Niagara Falls, NY
July 30 - August 1, 2020
[ev_gap height=”30″]SENECA NIAGARA RESORT & CASINO
310 4TH ST, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14303
877-873-6322
JULY 30 – AUGUST 1, 2020 (THURSDAY-SATURDAY)
Make your escape to Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. Get adrenaline-pumping adventure, mouthwatering cuisine, electrifying entertainment, thrilling nightlife, stunning panoramic views, and easy access to the most popular attractions in the Niagara Falls area. Every year since 2006, their full-amenity resort has received the coveted AAA 4-Diamond certification; the only hotel in Niagara Falls to have that rating.
Lodging
Special room rates have been secured at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino for meeting attendees. In order to receive the special rates, reservations must be made before the room block is full, or no later than Monday, June 29, 2020, whichever is first. The room block is expected to sell out! Early reservations are recommended to ensure accommodations at this popular hotel & casino. 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
Reservations must be made directly with the hotel by calling the hotel room reservation department at 1-877-873-6322 or 716-299-1100. Please request the group rate for Primary Care Network.
Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Room Types & Special Rates
Run of House:
Wednesday/Thursday (July 29 & 30) – $135 per night (Single/Double), $145 (Triple), $155 (Quad)
Friday/Saturday (July 31 & August 1) –$205 per night (Single/Double), $215 (Triple), $225 (Quad)
Room rates do not include a $20 resort fee for a run of house room or $30 resort fee for a suite, per night per room. Please note Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is a tax-free property.
Transportation
https://senecaniagaracasino.com/directions/
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – 25 miles from Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Shuttle Services:
ITA Shuttle ($45 one way/$90 round trip) – www.buffaloairporttaxi.com
Buffalo Airport Shuttle (Discounts based on # of guests) – www.buffaloairportshuttle.com
Parking:
Complimentary self-parking in garage and surface lots or $5 valet parking. Complimentary valet parking is available to overnight hotel guests who book within the group room block.
Resort Activities
- Casino: Put your luck to the test in this world-class casino. Offers endless ways to win with the most sought-after slot, table, keno, and poker games in New York.
- Dining: Choose from a collection of exciting restaurants: decadent steakhouses, classic American fare, cozy coffee shops, and tasty places to grab something sweet.
- Entertainment: Features the best in Niagara Falls entertainment with world-famous performers, jaw-dropping shows, must-see concerts, and the region’s best live bands. See the line-up at https://senecaniagaracasino.com/entertainment/
- Shopping: You can find a distinctive group of shops at Seneca Niagara Resort. From women’s designer accessories and high-end men’s merchandise, to authentic Native American gifts and electronics, you’ll always find the perfect item.
- Spa & Salon: A world of wellness awaits you. This rejuvenating retreat is a special place where you can quiet your thoughts, calm your spirit, and soothe your senses. Relax with a Swedish body massage, desert-heat body wrap, or their signature Caviar & Pearls Facial. Treat yourself to a manicure, pedicure, waxing treatment, or new hairstyle at their full-service Salon.
- Fitness Center & Pool: Make a splash in the indoor pool, soak in a steamy whirlpool, or keep to your fitness routine with a collection of leading-edge cardiovascular equipment, circuit weights, and free weights.
LOCAL AREA
Niagara USA is not only home to the Falls, but it is a place rich in history, culture, outdoor life, shopping, adventure and agriculture. There are hundreds of shops, attractions and things to do in Niagara Falls year-round. Summertime in Niagara USA is packed with free outdoor concerts, festivals and events. Enjoy the Niagara Falls State Park and experience over 400 acres of protected wildlife and lush landscape. The beauty of Niagara Falls is difficult to replicate, but it’s the diverse region that makes Niagara USA so unique. With so many affordable things to do, it’s no wonder Niagara Falls attracts more than eight million visitors each year.
POINTS OF INTEREST FROM SENECA NIAGARA RESORT
- Old Falls Street (0.2 mile): Free family fun is just footsteps from the casino and the mighty Falls! This three-block cobblestone street features games, weekly live music and outdoor movies, bike rentals, and seasonal festivals for everyone.
- Niagara Falls State Park (0.5 mile): The oldest state park in the United States. The park is made up of numerous islands and the famous Prospect Point area. See the magnificent Great Lakes Garden and take a ride on the Niagara Scenic Trolley that provides three-mile guided tours, stopping at the park’s most scenic vistas and the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center. The Observation Tower has elevators that take you 180 feet down to the base of the tower for a close-up view of the American Falls. While in the park, ride the world-famous Maid of the Mist Boat and get wet while at the Cave of the Winds attraction. You can also hike, bike, and fish.
- Maid of the Mist Boat Tour (0.5 mile): Operating since 1846, the Maid of the Mist is the one and only tour boat fleet whose captains have safely navigated the mighty waters of the Niagara Gorge for over 100 years. Cruise right to the base of the American Falls, then to the basin of the magnificent Horseshoe Falls. It’s a fantastic journey through the crashing waters, surrounded by massive rock formations that have tamed the raging rapids for millions of years.
- Cave of the Winds (0.5 mile): A thrilling walk on Niagara Falls’ wild side, the spectacular Cave of the Winds Tour takes visitors into a stormy mist zone, where “soaking up the experience” takes on a new meaning.
- Bike the Falls Tour (0.7 mile): Offers guided bike tours for visitors looking to explore the Niagara Falls, the Upper Rapids, the Niagara Gorge, and more.
- Niagara Wine Trail (0.8 mile): Below the roaring waters of the Falls, located along the lower river is the Niagara Wine Trail. Home to a diverse crop of wineries and vineyards, offering an impressive selection of traditional native, late harvest, and ice wines. Wine tours, events, and festivals are held year-round to offer the wine tasting experience to all visitors.
- Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours (0.8 mile): Take one of the most breathtaking tours Niagara Falls and Western New York has to offer. Enjoy the majestic power and beauty of the Niagara and Horseshoe Falls from the air. Everyone gets a window seat.
- Aquarium of Niagara (1 mile): There’s an ocean of discovery to experience at Niagara’s other “wet wonder,” the Aquarium. More than 1,500 aquatic animals live at the aquarium, representing ecosystems ranging from the Great Lakes to coral reefs. Highlights include over 40 exhibits starring California sea lions, Peruvian penguins, seahorses, sturgeon, and more.
- Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center (1.8 miles): The center opened in May 2018. Its permanent exhibition, titled “One More River to Cross,” highlights the brave actions Niagara Falls residents, especially African American ones, took during the days of the Underground Railroad.
- Whirlpool State Park (3 miles): Here you can walk, run, bike, or cross-country ski the multi-use recreation trail. For spectacular vistas, hike along the Niagara Gorge Rim Trail. Stairs descend to a trail along the river’s raging edge.
- Fantasy Island (7.6 miles): Niagara’s amusement and water park. An affordable, family-oriented, classic American theme park that is fun for all ages.
- Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours (7.8 miles): Experience ‘Niagara’s Ultimate Adventure’ on a jet boat tour through the Class 5 Devil’s Hole rapids! Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery on a wet or dry tour. Rest assured that it will be one of the most refreshing and memorable experiences during your visit to Niagara Falls. Ages 4+.
- Artpark (8.1 miles): Western New York’s premier summer and theater destination, located on 150 acres overlooking the breathtaking Niagara River Gorge in historic Lewiston. Created especially with the family in mind, Artpark also offers art, theatre, numerous hiking trails, nature sites, fishing docks, and picnic areas.
- Seneca Hickory Stick Golf (9 miles): The Robert Trent Jones II design weaves its way through some of the finest topography for golf in the entire region. The course was named to reflect the presence of rare and protected Shellbarck Hickory trees on site.
- Niagara Jet Adventures (13.6 miles): The premium jet boating experience in Niagara that provides highly interactive guided tours along with the ultimate in comfort, safety, and excitement.
- Devil’s Hole State Park (14.6 miles): Overlooking the Devil’s Hole Rapids, this park has picnic areas, scenic overlooks, and hiking trails. Features a stone staircase that leads down the Niagara Gorge and drops you right off at the river’s famous and overpowering whirlpools. It is a popular spot for fishing.
- A Gust of Sun Winery & Vineyard (16.4 miles): With 17 acres of land surrounding the winery, this remodeled Amish-style barn offers a selection of award-winning wines ranging from dry to sweet.
- Buffalo Zoo (17.8 miles): Offers guests fascinating animal exhibits, naturalistic wildlife habitats, beautiful garden areas in which to enjoy an environment that is full of fun, adventure, and history.
Travel Guide: https://www.niagarafallsusa.com/planning-tools/request-a-travel-guide/
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 4/30/20)
Save $50: Use Early Bird Code: EB-NY
- Physicians (MD, DO) – $625
- All Other Healthcare Professionals (NP, PA, RN, Student, etc.) – $525
Standard Tuition: (Registration after 4/30/20)
- Physicians (MD, DO) – $675
- All Other Healthcare Professionals (NP, PA, RN, Student, etc.) – $575
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, June 30, 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 June 30, 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
