We know that you will pleased to hear that we are heading back to the beach! Online registration is now available for the Virginia Podiatric Medical Association's Summer Scientific Seminar, August 18-21, 2016 at the Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center.

Tracy Klimaz and Deb Chirtea, Seminar Chairs, are currently working on the lecture schedule. We would like to have your ideas for topics and lecturers! Please send an email to our seminar chairs at vpma.meetings@gmail.com.

General sessions for physicians will begin at 8:00 am on Thursday, August 18, and the meeting will adjourn by 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 21. Physicians will be required to have their name badges scanned at the beginning of each morning and each afternoon session. Failure to follow the posted scanning times may result in non-certification of continuing education hours. 

Registration fees for this meeting include up to 25 hours of continuing medical education, continental breakfasts, morning and afternoon refreshment breaks and lunch on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the Seminar attendee only. Guests, spouses, and children may be registered to participate in meal functions for an additional fee. This fee includes all meals, and all must be registered to participate. Your spouse or guest is welcome to join us for the Friday evening reception at no additional cost. Early Bird rates are good through June 18, 2016, after which the rate will increase! See Registration column to the left.

The Annual Meeting of the Membership will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2016. Time be announced later. This year's Annual Meeting of the Membership will include 

The Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center is located at 2800 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451. To make your reservations, call 757/481-9000. Let Reservations know that you're with the VPMA to receive the group rate of $179. plus taxes and fees per night, single or double, $189 for a triple, and $199 for a quad. The deadline to reserve a room at the group rate is Wednesday, July 20, 2016 or when the block is sold out. Click HERE to be directed to the Virginia Beach/Chesapeake Bay Activities page at the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau website.

A couple of notes regarding the VBRCC. Parking at the property is limited. There are a limited number of spaces available in front of the hotel, some parking underneath, and additional parking in the garage. Additional parking is available behind the Food Lion, across Shore Drive. More details to follow!

Please encourage your equipment and pharmaceutical suppliers to join us as exhibitors and educational sponsors. Ask your reps to contact Jean Kirk at the VPMA office at (877) 406-8762 for additional information.

Those with questions may contact me at the association office at (877) 406-8762 or by email to vpma@uptonassociates.com. Don't forget to send your seminar topics and suggestions to our Seminar Chairs at vpma.meetings@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

Jean U. Kirk, Executive Director
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