1. 2012 AOCPMR NATIONAL STUDENT CONFERENCE Your Invitation & Planning Guide

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4. CONTENTS  Introduction to the AOCPMR National Student Conference  Conference Details  Conference Schedule  Conference Registration  Planning your trip: accommodations, travel, and sightseeing

5. INTRODUCTION This is the 3 rd Annual AOCPMR National Student Conference, designed for medical students interested in the field of PM&R, featuring:  Overview of PM&R as a specialty  PM&R residency panel  Hands-on PM&R clinical workshops  Advice from Program Directors  Student research presentations  Lunch with PM&R physicians  Mock interviews, Networking  And more!!

6. CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND Unique opportunity to attend didactic workshops with physiatrists Learn skills not taught in medical school Meet dozens of physicians willing to mentor students Attend a residency fair, and… Travel to Philadelphia, PA!

7. CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS: WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND Feedback: 1 st and 2 nd years shared this conference gave them the perspective on PM&R that was helpful in clerkship and residency planning, in addition to skills that allowed them to succeed on rotations. 3 rd and 4 th years shared it gave them the edge in medical school and in residency applications, due to the exposure/resources to PM&R.

9. IMPORTANT DETAILS  Date: April 21-21, 2012  Time: Conference schedule begins Saturday morning; adjourns at noon on Sunday  Location: Four Seasons Hotel, Philadelphia, PA  Main Accommodations: AOCPMR has arranged a discount for hotel accommodations at the Four Seasons, but students have many options for lodging. Please review the “Planning Your Stay” information  Who’s Invited: All AOCPMR student members may attend.  Registration: Student members may register for the conference online by registering as a medical student for the AOCPMR Mid-Year Meeting.  Conference Webpage: www.aocpmr.org/students/national-student-conferencewww.aocpmr.org/students/national-student-conference

11.  7:00 pm Informal Student Social Activity  8:00 – 9:30 am PMR Program Director Panel  9:30 – 10:30 Your PMR Pathway To Success  10:30 – 11:00 Student Membership Meeting  11:00 - 11:45 Lecture(s)  11:45 – 12:00 Closing Remarks Conference schedule is subject to change CONFERENCE SCHEDULE Friday, April 20 th, 2012 Saturday, April 21 th, 2012  7:15-8:00 am Annual Meeting of Chapter Presidents  8:00 – 8:20 Welcome Remarks  8:20 - 9:00 Introduction to PM&R  9:00 – 9:40 The Road to Residency  9:45-10:30 am Resident Panel Discussion  10:30 – 12:00 AOCPMR Scientific Assembly & Residency Fair  12:00 - 1:30 General Membership Luncheon  1:30-4:00 Clinical Skills Lab  7:00 – 10:00 pm Informal Student Social Activity Sunday, April 22, 2012

13. REGISTRATION  Eligibility: AOCPMR Medical Student Members may attend. Students may join the AOCPMR for a one-time low 4-year fee covering all of medical school. Membership fees go directly to the student members to support student and chapter events, academic resources, and subsidized activities- to make getting involved affordable for students.  Conference Registration: Online only Go to www.aocpmr.org/students/national-student-conference to register for the AOCPMR Mid-Year Meeting as a medical student for $50, which includes the members luncheon on Saturday and the two-day conference.www.aocpmr.org/students/national-student-conference

15.  AOCPMR Discount: $199/night Four Seasons Hotel One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 # (215) 963-1500  Book your discounted room via: www.aocpmr.org/events/mid-year-meeting www.aocpmr.org/events/mid-year-meeting ACCOMMODATIONS

16. Crown Plaza Hotel Philadelphia- City Center 1800 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 561-7500  $162/night Le Meridian Philadelphia 1421 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA ‬‪ (215) 422-8200 ‬  $119/night The Latham Hotel ‪ 135 South 17th Street Philadelphia, PA ‬‪ (215) 259-5961 ‬  $159/night ALTERNATE HOTEL OPTIONS Radisson Plaza-Warwick Hotel - Philadelphia ‪ 220 South 17th Street Philadelphia, PA ‬‪ (215) 735-6000  $169/night ‬ Rodeway Inn City Center ‪ 1208 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA ‬‪ (215) 546-7000  $90/night The Independent Hotel ‪ 1234 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA ‬‪ (215) 772-1440 ‬‬  $119/night * Listed in descending order of approximate proximity

17. TRAVEL- GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE  By Plane Once your flight arrives at the Philadelphia International Airport the following resources are available for your convenience in traveling for the weekend: SEPTA (Airport Line for $3.50 per person each way with a 4 block walk) Airport Shuttle ($10-$20 per person each way) City taxis $28.50 flat rate per trip (3-4 people) Rental agencies: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National (contact information available at www.phl.org/rental_cars.htmlwww.phl.org/rental_cars.html

18. TRAVEL- GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE  By Train Philadelphia is served by Amtrak, which operates rail service along the Northeast Corridor stretching from Boston to Washington, and other major cities in the United States and Canada. Amtrak’s 30th Street Station is minutes from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and Center City hotels.Amtrak Travel on Amtrak to Philadelphia and Save 30% on a Companion Fare Visit Philadelphia with a friend on the Northeast Regional and save 30% on a companion fare through December 17, 2011. To book travel on Amtrak and take advantage of this special offer, Click Here for more.Click Here

19. TRAVEL- GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE  By Automobile Located conveniently on the corner of 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Four Seasons Philadelphia is easily accessible by major interstates and highways, including I-95 and I-76

20. TRAVEL- GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE GETTING TO THE CONFERENCE  By Bus Bus service to and from Philadelphia is excellent, with daily arrivals from all parts of the country. The Greyhound Bus Terminal is located at 10th and Filbert Streets. Greyhound frequently offs reduced fares from New York City to Philadelphia. Or visit Greyhound’s Deals and Discounts page for current offers Greyhound is promoting.Greyhoundfares from New York City to PhiladelphiaDeals and Discounts page Two additional bus lines have started service to Philadelphia from nearby East Coast cities. Megabus and BoltBus both offer spacious seating, free Wi-Fi and affordable fares.MegabusBoltBus

21. FOUR SEASONS- AT THE HEART OF IT ALL

22. SIGHTSEEING IN PHILLY  During your conference stay, why not explore the city and such famous attractions as the Liberty Bell and Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE sculpture? Maybe a Philly Cheese Steak too?!Philly Cheese Steak  Visit www.visitphilly.com for more www.visitphilly.com ideas, including getting around, restaurants, and much more!

23. SEE YOU IN PHILLY!  We have a 2-day conference packed with lectures, workshops, panels, networking, and residency/career planning designed for the 1 st through 4 th year.  Whether you’ve just heard about PM&R or you’ve already matched into a residency program, we have put together a program to benefit all.  If you have questions, do not hesitate to email studentcouncil@aocpmr.orgstudentcouncil@aocpmr.org

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