EXHIBITORS PROSPECTUS

EXHIBITOR BENEFITS The Third Annual “Best Practices in Hospital Medicine” will attract an estimated 100+ hospitalists, internists and primary care physicians. Last year, about 50% came from the Texas, Colorado and Oklahoma areas with the remaining 50% hailing from the North East, Mid West and Western regions of the United States. Expected demographics of participants:

90% Physicians o 40% Hospitalists o 40% Internists o 10% Other specialty

8% PA 2% NP

EXHIBITOR PACKAGE $750 The standard exhibitor package includes:

A six-foot exhibit table with two chairs Complimentary nametags for two representatives Premium listing in the course syllabus and other materials List of conference attendees Conference meals/breaks/events for two representatives

Booth Assignment: Booths are assigned on a first come, first-served basis.

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

ONLY 8 EXHIBIT TABLES

AVAILABLE!

EXHIBITOR LOGISTICS EXHIBIT SET-UP: Set-up will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9. All exhibits should be set-up by 12 p.m.. EXHIBIT TIMES: Wed. 1/9/08 Thurs. 1/10/08 Fri. 1/11/08 Sat. 1/12/08 Sun. 1/13/08 Noon-6:15 p.m. 6 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 6 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 6 a.m. – 9:30 am No Exhibits Welcome 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Reception at 7 Traditionally, conference attendees appreciate exhibitors and the information they provide. They interact with representatives on a level that is impossible when called upon during a normal practice day.

Contact: Kelly Zarwell, CME Coordinator (817) 735-0135 or kzarwell@hsc.unt.edu

Application Deadline: December 21, 2007.

EXHIBITOR APPLICATION

CONTACT INFORMATION Company Name______________________________________________________________________________________ REPRESENTATIVE 1 (Primary Contact) Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________________ FAX________________________ E-mail ________________________________________________________________ REPRESENTATIVE 2 (Secondary Contact)

Name _______________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Phone _____________________________ FAX________________________ E-mail ________________________________________________________________

Deadline: December 21, 2007.

PAYMENT METHOD Amount Due: $750

VISA MasterCard American Express Company Check (must accompany application) Card # __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Expiration __ __ - __ __ Name on card______________________________________________________________ Signature____________________________________________Date_________________

TERMS The organizers reserve the right to prohibit, in whole or in part, any exhibit or sponsorship that they deem to be inappropriate. The exhibitor agrees not to display or disseminate any material that in the opinion of the organizers is unsuitable. The organizers reserve the right to refuse any person admission to the event with out assigning any reason. Hotel Harmless Clause: The exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claim arising out of exhibitor’s activities on the Hotel premises and will indemnify, defend and hold armless to the Hotel, it’s agents, servants and employees from any and all such losses, damages and claims. UNTHSC No Fault Clause: UNTHSC undertakes no duty to exercise care, nor does it assume any responsibility for the safety and protection of the exhibito rty. r propeBy signing below, we agree to abide by the terms & conditions set forth by Copper Conference Center and UNTHSC. Signature____________________________________________Date_________________

Fax this completed application to Kelly Zarwell at 817-735-2598 Phone: 817-735-0135 Address: UNTHSC-PACE, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107

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COURSE OVERVIEWThe third annual Best Practices in Hospital Medicine is designed to provide hospitalists, internistsand other healthcare professionals the latest information on a broad range of topics specificallyrelated to inpatient management and care. Current controversies and new research will bediscussed in practical terms with ample time for interactive Q&A. Each presentation will include“take-aways” that attendees can implement immediately upon return to practice.

An optional Fundamental Critical Care Support certification course is offered, making a total of36 AOA and ACCME credits available.

TARGET AUDIENCEThis activity is thoughtfully designed to meet the educational needs of those who care for patientsin a hospital setting, including hospitalists, internists, primary care PAs and NPs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVESThose participating in this activity will receive information that should allow them to...

• Identify common issues and diagnoses related to inpatient clinical presentation;

• Compare and contrast therapeutic strategies to common inpatient disorders;

• Explore controversies related to established and recent data in inpatient care; and

• Describe challenges and opportunities related to the field of hospital medicine and thosewho practice in a hospital setting

ACTIVITY LOCATION & LODGINGThis activity is being held at the conference center at Copper Mountain Resort in Copper Mountain,Colorado. The resort is located 75 miles (121 kilometers) west ofDenver and 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Vail off Interstate 70at exit 195, easily accessible from both the Denver InternationalAirport and Eagle County Airport.

Copper Mountain is the perfect winter conference destination, withcomfortable, state-of-the-art meeting facilities. When the conferenceis not in session, fun can be found for all ages. Take in the snow-in-your-face thrill of snow tubing, stop by the CopperCade, or unwindat the Athletic Club with a swim in the pool. Perhaps you wouldlike a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the White River NationalForest, culminating in a scrumptious cowboy dinner in an authentic18th century miner's tent. Other seasonal activities includesnowshoeing, snowmobiling or fishing in this Colorado winterwonderland. Whatever you choose, be sure to make Copper Mountain,Colorado, your winter vacation resort.

A block of rooms has been held at Copper Mountain Resort for this conference.  The following, deeplydiscounted room rates are available (listed prices do not include applicable taxes):

As a courtesy to our guests, Copper Mountain has agreed to extend these rates up to three days beforeand after the conference should you want to lengthen your stay over the holiday weekend.

When making your reservation, ask for the University of North Texas Health Science Center rate(reference group code 3G04NN). To qualify for the discount rates, your reservation must be made byDecember 10, 2007. After this date, reservations will be taken on a “space available” basis. Call (toll-free)866-837-2996 to make your room reservations today.

This activity offers the following credit:Optional FCCS Workshop: 8 Hours Category 1A, AOA and 8 Credits Category 1 AMA PRA™

Main Conference: 28 Hours Category 1A, AOA Internal Medicine and 28 Credits Category 1 AMA PRA™Total Credits Available:  36 Hours Category 1A, AOA and 36 Credits Category 1 AMA PRA™

PHYSICIAN ACCREDITATION STATEMENTS: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accreditedby the American Osteopathic Association to award continuing medical education to physicians.This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for ContinuingMedical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of North Texas Health Science Center and The American College of Osteopathicinternists. The University of North Texas Health Science Center is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION: The University of North Texas Health Science Center anticipates this program for up to 36 hoursin Category 1A CME credit hours, pending approval from the AOA/CCME.The University of North Texas Health Science Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 36 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the AmericanAcademy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accept AMA Category 1 CME credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME. The Universityof North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is accredited by ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians, and willprovide physician assistants and nurse practitioners who successfully complete the activity with a Statement of Participation indicating that theactivity was designated for 36 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 

Greg Margolin, DO, FCCPProfessor of Critical Care Medicine

University of ColoradoSt. Anthony’s Central

Denver, ColoradoChairman - Society of Critical Care Medicine

Osteopathic Section

John B. Bulger, DO, FACOIChairman - ACOI Council on Education & Evaluation

Member - ACOI Board of DirectorsInternal Medicine Program Director

DME Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, Pennsylvania

Francis X. Blais, DO, FACOIInfectious Disease Specialist, Internal Medicine

Residency Director Doctor's HospitalColumbus, Ohio

Robert Chilton, DO, FACOIAssociate Professor

Department of Medicine, Division of CardiologyUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas

David Ciceri, MDMedical Director, Surgical Trauma ICU / Director of Divisions

Cardiac Anesthesia & Critical CareDepartment of Anesthesia - Scott & White Hospital

Temple, Texas

Greg Friess, DOEducational Liaison

Center for Cancer and Blood DisordersFort Worth, Texas

Kevin Hubbard, DO, FACOIHematologist, Private PracticeClinical Professor of Medicine

Kansas City University of Medicine and BiosciencesCollege of Osteopathic Medicine

Kansas City, Missouri

Jack Leahy, MDProfessor of Medicine and Chief, Endocrinology,

Diabetes and Metabolism UnitUniversity of Vermont College of Medicine

Burlington, Vermont

Raymond Pertusi, DO, FACOIChief of Rheumatology

Harvard Vanguard Medical AssociatesBoston, Massachusetts

Gregg Silberg, DO, RPh, FACOIDirector of Medical Skills, Evidence Based Medicine

and Research DevelopmentCollege of Osteopathic Medicine-Mesa

AT Still UniversityMesa, Arizona

Gary Slick, DO, MACOIVice President for Academic Affairs

Senior Associate Dean / Professor Internal MedicineOklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Victor Test, MDClinical Instructor

Department of MedicineUniversity of California, San Diego School of Medicine

San Diego, California

Richard Winn, MDProfessor of Medicine

Texas A&M Health Science Center, Darnall Medical CenterCollege Station, Texas

• Your registration fee includes one complimentary lift ticket available for pickup at the conference registration desk onTuesday, Jan. 8th after 9 AM (additional pre-purchased lift tickets are available – see form below).

• All registrations received up to 10 business days before the conference will be acknowledged in writing or by e-mail. Anadministrative fee of $40 will be deducted from cancellations made by registrants through December 1, 2007. After thisdate, only a 50% refund will be granted.

• The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth reserves the right to limit registration and, if necessary,cancel this conference up to two weeks before the starting date without liability. The agenda may be modified at any timewithout notice. No-shows are not eligible for a refund and all pre-registered, unpaid no-shows will be billed the full conferencetuition.

• Insufficient Funds Policy: A $30 service charge will be added to each returned check or credit/debit card denial.• Special Needs: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, every effort has been made to make this conference

accessible to people of all capabilities. Please notify UNTHSC/PACE in writing of any ADA-compliant or dietary accommodationsyou may require. UNTHSC/PACE, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107 FAX: 817-735-2598.

BEST PRACTICES IN HOSPITAL MEDICINE

Fax: 817-735-2598 Call: Carol Scott 800-987-2CME2 2 6 3

TUESDAY, JANUARY 88 AM to 5 PM FCCS WORKSHOP

The Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS)program developed by the Society of Critical CareMedicine is a national program designed to upgradethe level of patient care given in Intensive CareUnits in regional hospitals. It involves extensivetraining of healthcare personnel who are involvedin the management of critically ill patients duringthe first 24 hours of admission.

Successful participants receive internationallyrecognized certification. Registering for the optionalFCCS course includes the latest FCCS textbookand certification (upon passing grade).

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9Noon Registration12:45 Welcome/Opening Remarks1:00 Inpatient DM2 Management2:00 Interstitial Lung Disease3:00 Non-Septic Shock – Recognizing Its

Presence & Optimizing Management4:00 Break4:15 Trauma Update for the Non-Surgeon5:15 Thrombocytopenia in the

Hospitalized Patient6:15 Session Adjourns7:00 Conference Chair’s Welcome Reception

THURSDAY, JANUARY106 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast6:30 Clostridium Difficile Toxin-Induced

Diarrhea: An Evolving Disease withIncreasing Morbidity and Mortality

7:30 Incretin-Based Therapy in DM28:30 Hypercoagulability: So Much Clotting,

So Little Time9:30 Morning Session Adjourns

   4:30PM Strategies Available To Lessen Your

Patients’ Ventilator Length of Stay5:30 Pulmonary Embolism Update6:30 Analgesia & Sedation in the ICU7:30 Evening Session Adjourns 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 116 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast

6:30 Pulmonary Hypertension Update

7:30 MRSA: No Longer Just a NonsocomialInfection

8:30 Pre-Procedure Prep for Patientswith Renal Insuffiencies

9:30 Morning Session Adjourns   

4:30PM Managing Acute CoronarySyndrome

5:30 Eliminating Drug Errors in theHospital

6:30 Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

7:30 Evening Session Adjourns

SATURDAY, JANUARY 126 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast

6:30 Management of Hyperkalemia inthe Hospital Setting

7:30 Chest/Abdominal Challenges

8:30 Dermatomyositis (DM) &Polymyositis (PM)

9:30 Morning Session Adjourns   

4:30PM Atrial Fibrillation

5:30 Preventing Delirium in the Hospital

6:30 Febrile Neutropenia

7:30 Evening Session Adjourns

SUNDAY, JANUARY 136AM Registration & Continental Breakfast

6:30 CT vs. MRI

7:30 Atypical Pneumonia

8:30 Thromboembolism Prevention inMedical Patients

9:30 Break

9:45 Utilization of Telemetry

10:45 Advances in Hospital Stroke Care

11:45 Closing Remarks and EvaluationsNoon Conference Adjourns

PROGRAM AGENDA PROGRAM FACULTYREGISTRATION INFORMATION

ACCREDITATION INFORMATION

PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS

Web: www.RegisterWithUNT.com

To register, complete this form and fax to number below, or register by phone or online.

Registration Category Conference Workshop Conference AND (please check one) Only (Critical Care) Only Workshop

TCOM Alumni or Preceptor $545 $300 $845

ACOI Member $545 $300 $845

Other Physician $595 $300 $895

PA or NP $525 $300 $825

Other Health Professional $495 $300 $795

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