Comparative healthcare systems: the United Kingdom.June 21-24, 2004 * Langham Hilton * London, England By examining British practices, physicians can compare the similarities and differences between the healthcare systems of two democratic countries with strong political and economic ties. That's why the Southern Medical Association invites you to attend this momentous conference. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Important Reasons Why YOU Should Attend: * Participate in a unique, eye-opening educational experience that will position you to take a leading role in the debate regarding the future of the US healthcare system. * Understand the benefits and disadvantages of a nationalized single-payor health system in comparison with our own consumer-driven, third-party payor system. * Learn from the experts -- renowned physicians, executives and policymakers from the British Medical Association The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union to which the vast majority of British doctors belong. It is based in Tavistock Square in central London. It owns the "British Medical Journal". , Department of Health, National Health Service, and more. * Combine a family vacation with CME CME See: Chicago Mercantile Exchange CME See Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). -- a lavish dinner cruise on the River Thames concludes the conference and optional tours are available during the meeting. This conference will broaden your knowledge of the possibilities in healthcare delivery outside what is common in the American physician's market and give rise to new approaches and ideas for the delivery of healthcare in America. CME credits are available. Don't Wait! Register Today! While developing management and leadership skills to better administer and grow their practices, physicians must be aware of the market in which they work as well as outside influences on that market. Join the Southern Medical Association at the Langham Hilton in London, England, June 21-24, 2004, to explore these influences. An international program in conjunction with Auburn University's Physicians Executive MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration Program EXTRA! EXTRA! After the conference ends, enjoy a fabulous 3-day excursion to some of the most lovely and historic sites in Britain. Visit the Roman baths in the city of Bath, be awed by the ancient wonder of Stonehenge, and delight in the quaint beauty of Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. . This fantastic tour will take place June 25-27. Extra charges apply. Registration is easy! You can register on-line at www.sma.org, or call 800-423-4992 to sign up. What could be easier? Take a couple of minutes now to register--this conference is too important to miss! Please use the Priority Code below when registering. Southern Medical Association P.O. Box 190088 Birmingham,AL 35219-0088 800-423-4992 205-945-1840, ext. 126 Fax 205-945-1548 Mark your calendar now for SMA's 98th Annual Scientific Assembly at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is a collection of buildings in New Orleans, Louisiana. The lower end of building one is located 500 m (1640 feet) upriver from Canal Street on the banks of the Mississippi River. Named after former mayor of New Orleans Ernest N. , New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , Louisiana, November 11-13, 2004. Visit SMA's Website at www.sma.org for program announcements and updates. Southern Medical Association is accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education The Accrediting Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) is the overseeing body for continuing medical education (CME) in the United States. The ACCME sets the standards for the accreditation of all providers of CME activities. to sponsor continuing medical education continuing medical education See CME. for physicians. |
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