Annual Conference 2008 - Philadelphia

ANMF Twelfth Annual Conference
June 20-22, 2008

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 

Report

Infectious Disease in Nepal
 

The America Nepal Medical Foundation will hold its Twelfth Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 20^th, 21^st & 22^nd, 2008. The theme of this year's conference is Infectious Disease in Nepal. This year's hosts are Suman R. Timsina, Mary Carroll, and the The Nepal Foundation.

This is a unique opportunity to network with people working to improve medical education and health care delivery in Nepal. The speakers will be from a selected group of people who have worked extensively in Nepal. They will bring us up-to-date on their work and challenges facing current conditions there. The general meeting will be followed by the ANMF business meeting where the board members and general members meet, exchange ideas and make plans to effectively uplift the health conditions in Nepal. Join the ANMF Board of Directors and Members as they plan upcoming projects and discuss long term goals.

For information and a report, including photos, of last year's conference see the 2007 Conference Report.

For information on Philadelphia, see:

• Official Web Site of the City of Philadelphia - offering extensive information about Philadelphia, including maps

We invite you to participate in our Twelfth Annual Conference to help promote the advancement of health care in Nepal. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Report:

To see the report for the 2008 annual conference, please see Philadelphia Report.

Program:

To see the program for the 2008 annual conference, please see Philadelphia Program.

Registration:

To register for the 2008 annual conference, please fill out the Registration Form.

Venue and Accommodations:

Radisson Hotel Valley Forge 1160 First Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406		The Valley Forge Scanticon Hotel 1210 First Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406
Rate: $119  (till June 5)		Rate: $119  (till June 5)
Reservations: (888) 201-1718		Reservations: (610) 265-1500

These hotels share the same site and facilities.

The hotels are next to historic Valley Forge Park and to one of the largest shopping malls in the country (King of Prussia Mall). The hotels are about 3 miles from PA turnpike (for those driving from west of PA, NJ, NY, MA) and about 30 miles west of the historic Philadelphia City. To locate the hotels, see map.

Airports:

Philadelphia International Airport, Pennsylvania

Airport Shuttle Service is available by a private shuttle company, Tropiano. Shuttles depart from the Airport Ground Transportation Area every 30 minutes from 6 a.m.- Midnight. Reservations can be made by calling Tropiano at (215) 643-5397.

One way / round trip paying with credit card: $29 / $48
One way / round trip paying with cash: $24 / $43

For more information, please contact:

Suman Timsina, Conferenceanmf.net
Bhargab Dixit, Chairanmf.net

 

Further details will be posted as they develop. Stay tuned!