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Phone Reservations: 888-421-1442 (U.S. and Canada).
For international phone reservations: 1-402-592-6464 (outside U.S. and Canada).
Reservations must be made by April 23, 2010, the room block cutoff date.
ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM INFORMATION
Accreditation and Designation
The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
SOAP Annual Meeting
The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Difficult Airway Workshop
The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Ultrasound Workshop
The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
PBLD Breakfast with the Experts Session
The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS are now closed
SOCIAL EVENTS
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
6-8 p.m., Welcome Reception at Grand Hyatt San Antonio Hotel
Experience the cultures of Texas through regional cuisine sampling and mariachi entertainment while enjoying the company of colleagues, friends, and guests at the SOAP Opening Welcome Reception. Please RSVP for this complimentary event on the SOAP Registration Form.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
6:15-7:30 a.m., Wellness 5K Walk/Run
Register for this free activity on the SOAP Annual Meeting Registration Form. Attend this fun event for all; everyone who participates will win by exercising and meeting others. The 5K Walk/Run will begin and end in Hemisfair Park, which is a few blocks from the hotel. Let’s all take the first step toward our wellness by participating in the 2nd Annual Wellness Walk/Run. HemisFair Park features cascading waterfalls and fountains, lushly landscaped areas, historic buildings, children's playground, and the world Famous San Antonio landmark "The Tower of the Americas".
6-10 p.m., SOAP 42nd Anniversary Celebratory Dinner, with Awards Ceremony, at the Institute of Texan Cultures
Register for this activity on the SOAP Annual Meeting Registration Form. With the theme of “Cultures of Texas”, the Institute of Texan Cultures is the perfect setting for this evening’s event. We begin with a reception featuring hors d’ oeuvres with a regional flair amidst 20 exhibits on Texan cultures, while traveling mariachis entertain. Dinner begins at 7pm, followed by dancing with music provided by a DJ. Dress is business casual. Cost is $100/person.
OPTIONAL TOURS/EXCURSIONS: RSVP on the registration form for these tours. Please note that if minimum numbers for tours are not met by April 28, 2010, the tour may be cancelled and tour registrants will be notified of cancellation.
TOUR/EXCURSION OPTION #1: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
11 a.m. – 4 p.m., SHOPPING EXCURSION: Prime Outlets in San Marcos
Cost per person is $36, and includes first class transportation to/from shops and tour guide. Prices and itinerary are subject to change dependent upon 2010 availability and pricing. Minimum: 23 / Maximum: 56
San Marcos, recently ranked the third best place to shop in the world as seen on ABC's "The View", is Texas’ esteemed shopping treasure. Only 45 minutes away from San Antonio, Prime Outlet Mall includes premier outlet stores carrying designer apparel and sportswear, shoes, luggage, home fashions and house wares, jewelry and accessories, and plenty of restaurants and eateries. Designer shops include A/X Armani Exchange, Barneys New York/Outlet, BCBGMAXAZRIA Factory Store, Betsey Johnson, Calphalon, Chico's, COACH, Crate & Barrel, DKNY, Dooney & Bourke, Gap Outlet, Giorgio Armani General Store, Gucci, GUESS, J. Crew, Jones New York, kate spade, La Perla, Michael Kors, Restoration Hardware, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Sony, Talbots, Tommy Hilfiger, White House/Black Market, Williams-Sonoma Outlet, and many, many more.
TOUR/EXCURSION OPTION #2: Friday, May 14, 2010
8:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m., San Antonio River Tour
Mingle with fellow colleagues and guests during this narrated historical tour. Cost per person is $15, which includes admission fees, tour guide. Prices and itinerary are subject to change dependent upon 2010 availability and admission costs. Minimum: 1 / Maximum: 80
San Antonio River Tour
Join us on a private tour with entertaining narratives of the rich history of the San Antonio River and helpful information to assist you during your visit to the River Walk. Cruises are 35 to 40 minutes long and cover two and a half miles of the beautiful San Antonio River Walk.
TOUR/EXCURSION OPTION #3: Saturday, May 15, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Natural Bridge Caverns Tour
Cost is $55/person, which includes first class transportation, tour guide and admission fee. Actual cavern tour lasts about an hour and a half. Prices and itinerary are subject to change dependent upon 2010 availability and pricing. Time will be allotted for Visitors Center to purchase souvenirs, gifts, food and drinks.
$55/person; 4 hour tour (payment will be made directly to the tour company). Minimum: 20 / Maximum: 56
It's the original and Natural Bridge Caverns’ most popular tour, the Discovery Tour introduces you to an underground world of natural beauty and amazement. Travel through a half-mile of the largest and most spectacular show cavern in Texas. You’ll walk 180 feet below the ground, while listening to our knowledgeable tour guide. See awe-inspiring, ancient formations centuries in the making and still growing today, such as amazing stalagmites, stalactites, flowstones, chandeliers and soda straws. Take pictures along the way because this is one walk through time that you will never want to forget.
