Registration Brochure Addendum

Correction to Educational Credits
The number of credit hours for counselors, therapists, social workers and psychologists was printed incorrectly in the original registration brochure.  The correct number of credit hours are as follows:

Counselors and Therapists
The Maryland Psychiatric Society and MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, have applied to the Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists to offer 8.75 hours of Category A Continuing Education to counselors for this event.

Social Workers
This activity is approved for a maximum of 8.75 hours of Category 1 Continuing Education for Social Workers by the Board of Examiners for Social Workers.  The Maryland Psychiatric Society is approved to offer education credit through the Maryland Board of Examiners for Social Workers. 

Psychologists
This activity is approved for a maximum of 8.75 hours of Continuing Education for Psychologists by the Board of Examiners for Psychologists.  The Maryland Psychiatric Society is approved to offer education credit through the Maryland Board of Examiners for Psychologists.

Program Updates & Changes 

“Patient Safety and Health Information Technology” (Fri., Oct 14, Opening Session 9:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m., Choptank ABC) will be presented by Rex W. Cowdry, M.D., Executive Director, Maryland Health Care Comission instead of David J. Brailer, M.D. 

“State-of-the-Art Management of Breast Disease” (Sat., Oct. 15, 1:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m., Choptank B) will be presented by Zandra H.M. Cheng, M.D. instead of Lorraine Tafra, M.D. 

New Programs 

Saturday, October 15, 2:55 p.m.-3:55 p.m., Galleon A&B
“Legal Aspects of Pain Management” with Stuart W. Hough, M.D. and Catherine Gallagher
Prescription drug misuse and diversion are increasingly common in our region. Physicians may feel that treating chronic pain with controlled substances only invites scrutiny by law enforcement. This presentation by a community pain physician and a senior DEA officer from Baltimore will address these concerns and discuss strategies to minimize the risks associated with opioid prescriptions.
Presented by the Maryland Society of Anesthesiologists 

Saturday, October 15, 4:05 p.m.-5:05 p.m., Schooner A&B
“Interpreting Thyroid Functions Tests” with Jack L. Snitzer, D.O.
This program will discuss how to order and interpret thyroid function tests, and how to diagnose and treat hypothyroidism.
Presented by the Maryland Association of Osteopathic Physicians 

Convention Events

Don’t forget to reserve your tickets for the Leadership Banquet
Saturday, October 15, 6:30 p.m.
“Hawaiian Nights”
Featuring Mood Swings Big Band
Honoring Leaders in Maryland Medicine
For more information or for tickets, call 1-800-492-1056 x330 or 308.

Resort & Other Lodging Information

Reservations for the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Spa & Marina must be made by September 14, 2005 to guarantee the group rate. Spa & golf reservations should be made 3-4 weeks in advance—Stillwater Spa 410-901-6390 & River Marsh Golf Club 410-901-6396.

Other Local Accommodations

Bed and Breakfasts
Commodores Cottages B&B, Cambridge, MD, 800-228-6938, Cambridge House B&B, Cambridge, MD 410-221-7700, Lodgecliff on the Choptank B&B, Cambridge, MD 410-228-1760, Robert Morris Inn, Oxford, MD 888-823-4012, Ruffled Dock Inn, Oxford, MD 410-226-5496, Combsberry B&B, Oxford, MD, 410-226-5353, Old Brick Inn, St. Michael’s, MD, 410-745-3323 

Motels
Days Inn Cambridge, 410-228-4444, Holiday Inn Express, Cambridge, MD, 410-221-9900, Best Value Inn, Cambridge, MD, 410-221-0800