Frequently Asked Questions
Attendees | General | Exhibitors/Sponsors |Speakers
Attendees
- When will registration become available?
- Will Junior Officer/Civil Servant scholarships be available this year?
- Can students attend sessions free?
- What meals are included in the registration fee?
- Where can I make travel arrangements to and from the conference?
- How many Continuing Education credits are available for my category?
- What is the uniform for the Symposium?
General
- How can I contact COA or COF?
- What are the name and address of the hotel where the conference is being held?
Exhibitors/Sponsors
- What are the hours for the exhibit hall?
- What is the address of the Exhibit Hall?
- How many people can I have at my booth?
- How many people are expected to attend this conference?
- Will the conference planners take responsibility for any prizes that I want to distribute?
- What is included in the price of the booth?
Speakers
- Will there be a call for Abstracts?
- Where can I update my session, contact, biographical, and financial disclosure information?
Attendees
When will registration become available?
Online registration for the 2014 Symposium is expected to open in early 2014. All available information will be posted to the Registration page of the website. Please visit the Registration page for more information.
Will Junior Officer/Civil Servant scholarships be available this year?
Junior Officer/Civil Servant scholarships are expected to be available for Commissioned Officer Association Members of pay grade 03 or below and Civil Servants that are GS 10/11 or below in 2014. Information will be posted to the Registration page as it becomes available.
Can students attend sessions free?
Details on student participation for the 2014 symposium will be available on the Registration page.
What meals are included in the registration fee?
The following information reflects what was included for the 2013 Symposium:
Full conference registrations included breakfast and lunch on Wednesday, May 22 and Thursday, May 23.
One day registrations included breakfast and lunch on the day attending.
Student and Spouse/Guest registrations included lunch on Thursday, May 23.
The Anchor and Caduceus Dinner was NOT included in ANY registration package. Tickets for the dinner were available for purchase during registration.
Where can I make travel arrangements to and from the conference?
Travel arrangements are the responsibility of the attendee.
How many Continuing Education credits are available for my category?
Please see the Continuing Education Credits page for an overview of credits typically offered at the Symposium.
What is the uniform for the Symposium?
TBA
General
How can I contact COA or COF?
Questions or correspondence related to the symposium can be directed to (410) 544-6710 or
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. If you wish to reach COF (or COA) directly, their phone number is (301) 731-9080.
What are the name and address of the hotel where the conference is being held?
Please see the Accommodations page.
Exhibitors/Sponsors
What are the hours for the exhibit hall?
Tuesday, May 21 - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Set Up)
Wednesday, May 22 - 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM (Exclusive Time! Breakfast and Lunch)
Thursday, May 23 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Exclusive Time! Breakfast)
What is the address of the Exhibit Hall?
Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa
9495 West Coyotes Blvd.
Glendale, AZ 85305
How many people can I have at my booth?
We will distribute exhibit hall passes for up to two booth personnel. You may purchase up to two additional exhibit hall passes.
How many people are expected to attend this conference?
More than 1,000 public health providers and administrators from the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness, the Bureau of Prisons, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Disaster Medical System, the Health Resources and Services Administration, The Indian Health Service, the National Institutes of Health, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other federal, state and local health care agencies are expected to attend the conference.
Will the conference planners take responsibility for any prizes that I want to distribute?
Yes, just contact La Rue Forrester at
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or by phone at 410-544-8515 and she will work with you on coordinating your prize giveaway.
What is included in the price of the booth?
All booths include 8” back wall drapes, 3” side rail drape, draped table, two chairs, signage, and exhibit hall passes for up to two booth personnel.
When is the deadline for submitting an application?
Exhibit space is sold on a first come, first serve basis. Booth space will be sold until the hall is sold out.
I have already registered, but need to provide additional information about my company or attendees, or I need to make a payment. How can I do this?
To provide additional information or payment go to My Registration. Please note you will need the email address used at the time of registration and your registration confirmation number to log in.
Speakers
Will there be a call for abstracts?
A call for abstracts for the 2014 USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium is expected to go out in the fall of 2013.
Where can I update my session, contact, biographical, and financial disclosure information?
Please visit the Speaker Information page for more information on how to update your information.
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