General Information
Hotel/Reservation Information
The ACMP 2009 Annual Meeting will be held at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center Hotel. The Westin, a 4-star hotel that just opened in the fall of 2007 is just steps from upscale shopping, dining and entertainment. All rooms feature high speed internet access and flat screen LCD televisions. Strategically situated in the central business district of Virginia Beach, the Town Center is just 11 miles from the Virginia Beach oceanfront and 11 miles from downtown Norfolk.
Westin Virginia Beach Town Center
4535 Commerce Street
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
The group rate for ACMP will be $139. To reserve your hotel room go to http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/ACMP2009 or call the Westin central reservation line at 800-937-8461 and mention the ACMP Annual Meeting to get the group rate.
PLEASE NOTE THE WESTIN IS NOW SOLDOUT - IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATION YET, YOU CAN CONTACT:
Hilton Garden Inn
252 Town Center Drive
757-326-6200 OR Central Reservations at 877-782-9444
ACMP will use the Monarch Ballroom on the second Level of the Westin Virginia Beach Hotel for the Exhibits.
Continuing Education Credits/Self Assessment Modules (SAM)
CAMPEP - MPCEC TRANSCRIPTS:
The 2009 ACMP Annual Meeting has been approved for continuing education credit by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP). For each hour of verified attendance (this includes symposia and proffered sessions), 1 MPCEC hour of credit will be awarded.
Following the meeting, ACMP will provide CAMPEP with participant contact information, credits earned, and the appropriate processing fees in order for individual participants to access their personal 2009 ACMP Annual Meeting transcript via the CAMPEP online MPCEC Repository database. Please be advised, CAMPEP transcripts are viewable via the CAMPEP online MPCEC Repository database. Participants will not receive a hardcopy CAMPEP transcript. Should a participant need a hardcopy of the 2009 ACMP Annual Meeting transcript, an individual may order a hardcopy transcript from CAMPEP. View details here.
Note: Individuals registered as Companions are not eligible for MPCEC.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
MEETING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Review basic knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
- Conduct sessions on the current state of the art and standards of practice.
- Provide a peer interchange forum for exchanging information and concepts.
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC) as defined by ABR:
Many ACMP members now require Maintenance of Certification (MOC) as defined by the American Board of Radiology. ACMP is offering Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) which allow for interactive learning and self-assessment of knowledge gained during designated sessions, to be submitted for ABR approval.
Completion of two Self Assessment Modules (SAMs) per year is a requirement for the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process as defined by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).
To assist attendees who require MOC with fulfilling their SAMs requirements, ACMP program organizers have identified 3 Joint sessions as SAM activities.
- Attendees will need to register for an audience response unit when they register for the annual meeting. A $75 credit card deposit is required. The credit card will not charged unless the unit is not returned.
- Questions will be asked during the SAMs sessions and participants must answer electronically. There is no pass/fail. The idea is to assess knowledge gained during the session.
- SAM credit for these sessions are available only to attendees who register for an audience response unit ahead of time and complete the required online evaluation of the session.
Please note that the SAMs sessions are open to everyone.
ONLINE EVALUATION SYSTEM: (Available May 2 - May 29)
- To obtain credit, attendees must complete an on-line evaluation survey.
- The survey will be available online Saturday, May 2 thru Friday, May 29.
- Attendees must complete the survey by May 29 in order to receive CAMPEP credit.
- After the meeting, registrants will be contacted with instructions for viewing the meeting transcript via the CAMPEP website. The transcript will list a description of the sessions and the number of continuing education credits obtained.
- Please note your badge I.D. will be required in order to complete the CEC evaluation survey.
On-Line Evaluation System is Closed
Travel Arrangements
Apply early for your Visa!
Visa applicants are advised to apply as soon as they decide to travel to the United States, and at least three to four months in advance of their travel date. The following sites have additional information on applying for a visa:
Need a Visa letter inviting you to the ACMP Annual Meeting? Generate one here.
Air Travel
The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center is approximately 11 miles from the Norfolk International Airport.
Directions from Norfolk International Airport:
- From Norfolk Airport, start out going west, turn left
- Take the I-64 ramp toward Airport Exit.
- Turn left onto Norview Ave.
- Merge onto I-64 E/Hampton Roads Belt toward VA Beach/Chesapeake.
- Merge onto I-264 E via exit 284A toward VA Beach.
- Merge onto S. Independence Blvd./VA 225 N via exit 17B toward Pembroke area.
- Turn right onto Commerce Street.
Car Rental
The following is a list of Airport on-premise rental car companies:.
- Avis: 1(800) 831-2487 / 757-855-1944
- Budget: 1(800) 527-0700 / 757-855-8035
- Dollar: 1(800) 800-3665
- Hertz: 1(800) 654-3131 / 757-857-1261
- National 1(800) 227-7368 / 757-857-5384
- Thrifty: 1(800) 367-2277 / 757-857-0111
Limousine/Airport Shuttles
- Norfolk Airport Express: 757-857-3991 / 800-643-2197
- Orange Peel Transportation: 757-463-7500
- PR Limousine: 757-858-1234 / 800-643-2197
Ground Transportation from Norfolk International Airport
- Cab fare is approximately $25.00 to the hotel.
Dates to Remember
| Dates | |
|---|---|
| January 14 | Web site activated to receive electronic Young Investigator abstract submissions. |
| Mid February |
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| Mid February | Annual Meeting Scientific Program available on ACMP.org |
| February 5 |
Deadline for receipt of Young Investigator 250 word abstracts and supporting data. |
| March 6 | Young Investigator authors notified of presentation disposition. |
| Meeting Registration Deadline to receive Discounted Registration Fees. | |
| On-line registration closes. On-site registration only after this date. | |
| April 9 | Last day to make Hotel Reservations at the ACMP group rate. |
| May 2 -5 | ACMP Annual Meeting –The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center Hotel |
Meeting Attire
The meeting attire is business casual for the ACMP Annual Meeting.
Virginia Beach Points of Interest
The Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau has a comprehensive page for visitors. More links are below:
Special Services
ADA Accessibility
ACMP wishes to take any steps required to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently due to the absence of auxiliary aids and services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act. If any such services are necessary in order for you to participate in the ACMP annual meeting, please communicate your needs well in advance by marking the "special needs" box when pre-registering.
Companions
A Companions' Welcome Lounge will be available to registered companions of the ACMP's 26th Annual Meeting in the Regal Room of the Westin.
| Hours of Operation: | |
|---|---|
| Saturday, May 2 - Monday, May 4 | 8:00 am - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 5 | 8:00 am - 11:00 a.m. |
Child Care
The ACMP will not be sponsoring child care during this meeting. The concierge at your hotel may be able to assist you with special child care arrangements.
Contact Us
For general meeting information, please contact acmp@acmp.org