AAEM invites you to attend our Scientific Assembly, the premier event in emergency medicine education. This 16th annual gathering will occur Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, February 15 - 17, 2010, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. As always, there is no registration fee for AAEM members.

AAEM presents the top educators in emergency medicine covering cutting edge topics. During the main Assembly, you will hear top-level presentations from the best of the best: Amal Mattu, Stuart Swadron, Mel Herbert, Corey Slovis, Ghazala Sharieff, Joe Lex, and many more familiar names, as well as many up-and-coming educators. Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, is the invited keynote speaker to open the Scientific Assembly on February 15th at 8:00am.

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PRE-CONFERENCE COURSES
The pre-conference course descriptions can be found at http://www.aaem.org/education/scientificassembly/ and the following courses are being offered:
February 13 – February 14, 2010
Resuscitation for Emergency Physicians: The AAEM Course (2 day course)

February 14, 2010
Advanced Ultrasound
Coming to an ED near You – Bringing Military Medical Advancements to the Civilian Emergency System LLSA Review 2009 Pediatric Emergencies Presentation and PowerPoint® Skills for Emergency Physicians Regional Anesthesia Skills Lab

As always, Scientific Assembly is free for AAEM members (deposit is refundable) and prices for the pre-conference courses vary. If you are not a member of AAEM and wish to join, please visit www.aaem.org to learn more about the different membership types and benefits that are available to you. We are currently accepting membership applications for the 2010 year. Please visit https://aaem.execinc.com/edibo/Signup to sign up now, and take full advantage of the member benefits offered for our annual Scientific Assembly in Las Vegas, Nevada.

To view the preliminary program, please click here- http://www.aaem.org/UserFiles/preliminary_program_hr%282%29.pdf

Register for Scientific Assembly and the Pre-Conference Courses now at https://ssl18.pair.com/aaemorg/education/scientificassembly/sa10/registrationform.php.
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BOOK YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW
AAEM encourages attendees to make reservations by January 15, 2010. After that date regular room rates may apply and availability may not exist. Reservations should be made directly with Caesars Palace by calling the telephone number below or reserving your room online. Make sure to provide the Group Code-SCAA10. Phone: 866-227-5944 or Online Reservations- http://www.harrahs.com/CheckGroupAvailability.do?propCode=CLV&groupCode=SCAA10
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AAEM FOUNDATION EVENT
Join us Monday, February 15, 2010 at 9:30pm for a unique Foundation event. AAEM will be attending The Beatles™ LOVE™ by Cirque du Soleil® at The Mirage. With LOVE, Cirque du Soleil celebrates the musical legacy of The Beatles through enhanced versions of their timeless, original recordings. The exuberance of The Beatles is channeled through the youthful, urban energy of a cast of 60 international artists. With panoramic sound and visuals, audiences experience The Beatles™ as never before.
Please note:
~ Guests must be over the age of 5 to attend the performance. No one under the age of 5 will be permitted in to the theatre.
~ Seating begins 45 minutes before the performance; all guests must be in their seats at least 15 minutes prior or the seat location will not be guaranteed.
~The use of recording devices and cameras is strictly prohibited.
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SIGN UP FOR AN OPEN MIC SESSION
The Open Mic Session, a unique opportunity for attendees, will be offered again this year. Assembly attendees have an opportunity to present a 25-minute lecture on any topic on Tuesday, February 16th, from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Timing will be VERY strict and 4 slots are reserved for emergency medicine residents and the other 12 slots are open for medical professionals who have been looking for a means to break into the speaking circuit. Slots on the hour will be filled in advance and the slots on the half-hour will be filled on a “first-come, first-served” basis by signing up onsite, allowing 16 “new voices” to be heard and evaluated. The top two speakers will be invited to give a formal presentation at the 2011 Scientific Assembly in Orlando, FL.

Remember, this is not an educational track. There will be no quality control, no assigned topics, no pre-screening. There will be no CME for these sessions, and the speakers certainly shouldn’t use this on their CVs as “invited guest lecturer.”

For more information contact Kate Filipiak at kfilipiak@aaem.org or 800-884-2236.