2012 IPPS Annual Fall Meeting on Pelvic Pain: Merging Science and Clinical Care for Pelvic Pain Disorders, including Basics Course and Post-Conference Course.
October 18– 21, 2012
The Palmer House Hilton
Chicago, Illinois
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Basics Course for General Gynecologists, Physical Therapists, Nurses and Residents
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Palmer House Hilton
Chicago, Illinois
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2012 IPPS Annual Fall Meeting on Pelvic Pain: Merging Science and Clinical Care for Pelvic Pain Disorders
October 19 – 20, 2012
The Palmer House Hilton
Chicago, Illinois
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IPPS Post-Conference Course for MDs, PTs and Allied Health Professionals
Explain Chronic Pelvic Pain: From the Neuromuscular System to the Neuromatrix
Sunday, October 21, 2012
The Palmer House Hilton
Chicago, Illinois
Featuring guest lecturer Dr. Lorimer Moseley
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The program committee is currently finalizing this year’s program, which promises to be one of our finest. Please check back often for updates on the scientific program, accreditation and other meeting-related information. To register early for the meeting, please click here:

Program Coordinators:
Stephanie Prendergast, MPT, The Pelvic Health and Rehab Center
Sawsan As-Sanie. MD, MPH, University of Michigan

GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION

Registration/Information Desk Hours are as follows:
Location: Adams Foyer

Thursday, October 18, 2012 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, October 19, 2012 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 20, 2012 6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 21, 2012 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
One ticket to the Welcome Reception and entrance to the yoga class is included in your registration fee.

Welcome Reception
Date: Friday, October 19, 2012
Time: 5:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Monroe Ballroom
Attire: Business Casual
Cost: Additional tickets may be purchased for $65.00 for a spouse/guest. 

IPPS welcomes its members and guests to the Annual Fall Meeting on Chronic Pelvic Pain. Meeting attendees can visit with exhibitors and connect with their fellow members while enjoying cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

Yoga for Pelvic Pain
Date: Saturday, October 20, 2012
Time: 6:15 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.
Location: Monroe Ballroom
Cost: Complimentary

Join Yoga Teacher Leslie Howard before the scientific program gets underway for an informative session on how yoga postures and breathing can help pelvic pain. Participants will do the exercises themselves and will receive take-away information on how to incorporate the exercises into their practice, such as yoga breathing and restorative poses for the pelvic floor, which Leslie uses for high-tone pelvic floor patients.

NOTE: We have had a tremendous response for this year's yoga session and are excited to bring it to you. Please bring a yoga mat and yoga strap if you have one. Otherwise, bring a towel (the floor is carpeted) as some poses will be done on the floor.

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
Main: (312) 726-7500
Fax: (312) 917-1707
Website: http://www.palmerhousehiltonhotel.com/

Room Rate: $219.00 plus taxes
Hotel Deadline: September 23, 2012
Reservation Line: (312) 726-7500

Room Rate
IPPS has reserved a block of rooms at The Palmer House Hilton at a discounted rate of $219.00. This rate is for single or double occupancy in a standard room.

Hotel Deadline
The deadline to receive the IPPS group rate is September 23, 2012. IPPS encourages you to make your reservation early, as the hotel and discount block may sellout before this date. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis and higher rates may apply.

Reservations
Attendees are responsible for making their reservations by calling the hotel at (312) 726-7500. Please reference the IPPS to receive the discounted rate.

Hotel Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold a reservation. These deposits are fully refundable if the hotel is notified 72-hours prior to arrival and a cancellation number is obtained.

TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION

 Airport Information
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 18 miles from The Palmer House Hilton or 26 minutes by car. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is approximately 12 miles from The Palmer House Hilton or 20 minutes by car.

Rental Car Information
Avis Rent-A-Car is the official rental car company for the IPPS Fall Course. For reservations, please call (800) 331-1600, and use the code “J901055” to receive the discounted rates.

Shuttle Service
Chicago O’Hare Airport: Continental Airport Express, call 1-773-247-1200 or 1-888-284-3826
Go Airport Express offers daily, door-to-door service to/from O'Hare Airport and most city and suburban neighborhoods. Their hours of operation are from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., departing approximately every 5 to 10 minutes outside the baggage claim areas of the Lower Level of the Domestic and International Terminals. The fare to the city is approximately $25.00.

Midway Airport: Continental Airport Express offers door-to-door service to and from Midway airport and most city and suburban neighborhoods from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Departures are about every 15 minutes. We recommend calling Continental directly at the numbers below for specific departure information. The fare to the city is approximately $19.00. Continental Airport Express, call 312-454-7800 or 800-654-7871.

Taxi Cab Services
The following taxi companies operate at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport:

Parking
IPPS is happy to offer self parking for a daily rate of $38.00 at The Palmer House Hilton.

ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fee for the Annual Meeting Includes:

• One ticket for the Welcome Reception
• All program materials
• All meal functions
• Yoga class

Early Registration Deadline
Meeting registration forms must be received by the IPPS Executive Office by 9/21/12 to receive the discounted early registration rate. All forms received after this deadline will be assessed the regular registration fee.

Registration Cancellation & Refund Policy
Registration refund requests must be submitted in writing to the IPPS Executive Office by 10/8/12. All refund requests will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made after 10/8/12.

Special Needs
For accommodations on the basis of disability or special dietary needs, please call (847) 517-8712.

Questions
Please feel free to contact the IPPS Executive Office by:
Phone: (847) 517-8712
Fax: (847) 517-7229
Email: info@pelvicpain.org

Accreditation

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American College of Legal Medicine and the International Pelvic Pain Society. The American College of Legal Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Legal Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 28.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Conflict Resolution Statement
The American College of Legal Medicine CME Office has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and resolved all identified conflicts of interest, if applicable.

CE Accreditation Statement
The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has approved this course according to the Criteria for Approval of Continuing Education offerings established by the Illinois Physical Therapy Association. The 2012 IPPS Annual Fall Meeting on Pelvic Pain: Merging Science and Clinical Care for Pelvic Pain Disorders, has been accredited for a maximum of 28.50 Continuing Education hours. Attendees who reside in a state other than Illinois should inquire with their state board regarding acceptance of Illinois accreditation.