What: Governor Kathleen Blanco will address thousands of emergency physicians at the opening session of Scientific Assembly, the annual meeting of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).
When: 9 am on Sunday, October 15, 2006
Where: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, La Nouvelle Ballroom, 900 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA, (504) 582-3000
Why: From October 15 to 18, thousands of emergency physicians from all over America and 30 countries will debate issues and learn the latest techniques in emergency medicine. More than 300 education courses will highlight scientific developments in abdominal, cardiovascular, endocrine, environmental medical disorders, gynecological, head and neck, metabolic, neurological, obstetric, pulmonary, toxicological, trauma, and urologic conditions. A Research Forum will feature more than 400 poster presentations of new research.
Visit www.acep.org/sa for searchable information on Scientific Assembly’s program and courses, as well as meeting and hotel registration.
ACEP is a national medical specialty society representing emergency medicine with more than 25,000 members. ACEP is committed to advancing emergency care through continuing education, research and public education. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ACEP has 53 chapters representing each state, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. A Government Services Chapter represents emergency physicians employed by military branches and other government agencies.