Southeastern Surgical Congress

The following information and schedule is from the 2006 Comprehensive Clinical Review Course.  The same speakers and topics will form the 2007 schedule.  Information will be updated as it becomes available.

ABOUT THE SPONSORS 
 

This course will be jointly sponsored by the Southeastern Surgical Congress (SESC) and The Southwestern Surgical Congress (SWSC). These organizations provide annual, clinically- oriented surgical programs for their memberships, which together number more than 5,000 surgeons. For membership information, contact the respective organizations directly:

The Southeastern Surgical Congress:
Tel:       800/558-8958 or 404/255-4549
Fax:      404/255-5442
Web:    www.sesc.org
E-mail:  sesc@sesc.org

The Southwestern Surgical Congress:
Tel:        913/402-7102
Fax:       913/402-7103
Web:      www.swscongress.org
E-mail:    swscongress@lettuceplanet.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to cover virtually every aspect of general surgery with a special focus on clinical surgery. The distinguished national faculty of surgical authorities will translate current surgical literature into clinically applicable material that you will be able to apply immediately to your own practice or incorporate into your individual studies. It is intended to assist the general surgeon in reviewing the areas of general surgery that may no longer be current in that surgeon's practice. This course will incorporate basic science principles applicable to clinical practice.

In addition, this course offers 25.75 credit hours in Category 1 of the Physicians Recognition Award of the American Medical Association and meets the requirements of Part II of the American Board of Surgery Maintenance of Certification.

OBJECTIVES

The Purpose of this course will be to:

1. Apply basic science principles of clinical surgery.  There will be a particular interest in the pre- and postoperative care of critically ill patients and surgical patients undergoing major operative procedures.  Current scientific studies will be discussed as well as the ways for future research.

2. Describe the pathophysiology of both common and unusual problems encountered in the clinical setting. This will include new methods of treatment, which will include both medical and surgical management.

3. Identify areas of strength and weaknesses requiring further personal study.  This will be accomplished by giving the participants a set of questions to answer before the course. A second set of questions will be handed out at the end of the course to assist in their home studies. Each lecture will be accompanied by a set of references, which will enable the participant to gather further information on that topic.

4. Improve personal comprehension of current standards of practice in general surgery.  This will be accomplished by the lectures from the distinguished faculty. In addition, a question and answer period is allowed at the end of each lecture. There is also an opportunity each day to meet with the individual faculty to ask specific questions which relate to the participants own practice. 
   Final version adopted 3/17/04.

  
2006 COURSE PROGRAM      Subject to change

CME CREDIT

The Southeastern Surgical Congress is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

 The Southeastern Surgical Congress designates this continuing medical education activity for up to a maximum of 25.75 hours in Category 1 credit toward the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.  Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

 The 2006 Comprehensive Clinical Review in General Surgery meets the requirements of Part II of the American Board of Surgery Maintenance of Certification

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The registration fee includes course materials, continental breakfast each morning, as well as a welcome reception.  A registration form is provided before for your convenience.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations or requests for name substitutions must be received in writing.
Check back for more details.

2006 ACCOMMODATIONS

The Hyatt Regency Atlanta is a four-diamond premier hotel in downtown Atlanta.  

Hyatt Regency Atlanta
265 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA  30303
Phone:  404/577-1234
Fax:     404/588-4137

Sleeping Room Rate $179 single/$179 double

The Atlanta Marriott Marquis rises above Atlanta’s Peachtree Center and offers spectacular views of Atlanta, GA in each of its newly renovated hotel rooms and hotel suites. The hotel is steps away from shopping, dining and entertainment, as well the Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Zoo, and the World of Coca-Cola.

 It is strongly recommended that you reserve your room prior to October 11, 2006. Reservations received after this date will be handled on an availability basis only. The hotel may require individual guest room reservations be guaranteed with a deposit equal to one night’s stay.  The hotel will accept the payment in the form of check, money order or major credit card with expiration date.  The hotel will refund the deposit provided that cancellation is given 72 hours prior to arrival.

2006 AIR TRANSPORTATION

SWSC’s travel coordinator, Apollo Travel, has negotiated special travel discounts with United and American Airlines for travel to Atlanta, GA.

 Call Apollo Travel Agency at 1.800.356.2330 within the U.S. and Canada. Reservation lines are open Monday through Friday 5:00 a.m. – 9pm CST. Apollo has access to the lowest possible rates on all airlines for all attendees!

 Conference attendees are asked to call 1-800-356-2330 or choose to search online by logging on at www.TheMeetingEvent.com. Both our agent specialists and our online booking engine will search all the major US carriers including web fares to ensure we provide our customers with the best possible rates and apply all the special discounts for your meeting. To Use the Online Reservation Site log on at www.TheMeetingEvent.com

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2006 GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Ground Transportation

Airport Shuttle:

One Way – Per Person…………………….$16.00

Roundtrip – Per Person…………………….$32.00

FOR RESERVATIONS, call (404) 524-3400 Or go on www.theatlantalink.com

Taxi: Available 24 hours outside the Lobby Level. The cost is a flat rate of $25.00 for one person, $26.00 for two people and $30.00 for three or more people.

MARTA: 5am-1am, Monday through Saturday, 5:30am-12: 45am, Sundays. The Peachtree Center Station is on the Garden Level in the Peachtree Center Mall. Take the Southbound train to the Airport Station. The cost is $1.75 and tokens are available for purchase in the station.

MARTA -
Walking Directions from the Peachtree Center Station
To the Hyatt Regency Atlanta

·        When exiting Marta take the very long escalator to the Peachtree Center Mall

·       Follow the signs to the covered walkway into the hotel.

On-Line Registration Form

Printable CCR Registration Form

Hotel Reservation Form