Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism Conference 2008
March 11-13, 2008
48th Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Conference 2008
March 13-15, 2008
Join the Council on Epidemiology and Prevention and the Council on Nutrition,
Physical Activity and Metabolism for a unique dual conference at the beautiful The BROADMOOR Colorado Springs. The two conferences will overlap on March 13, when programs of interest to both councils will be presented.
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Program at a Glance
Intended Audience
CME/CE Credit
Conference Highlights
Hotel Accommodations
Transportation
Conference Registration
Information for International Attendees
Program Committee
Conference Co-Sponsors
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Questions
Information for Presenters
Oral Presentation Guidelines
Poster Guidelines
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Template
Copyright Transfer Agreement
Conference Descriptions and Learning Objectives
Intended Audience
Both conferences benefit physicians, dietitians, nutritional scientists, exercise physiologists, psychologists, nurses, school health professionals and other health scientists. The Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Conference will also be attractive to epidemiologists and biostatisticians. The Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism Conference will also focus on work done by molecular and basic researchers.
Continuing Medical Education Accreditation - Physicians
The American Heart Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
All faculty participating in CME/CE activities sponsored by The American Heart Association will disclose to the audience (1) significant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of products from the commercial supporter(s) and /or the manufacturer(s) of products or devices discussed in their presentation, and (2) unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed in their presentation. Such disclosures will be made in writing in course presentation materials.
Continuing Education Accreditation – Nurses
The American Heart Association is an AACN-approved provider (13531) under established AACN guidelines.
Continuing Education Accreditation – Dietitians
This program has been submitted for approval to the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Approval of continuing professional education credits pending.
Continuing Education Accreditation - Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts Category I credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME.
Conference Highlights
Hotel Accommodations
Transportation
The BROADMOOR Colorado Springs® is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, which is easily accessible with non-stop flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix directly to Colorado Springs Airport, or from anywhere in the United States through Denver International Airport, just 90 minutes away. For detailed transportation information, visit www.broadmoor.com/directions.php.
Conference Registration
Registration Open
Also, register here for these exciting activities planned during the conference:
Professional Development Luncheons
Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism Networking Luncheon
Joint Council Reception and Dinner
Information for International Attendees
Some participants from outside the United States will need to apply for a visa at the American Embassy, consulate, or other visa-issuing offices in their country of origin. Please begin your visa application process as soon as possible. Consulates in some countries take several months to process applications. For information on obtaining your visa, go to www.unitedstatesvisas.gov, www.dhs.gov/us-visit, or Consulate and Embassy Information.
If you require a personalized letter about the conference, please e-mail your request to scientificconferences@heart.org. Please note that personalized letters will only be sent to conference registrants. You must include your registration confirmation number or your request will not be processed. Due to the processing time, requests will not be accepted after Jan. 11, 2008. We cannot make any exceptions to this date.
Program Committees
Council on Epidemiology and Prevention
Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism
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Council on Epidemiology and Prevention
Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism
Conference Co-Sponsors:
The Council on Epidemiology and Prevention and the Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism welcome the co-sponsorship of the following organizations: the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, The American Society for Preventive Cardiology, the National Lipid Association, The American Society for Nutrition, The Obesity Society, the American Public Health Association, the American College of Sports Medicine and the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association.
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