AsianAmerican Summit

A UNIQUE EXCHANGE OF CULTURE AND EDUCATION...

This Summit, held every two years, with delegations of leading laparoscopists representing organizations and countries in the Pacific Rim, Asian Oceanic regions and the Americas provides meaningful educational and cultural exchange with thought leaders in minimally invasive surgery. A similar Summit is held on alternate years for the European, American, and Atlantic region countries. Summits are also open to surgeons in all specialties wishing to learn more about current trends.

Plan now on attending the next extraordinary AsianAmerican Summit at the Hilton Hawaiian Village® Beach Resort & Spa, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, February 12-15, 2014.

FEBRUARY 12-15, 2014
ASIANAMERICAN MULTISPECIALTY SUMMIT VI
LAPAROSCOPY AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
HILTON HAWAIIAN VILLAGE BEACH RESORT & SPA
HONOLULU, HAWAII, USA 

REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 2013

IMPORTANT DATES

Early Bird Registration Opens: October 1, 2013 • Closes: December 12, 2013
Online Registration Closes: January 29, 2014
Make Your Hotel Reservations by January 14, 2014. Discounted Conference Rates Available. 

 

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROCESS FOR THE SOCIETY OF LAPAROENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS

The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) follows the Essential Areas and Elements of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education in planning and developing CME activities.  You may view the complete process online at our website, www.SLS.org.

VISA INFORMATION

International attendees, please apply for your visa now. If you need a written invitation, please click here.

REASONS TO ATTEND

• Experience a unique conference offering a multispecialty approach to minimally invasive surgery

• Expand your knowledge of the use of laparoscopic diagnostic and treatment techniques taught by acknowledged leaders in their respective specialties and countries

• Topics are presented in general sessions providing a multidisciplinary approach to specialty minimally invasive surgical techniques and procedures

• Understand how different countries have met the challenges of training and practicing minimally invasive surgery

• Learn about the cultural differences and similarities between neighboring countries

ATTENDEE OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this program are to provide attendees with:

• A multidisciplinary and multicultural exchange of information between surgeons representing their country or a professional organization on the challenges faced practicing and teaching minimally invasive surgeons. 

• A clearer concept of new and standard laparoscopic and endoscopic instrumentation and techniques and how they enhance the standards of patient care and education of minimally invasive surgeons.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CREDIT HOURS
Accreditation The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

Designation This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit^TM

TECHNICAL EXHIBITS
Preliminary Exhibit Hours
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 • Welcome Reception • 7:00 – 8:00pm
Thursday, February 13, 2014 • 7:00am – 12:00pm
Friday, February 14, 2014 • 7:00am – 12:00pm

Refreshment breaks will take place in the exhibit area. For more information about exhibiting contact Teri Valls at:
Ph: (305) 665-9959 • Fax: (305) 675-2718
Email: Teri@SLS.org

TRAVEL
SLS consults with The Store for Travel for the lowest fares possible. For negotiated airline discount rates, contact Steve at +1-305-251-6331 or via e-mail at Steve@TheStoreForTravel.com. Please be sure to mention you are attending the SLS Summit in Honolulu.

CONFERENCE REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
Full registration fees are refundable if registrant cancels before January 12, 2014.  An administrative fee of $150 will be deducted from fees for cancellations postmarked or received by fax or email on or after January 12, 2014 through January 29, 2014.  All requests for refunds must be made in writing to SLS, attention Lauren Frede (Lauren@SLS.org), and received by the appropriate date.  Refunds will be processed within 6 to 8 weeks after the summit. No refunds will be made after January 29, 2014.

DESTINATION INFORMATION

Honolulu is located on Oahu, the most popular of the Hawaiian Islands. Its popularity is due to the mild climate (average 87°F in summer, 80°F in winter) and the variety of activities available for your enjoyment. Whether you want to swim, surf, hike through a rainforest, take a bike tour along a mountain, tour the local attractions, or just lay on the beach, there is something for everyone.

The white sand beaches offer a wide array of fun activities including swimming, surfing, windsurfing, boogie boarding, and snorkeling. With water temperatures ranging from 75°F to 80°F, the azure blue waters are hard to resist! Other available activities include golf, tennis, skydiving, parasailing, helicopter tours, horseback riding, jet skiing, water skiing, scuba diving, kayaking, sailing, and fishing.

Tour historic monuments such as the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor or Iolani Palace, where Hawaii's Kings and Queens once ruled. Visit one of Oahu's museums or the Honolulu Botanical Gardens (over 600 acres consisting of five separate gardens). Take a sunset cruise or a submarine ride. Explore the world beneath the sea with shore dives, boat dives, and day and night dives. Hike to the Diamond Head State Monument atop a 763-ft. volcano.

Enjoy Sea Life Park, a world-class marine park featuring performing dolphins, sea lions, penguins, and much, much more. Sea Life Park boasts marine life interactive programs such as Hawaiian Ray Encounter, Dolphin Adventures, Splash U, and Sea Trek: An Underwater Photo Safari. Other sites of interest include the Dole Plantation and the Kahuku Sugar Mill.

Oahu offers you a myriad of activities, from the relaxing to the invigorating. No wonder they refer to Hawaii as paradise!

CONFERENCE HOTEL / ACCOMMODATIONS
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa
2005 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815 USA
Tel: (808) 949-4321 • Fax: (808) 951-5458 
www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com
Use booking code ? for discounted rates!

Located on Wakiki’s widest stretch of beach, the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa features lush tropical gardens, waterfalls, and exotic wildlife. The resort is a perfect blend of luxurious accommodations, spa facilities, over 20 restaurants and lounges, shopping, recreational and cultural activities, nightly entertainment, and more.

Tropical-themed, air-conditioned rooms are extra spacious for comfort and offer balconies with views, cable television, high-speed internet access, modem/data port hook-ups, voice mail, video game console, hair dryer, coffee/tea maker, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, clock radio, and refrigerator.  All rooms offer one king or two double beds.  Non-smoking rooms are available.

Hit the beach for surfing, boogie boarding, and swimming (surfboards, boogie boards, kayaks, ocean rafts, snorkel sets, and umbrella-and-beach-chair sets can be rented on the beach).  Outrigger canoes and catamarans offer rides from the beach.  Catch an underwater discovery tour on the Atlantis Submarine from the Village’s pier. Skydiving, parasailing, helicopter/airplane sightseeing, and nature/wildlife tours are available in the area surrounding the hotel.  Enjoy a game of golf or tennis, horseback riding, jet skiing, waterskiing, sailing, fishing, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking – all either on or nearby the resort’s property.

ROOM RATES
Discount Reservation Deadline: January 13, 2014

Special daily rates for summit attendees are as follows, listed in US dollars:

Room Category                        Single/Double Per Night
Resort View                             $220.00
Partial Ocean View                  $240.00
Ocean View                             $260.00
Ocean View/Rainbow Tower    $300.00
Ocean View/Ali-i Tower           $330.00

No meals are included and applicable taxes will be added. A first night’s deposit, refundable up to 72 hours prior to arrival will be required and all no-shows will be assessed a cancellation penalty equal to one night’s stay. Check-in time is after 2:00 pm; check-out time is by 11:00 am. At check-in/registration, please advise the hotel if you will be checking out early. A $50.00 fee will be charged to the guest’s account if the hotel is not advised of your plans in advance.

Make your reservations by January 13, 2014. After this date, reservations will be confirmed on a space availability basis only. Be sure to mention that you are attending this Summit in order to receive the discounted room rate.  For those attending the Summit who require special assistance (accessibility, dietary, etc.), please notify the hotel of special requests upon making your reservations before January 13, 2014.

Please make your reservations early!