The official postal/e-mail addresses and telephone/fax numbers for meeting information are:

Mail:

New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc. 85 Fifth Avenue, 8th Floor New York, New York 10003 (USA)

Tel: 1-212-867-7140 Fax: 1-212-867-7153 E-Mail: NYSSA

The International Visitors Office: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/visas
The U.S. Department of State's United States Visas Homepage: http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov

Visitors from participating Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries should be aware of Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) requirements. Since New York City is a major entry port for international arrivals, you may experience some delays at passport checkpoints. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

CLIMATE FACTS and DRESS CODE

The normal average outdoor temperature in December for New York City fluctuates from 31°F (-01°C) to 42°F (6°C). Due to indoor climate control variables, for your comfort, you may wish to bring a sweater or light jacket when attending sessions. The customary dress code for PGA attendees is smart casual - unless unusual weather circumstances dictate otherwise. PGA Speakers are required to wear business attire.

MEETING VENUE

New York Marriott Marquis Hotel
1535 Broadway (between 45th & 46th Streets)
New York, NY 10036 (USA)

NYSSA/PGA ON-SITE HOTEL HEADQUARTERS OFFICE

NYSSA/PGA On-Site Headquarters Office
New York Marriott Marquis Hotel - Harlem Room - 7th floor
Days - Thursday, December 10th thru Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER and MESSAGE SERVICES

In the event of an emergency during your New York visit, please leave the following telephone number with your service: The New York Marriott Marquis' main switchboard is 1-212-398-1900.

REGISTRATION

Payment of the general registration fee includes admission and access to:

• Panel Sessions (identified by SP#)& Lectures
• Focus Sessions (identified by F or FS#)& Special Segments
• Ancillary Sessions
• Exhibition Halls (Technical, Scientific, Poster, Association & Art)
• Complimentary Coffee Service (at designated times & locations)

-and, you will be provided with:

• Official Program Materials
• CME Credit Documentation Information (where applicable)

Additional admission fees are required for optional sessions such as Interactive/Hands-On Workshops, Miniworkshops and Problem-Based Learning Discussions. Since these sessions are conducted in facilities that have limited seating, it is recommended that you pre-register your selection(s) in advance of the meeting.

• Only duly registered individuals with appropriate badges may attend convention events.
• No Fee/Non-Medical Guests of Registered Physicians and No Fee/Non-Medical Guests of CRNAs will not be permitted access to scientific sessions.
• There are no provisions for one-day registration fees.

ADVANCE REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 1st.

After December 1st, we will no longer be able to accept or process advance registrations. Thereafter, registration will commence on-site at the New York Marriott Marquis on Thursday, December 10th at 4:00 pm (1600) on the Fourth Floor.

PGA 63 REGISTRATION FEE SCHEDULE

Registration Categories & Fees (payable either in U.S. dollars or by credit card)	Advance Registration Fees		On-Site Fees
You must register in the category of your highest educational degree.	Until Nov. 1st	Nov. 1st -thru- Dec. 1st	Dec. 1st -thru- Dec. 15th
NYSSA Active, Affiliate, Resident and Retired Member (Registration was pre-paid with NYSSA annual membership dues)	Pre-Paid	Pre-Paid	Pre-Paid
PGA Program Faculty Speaker (who are not NYSSA members)	No Fee	No Fee	No Fee
Non-NYSSA Member Active, Affiliate, M.D., D.O., D.D.S.	$695	$710	$775
Non-NYSSA Member Retired, M.D., D.O., D.D.S. (Must provide verification letter from your membership society if registering in advance)	$300 with letter	$300 with letter	$775
Non-NYSSA Member Resident, M.D., D.O., D.D.S. (A non-member Resident who registers in advance must submit a letter from their Chief of Training to verify residency status. When registering on-site, hospital identification is required.)	$200 with letter	$200 with letter	$200 & hospital ID
Physican's Assistant/Anesthesiology Assistant/Perfusionist (Physicians are not eligible to register in this category.)	$350	$350	$350
CRNA	$695	$710	$775
Student CRNA	$150	$150	$150
RN (CRNA's not eligible for this category); Graduate Respiratory Therapist; Biomedical Engineer; Anesthesia Technician	$80	$80	$80
Non-Medical Attendee; Anesthesia Office Personnel (non-medical)	$50	$50	$50
Medical Student; Student Respiratory Therapist; Student RN; Student Biomedical Engineer (Copy of hospital identification must be submitted for these categories)	No Fee & hospital ID	No Fee & hospital ID	No Fee & hospital ID
Non-Medical Guest of a Registered Physician or CRNA (Eligibility to register as a physician's or CRNA's guest is limited to non-medical spouse and children. If you do not meet these qualifications, you must register in appropriately defined categories as listed above. This category does not permit persons access to scientific sessions. However you can access the Exhibit Halls.)	No Fee	No Fee	No Fee

- Interactive/Hands-On Workshops (each W coded session).........$150
EXCEPTIONS: PALS & ACLS are $350 each; Cadaver is $500.
- Miniworkshops (each M coded session).........$25
- Problem-Based Learning Discussions (each PBLD coded session).........$25
- Hospital Visits.........$125

The New York Marriott Marquis (1535 Broadway, between 45th & 46th Streets, New York City) is the official Headquarters Hotel and serves as the site for all PGA meeting activities. Arrangements for special convention rates have been contracted with The Marriott and with several other midtown hotels.

All requests for hotel room reservations must be mailed directly to BORRELLI TRAVEL SERVICE, INC. 2820 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, New York 14616, faxed to 1-585-663-5155 or submitted online. If you need additional information and you are calling from the U.S. and Canada dial 1-800-842-0941 and if calling from International locations dial 1-585-663-8660 - please refer to PGA. Sending Hotel Reservations to NYSSA Headquarters will delay its processing.

December is an extremely busy time in New York City. We suggest that you complete and return your Housing Form as quickly as possible. Every effort will be made to secure the hotel accommodations of your choice.

Changes and cancellations in your reservations will be handled by Borrelli Travel . Thereafter, you should notify your assigned hotel of any changes in your itinerary. You may be subject to penalty charges.

The major portion of our reserved room block is with the New York Marriott Marquis. However, we do offer limited alternative housing at several other hotels in the vicinity of the Marriott. In the event accommodations are not available at the hotel(s) of your choice, we reserve the right to instruct the Housing Bureau (Borrelli Travel) to assign you to the next available hotel that best meets your needs.

Approximately four weeks prior to the opening date of the PGA, special convention room rates will no longer be applicable and accommodations can then be secured only on a space/rate/availability basis.