The Special Operations Medical Association
presents the
Special Operations Medical Conference

Through the joint sponsorship of MedChi and the
Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc.

10 - 13 December, 2007
Tampa Marriott Waterside
700 South Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida
  
Click Here For A Letter From The President

SOMA has reserved at a special conference rate. Please contact the Tampa Marriott Waterside at 813-221-4900.

The SOMA Disclaimer
The Special Operations Medical Association (SOMA) is a private organization that is not sponsored by USSOCOM or any other departments or agencies of DoD or local, state or federal government. Speakers and exhibitors at the annual SOMA conference represent and are solely responsible for their content. Their presentations and displays do not represent concepts, policy or the official position of USSOCOM or any other departments or agencies of DoD, or local or state government. Presentations and displays at the annual SOMA conference does not constitute endorsement, concurrence, validation or official positions of SOMA, USSOCOM or any other departments or agencies.

EMT and Paramedic Qualified Personnel
The USSOCOM Surgeon’s Office will provide special CME certificates to all military EMT and Paramedic qualified personnel, which are to be used for re-certification. These are separate and distinct from the CME certificates granted by CHEP to all conference participants.

Personnel seeking these certificates must request a USSOCOM CME evaluation sheet at the SOMA registration desk, and fill this out during the course of the conference. It must be returned and exchanged for a CME certificate at the close of the conference. Participants will not receive a certificate without the evaluation forms. These can also be returned by mail within 2 weeks, to USSOCOM/SOCS-SG, Attn: CPT Steve Briggs, 7701 Tampa Point Blvd, MacDill AFB, Fl. 33621, or fax returned at 813-828-2568 (DSN Fax 299-2568). CPT Briggs can be reached at 813-828-5043 or 5442.

Policy on Disclosure
Alliance between a speaker and any commercial organization providing funding for this program must be disclosed for the purpose of determining the presence of bias or influence over the educational content. These disclosures, if any are on file in the Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc office and may be reviewed by the target audience upon written request.

American Disabilities Act (ADA)
If you require any special arrangement to attend and fully participate in this educational workshop please contact the Program Director, Dr. Dale Hamilton at 615-867-6000, ext 3271 for special requests.

Acknowledgment of Commercial Support
The Special Operations Medical Association gratefully acknowledges the unrestricted educational grants provided by our exhibitors. They will be listed in the conference program.

The SOMA Exchange
Check out the new SOMA Exchange for all kinds of shirts, hats, coins, and membership plaques – all bearing the distinctive SOMA logo. These will be available at the registration desk after opening day.

NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICIANS

Physicians are required to sign in every day for which they expect to receive Continuing Medical Education Credit. These sheets will be on a back table in the Regency Ballroom and will remain in place all day. Only physicians should sign this role.

Registration
Registration can be accomplished on site in Tampa. A registration fee of $100 for physicians; non-physician officers $60.00 and enlisted medics and civilians $40.00 is payable at the sign-in desk in Galleria B, which will be manned Sunday afternoon and evening and daily thereafter. All attending must register although speakers, exhibitors and gold card members are exempt from registration fees.

Accommodations
A special room rate of $93.00 single, double, triple or quadruple, has been provided for the conference. However, the room block is limited. When it is filled, the rate may be higher. Also, the cut-off date for this rate is October 26, 2006. The number to call for reservations is 813-221-4900 which should be called 8:00am-5:00pm ET days.

Ground Transportation
Dollar Rent-A-Car has been selected as the official car agency for the conference. Their special group rates are good for 1 week before the conference, and include unlimited mileage. Economy cars are $23.00 per day or $115.00 per week plus tax, with similar discounts on larger sizes. Our Group code is CD#PJ4001 and the central reservation number is 1-800-800-4000, or www.dollar.com. There are also airport limo services available.

An airport Limo will be offering transportation to/from the airport on a 24-hour basis at a charge of $9 from the airport and $7 from the hotel to the airport. Advanced reservation can be made by calling 1-800-282-6817, or you can present yourself to the limo check-in desk at every baggage claim area.

Uniform Requirements
The appropriate uniform for wear on opening day is the Class A uniform or equivalent for the other services. The class B or equivalent is appropriate for the subsequent days. Presenters should wear class A on the day they speak. Business casual is recommended for civilians. EMT duty uniforms, BDUs, jeans, collarless shirts or athletic attire are not permitted in the conference rooms. Mess dress or formal attire for Mess night is not expected.

Mess Night
This year’s Mess Night following the close of Wednesday's program. This is an excellent opportunity to meet informally with speakers and exhibitors while enjoying a first class buffet. The musical portion of the program will be provided by the world champion City of Dunedin Pipe band. The bar will open after the head table is seated.

General Membership Meeting
A general membership meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon after the last lecture for the purpose of reporting board actions to the membership, hearing the Treasurer’s report and any new association business.

Continuing Medical Education Credit

Registrants will be issued CME certificates at the SOMA desk at the close of the conference or on the last day you attend. None will be available after the conference. Please make sure your departure day plans include a few minutes at the SOMA desk to pick up your certificate.

Statement of Need
The planning committee for this activity has determined that our SOF assets require accurate, timely, mission specific training as our county continues the war on terrorism. Such training must now extend beyond the academic to include the specifics of practicing field medicine in the operational area.

Intended Audience
This educational activity is designated for physicians, military SOF personnel and their civilian counterparts. No special prerequisites are required to attend this educational activity.

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
    • Describe and review lessons learned from Operation Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom
    • Perform field medical skills expected from SOF and tactical EMS during deployment.
    • Understand the position of the military in operations other than war.
    • Describe and manage operational aeromedical problems
    • Describe and review lessons learned from Afghanistan and Iraq.
    • Understand homeland defense initiatives.
 Describe the special operations capabilities of other services and in other countries.

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of MedChi and Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. MedChi is accredited by the Accreditation council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation
MedChi designates this educational activity for a maximum of XX hours in category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Report of Training
It is the program participant's responsibility to ensure that this training is documented in the appropriate location according to his/her locally prescribed process. Continuing education credits awarded for participation in the CE activity may not apply toward license renewal in all states. It is the responsibility of each participant to verify the requirements of his/her state licensing board.

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