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Region IX SNMA Annual Regional Conference 2010

February 19 & 20 2010

Download our Regional Conference Flyer @ SNMAR9 Conference Flyer.pdf

We are proud to announce that the UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School Student National Medical Association (SNMA) chapter will be hosting this year's SNMA Region IX Annual Conference on February 19 - 20, 2010.   In light of the continuous need for strong minority community leaders and role models and the invaluable role played by community leaders especially in underserved communities, the theme of this year's conference is

"Back to the Future - SNMA to NMA: Fostering the transition from Student Physician to Community Leading Physician."

Keynote Speakers 

Ms. Linda Kenney Miller - Award winning Author - Granddaughter of John A. Kenney, MD.

Dr. Denise Rodgers - Executive Vice President of UMDNJ

This year New Jersey Medical School will be holding their Annual Dinner Dance Gala in conjunction with the Regional Conference. This formal will be held at the elegant The Newark Club will provide an excellent opportunity for the conference attendees and regional students and professionals to network, relax, and enjoy!

We hope that you will be able to join us this year for an enjoyable and enlightening weekend.

                  Submit registration form online:

The SNMA is the nations’ oldest and largest student organization focused on the needs of medical students of color. With a rich history of community service and educational opportunities, we continue to advocate for improved health care services and education to meet the needs of minority and underserved populations.  With nineteen SNMA chapters and twenty-six undergraduate chapters, we are one of the largest regions.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact NJMS Chapter co-President, Lola Babalola at babalooa@umdnj.edu or Associate Regional Director, Femi Showole at region9ard@snma.org. 

Please remember registration forms and payment must be postmarked by January 15, 2010.   Please fill out a registration form even if you are planning on paying at the conference onsite registration table. 

Thank you for your interest and support. We look forward to a great conference.

Register And Pay

Registration for Region IX Annual Conference has been extended to January 15, 2010. After January 15^th, registration will be considered late and a $10.00 late fee will be assessed. In addition, on-site registration will carry an additional fee.

Attendees are invited to attend NJMS-SNMA's exquisite Annual Dinner Dance and Gala held at The Newark Club at an extremely discounted rate of $35 prior to January 15th.  The Newark Club is a beautiful, elegant venue located on the 20^th floor of One Newark Center with a "breathtaking" view of Newark and New York City. Several prominent guests have been invited, and this is an event you do not want to miss!  All conference documents can be found HERE 

REGISTRATION FORM

After you have registered please pay online. **Bottom of Webpage**

ONLINE PAYMENT

Directions

Directions to New Jersey Medical School

Click here to download a pdf. version of the map

From New Jersey Turnpike, North or South:

• Take exit 15W to I-280 West to the Orange St./6th St. exit. Make the first right onto Orange St. and proceed one block to First St.Turn right and proceed about half a mile to West Market St., where First St. becomes Bergen St. Follow the parking directions below.

From the Garden State Parkway, North or South:

• Take exit 145 to I-280 East. Stay to the left to exit at First St. Turn right on First St. and continue across W. Market St., where First St. becomes Bergen St. Follow parking directions below.

Parking on the Newark Campus:

• Take the first left after W. Market St. for the University's Administration Complex, low biege buildings, and metered parking in Lot 9.

• Proceed straight on Bergen St. across 12th Ave. to parking for other UMDNJ schools and units. Turn left about 500 feet beyond 12th Ave.; bear left for self-parking in DOC parking garage (hourly rates), bear right for valet parking at entrance to University Hospital.

• Or continue straight on Bergen St. to the traffic light at South Orange Ave. Turn left and at the first light, turn left into the University complex and metered parking in Lot 1.

From Route 78, East or West:

• Take Exit 56, Clinton Ave., and turn left at the second light (W. BigelowSt.). Go about three-tenths mile mile and turn right onto Bergen St. proceed about one-and-a-half miles miles to South Orange Ave.

• For metered parking in Lot 1, turn right on South Orange Ave., and take first left into the University Complex.

• For valet parking or the Doctors Office Center parking garage, continue straight on Bergen St., University Hospital is on the right.

• Proceed past the hospital and turn right at the Doctors Office Center sign. Bear left for self-parking in garage (hourly rates); bear right for valet parking at entrance to the hospital.

• For parking near the Administration Complex continue straight on Bergen St. across 12th Ave. and take the first right into parking Lot 9 for metered parking.

From New York City:

• Take the George Washington Bridge or the Lincoln Tunnel to NJ Turnpike to Exit 15W. Follow directions from the NJ Turnpike. Or take the Holland Tunnel to the NJ Turnpike (exit 14) to Route 78 W. Follow directions from Route 78 W

Mass Transit:

• PATH and Amtrak rail lines and New Jersey Transit buses and trains serve Penn Station in downtown Newark, about a mile from the UMDNJ campus. The #21, #31 and #34 buses stop at the campus. Buildings closest to those routes are: #31 (4,5,11,13); #34 (2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,12) #21 (1,2,3). Taxi service is available to and from Penn Station and Newark International Airport.

Agenda

Workshops

Exhibitors

Welcome Mixer

Welcome Mixer at The Spot Bar and Lounge -  Downtown Newark –

Exclusive VIP with Complimentary  Appetizers

http://www.atthespot.net/index.html

45 Commerce Street,  Newark, New Jersey 07102

Hotel

Special conference hotel rates are available at Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Riverwalk Hotel located just minutes away from the university. A shuttle service will be provided.  Reservations can be made at our Region IX Hilton Reservation Website. Guest can also contact the hotel directly at 973.483.1900 or Hilton Reservation toll free 1-800-HAMPTON.

Hotel Prices (Group Code ‘STU’)

Traditional Room: $99/night + tax

Suite: $119/night + tax