UNDERSEA & HYPERBARIC MEDICAL SOCIETY 

PACIFIC   CHAPTER  

          2010 Conference Information

 The Pacific Chapter of the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) will hold it's Annual Scientific Conference on Friday, October 15 through Sunday October 17, 2010 in Long Beach, CA

 The conference site is the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Long Beach

The address is 200 South Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California, USA 90802

  Tel: (562) 491-1234    Fax: (562) 432-1972

A limited number of rooms has been contracted for conference attendees with the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Long Beach for a special rate of $129 per night.  The group rate includes free internet the guest room, and a 50% discount off the regular self-parking rates.  The rate is available until Thursday, September 23, 2010.  After this date, rooms will be available on a space available basis.  To obtain the special room rate, you must identify yourself as attending the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) Meeting.  The rate is subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 15.1%) in effect at the time of check in.  Reservations may be made online (via the internet) or by phone. 
Phone Reservations: (800) 233-1234 (Toll Free)
 
Directions From 405 South and Los Angeles International Airport (approximately 22 miles):
Take the San Diego Freeway (405) South to the Long Beach Freeway (710) South toward Long Beach. At the Freeway split, take the LEFT LANES for Downtown Long Beach/Convention Center.  Stay on Shoreline Drive, (DO NOT TAKE Broadway/Civic Center/Pine Avenue exit) follow the signs to: Aquarium/Convention Center/ Pine Avenue. TURN LEFT on Pine Avenue (4th stop light). The hotel is on the corner of Shoreline Drive and Pine Avenue.
 
Directions From 405 North, John Wayne Airport / Orange County (approximately 24 miles) and Long Beach Airport (approximately 6 miles):
Take the San Diego Freeway (405) NORTH to the Long Beach Freeway (710) South toward Long Beach. At the Freeway split, take the LEFT LANES for Downtown Long Beach/Convention Center.  Stay on Shoreline Drive, (DO NOT TAKE Broadway/Civic Center/Pine Avenue exit) follow the signs to: Aquarium/Convention Center/ Pine Avenue. TURN LEFT on Pine Avenue (4th stop light). The hotel is on the corner of Shoreline Drive and Pine Avenue.

 

     For information on the CHT/CHRN exam - Contact the NDBHMT

Physician CME Accreditation Statement - This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the essential areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and the UHMS Pacific Chapter.   The UHMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

 Physician CME - Designation Statement - The UHMS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16.5 category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.  Each Physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.
Nursing CEU - 16.5 RN CEU will be given as Physician Category 1 Credits.

CHT Credit - The program has been reviewed and acceptable for 16.5 Category A credit hours by the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) 

 

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