Frequently Asked Questions

Registration

Q: Can I still register?
A: Yes, online registration will be open until noon on Wednesday. On-site registration will be open beginning Wednesday at 3 pm.

Q: Where and when is on-site registration?
A: JW Marriott Pennsylvania Avenue, Ballroom Level
Wednesday: 3pm - 6pm
Thursday: 7:30am - 7:30pm
Friday: 5:45am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 5:30am - 5:00pm

Q: If I only attend two days, what is the registration price?
A: The same as full conference price. There is a one-day registration fee of $375 for physicians and $325 for nurses.

Q: Can I get a refund if I cancel?
A: The Diabetic Limb Salvage conference refund policy states that no refunds will be issued after August 20, 2009. If your registration must be cancelled, the course fee less $150 administrative costs will be refunded if we are notified in writing by August 20, 2009

Q: Can I apply this year’s payment to another conference if I have to cancel?
A: Submit your cancellation and refund request in writing and it will be considered after the conference.

Q: Do we have student prices?
A: Yes, students pay $150. Proof and letter required.

Q: Do retirees get CMEs?
A: Yes

Q: Do we have special prices for military or retired vets?
A: No for military
Yes for retired-1/2 off of the degree price. Proof required.

Q: Who can attend the reception?
A: ALL attendees. Guests can purchase a reception guest pass @ $50 or a companion pass @ $100. Reception pass includes welcome reception & dinner with open bar, companion pass includes welcome reception & dinner with open bar, all conference meals and access to exhibits.

Q: I did not sign up for the workshops. Can I attend?
A: Yes, all workshops and symposia are included in the registration fee.

Q: Are there one-day rates?
A: Yes, for physicians the cost $375, and for nurses the price is $325.

Q: Are there scholarships available?
A: No

Q: Do we have special pricing for handicapped individuals?
A: No

Abstracts

Q: Has my abstract been accepted?
A: Check the dlsconference.com website under abstracts, if it was accepted it will be listed.

Q: Where will abstracts be set up?
A: In the Garden Terrace, on the lobby level.
Abstract Viewing will take place:
Thursday from 12:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday 7 AM – 7 PM
Saturday 7 AM – 5 PM

Q: What is the set-up schedule for abstracts?
A: Wednesday 3:00 PM through Thursday at noon

Q: What is the schedule for taking down abstracts?
A: We ask that all abstracts be taken down on Saturday at 5:15, immediately after the conference ends. DLS will not be responsible for shipping back your poster abstract.

Exhibitors

Q: What time is exhibitor set up?
A: Grand & Capitol Foyers exhibitors set up :
Wednesday, Sept. 23 4:00 – 8:00 PM and
Thursday, Sept. 24, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Q: Will there be lead retrieval?
A: Lead retrieval is available to purchase from Multisoft before the conference for $250 or at the conference for $280.

Q: Will we be giving out attendee list?
A: No, but lead retrieval will be available.

Q: Is the exhibitor ballroom carpeted?
A: Yes

Q: What is included in tabletop space?
A: 6-foot table, 2 chairs, booth sign and 2 registrations

Q: How much are additional registrations for exhibitors?
A: $300.

CMEs

Q: What is the maximum number of CMEs (CEU’s, CPMEs)?
A: 28

Q: Are they good in all states?
A: Yes

Q: Are CMEs approved by the ACCME and CPME?
A: Yes, Category 1 AMA PRA Credits

Q: Which affiliations do CMEs count for?
A: MDs, DPMs, RNs
On-site certificates of attendance are given to all paid registrants.

Q: How do CMEs translate to nurse’s CEUs?
A: They are the same

Q: What category are the CMEs?
A: Category 1

Q: Who is accrediting the CMEs?
A: Georgetown University Hospital for MDs and RNs (ACCME-approved and Maryland Nurses Association, an accredited provider by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission. International Conference Management for podiatrists.

Q: Do workshops count toward CMEs?
A: Yes

Q: Are CME credits given for the Georgetown University Hospital tour?
A: No

Hospital Bus Tour

Q: What time is the bus tour?
A: Buses leave at 8:30 AM and return at 10:30 AM

Q: What time should I get to the bus?
A: Allow 15 minutes

Q: Where do I get on the tour bus?
A: Pennsylvania Avenue entrance

Q: Can I drive to the tour and not take the tour bus?
A: Yes

Q: If I drive to the tour where do I meet?
A: Georgetown University Hospital Center for Wound Healing, 1st floor Main Hospital Level

Q: Can you get CMEs for the tour?
A: No

Misc.

Q: What other hotels do you recommend?
A: http://reservations.washington.org/3227_hotel-list.html

Q: Where is the nearest metro stop:
A: 1 block at 13th and G Street NW at Metro Center Stop on the Red Line.

Q: Where is the conference?
A: JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW

Q: What is the hotel phone number?
A: 202-393-2000 or 800-266-9432

Q: What are the room rates?
A: $285

Q: What are the dates for next year’s conference.
A: Diabetic Limb Salvage 2010 will take place October 14-16 at the JW Marriott Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC.