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The SEE Island/Quality Surgery XX “Seminar” has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The Dulaney Foundation, The American College of Eye Surgeons, and the Society for Excellence in Eyecare. The Dulaney Foundation is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Dulaney Foundation designates this educational activity for a maximum of 22 category 1 credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent in the activity.

SEE Island/Quality Surgery XX Seminar: 22 credits

• Day 1: 5 credits
  
• Day 2: 4.5 credits
  
• Day 3: 4.5 credits
  
• Day 4: 4 credits
  
• Breakfast with the Expert Sessions: 1 credit each
  
• Ophthalmology with a Punch Sessions: 1 credit each

CEU Credit

The Seminar is approved by the AMA for Category 1 credits of the Physician’s Recognition Award and hours are accepted by JCAHPO for credits on a 2 to 1 basis (2 hours of course attendance = 1 hour credit by JCAHPO).

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Frenchman’s Reef provides guests with a window to the best of the Caribbean: casually-sophisticated accommodations overlooking a secluded beach warmed by aquamarine waters, sweeping vistas of the Caribbean’s most majestic yacht harbor, incomparable duty-free shopping, and an island rich in history and romantic lore.

For reservations at the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef, please call Carrol Roark at 727.480.8542 or fill in the request for housing portion of the registration form. Rooms will not be reserved without seminar registration.

Room rates are: $257 US (run of house) and $312 US (water view) (plus applicable taxes and service fees in effect at time of check-in).

Room types are assigned based on the order in which the reservations are received and availability. Reservations must be received by January 10, 2006.

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The guest fee of $125 includes the following events for your guest:

• Welcome Reception
• Entrance to Exhibit Hall
• Continental Breakfasts
• Luncheon
• Cocktail Reception/Gala Dinner

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ACES and SEE are pleased to offer you and your family the following opportunities to fully enjoy your visit to St. Thomas. For your convenience, our excursions leave from the lobby or dock of the Marriott and include all transportation, fees, taxes, tips and service charges.

VILLA SUNSET DINNER – Saturday, February 18, 2006, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. - $200 per person

All that is idyllic and enchanting about St. Thomas awaits you at Villa Sunset. Overlooking the sparkling blue Caribbean and resting on a secluded private estate, Villa Sunset is a pristine haven set amidst lush tropical gardens. Enjoy a glass of French champagne or sip a cocktail from the premium bar as you observe the glittering lights of the old town of Charlotte Amalie. The Villa is complemented by a composition of Caribbean and Balinese antiques, as well as art objects collected from many parts of the world. You will dine on the pool terrace of this delightful villa, surrounded by exotic flowers and bubbling fountains. Chef Alexander Treml limits this experience to 65 people to ensure unparalleled personal service. (Price includes transportation, cocktails, bar, hors d’oeuvres, gourmet dinner and gratuities.)

MAHOGANY RUN GOLF – Sunday, February 19, 2006, 2:00 p.m. shotgun start - $210 per person

Golf the breathtaking coastline and natural contours of the hills and valleys of St. Thomas. George and Tom Fazio designed Mahogany Run’s 18 championship holes, including the famous “Devil’s Triangle.” (Price includes transportation, golf, bag gratuity, lunch waiting on your cart.)

CATAMARAN SAIL & SNORKEL – Monday, February 20, 2006, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $105 per person

Catamarans will be waiting at the Frenchman’s Reef Dock. On board, participants will experience a relaxing sail along the coast of St. Thomas and out to Buck Island Wildlife Refuge. Participants will then have the opportunity to snorkel over some of the best reefs in St. Thomas. Snorkeling equipment and a safety vest are included, as well as expert snorkeling instruction. Guests should wear swim attire and a cover-up, bring along a towel and suntan lotion or sunscreen. (Price includes lunch, snorkel equipment, snorkel instruction, gratuities.)

SHOPPING FERRY

For your convenience, the Frenchman’s Reef Shopping Ferry departs the Frenchman’s Reef Dock on a regular schedule each day. It will take guests directly to the heart of the downtown shopping district. To help you obtain the best values and to enhance your shopping experience, we will schedule a 30 minute SHOP AND GEM TALK for you and/or your spouse, family members, or other guests. The speaker will review custom regulations, duty-free limits, exempt items, liquor quotas and outline those items on which you save the most. You will receive a detailed shopping map of Charlotte Amalie, a canvas shopping bag, money saving coupons, and tips on where to receive special gifts. Every store represented by Shop Talk is under contractual obligation to extend a 30 day guarantee on any merchandise purchased by a guest who attends SHOP TALK.

TENNIS ANYONE?

Please let us know your skill level and preference for singles or doubles. We will facilitate putting you together with other attendees who play tennis.

AND THAT’S NOT ALL...

Personal water craft, children’s activities, and more are available at Frenchman’s Reef. Contact Carrol Roark at 727.480.8542 for further details and special requests.

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AIRLINES: Marriott’s Frenchman’s Reef is conveniently located a short distance from the airport at Charlotte Amalie (airport code STT). Several airlines serve St. Thomas; we have also selected American Airlines as the official airline of the meeting. To take advantage of the meeting discount, please book with American Airlines by calling 1-800-433-1790, STARfile #1626AE.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Cabs provide transportation between the airport and the hotel for approximately $10.00 US per person.


PASSPORT INFORMATION: The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative will require all travelers to and from the Americas, the Caribbean, and Bermuda to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer’s identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States. This is a change from prior travel requirements. The goal is to strengthen and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors. The proposed timeline is as follows:

December 31, 2005 – Apply the requirement to all travel (air/sea) to or from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Central and South America.

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You have two options for Registration. You may register online and pay via credit card using our secure server, or you may download, print and mail a registration form. In either case, we encourage you to register early to take advantage of savings of up to $75 per person. Early registration ends November 30, 2005.

Select preferred registration method:

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• The fourth annual Doctor’s Choice Award – The Salvage of Your Worst Surgical Disaster Video Competition will again be co-chaired by Luther L. Fry, MD and Robert H. Osher, MD. In addition, they will co-chair the second annual Interactive Video Roundtable of Unusual Cases. This section is not a competition, but an opportunity for attendees to submit any type of unusual case for panel and audience discussion. For more information, please visit this page.
  
  
• ACES is also pleased to announce the official opening of the 2006 Bloomberg Memorial Videotape Competition for cataract/implant surgery by residents. For more information and to download an application form, please visit this page.
  

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