The Assembly Program

Monday, March 19, 2007 – Workshops:

08:00 – 09:00Reception, registration and refreshments

09:00 – 10:30Parallel workshops – session I:

•Ultrasound: A full day workshop – Theory and actual practice in ultrasound techniques; FAST, Cardiac, AAA, etc… Featuring an ultrasound simulator developed in Israel. (All day)

•Suturing/Laceration: Theory behind laceration repair with hands on practice of simple, multilayered, and continuous sutures as well as other methods of wound closure. (Morning)

•Airway Management: The use of advanced techniques in managing the airway in adults and children. (Morning)

10:30 – 11:00Coffee break

11:00 – 13:00Workshop session I (continues)

13:00 – 14:00Lunch

14:00 – 17:00Parallel workshops - session II:

●Ultrasound (continues)

•Orthopedics: Identification, reduction and casting of fractures and dislocations in Emergency Medicine.

•Research in Emergency Medicine: Principals

17:00 End of workshop sessions

18:30 - 19:00Refreshments

19:00Leadership Forum – Residency and Fellowship Training in Emergency Medicine in the Next Decade.

Speaker: Dr. Jacky Or

20:30Cocktail

Tuesday, March 20, 2007:

08:00 – 09:00Reception, registration and refreshments

09:00 – 10:00Opening session:

Greetings

Guest speaker:

“Pain Treatment in the Emergency Department”

Knox H. Todd, MD, MPH

Department of Emergency Medicine,

Beth Israel Medical Center, USA

10:00 – 11:30Parallel sessions:

-Motor vehicle accidents

-Altered mental status

-Cardio-vascular diseases

11:30 – 12:00Coffee break

12:00 – 12:40Plenary session:

EMU – “Innovations and Inventions in the World of Emergency Medicine”.

12:40 – 13:00Plenary session and presentation of awards.

Award presentation for best conference abstracts.

13:00 – 14:30Parallel sessions:

-Toxicology

-Climate injuries

-Trauma

14:30 – 16:00Lunch and Assembly of the Israeli Society of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

16:00 – 17:00A meeting with the editors of: IJEM–Israel Journal of Emergency Medicine

Everyone is invited.

Registration

Registration FeesBy March11After March 12

Workshops on March 19, 2007US$ 120US$ 150 / US$ 120
Conference on March 20, 2007US$ 120US$ 150
Workshops table for March 19, 2007
09:00 – 13:00
Session I / 14:00 – 17:00
Session II
Suturing/Laceration Repair / Orthopedics
Airway management / Research in Emergency Medicine
Ultrasound Workshop – 09:00 – 17:00

Registration fee includes:

  • Participation in the workshops and the conference program
  • Program and Book of Abstracts
  • Tag and Conference Kit
  • Lunch and refreshments

Preliminary Registration & Tourist Services Form

Please complete the enclosed Registration Form and send it together with your payment to the Conference Secretariat. Payments can be made by bank draft or bank transfer to account
#142-472330, Bank Hapoalim (swift code poalilit), Branch no. 780, Itzhak Sade’ Street, Tel Aviv or by Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Diners/American Express only).

Personal checks are not accepted!

Payment by Credit Card will be charged in US$, based on the exchange rate between the Euro and the US$ on the date of payment.

Registration Payment Terms

Registration fees will be charged upon receipt of registration forms. Payments will be refunded according to the cancellation policy.

Registration Cancellation Policy

Refund of registration fees will be made if written notification of cancellation is received at the Conference Secretariat as follows:

Before March 12, 2007 - Full refund less $100 handling fee.

From March 13, 2007 -No refund

General information

Venue

The Dan Panoram Hotel in Tel Aviv, is a modern, elegantly styled, Five Star Deluxe hotel. The hotel is overlooking the sea, close to Jaffa and Tel Aviv highlights. The Dan Tel Aviv is in the center of everything yet away from it all. A cross the road from the hotel are the great beaches of the Mediterranean. A stroll along the seafront promenade will lead to ancient Jaffa's harbor. With all the dynamic and sophisticated attractions of Tel Aviv on the doorstep, premium leisure-time facilities and dining options, perfect for a business trip, a fun vacation, or a bit of both.

The Metropolitan Hotel, a three star hotel is within close proximity (15 minutes walk) to the conference venue and is offered to the conference participants.

Both hotels offer kosher food.

Language

The official language of the Conference is Hebrew.

Simultaneous translation to English may be provided based on a minimum participation.

Travel

Ben Gurion International Airport (BGIA), located just off the road linking Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, is one of the busiest airports in the Middle East. Many major international airlines arrive at and depart from BGIA with increasing frequency.

Climate and Clothing

March is almost springtime in Israel. Temperatures in Tel Aviv range between 12 - 21°C / 54 - 70°F.
Light rain is possible. Dress will be informal throughout the Conference.

Pre and Post – Conference Tours

Pre and Post-Conference tours in Israel are offered for interested participants. Further details are available on the “Travel, Accommodation and Tourist Services” page.

Visa

All international Conference participants are eligible to enter Israel. Citizens of North American, Western European and many Asian and South American countries need only a valid passport in order to be admitted entry to Israel. It is recommended to verify visa requirements with the Israeli Embassy in your country.

Currency

The unit of currency in Israel is the New Israeli Shekel (NIS) commonly known as the Shekel. Approximate currency rates as of February 2007 are as follows:

US $ 1 = NIS 4.18 Euro €1 = NIS 5.49

There are no restrictions on transfer and use of foreign currencies in Israel.

Most international credit cards are accepted.

Electricity

Electricity in Israel is supplied at 220V, 50Hz and has a three-pin connecting plug.

Value Added Tax Reimbursement

According to the Value Added Tax (VAT) Law, a foreign tourist is able to benefit from a zero rate of VAT on a vast array of services obtained during a stay in Israel. In addition, a special arrangement exists whereby a tourist may also request a VAT refund on purchases made during a stay.

For more details please visit the official website of theMinistry of Finance, Israeli Department of Customs and VAT

More Information about Israel on the Internet, see the following websites:

Ministry of tourism:

of Foreign Affairs:

TRAVEL, TOURS AND ACCOMMODATION

The Organizing Committee has appointed Ortra Ltd., a registered travel agent, as the official organizer and travel agent for the conference.

Rooms have been reserved in Tel Aviv at the Dan Panorama (5 star and conference venue) and Metropolitan Hotel (3 star, 15 minute walk), which are offered to the Conference participants at special reduced rates when booked through Ortra. Double and single occupancy rooms are available.

Additional Tourist Services

Ortra Ltd. is offering pre and post conference tours. Participants are invited to make additional tourist services reservations as desired, such as hotel extensions, regular tours, private car tours, car rentals, touring in limousines with driver/guide, etc.

Additional Tourist Services

Ortra Ltd. is offering pre and post conference tours. Participants are invited to make additional tourist services reservations as desired, such as hotel extensions, regular tours, private car tours, car rentals, touring in limousines with driver/guide, etc.

A. Travel

AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Ortra Ltd. will arrange upon request, private transfer from the airport to Tel Aviv to the Dan Panorama Hotel or Metropolitan Hotel at a cost of US$ 38 per car (up to 6 people). Participants who book this service should notify the Secretariat of their arrival details no later than one week prior to arrival and they will be met at the airport by Ortra’s representatives at the “Seshir” counter, located in the arrival hall, level 1.

B.Daily Accommodation Rates

Double Room / Single Room
Dan Panorama Hotel
(5 star, conference venue) / US$ 165 / US$ 154
Metropolitan Hotel
(3 star, 15 minutes walk) / US$ 90 / US$ 76

Rates include one night accommodation, full Israeli breakfast buffet, service charge and taxes.

* Important Note:

Participants requesting to share a double room should clearly specify this on their Tourist Services Forms. The Secretariat will not accept reservations for sharing double rooms unless both forms clearly state the name of the person with whom they are sharing a room.

  1. OPTIONAL TOURS
  2. Jerusalem – Full Day Tour
  1. Departure dates: Daily
  2. Highlights: Old City, Jaffa Gate, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa, Moslem and Jewish Quarters, the Wailing Wall, Mt. Zion, Panoramic view of Jerusalem, Yad Va’shem
  3. Rate: US$ 45 per person

C.2.Masada, DeadSea and Ein Gedi Hot Springs - Full Day Tour

  1. Departure dates: Daily
  2. Highlights:JudeanDesert, Dead Sea-the lowest point on earth, Massada (cable car) and Ein Gedi natural mineral springs for a swim.
  3. Rate: US$ 66 per person

C.3.Haifa, Druz Villages, Megido (Armegaddon) - Full Day Tour

  1. Departure dates: Monday, Wednesday
  2. Highlights: The city of Haifa, BahaiGardens, Druze villages – Usafia, Daliat-el-Carmel, Zippori – archeological mosaic, Tel Migido (Armegaddon)
  3. Rate: US$ 70 per person

C.4.Caesarea, Acre, Rosh Hanikra - Full Day Tour

  1. Departure date: Sunday, Tuesday, Friday
  2. Highlights: Coastal highway, Caesarea, Roman and Crusaders Ruins, Mount Carmel, Acre, Nahariya, Rosh Hanikra – cable car and grottos, Lebanese border
  3. Rate: US$ 66 per person

C.5.Jerusalem – OldCity - Half Day Tour

  1. Departure date: Sunday - Thursday
  2. Highlights:OldCity, Jaffa Gate, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Via Dolorosa, Moslem and Jewish Quarters, the Wailing Wall
  3. Rate: US$ 24 per person

The above rates include: Touring in an air-conditioned vehicle and guiding by a licensed English-speaking guide.

The above rates do not include: Lunch, tips and other personal expenses

Tours must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.

REQUEST FOR TOURIST SERVICES

Kindly make your requests for tourist services via theTourist Services Form and return it with payment to Ortra Ltd. Payment to Ortra Ltd. can be made by bank draft or bank transfer to account no.

#142-472330 at Bank Hapoalim (swift code poalilit), Branch no. 780, Itzhak Sade Street, Tel-Aviv, Israel or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Diners and American Express only).

TOURIST SERVICES PAYMENT TERMS

The total of your tourist services reservation will be charged upon receipt of your “Tourist Services Form”. The rest of the Tourist Services reservation balance will be charged a week prior to your arrival.

Payments will be refunded according to the cancellation policy.policy

Payment by Credit Card will be charged in US$, based on the exchange rate between the Euro and the US$ on the date of payment.

TOURIST SERVICES CANCELLATION POLICY

Refund of payments made towards Tourist Services reservations, will be refunded if written notification reaches the Conference Secretariat as follows:

●Before March 14, 2007 - Full refund less $100 handling fee.

●From March 15, 2007 -Refund of payments less $100 handling fee and

one night accommodation

OFFICIAL ORGANIZER AND TRAVEL AGENT

Ortra Ltd.

1 Nirim St., P.O.B. 9352

Tel Aviv61062,Israel

Tel: +972-3-638-4444

Fax: +972-3-638-4455

Email:

The 12th Annual Scientific Assembly of the Israeli Association

of Emergency Medicine and The Israel Society of Toxicology

Dan Panorama Hotel, Tel Aviv, Israel

March 19-20, 2007

REGISTRATION FORM

(Please complete the form below, in clear CAPITAL LETTERS, and return to:

Ortra Ltd., PO Box 9352, Tel Aviv, 61092 Israel, Fax: 972-3-6384455;

Email: ; Online registration: )

Title:  Prof.  Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms. Other

Surname: ______First Name: ______

Affiliation: ______

Address:  Institution  Home ______

______City:______

Country: Zip/Code:______E-Mail: ______

Tel: ______Fax: ______Cell: ______

Accompanying Persons:

Surname: ______First Name: ______

Registration FeesBy March 1After March 2

Workshops on March 19, 2007US$ 120US$ 150 / US$ 120
Conference on March 20, 2007US$ 120US$ 150

Workshops table for March 19, 2007– Kindly mark the box next to the workshop you are interested in.

09:00 – 13:00
Session I / 14:00 – 17:00
Session II
 Suturing/Laceration Repair / Orthopedics
Airway management / Research in Emergency Medicine
Ultrasound Workshop – 09:00 – 17:00

 I wish to attend the Leadership Forum on Monday, march 19 at cost of fee: US$ 50

Payment

Attached is payment in the amount of US $ ______made out to Ortra Ltd. by:

 Bank Draft # ______

Bank transfer to account # 142-472330, Bank Hapoalim (swift code poalilit), Branch 780, Itzhak Sade St., Tel-Aviv, Israel. Copy of bank transfer document enclosed.

 Please charge my  Mastercard/Eurocard  Visa  American Express  Diners

Card # ______Expiry date ______

Credit card owner:______

Signature ______Date ______

TOURIST SERVICES FORM

Please complete this form in clear CAPITAL LETTERS and return to:

Ortra Ltd. P. O. Box 9352, Tel Aviv 61092, Israel Fax: +972-3-6384455 E-mail:

Title:  Prof.  Dr.  Mr.  Mrs.  Ms.  Other

Surname: ______First Name: ______

Affiliation: ______

Address:  Institution  Home ______

______City:______

Country: ______Zip/Code:______

Tel: ______Fax: ______E-Mail: ______

Accompanying Persons:

Surname: ______First Name: ______

Surname: ______First Name: ______

Please make the following reservations:

A. AIRPORT TRANSFERS

 I require private transfer from BenGurionInternationalAirport to my hotel at US$38 per car.

 I am scheduled to arrive on: DateFlight ______From______Time______

 I shall inform you of flight details at a later date, but no later than one week prior to arrival.

B. DAILY ACCOMMODATION (Please mark X)

Double Room / Single Room
Dan Panorama Hotel (5 star, conference venue) / US$ 165 / US$ 154
Metropolitan Hotel(3 star, 15 minutes walk) / US$ 90 / US$ 76

Dates: From______To: ______Total # of Nights: ______

  1. OPTIONAL TOURS

C.1.Jerusalem – Full Day Tour (US$ 45 per person)

Date: ______(departs daily)

C.2.Masada, Dead Sea and Ein Gedi Hot Springs - Full Day Tour (US$ 66 per person)

Date: ______(departs daily)

C.3.Haifa, Druz Villages, Megido (Armegaddon) - Full Day Tour (US$ 70 per person)

Date: ______(departs Monday and Wednesday)

C.4.Caesarea, Acre, Rosh Hanikra - Full Day Tour (US$ 66 per person)

Date: ______(departs Sunday, Tuesday and Friday)

C.5.Jerusalem – OldCity - Half Day Tour (US$ 24 per person)

Date: ______(departs Sunday to Thursday)

D. PAYMENT

Attached is payment in the amount of US $ ______made out to Ortra Ltd. by:

 Bank Draft # ______

 Bank transfer to account # 142-472330, Bank Hapoalim (swift code poalilit), Branch 780, Itzhak Sade St., Tel-Aviv,

Israel. Copy of bank transfer document enclosed.

 Please charge my  Mastercard/Eurocard  Visa  American Express  Diners

Card # ______Expiry date ______

Credit card owner:______

Signature ______Date ______