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Local Conventions

March 20 - 22

Philippine Society of Ultrasound in Clinical Medicine

6th annual convention, Holiday Inn Galleria

afsumb 5th ultrasound workshop, Holiday Inn Galleria

Telefax : +63-2-4009483

E-mail : psucmi@yahoo.com; cvlab@cm.upm.edu.ph

March 26 - 28

Philippine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Annual convention, edsa Shangri-la

Telephone : +63-2-6336420

Fax : +63-2-6373162

E-mail : psem@info.com.ph

Web site : www.endo-society.org.ph

April

Private School Health Officers’ Association

28th anniversary and 27th annual convention, Unilab

Telephone : +63-2-6318456 ext. 123

Fax : +63-2-6387281

E-mail : pshoa1980@yahoo.com

Web site : www. pshoa1980.googlepages.com

 

April 4
Skin Research Foundation of the Philippines
9th Postgraduate Course, RCBC Auditorium Makati City
Mobile No: 09163084217
 

April 9 - 11

American College of Chest Physicians (Philippine Chapter)

Annual scientific meeting, Xavier Sports and Country Club, cdo

Telephone : +63-2-6877510

Fax : +63-2-6876540

E-mail : accp_philcap@yahoo.com.ph

Web site : www.accp.org.ph

April 9 - 12

Philippine Orthopaedic Association

19th midyear convention, Cagayan de Oro

Telephone : +63-2-6673926

Fax : +63-2-6379842

E-mail : poa@pldtdsl.net

Web site : www.philortho.org

April 13 - 16

Philippine Pediatric Society

45th annual convention, picc

Telephone : +63-2-9266758 to 59 • Fax : +63-2-9262381

E-mail : ppsinc@pps.org.ph • Web site : www.pps.org.ph

April 13 - 16

Philippine Pediatric Society

3th asean Pediatric Federation, Sofitel Plaza

Telephone : +63-2-9266758 to 59

Fax : +63-2-9262381

E-mail : ppsinc@pps.org.ph • Web site : www.pps.org.ph

April 16 - 19

Philippine Society of Pathologists

57th annual convention, Diamond Hotel

Telephone : +63-2-4341118 • Telefax : +63-2-9203192

E-mail : pspath_inc@yahoo.com

April 23 - 25

Philippine Society of Medical Oncology

6th midyear convention, edsa Shangri-la

Telephone : +63-2-7230101 ext. 5318

Telefax : +63-2-7219326 • E-mail : psmo-sec@pacific.net.ph

Web site : www.psmo.org

 

April 24

Philippine Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons

Scientific Meeting, Lung Center of the Philippines

Telephone:      +63-2-925 2401 ext 3216

Fax          :       +63-2-929 3826

E-mail      :       patacsi@skyinet.net; patacsi_tcvs@yahoo.com

Web site :       www.patacsi.org

 

April 25 - 26

Philippine College of Emergency Medicine and Acute Care

Annual Symposium in Emergency Medicine, aim Conference Center

E-mail    : pcemacsecretary@gmail.com

 

April 25 - 26

Pain Society of the Philippines

16th annual convention, cap John Hay, Baguio City

Telefax : +63-2-5842700

E-mail : painsoc@i-manila.com.ph

April 28 - May 2

Philippine Dental Association

100th annual convention

Telefax : +63-2-8996332

E-mail : secretariat@pda.ph

Web site : www.pda.ph

April 30 - May 2

Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists

Midyear postgraduate course, Sarabia Manor Hotel

Telephone : +63-2-4558263 • Fax : +63-2-9295852

E-mail : psa_sec@yahoo.com; psa_secretariat@hotmail.com

Web site : www.psa-ph.org

April 30 - May 2

Philippine Academy of Pediatric Pulmonologists

16th annual convention and 18th national meeting, cap John Hay, Baguio City

Telephone : +63-2-3747201
E-mail : papp_office@yahoo.com

May 4 - 7

Philippine College of Physicians

38th annual convention, smx convention center

Telephone : +63-2-9102252 to 54

Telefax : +63-2-9102251

E-mail : secretariat@pcp.org.ph

Web site : www.pcp.org.ph

May 9 - 10

Philippine College of Surgeons

34th midyear convention, cap John Hay, Baguio City

Tel : +63-2-9292359;

+63-2-9724973 to 74

Fax : +63-2-9292297

E-mail : pcs@pcs.org.ph

Web site : www.pcs.org.ph

May 22

Philippine Society of General Surgeons

Foundation day

Tel : +63-2-9268432

E-mail : psgs_secretariat@yahoo.com

Web site : www.psgs.org.ph

May 26 - 28

Philippine Academy of Physicians in School Health

9th annual convention, Bayanihan Hall, Unilab

Mobile : +63-920-8540992; +63-918-9309041

E-mail : papshi8con@yahoo.com

Web site : www.papshi8con.tripod.com

May 29 - 30

Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society

14th annual convention

Telefax : +63-2-5261705

E-mail : phisinc@yahoo.com

May 28 - 30

Philippine Heart Association

39th annual convention and scientific meeting, edsa Shangri-la

Tel : +63-2-9291161 • Fax : +63-2-9291165

E-mail : hearthouse@pldtdsl.net; phil.heart@yahoo.com

Web site : www.philheart.org

 

May 29 - 30

Philippine Hospital Infection Control Society

14th annual convention

Telefax   : +63-2-5261705

E-mail    : phisinc@yahoo.com

 

July

Philippine Association of Nutrition

61st annual convention

Telefax : +63-2-8391842 • E-mail : pan@fnri.dost.gov.ph

Web site : www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/pan/index.html

July 17 - 18

Philippine Diabetes Association

Unite for diabetes, Century Park Hotel

Tel : +63-2-5349559 • Fax : +63-2-5311278

E-mail : phildiab@pworld.net.ph

Web site : esphil.org” www.diabetesphil.org

August 1 - 2

Philippine Society of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

7th midyear convention, Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City

Tel : +63-2-9126036 • Fax : +63-2-9116986

E-mail : psmidqc@tri-isys.com; idqc06@yahoo.com.ph;

psmidqc06@yahoo.com.ph

Website : www.psmid.org.ph

August 7 - 9

Philippine Society of General Surgeons

6th surgical forum

Tel : +63-2-9268432

E-mail : psgs_secretariat@yahoo.com

Web site : www.psgs.org.ph

August 28

Philippine Breast Cancer Network

Foundation day, pbcn Office

Tel : +63-2-4263197 • Fax : +63-2-4263202

E-mail : pbcn@iname.com

Web site : www.pbcn.org

September

Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity

Annual convention

Tel : +63-2-6321533 • Fax : +63-2-6345978

E-mail : pasoo@tri-isys.com

Web site : www.obesity.com.ph

September 1 - 7

Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity

Obesity awareness and prevention week

Tel : +63-2-6321533 • Fax : +63-2-6345978

E-mail : pasoo@tri-isys.com

Web site : www.obesity.com.ph

September 8 - 9

Philippine Society of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

Biennial convention, Sofitel Philippine Plaza

Tel : +63-2-7129432

E-mail : psaai@edsamail.com.ph; psaai@hotmail.com

September 8 - 10

Philippine Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion

38th annual convention, edsa Shangri-la

Telefax : +63-2-7230301 ext. 5304

E-mail : pshbtorg@yahoo.com

September 28

Philippine Society of Medical Oncology

22nd annual convention

Tel : +63-2-7230101 ext. 5318

Telefax : +63-2-7219326 • E-mail :psmo-sec@pacific.net.ph

Web site : www.psmo.org

September 28 - 29

Perinatal Association Philippines

17th annual convention and 18th anniversary celebration

Telefax : +63-2-9253538 • E-mail : perinatal@pacific.net.ph

Web site : www.perinatal.com.ph

October

Pain Society of the Philippines

Global day against pain

Telefax : +63-2-5842700 • E-mail : painsoc@i-manila.com.ph

October

Philippine Society of Clinical and Occupational Toxicology

9th annual convention

Tel : +63-2-4040257 • Fax : +63-2-5260062

October 17 - 19

Philippine College of Physicians

19th midyear convention, Legend Villas Palawan

Tel : +63-2-9102252 to 54 • Telefax : +63-2-9102251

E-mail : secretariat@pcp.org.ph • Web site : www.pcp.org.ph

November 10 - 14

Philippine Diabetes Association

Annual convention and golden anniversary, Crowne Plaza Galleria

Tel : +63-2-5349559 • Fax : +63-2-5311278

E-mail : phildiab@pworld.net.ph

Web site : www.diabetesphil.org

November 19 - 21

Philippine Dermatological Society

32nd annual convention, smx Convention Center, Pasay City

Tel : +63-2-7230101 loc. 2015

Telefax : +63-2-7277309

E-mail : pds_org@pldtdsl.net

Web site : www.pds.org.ph

November 21 - 22

Philippine Neurological Association

30th annual convention, Sofitel Philippine Plaza

Tel : +63-2-723 3337

Fax : +63-2-723 2102

E-mail : pna@surfshop.net.ph

Web site : www.pna.org.ph

November 25 - 29

Philippine Orthopaedic Association

59th annual congress, edsa Shangri-La

Tel : +63-2-6673926 • Fax : +63-2-6379842

E-mail : poa@pldtdsl.net

Web site : www.philortho.org

November 27 - 28

San Lazaro Hospital Medical Staff Association

9th biennial postgraduate course, Diamond Hotel

Tel : +63-2-3099936 • E-mail : lodcalegre@yahoo.com

 

December 2 - 3

Philippine Diabetes Association

4th course on diabetes and vascular disease, Century Park Hotel

Tel : +63-2-5349559 • Fax : +63-2-5311278

E-mail : phildiab@pworld.net.ph

Web site : www.diabetesphil.org

December 7 - 10

Philippine College of Surgeons

64th annual clinical congress, edsa Shangri-La

Tel : +63-2-9292359 • Fax : +63-2-9292297

E-mail : pcs@pcs.org.ph • Web site : www.pcs.org.ph

Overseas Conventions

 

March 20 - 22

nddo Research Foundation

U.S. National Cancer Institute

European Society for Medical Oncology

6th International Symposium on Targeted Anticancer Therapies

Bethesda, Maryland, usa

Web site          :           www.nddo.org/page_include_tat2008.shtml


March 20 - 25

Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Internal Medicine Society of Australia & New Zealand

International Society of Internal Medicine

World Congress of Internal Medicine
Melbourne, Australia 

Web site          :  www.wcim2010.com.au

 

March 24 - 26

Rotman Research Institute

Neuroimaging in Dementia
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Web site          :           www.rotman-baycrest.on.ca

 

March 25 - 28

IBC Asia

2nd Medical Tourism Asia 2008

Rasa Sentosa Resort, Singapore

Web site          :           www.medicaltourism-asia.com

 

March 26 - 29

International Family Therapy Association

16th World Family Therapy Congress
Porto, Portugal
Web site          :           www.paragon-conventions.com

 

March 27 - 28

Biomet Inc.

Elbow/Shoulder/Wrist Trauma and Arthroplasty Meeting Celebration

Florida, usa

Web site                      :           www.biomet.com

 

March 29 - 30

Washington Academy of Sciences

Capital Science 2008
Arlington, Virginia, usa
Web site          :           www.washacadsci.org/capsci08/Index.htm

 

March 30 - April 3

International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Region

7th International Diabetes Federation Western Pacific Region Congress
Wellington, New Zealand,
Web site          :           www.idfwpr2008.org

 

March 31 - April 4

British Society for Rheumatology

25th Annual General Meeting

Brighton, United Kingdom 

Web site                      :           www.siicsalud.com

 

March 31 - April 4

American Medical Seminars

Rheumatology: Improving Primary Care Outcomes Through

      Diagnosis and Treatment

Sarasota, Florida, usa

E-mail    : mail@ams4cme.com

Web site          :           www.ams4cme.com

 

April 2 - 5

European Federation for Immunogenetics

22nd European Immunogenetics and Histocompatibility Conference

Toulouse, France 

Web site  :  www.efiweb.org/meetings.html

 

April 2 - 5

Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases & Australasian Society for HIV Medicine

Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases, Annual Scientific Meeting
Sunshine Coast
, Queensland, Australia

E-mail    : conferenceinfo@ashm.org.au

 

April 3 - 6

American College of Emergency Physicians

12th International Conference on Emergency Medicine (icem)
San Francisco, California, usa
Web site          :           www.acep.org/meetings/2008icem

 

April 4 - 8

European League Against Rheumatism (eular)

Paediatric Rheumatology European Society (pres)

The Fifth International Congress on FMF and Systemic                                Autoinflammatory Diseases

Rome, Italy 

E-mail  :  segr-fmfsaid2008@pyramide.it

Web site          :           www.fmfsaid2008.com

 

April 9

Virology Education

3rd International Workshop on Clinical Pharmacology of Hepatitis Therapy
New Orleans, usa 

Web site  :  www.virology-education.com/

 

April 9

Biomedical TB Research

TB Vaccines for the World
Atlanta, Georgia,
usa
Web site          :           www.meetingsmanagement.com/tbv_2008

 

April 9 - 12

European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

8th European Congress on Clinical and Economic Aspects of

      Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis

Istanbul, Turkey 

Web site                      :           www.ecceo8.org

 

April 11 - 13

Canadian Society for Immunology

21st Annual Spring Meeting

Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada

E-mail    : gill.wu@yorku.ca 

Web site  :  www.csi.ucalgary.ca

 

April 11 - 13

Fore cme and University of South Florida

Emerging Strategies in Cancer Care for the General Surgeon

Ponte Vedra Beach, United States

E-mail    : jandrews@forecme.com

Web site          :           www.forecme.com/venue3-cme

 

April 11 - 18

Asia-PacificOrthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

5th World Congress of Sports Trauma

6th annual meeting

Hong Kong, China

E-mail    : poyee@ort.cuhk.edu.hk

Web site          :           www.cuhk.edu.hk/whoctr

 

April 12

Unite For Sight

5th annual international health conference
New Haven, Connecticut, usa
Web site          :           www.uniteforsight.org/conference/2008

 

April 12 - 13

American College of Rheumatology

State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium

Chicago, Illinois, usa

Web site          :           www.rheumatology.org/meetings

 

April 12 - 13

University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine

8th Biennial Canadian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Symposium 2008

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

E-mail    : ce.med@utoronto.ca

 

pril 13 - 16

American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

American Occupational Health Conference

New York, NY 

Web site  :  www.acoem.org

 

April 14 - 16

American College of Emergency Physicians

Advanced Pediatric Emergency Medicine Assembly
San Diego, California, usa
Web site          :           www.acep.org/pemassembly

 

April 14 - 17

Terrapinn Pte Ltd

BioInformatics Asia 2008
Suntec
Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Web site          :           www.terrapinn.com/2008/bioinfo

 

April 15 - 18

British Pain Society

Annual scientific meeting

Liverpool, England 

E-mail  :  info@britishpainsociety.org

 

April 17 - 18

European Society of Intensive Care Medicine

10th International Consensus Conference on Intensive-Care Medicine
Florence, Italy 

Web site  :  www.esicm.org

 

April 18 - 20

cmp Medica & Indian Menopause Society

Eve Santι 2008, Pan-Asian Women’s Health Congress
Haryana, India
Web site          :           www.evesante.com

 

April 19 - 22

Canadian Association of Nurses in aids Care

The Power of HIV Nursing: context and connections
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Web site          :           www.canac.org

 

April 23 - 27

European Association for the Study of the Liver

43rd Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (easl)
Milan, Italy 

Website  :  www.easl.ch/liver-meeting


April 30 - May 2

Pediatric Orthopedic Society of North America

Annual Meeting

Albuquerque, New Mexico, usa

Tel      : +1-847- 6981692 

Fax  :  +1-847-8230536