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02/11/2024
Government Service Symposium Updates and FAQ
Cpt Jacob Altholz, MD
This year’s annual Government Services Symposium 2024 will be held in San Diego, CA! This year’s symposium opens with Maj Gen (Ret) Lee Payne, MD, FACEP discussing the future of healthcare and its implications for emergency medicine. ACEP President Aisha Terry will be discussing how to strengthen the pipeline of our specialty. Our specialty leaders will also be in attendance, updating each of us on the changes within our services. As always, evenings will contain receptions, such as the opening Reception/Research Forum on the USS Midway and the SimWars/Closing Reception at the Strategic Operations Command Center- a hyper-realistic military and medical training “Hollywood style” compound. Guest tickets are available for both.
Q: When will the symposium take place? Where is it located?
A: The symposium will take place in San Diego, CA from April 3rd-5th at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Q: How can I register? What are the registration rates?
A: All information for the conference, including registration and hotel reservations is available here on our website.
Advance Registration rates are as follows (prices increase by $50 onsite):
- Member of GSACEP $450
- Resident member of GSACEP $250
- Medical Student member of GSACEP $150
- Non-Members of GSACEP $500
Q: Am I eligible for the member rate?
A: All 2023-2024 GSACEP members are eligible for Annual Symposium member rates. If you have questions about your membership status, please email Michele Byers at admin@GSACEP.org or call (817) 683-7007; or contact the ACEP national membership team at membership@acep.org.
Q: How can I reserve a hotel room? What are the rates and what is the deadline?
A: The special rates for lodging will be offered through Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Rates start at $194/night. Please use the hotel website link here in order to find the reduced rate. From the hotel website itself: “Room rates are exclusive of the applicable $39 destination charge. The destination charge covers the following amenities- $15 Food and Beverage Credit (exclusive of tax and gratuities) at hotel restaurants; Premium guestroom WiFi; 1-hour bike or kayak rental; bike locker rental; transportation to Coronado Island and beach; PressReader access; and daily bottled water.”
Q: What should I wear to GSACEP2024 events?
A:
|
Dress code |
Speaker |
Attendee |
|
Navy |
Dress Blues |
Khakis |
|
Army |
ASU |
OCP |
|
Air Force |
Service Dress |
Blues |
|
GS & civilian |
Business |
Business casual |
For the GSS opening reception on Wednesday, April 3rd from 6-10pm, smart casual recommended. For the SimWars Closing Reception on Thursday, April 4 at the Strategic Operations Command Center and other social functions, casual dress.
Q: How many CME credits can I earn by attending the symposium?
A: The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this Live activity for a maximum of 19.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Q: How can my organization become a conference sponsor?
A: The prospectus and application form can be found here. Further questions may be directed to Michele Byers, GSACEP Executive Director, at admin@gsacep.org
Q: What services are available for special needs and requests?
A: We will work to accommodate any special needs in conjunction with the hotel; please direct any requests to Michele Byers at admin@gsacep.org
Q: My question is not listed here. Who can I contact?
A: All questions can be directed to admin@gsacep.org or call (469) 669-3314.
