Course Schedule

CME Credits
The USCAP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The USCAP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16.3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Self-Assessment Units
The USCAP is also accredited by the American Board of Pathology to offer Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) for the purpose of meeting the American Board of Pathology requirements for Maintenance of Certification. Registrants must take and pass the post-test in order to claim SAMs credit(s).

Course Registration

Save $$$ - Register Early!

	Practicing Pathologist		Trainee
	Member	Non-member	Member	Non-member
November 22 - February 5	$675	$775	$550	$675
February 6 - April 6	$725	$825	$575	$700
April 7 through On Site	$825	$925	$600	$725

Online Registration is now available. Click here to register.

Cancellation Policy
Refunds of fees, less $50 administrative fee, will be made until April 16, 2010. Refunds after that date will be subject to a 50% fee, but registrants will receive course materials.

Course Learning Objectives

To sharpen existing expertise in diagnostic surgical pathology and to present new information, recent technological advances and updated concepts that are useful in daily practice. To provide an understanding of current standards, techniques, criteria, classifications, etc. in areas where training and self-study may give less than ideal exposure.

Hotel Information
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
P: 866-837-4183

Rates: $239.00 for "Traditional Rooms"
Available 3 days pre/post meeting dates

Taxes: 14.25% tax, plus $3.50 New York City Occupancy Tax

Room Block to be released April 6, 2010

Check in: 3:00 pm Check out: 12:00 am

Reservations:
P: (800) WESTIN1 (identify yourself with the USCAP group)
- or - visit the Westin website.

Cancellation policy:
All reservation requests will require a one (1) night advance payment that will be refundable only if the reservation is canceled at least 72 hours prior to arrival date.

LaGuardia Airport is only 8 miles from the Westin Hotel.

Travel Information

American Airlines
American Airlines is offering discounted airfares for attendees traveling to our meeting. For assistance with reservations and ticket purchase contact American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790. Be sure to use our Authorization Number: 5440AB

IMPORTANT: For online ticket purchases, please include our Authorization Number in the Tour Code box of all tickets issued for this group.

Avis Car Rental
Avis is offering discounted car rentals for attendees during our meeting. The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number is D005275. To book your reservation, you can visit the AVIS website or call toll free to 1-800-331-1600 and use the above discount number. The group discount is 25% and is available from 7 days before until 7 days after the event dates with unlimited free mileage.

With great discounts and the highest levels of service, there's never been a better reason to rent with Avis!

Airport Transfers

Cab Fare
Cab fare to/from LaGuardia airport/Westin is approximately $45.00 one way.

Airport Shuttle Service
SuperShuttle is offering a discounted rate of to USCAP meeting attendees. To book your reservation and prepay online, please visit their website at www.supershuttle.com and use the promotional code ETMTT. Click here for more information on using SuperShuttle.

LGA – Claim your luggage then follow the signs to the Ground Transportation Desk near the Baggage Claim area. You can either call SuperShuttle directly on the courtesy phone or ask an agent at the desk to arrange for SuperShuttle service.