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The 13th Annual Thomas A. Pitts Memorial Lectureship: 

"Religions and Cultures of East and West:
Perspectives on Bioethics
"


Francis Marion Hotel

King and Calhoun Street
September 8 & 9, 2006


Registration Information
General Information (Non-MUSC)....General Registration

MUSC Faculty, Staff, and Students...............MUSC Faculty/ Students
(Note: MUSC e-mail and Network Account Required!)

Program Location
All sessions take place on the campus of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. All sessions will be held in the Francis Marion Hotel, which is located on the corner of King and Calhoun Street.

The Medical University is within walking distance of the historic district of Charleston, displaying some of the best preserved antebellum architecture in the nation. The city has timeless charm and romance arising from its 300 year history that extends from the colonial, revolutionary, and secession periods, to contemporary times.

Accommodations
A limited number of rooms are available at The HarborView Inn for a special rate of $219.00.  We suggest that you reserve your accommodations immediately since hotel space is at a premium during the fall in Charleston.  For toll-free reservations, call (888) 853-8439.  Be sure to reference this program when making your reservations. Valet parking is available.

The Holiday Inn Historic District, located at 125 Calhoun St. near historic district. Be sure to ask for the best flexible rate. For reservations, call (877) 805-7900

Comfort Inn, located at 144 Bee Street (5 minutes walking distance to MUSC).  special rate of $89.95.  For reservations, call (843) 577-2224.  On-site parking is available.  A shuttle to MUSC is also available.

Continuing Education
Physicians: The Medical University of South Carolina designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.5 hours in Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.  Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Other Health Professionals: The Medical University of South Carolina will award 1 CEU (10.5 contact hours) for full-time attendance.  (1 hour equals .1 CEU)

Accreditation Statement
The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Disclosure Statement
The Medical University of South Carolina adheres to ACCME Standards regarding industry support of continuing medical education, and disclosure of faculty and commercial support relationships, if any, will be made known at the conference.

Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of the Medical University of South Carolina not to discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities. If you feel you need services or the auxiliary aids mentioned in this act in order to fully participate in this continuing medical education activity, please call the office at (843) 792-5278 or attach a note to your registration.

Cancellation Policy
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Refund, less a $50 processing fee, will be made if cancellation is received in writing no later than August 15, 2006.  No refunds will be granted after August 15, 2006. Substitutions, however, are welcome.

Questions?
Any general questions about this conference or the Institute of Human Values in Health Care should be directed to Robert Sade, M.D. or Sharon Kest at (843) 792-5278, or values@musc.edu. (E-mail preferred).


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