CRC Details & Hotel Accommodations

From the Program Chair
Isaac J. Kirstein, D.O., FACOI
CCOM Associate Dean, Director of Postdoctoral Education, and Program Chair

I welcome you to the 64th year of the Ward E. Perrin Clinical Refresher Course. The courses, designed to enhance clinical performance and continuing in Dr. Perrin's tradition, offer the latest updates in medical knowledge and applied workshops in osteopathic practice, all delivered by expert faculty of CCOM and distinguished guest speakers. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting and enriching course.

Audience

This program was designed for internal Medicine, family practice, hospitalists, physician assistants and other osteopathic physicians seeking category 1A AOA approved continuing medical education credit. 

Faculty Disclosure

It is the policy of the CCOM CME program to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational programs. This program is not commercially supported. Faculty disclosures will be provided in the course syllabus and during faculty introductions.

Physician CME Credit

The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) of Midwestern University is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to present continuing medical education programs for physicians. Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine anticipates that the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education will approve this program for approximately 22 hours of AOA Category 1-A CME credits. Approval is currently pending.

Physician Assistants

PAs may submit hours for a maximum of 22 credits. MWU/CHS PA alumni are invited to participate in the CME Program to meet with former classmates while continuing your education.

Interns/Residents/Students

Current CCOM interns, residents, and students may attend CRC sessions. Advanced registration must be received by Wednesday, August 31, 2011 to ensure that session materials will be available.

Spouse Program

For spouses who are making the trip to visit this area, we will have several options of places to visit and things to do during the day. Upon registration at the CRC, we will provide up-to-date options to visit downtown Chicago, shop at Oakbrook Center and Yorktown Center (two premium malls within minutes of the Westin), visit the Morton Arboretum to enjoy the fall color, and other notable area attractions.

CRC Jump Drives (also called flash or thumb drives)

Most CRC presentations will be available on a single jump drive for attendees. The cost is $10 for each drive, and they can replace the need for paper handouts. You may purchase a jump drive on the Registration Form. Any presentations not available right before the meeting will be emailed to attendees who purchase a jump drive. Please note that Internet access will not be available in the conference rooms where sessions are taking place, thus a paper handout will be provided. 

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Lombard, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL at a special rate of $121, plus tax, single or double occupancy until 5:00 pm on August 31, 2011. After this date, or after the block fills, any reservations made will be based on room availability and subject to a higher rate. Guest rooms will not be booked by CCOM. Reservations can be made by calling 630-719-8000, request reservations, and the "Midwestern University" room block. All hotel cancellations are the sole responsibility of the guest(s) and must be made 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid charge for the first night's room and tax. If the guest(s) depart earlier than agreed, room charges for that day will incur. The departure day will be verified upon arrival; if departure date is changed after check-in, room charges will apply. Payment to the hotel must be made in cash or on a major credit card. Personal checks will not be accepted. Check-in time is 3:00 pm; check-out time is 12:00 noon on the day of departure. Accommodations prior to check-in time cannot be assured. Surface self-parking and garage parking is complementary. Garage is behind building and connected to lobby elevators. Valet parking is available at $4 per day or $7 overnight.