This Program Will Provide a Multidisciplinary Perspective and Discussion on the Management

January 13, 2012

On behalf of the Divisions of Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic, the Minnesota Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), and the University of Minnesota, we are pleased to announce that the “Controversies in Cardiovascular Disease – Practical Approaches to Complex Problems: Medical and Surgical” continuing medical education course will be held May 19-20, 2012 in Minneapolis, MN. Course details can be found on the course web site:

This program will provide a multidisciplinary perspective and discussion on the management of complex clinical challenges in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. Topics that will be covered include heart rhythm, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congenital, valvular heart disease, and new technology.As a collaboration of Mayo Clinic, the Minnesota Chapter of the AmericanCollege of Cardiology, and the University of Minnesota, faculty will include leading clinicians in surgery and medicine from all three organizations. We anticipate attendance of approximately 100-150 cardiologists and cardiac surgeons who are interested in the management of complex clinical challenges in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. This event will be the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Chapter of the ACC.

This year, we will also be offering a poster session. We will invite all Fellows-In-Training at the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic to submit abstracts. Cardiology, vascular clinical and research fellows, cardiac and vascular surgery residents and fellows are eligible.

We would like to offer you an opportunity to display your company’s products/services at this event. The exhibit fee for Controversies in Cardiovascular Disease is $2,500.00 (USD). With this exhibit fee, we will provide an 8’ draped table for a display and appropriately recognize your participation to attendees. The display space is available for the entire course.

If you are interested in exhibiting at this course,please complete the enclosed exhibit letter of agreement and registration form, include payment (made payable to: Mayo Clinic, Federal Tax Identification #41-6011702), and fax to 507-538-7234 or send to Cathy Schilling, Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development, Plummer Building 2-60, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

TelephoneEmail Address

CME SpecialistKarol Gluth(507)

CME AssistantCathy Schilling(507)

We are excited about this program and hope you will be able to join us in May.

Sincerely,

Kevin L. Greason, M.D., F.A.C.C.Sunil V. Mankad, M.D., F.A.C.C.Uma S. Valeti, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Mayo Clinic Course Director Mayo Clinic Course DirectorACC-MN Chapter Course Director

Enclosures

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Controversies in Cardiovascular Disease

May 19-20, 2012

Graves 601 Hotel

Minneapolis, MN

Exhibitor Registration Form

Company Name:______

Mailing Address:______

City/State/Zip Code:______

Name of (Please type or print name exactly as you want it to appear on the name tag)

Representative

In charge of exhibit:______

Mailing Address:______

City/State/Zip Code:______

Business Telephone:______

Fax Number:______

E-mail address:______

Other ______

Representative

Names & Mailing ______

Addresses:______

Our company will: (please check the appropriate box)

Pay a display fee of $_2500.00_ to exhibit our products/services at this course.

Not be able to participate in this educational opportunity at this time. Please keep my name and company's address on file for future opportunities.

Complete and return this form to:

Cathy Schilling

MayoSchool of Continuous Professional Development

Plummer 2-60

200 First Street SW

Rochester, Minnesota55905

Fax: (507) 538-7234

Email:

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In Collaboration with

MayoSchool of Continuous Professional Development

Exhibitor Agreement

Regarding the Terms and Conditions for a Commercial Exhibit

Activity Title Controversies in Cardiovascular Disease

Location Graves 601 Hotel, Minneapolis, MNDate(s) May 19-20, 2012

Agreement between: ACCREDITED PROVIDER (PROVIDER):

MayoClinicCollege of Medicine – MayoSchool of Continuous Professional Development

AND

Commercial Company (EXHIBITOR):

Address:

Telephone Fax Email

The named EXHIBITOR wishes to exhibit at the above named activity for the amount of $2,500.00

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

EXHIBITOR agrees to abide by ACCME Standards for Commercial Support as stated at

SCS 4.2: “Product-promotion material or product-specific advertisement of any type is prohibited in or during CME activities. The juxtaposition of editorial and advertising material on the same products or subjects must be avoided. Live (staffed exhibits, presentations) or enduring (printed or electronic advertisements) promotional activities must be kept separate from CME.” “Live, face-to-face CME, advertisements and promotional materials cannot be displayed or distributed in the educational space immediately before, during or after a CME activity. Providers cannot allow representatives of Commercial Interests to engage in sales or promotional activities while in the space or in the place of the CME activity.”

EXHIBITOR may distribute promotional materials at their exhibit space only. Distribution of pharmaceuticalsor other samples is prohibited.
All commercial support associated with this activity will be given with the full knowledge of the PROVIDER. No additional payments, goods, services or events will be provided to the course director(s), planning committee members, faculty, joint sponsor, or any other party involved with the activity.
Completion of this agreement represents a commitment and payment is due and collectible by the ACTIVITY DATE unless otherwise agreed upon by the PROVIDER. PROVIDER reserves the right to refuse exhibit space to EXHIBITOR in the event of nonpayment or Code of Conduct violation.
PROVIDER agrees to provide exhibit space and mayacknowledge EXHIBITOR in activity announcements. PROVIDER reserves the right to assign exhibit space or relocate exhibits at its discretion.
PROVIDER Federal Tax ID number is 41-6011702.
Please remit check payable to: Mayo Clinic- Mayo School of CPD. Please identify name of course on the check stub.

AGREED

EXHIBITOR Representative: ______

(Name)(Signature)

PROVIDER Representative: Peggy Paulson ______