3rd New York Skeletal Biology and Medicine Conference
April 29 - May 2, 2009
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Goals and Objectives
The goals of this 2009 NYSBM are to:
- Examine the physiology of bone development
- Explore the pathophysiology of skeletal diseases
- Discuss improved treatment paradigms for bone disease
At the conclusion of this CME activity, the participant will be able to:
- Describe the role of growth factors, nuclear receptors, cytokines, neurohormones and the nervous system in bone development and homeostasis
- Examine the impact of genetics, immune function, infection and cancer on bone development and disease
- Assess a variety of treatment options for bone diseases
Target Audience
The target audience will comprise of basic scientists, clinical investigators and clinicians, with interests in endocrinology, physiology, cell biology, pathology, genetics, molecular biology, rheumatology and oncology as well as other areas that relate to bone development and homeostasis.
Registration
Academia/Non Profit: $700
Corporate: $1000
Student/Fellow: $350
Space is limited so please register early.
Register online at http://cmetracker.net/MSSMCME/.
Accreditation
Mount Sinai School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Mount Sinai School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 25.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty Disclosure
It is the policy of Mount Sinai School of Medicine to ensure objectivity, balance, independence, transparency and scientific rigor in all CME-sponsored educational activities. All faculty participating in the planning or implementation of a sponsored activity are expected to disclose to the audience any relevant financial relationships and to assist in resolving any conflict of interest that may arise from the relationship. Presenters must also make a meaningful disclosure to the audience of their discussions of unlabeled or unapproved drugs or devices. This information will be available as part of the course material.
Verification of Attendance
Verification of Attendance will be provided to all professionals.
Conference Location
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Goldwurm Auditorium
Icahn Medical Institute, Lobby Level
1425 Madison Avenue (between 98th & 99th Streets)
New York, NY 10029
Directions: www.mountsinai.org/Visiting Us/Directions
Parking
The entrance to the Mount Sinai Parking Garage is located on the SW corner of 99th Street and Park Avenue. Please present your ticket to the registration desk to receive a validation stamp for discounted parking. You must have a stamp to be eligible for the discount. No retroactive discounts will be given. Discounted Parking is available on East 99th Street between Madison and Park Avenues.
Accomodations
The Roosevelt Hotel
45 East 45th Street (corner of Madison Avenue)
New York, NY 10017
Web site: www.theroosevelthotel.com
*To obtain the discounted accommodation rate of $339 single/double occupancy, plus tax per night (currently at 13.375 percent plus $3.50, occupancy tax per room per night), please telephone reservations at 1-888-833-3969 and indicate that you are reserving with Mount Sinai School of Medicine. There are a minimum number of rooms available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservation deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.
Special Needs
Mount Sinai School of Medicine is in full compliance with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is accessible for individuals with special needs. If you require any special needs or require special accommodations, please contact the Office of CME at (212) 731-7950.
Cancellations
All cancellations must be made in writing to The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School by April 4, 2009 for refund. An administrative fee of $50 will be retained. No refunds will be made after this date or for "no shows."
Additional Conference Information
The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School
Tel: (212) 731-7950
E-mail: lori.berardis@mssm.edu
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