street Station is

minutes from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and Center City hotels.

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TRAVEL- GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE

By Automobile

Located conveniently on the corner of 18th Street

and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Four Seasons

Philadelphia is easily accessible by major interstates

and highways, including I-95 and I-76

TRAVEL- GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE

By BusBus service to and from Philadelphia is excellent, with daily arrivals from all

parts of the country. The Greyhound Bus Terminal is located at 10th and

Filbert Streets. Greyhound frequently offs reduced

fares from New York City to Philadelphia. Or visit Greyhound’s

Deals and Discounts page for current offers Greyhound is promoting.

Two additional bus lines have started service to Philadelphia from nearby East

Coast cities. Megabus and BoltBus both offer spacious seating, free Wi-Fi and

affordable fares.

FOUR SEASONS- AT THE HEART OF IT ALL

SIGHTSEEING IN PHILLY

During your conference stay, why not explore the

city and such famous attractions as the Liberty

Bell and Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture?

Maybe a Philly Cheese Steak too?!

Visit www.visitphilly.com for more

ideas, including getting around, restaurants,

and much more!

SEE YOU IN PHILLY!

We have a 2-day conference packed with lectures,

workshops, panels, networking, and residency/career

planning designed for the 1st through 4th year.

Whether you’ve just heard about PM&R or you’ve already

matched into a residency program, we have put together a

program to benefit all.

If you have questions, do not hesitate to email

studentcouncil@aocpmr.org

~ Your AOCPMR Student Council

photo: visitphilly.com