New York, NY
October 15-17, 2020
[ev_gap height=”30″]INTERCONTINENTAL NEW YORK TIMES SQUARE
300 W 44th ST, NEW YORK, NY 10036
212-803-4500
OCTOBER 15-17, 2020 (THURSDAY-SATURDAY)
Escape the bustle of New York’s streets in the serene surroundings of the InterContinental® New York Times Square hotel. The epitome of modern glamour, the hotel is LEED certified with design highlights that include a sculpture garden and tree-inspired columns. Sip a signature cocktail in The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen before exploring the city’s dining, shopping and theater scenes. They also have a 24-hour fitness center and personalized in-room beauty services by NOMI.
Lodging
Special room rates have been secured at the InterContinental New York Times Square for meeting attendees. In order to receive the special rates, reservations must be made before the room block is full, or no later than Wednesday, September 23, 2020, whichever is first. The room block is expected to sell out, so early reservations are recommended to ensure accommodations at this popular Times Square hotel. Please contact the hotel to receive specific information on cancellation policies and other information. All lodging arrangements and fees are the responsibility of the participant.
Reservations
Call the InterContinental New York Times Square reservations department at 1-866-875-1978 and mention Primary Care Network (PCN) and the meeting dates or click on the following group reservation button:
Please note that when making reservations via this weblink, the destination fee of $30 per room, per day, will be noted, however will not be charged on your final bill.
Check-in time is after 4:00 pm on day of arrival. Check-out time is before 11:00 am on day of departure.
Room Types & Special Rates
Run of House: $319 per night (King or Double/Double), plus applicable taxes
Daily Destination Fee is waived ($30 savings per room per day)!
Group rate will be available 3 days prior and/or 3 days following the meeting dates, subject to room and rate availability. Group rates shown do not include New York State hotel tax of 14.75%, New York City occupancy tax of $2 per room nightly, or New York City Convention Center tax of $1.50 per room nightly. All taxes are subject to change.
Transportation
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Hotel Activities
- NOMI Beauty: The InterContinental New York Times Square is pleased to partner with NOMI Beauty, the premier in-room hair and makeup service provider. Your go-to beauty solution while traveling, making it effortless to get ready for your important business meeting, social event, or exciting night out in the city.
- Health & Wellness: Innovation, design, craftsmanship and careful attention to every detail merge in this 24-hour cardio fitness center. Transform your time dedicated to well-being into a pleasant and comfortable experience, in every possible way.
- The Stinger Cocktail Bar and Kitchen: Exquisite design and impeccable service abound at The Stinger. Inspired by the hotel’s rooftop hives, the menu features bee themed dishes and sharing plates by renowned chef Todd English.
LOCAL AREA
Cool cosmopolitan, crowded, constantly evolving, the Big Apple blends big city splendor with small-town charm. Amid Gotham’s iconic landmarks and towering skyscrapers, you’ll experience a vibrant culture permeating each of the city’s distinctive neighborhoods and boroughs. Follow trendsetters to the East Village and Brooklyn to check out indie boutiques, iconic bakeries, and trendy coffee shops. Afterward, peruse the racks of sleek shops lining Fifth Avenue, admire the cutting-edge art collections at the MoMA and the Met, catch a memorable show on Broadway or sit down for a meal at the latest “it” restaurant.
Points of interest from the InterContinental New York Times Square:
- Times Square (0.2 mile): A five-block metaphor for New York City itself—it’s exciting, colorful, and always jumping.
- Broadway (0.6 mile): If you like plays and musicals, this is where you should be: “The Great White Way” represents the heart and soul of American theater. Most visitors are impressed with the beautiful marquees, the cozy theaters, and the exceptional talent on stage.
- Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock Observation Deck (0.6 mile): This iconic plaza has it all: beautiful sculptures, an enormous skating rink, a fishbowl view of NBC Studios, plus hordes of stores and restaurants. The deck provides one of the best views of NYC’s legendary skyline and cityscape, including the Statue of Liberty.
- Bryant Park (0.6 mile): This lush green space has existed for more than 150 years. Some of the most beautiful 4 acres in Manhattan. A sanctuary for locals and tourists alike.
- St. Patrick’s Cathedral (0.9 mile): This sprawling cathedral sits amid the hustle and distinctively secular bustle of Rockefeller Center. The small historical church’s beauty and stained-glass windows are loved by locals and visitors both.
- Central Park (0.9 mile): A green oasis in the middle of the big city—and perhaps the world’s famous public park. Its 843 beautifully landscaped acres host meadows, bodies of water, 58 miles of walking paths, 36 bridges and arches and every kind of outdoor recreational activity imaginable.
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (0.9 mile): Visit one of the world’s finest collections of contemporary art, ranging from painting to sculpture to film and live performance.
- Empire State Building (1.1 miles): You must swing by this landmark structure in midtown Manhattan. Taking a trip to the top of the Empire State Building is either the perfect way to begin or end your Big Apple excursion.
- Chrysler Building (1.1 miles): This 1,046-ft high skyscraper remains a New York favorite for its classic art deco style. You can behold the building’s menacing gargoyles and triangular openings from many spots in Manhattan.
- The High Line (1.5 miles): Set on an abandoned rail track on Manhattan’s West Side, this sprawling 1-1/2-mile-long landscaped park stretches over three of the city’s most lively neighborhoods: the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea, and Hell’s Kitchen.
- American Museum of Natural History (2.1 miles): There are approximately 32 million artifacts inside, spread across four city blocks, 25 buildings and through 45 exhibition halls. You can’t see everything in one day.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (2.8 miles): Spilling over with masterpieces from all over the world, including notable collections from Ancient Egypt and classical antiquity, “the Met” is an art experience unlike any other.
- National 9/11 Memorial & Museum (4.7 miles): Serves as the primary tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks, as well as the six lost in the 1993 bombing. The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools and manmade waterfalls rest as eerie footprints where the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers once stood.
- Harlem (6.2 miles): One of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods and a world capital of African-American history and culture. Get there early enough and drop by the Studio Museum in Harlem. It highlights black artists from the United States and around the world. In the evening, check out The Apollo Theater, a long-standing institution that has hosted luminaries such as Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald.
- Statue of Liberty (6.3 miles): Classic American icon. Go by ferry to Liberty Island and be sure to stop at Ellis Island before returning to the mainland.
THURSDAY
7:00 am – 7:50 am
Registration and Breakfast
7:50 am – 8:00 am
Opening Remarks and Faculty Introductions
8:00 am – 9:15 am
Congestive Heart Failure
9:15 am – 10:30 am
Osteoarthritis
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Chronic Kidney Disease
FRIDAY
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:15 am
Opioids & Pain Management
9:15 am – 10:30 am
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am – 12:15 pm
Medical Marijuana
SATURDAY
7:30 am – 8:00 am
Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:15 am
Mood Disorders & Anxiety
9:15 am – 10:30 am
Insomnia
10:30 am – 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am – 12:15 pm
TBD
Preliminary Agenda. Subject to Change.
ACCREDITATION
Physicians
Primary Care Network is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Primary Care Network designates this live activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.
ABIM MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 12.0 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for Category 1 credit from AOACCME, Prescribed credit from AAFP, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 12 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.
Nurse Practitioners/Nurses
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANPCP) and American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
All other healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of participation.
PAUL P. DOGHRAMJI, MD, FAAFP
Paul Doghramji, MD, FAAFP is currently senior family practice physician at Collegeville Family Practice, and the Medical Director of Health Services at Ursinus College, both in Collegeville, PA. He is also an attending family practice physician at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center in Pottstown, PA. He is past co-chair for the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep and Health Safety Course and is on the board of directors of the National Sleep Foundation.
Dr. Doghramji received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA in 1982. He then completed his residency in family practice at Chestnut Hill Hospital in 1985. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians which awarded him Fellowship Degree in 2005. He is also member of the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians. He has received the American Medical Association’s Physician Recognition Award 8 times, in every qualifying year; the last time was 2011.
Dr. Doghramji has published over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Medicine, Current Medical Research and Opinion, and Postgraduate Medicine, as well as numerous websites on topics such as sleep disorders, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, biology of leg disorders, depression, chronic pain, health literacy, and diabetes. He is also co-author of the textbook, Clinical Management of Insomnia, recently out in its second edition.
BRIAN KOFFMAN, MDCM, DCFP, DABFM, MS ED
Dr. Koffman, a well-known doctor, educator, and clinical professor turned patient has dedicated himself to teaching and helping the CLL community since his own CLL diagnosis in 2005. Dr. Koffman believes that his dual status as a retired physician and patient provides a unique experience and understanding which allows him to provide clear explanations of complex issues and to advocate for his fellow patients and to inform his fellow healthcare providers. This is especially important in view of the rapidly changing therapeutic landscape. Besides his medical degree, Dr. Koffman has a Master of Science in Medical Education and loves to teach. Dr. Koffman is a retired family doctor and clinical professor at the Keck School of Medicine, USC.
Dr. Koffman co-founded and serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of the nonprofit CLL Society Inc. and has a widely followed blog. He has shared online and across the world his tough battle with his leukemia including a failed bone marrow transplant, and his successes with two Phase 1 trials including most recently an experimental cellular gene therapy, CAR-T.
Tuition
Includes educational sessions, daily hot breakfast and beverage breaks
Early Bird Tuition: (Register before or on 7/15/20)
Save $50: Use Early Bird Code: EB-NYC
- Physicians (MD, DO) – $825
- All Other Healthcare Professionals (NP, PA, RN, Student, etc.) – $725
Standard Tuition: (Registration after 7/15/20)
- Physicians (MD, DO) – $875
- All Other Healthcare Professionals (NP, PA, RN, Student, etc.) – $775
Cancellation/Refund Policy
- If you wish to cancel your registration with at least 30 days or more prior to the conference date (on or before Tuesday, September 15, 2020), you will receive a full refund of the tuition you paid, less a $50 administrative fee.
- No refunds will be made for cancellations received within 30 days of the conference date. However, if you do cancel after September 15, 2020, your tuition paid can be applied towards a future PCN destination conference.
- Refunds will be issued in the same form of payment. Please allow two weeks for processing. If you have questions regarding your cancellation or refund, please call 417-877-6668 for assistance.
- Travel and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the registrant. Please refer to your specific airline and hotel cancellation policies.
- PCN has the right to change and/or cancel a program, content, or speakers for any reason.
- In the very unlikely event the conference is cancelled by PCN, you will receive a full refund of the tuition paid. PCN is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs incurred.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Should you require any special services to support your participation in this conference, contact us at least two weeks prior to the meeting at 417-877-6668 or send an email outlining your requests to education@box2097.temp.domains.
What is the tuition and what does it include?
- Please refer to each individual conference location for specific tuition fees, including early-bird discounts and cut-off dates.
- Tuition includes all courses, CME credit, daily hot breakfast and refreshments during the meeting (for registered conference attendees only), and access to downloadable/printable program slides before the meeting.
What materials will I receive?
- A detailed final confirmation with pertinent information about the program and location, as well as a link to the downloadable program materials/slides will be e-mailed to you 1-2 weeks prior to the program date. We encourage you to join us in our transition to greener meetings by downloading the files on your electronic device(s) and bringing it with you to the meeting. Please be sure to download the files and fully charge your device before you arrive at the meeting.
What should I bring to the meeting?
- A charger or power cord for your electronic device if using downloaded slides
- A light jacket or sweater, as the meeting room is air conditioned
When should I register?
- Although it is not Primary Care Network’s (PCN) policy to limit the number of registrants for a course, conference room facilities may necessitate closing of enrollment, early registration is advised.
- Early bird registration discount and cutoff dates are listed under the Registration/Tuition tab for each meeting location.
How do I know I am registered?
- A letter of confirmation will be emailed upon receipt of payment and completed registration form.
- We cannot confirm your program registration until payment is received. Please do not book airfare or hotel until you have received your confirmation.
- A detailed final confirmation with pertinent information about the program and location, as well as a link to the downloadable program materials/slides will be e-mailed to you 1-2 weeks prior to the program date.
Where do I find program information and/or venue information?
- Visit PCN’s website at https://primarycarenetwork.org/pcn-destination-conferences-2020/ for specific program information, participating faculty, and travel/accommodations information. You may also email us at education@box2097.temp.domains or contact us at 417-877-6668 for assistance.
Is there a group room rate at the hotels?
- Yes, group room rates are available during the program dates and are usually available up to two days prior to and after the seminar dates, based on availability. Once our room block is full, rooms are available only if the hotel is not sold out, and rates are subject to change without notice. Early reservations are recommended to ensure accommodations at these popular facilities. Refer to the Hotel/Reservations tab for more information regarding hotel accommodations.
- Group room rates shown do not include taxes and fees. Please contact the hotel to receive specific information on cancellation policies and other information.
Can I bring guests (family, kids, spouse, etc.) to the meeting?
- Meeting sessions, as well as daily hot breakfast and beverage breaks served throughout the meeting are for registered attendees only. Unfortunately, we cannot permit any guests inside the meeting room. Please make any necessary arrangements (childcare, etc.) prior to the meeting.
What’s the dress code for the meeting?
- Dress attire will be resort casual.
- The meeting room is air conditioned, so you might want to bring a light jacket/sweater or dress accordingly.
Will there be free time?
- Yes! The meeting will be held from 8:00 am to 12:15 pm over the 3 program dates. There are no conference events or meetings planned after this time. Explore, relax, and have fun!
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
- If you wish to cancel your registration with at least 30 days or more prior to the conference date, you will receive a full refund of the tuition you paid, less a $50 administrative fee.
- No refunds will be made for cancellations received within 30 days of the conference date. However, if you do cancel within 30 days of the conference, your tuition paid can be applied towards a future PCN destination conference.
- Refunds will be issued in the same form of payment. Please allow two weeks for processing. If you have questions regarding your cancellation or refund, please call 417-877-6668 for assistance.
- Travel and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the registrant. Please refer to your specific airline and hotel cancellation policies.
- PCN has the right to change and/or cancel a program, content, or speakers for any reason.
- In the very unlikely event the conference is cancelled by PCN, you will receive a full refund of the tuition paid. PCN is not responsible for any travel or hotel costs incurred.
Why PCN Destination Conferences?
For over 20 years, Primary Care Network (PCN), a not-for-profit organization, has been dedicated to impacting healthcare by improving patient care through quality continuing medical education. From live, multi-specialty activities to engaging and innovative on-line offerings, PCN is nationally accredited and manages a network of primary care clinicians, accrediting activities in a wide variety of program formats and therapeutic areas. PCN activities are creative, ethical, free of commercial bias, based on adult learning principles and include achievable practice change opportunities that capture the strength of evidence-based medicine. It is PCN’s goal to develop activities that identify the needs of audiences through a thorough planning process, select the experts and ‘teachers’ who deliver activities directed to enhance knowledge and practice change, and increase competencies that provide better patient outcomes.
PCN surveyed our network of primary care clinicians and found there is a need for quality education in enjoyable places. This way primary care clinicians can earn CME credit in the morning and enjoy themselves in the afternoon with family, friends or colleagues. Primary Care Network has always offered top quality education, and now we are mixing it with wonderful destination locations.
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Primary Care Network
2131 West Republic Road #206
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: 417-877-6668
Email: education@box2097.temp.domains
