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Have you heard? CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR POMA23RESERVE YOUR ROOM AT KALAHARIVIEW THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULEPOMA is excited to open a new chapter for our annual conference - we are moving to Kalahari in the Poconos! The family-friendly resort offers an indoor waterpark, mini golf, bowling, escape rooms, arcades and so much more! Make the move with us and bring the family for an exciting new experience!The planning committees are designing the 2023 conference with you in mind! All lectures will be presented live, in-person at Kalahari May 3-6. They will be recorded and converted into a virtual, on-demand format in mid-May for remote participation until June 15, 2023. Registration fees are the same for both options. There is an additional fee for in-person registrants who also want on-demand access due to production and processing costs. Note: This year's event is not offered as a live simulcast.The education committee is working hard to develop this year's program. Click here to view the tentative schedule! Regardless of how you participate (live, in-person or virtually, on-demand), we can assure you that both options meet the requirements for Category 1-A AOA CME credit. The content experts (our speakers) are available both in-person and virtually to respond to your questions/comments on the content presented. This is what enables us to award 1-A AOA credit! Conference registration and the Kalahari room block are open! A limited number of discounted rooms are available for in-person conference participants, which includes waterpark access. Don't wait - these rooms will go fast! Scroll down to learn more about the 2023 POMA Clinical Assembly, or contact POMA via phone (717) 939-9318 x170 or email [email protected].
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
Education Program Our expert faculty will present cutting-edge medical updates and information that you can apply immediately in your practice to benefit your patients. Over the course of four days, all of the lectures will be presented live, in-person at Kalahari with plenty of time for Q&A. We're also offering the BLS course for those who need certified. Presentations will be recorded and converted into an on-demand format that will be available beginning May 15 and must be completed within 30 days. Participants will still have the ability to interact with our faculty while viewing on-demand which enables us to award Category 1-A AOA credit. Platform access will be provided on May 12. Note, this is a different format than previous years - no simulcast option is available. CME Accreditation Statement Social & Networking Events All conference participants and their families are invited to join us on Wednesday evening for our Welcome Reception. Dress is casual POMA's Wellness Committee is taking advantage of the outdoor walking trials by coordinating a morning walk on Thursday morning. If there's interest, it will be offered on Friday and Saturday, as well. Friday evening, we will celebrate incoming president John Kalata, DO. We are hosting a reception followed by dinner and dancing with a live band - all are invited! Dress is semiformal/black-tie optional. Bring your dancing shoes for a fun night out! In keeping with the family friendly environment, POMA is exploring the option of offering child care services Friday evening during the President's Celebration. At this time, we are collecting information on the conference registration form. Additional information will be provided soon! Lodging Information A limited number of discounted rooms are available at Kalahari for in-person conference participants. Access the booking website here - https://book.passkey.com/e/50376952. You may also call (570) 580-6000 and reference POMA. When the block is full, prevailing rates apply. In case you miss the room block deal, there are several other properties in close proximity to Kalahari, including Mt. Airy Casino Resort (10 mins), Great Wolf Lodge Water Park (15 mins), and Camelback Resort & Waterpark (20 mins). The Poconos is also a popular spot for vacation rentals including bed & breakfasts, inns, cabins, and more! You'll definitely want to visit this spring! Note, POMA must receive your conference registration within 2 weeks of reserving a room to receive the discounted rates. POMA reserves the right to inform Kalahari to charge the going room rate for non-conference participants. Health & Safety Guidelines Technical Information Attention Exhibitors and Sponsors With dedicated exhibit hours and breaks, exhibitors are able to interact with attendees throughout the conference. We also have opportunities to sponsor a variety of meal options. Don't wait - limited in-person exhibit space and sponsorship options are available - click here to learn more. Opportunities are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Jason Leeper, POMA program manager, for more information at 717-939-9318, ext 180 or email [email protected].
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