General Information and Policies

Registration Information
Meeting Registration
Everyone attending or participating in educational sessions, including faculty, is expected to complete the registration form and return it with payment. Registrations received without payment will not be processed.

Supplemental Registration
All individuals who are attending the meeting but are not seeking CME must register in this category. Including: Spouses, Domestic Partners and Relatives. Included in this registration are: Breakfasts, Coffee Breaks, Lunches and non-ticketed Alliance Activities. This category is not appropriate for physicians who will attend CME Sessions.

Cancellation Policy
The cancellation deadline is May 24, 2017. Refunds will be issued, minus a $75 processing fee, upon receipt of written notification via fax or mail. Verbal or written cancellations after May 24, will not be honored. Please allow four to six weeks after the meeting for your refund.

Registration Types
ICS or AANOS Fellow
Any member in good-standing of either the ICS or the AANOS.

Junior ICS Fellow
Any surgical resident who is or has applied for ICS Junior Fellow status.

ICS Allied Member
Any Physician Assistant or Nurse Practioner who is or has applied for ICS Allied Member status.

Non-member
Any Surgeon attending the meeting who is not an ICS or AANOS Member.

Medical Students
Anyone currently enrolled in a medical school and has not begun residency training.

Resident
Any surgical resident who is not an ICS Junior Fellow.

Allied Health Professional
Anyone working in allied fields such as PA’s, NP’s RN’s etc. who have not yet applied for or do not qualify for ICS Allied Membership.

Becoming a Member
Any individual who submits a complete application for membership with their meeting registration will be allowed to attend the meeting at the member rate.

Fees
Meeting-related fees must be paid in US funds. Checks as well as Visa, Master Card, and American Express are acceptable forms of payment. Unless noted, all prices within this brochure are in US dollars.

Attire
Business casual attire is recommended in educational sessions and on-site social activities. Casual attire is appropriate for most off-site social events.

Language
The official language of this conference is English, and all sessions and events shall be conducted in English.

Hotel Reservations
Seattle Airport Marriott
3201 South 176th Street Seattle, WA 98188

Discounted Rate: $186 USD/night if booked by 5/23/17

The 2017 Annual Meetings in Seattle will implement a new registration discount for everyone who stays at the Airport Marriott Hotel. We have negotiated a very favorable rate with the Marriott and contractually committed for a minimum number of sleeping rooms based on our expected meeting attendance. This arrangement allows our  meeting attendees to receive significant benefits from the hotel and helps us to keep registration fees low. Benefits for participants staying at the hotel include 20% off at restaurants in the hotel and FREE in room WiFi for Marriott Rewards members (no cost to sign up).

As a reward for those who do book in our conference hotel we are providing a $100 discount on the meeting registration fee. To access this discount, reserve your hotel room at the Marriott prior to registering for the meeting; then enter the confirmation number on the registration form on page 18. Remember, there is no deposit required to make a reservation.

Please note, the registration discount must be taken at the time you register for the meeting. Should you register for the meeting at the higher rate and then reserve your  room at the Marriott later the $100 discount will not be refunded to you.

If you are local to the Seattle area or staying with someone locally please contact ICSUS  Headquarters to obtain a direct link to the discounted registration page. (Call 312-787-1662 or email mkearney@ficsonline.org)

Social Events
EXPLORE SEATTLE
Thursday June 15
This event; geared towards Alliance members, spouses, and family members who are interested in learning more about Seattle. A local expert will provide attendees with  an over-view of the history of the area, and an understanding of the not-to-be-missed highlights of the city during your visit. Free to all attendees but please register in advance.

ALLIANCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS & GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thursday June 15
Please join us to discuss Alliance plans for the Annual Meeting and beyond. If you have ever wondered what the Alliance is or does, then this meeting shouldn’t be missed.

WELCOME RECEPTION
Thursday June 15
Our first day in Seattle ends with a cocktail reception. Join us as we kick off the 79th Annual Surgical Update!

HONORS LUNCHEON
Friday June 16
Please join us as we induct our Section’s new Fellows into the College and honor those who have contributed to the success of our meeting and our Section.

CLOSING DINNER
Saturday June 17
Join us as we come together for one last event before we bid farewell until next year. Chand Ramaiah, MD and W. Craig Clark, MD invite you to attend the combined closing dinner of ICS-US and the AANOS. The black-tie optional event will feature complimentary wine at your table, a cash bar, award presentations and live  entertainment. Price: $125 per person. Tickets must be ordered in advance.

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