The 20th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology
& Therapeutic Risk Management
August 22-25, 2004
Bordeaux Convention Centre
Bordeaux, France
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
| 22 August: | 7:30am—6:00pm |
| 23 August: | 7:00am—5:00pm |
| 24 August: | 7:00am—5:00pm |
| 25 August: | 7:00am—4:00pm |
Registration Rates (USD)
| Member | Non-Member | |
| General | $650 | $825 |
| Academic | $550 | $725 |
| Government | $550 | $725 |
| Student* | $200 | $225 |
Cancellations
Only written cancellations received by 6 August, will receive refunds (less a $100 administrative charge non student/$40 student). Refunds will be issued after the meeting. No refunds will be issued for cancelled registrations received after 6 August. Registration fees for cancelled registrations cannot be applied to future ISPE meetings. Registrants who do not cancel prior to the conference and who do not attend will be responsible for the full registration fee.
Substitutions
Registrant substitutions will be accepted only with written notification from the original registrant, accompanied by a completed registration form for the substitute participant and an administrative fee of $25. Substitutions may occur only once per registrant.
Special Needs
Persons with special needs should send a description of any special services needed to ISPE (ISPE@paimgmt.com) by 6 August.
Pre-Meeting Educational Sessions
ISPE will sponsor several educational sessions on Sunday, 22 August. Morning: A) The Introductory Course to Pharmacoepidemiology is open to all participants who register for the complete ICPE. (Not open to one-day registration.), and B) STUDENTS ONLY -- two special skills workshops (repeated). Afternoon: The Advanced Topics in Pharmacoepidemiology will consist of several lectures on methodological and conceptual topics of interest given by a distinguished faculty comprise of recognized leaders in the field. A separate registration fee is required to attend the Advanced Topics session.
Payment
FeesAll fees must be paid in US Dollars.
Registration Fee
Full meeting registration includes one admission to Introduction to Pharmacoepidemiology, Academic Showcase/Welcome Reception, and Chateau Giscours; break/lunch; and materials. Student registration also includes one admission to Advanced Topics. When you register as a Non-Member at the full registration rate, you will receive ISPE membership status at the meeting for the remainder of CY 2004. This special mem-bership does not include a subscription to ISPE's official journal Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety. One-Day registration does not include admission to Introduction to Pharmacoepidemiology, Academic Showcase/Welcome Reception, and Chateau Giscours, or any ISPE membership benefits.
Payment by Check
Due to the expense of collecting checks written on non-US accounts, all non-US checks must be from banks with a US counterpart made payable to "ISPE". If a company or university makes payment, please make sure your name is written on the check stub or accompanying correspondence to ensure correct payment.
Payment by Wire Transfer
There is a $25 charge to accept a wire transfer. Call the ISPE office, 301-718-6500, to request wire transfer information.
Member Rates
Members of the Society are entitled to a reduced members rate. Your membership must be current at the time of registration. If your membership has expired and you do not renew your membership at the time of the registration, you will be registered at the non-member rate and receive confirmation indicating a balance due. If you are a non-member who wishes to join ISPE and become eligible for a lower registration fee, please indicate this on the registration form. If you have any questions about membership, call ISPE at 301-718-6500 or email ispe@paimgmt.com.
Student Rate
Individuals applying for the reduced rate must include documentation of full-time student status (e.g., a clear copy of student ID with a valid date or letter from school or program) at the time of registration. You must be enrolled as a full-time student at the time of the meeting to be eligible for the reduced student rate. If documentation is not received, you will be charged the full rate for the meeting. Attendees enrolled in fellowship programs are not considered full-time students.
One-Day Rate
The One-Day rate includes all conference materials, sessions and food functions for the specified date only. The Introduction to Pharmacoepi, Welcome Reception and Constitution Center are not included in the daily rate; separate registration is required.
Participants
All meeting participants including presenters and moderators are required to register.
Travel Visas
The ISPE Office will be pleased to send a travel visa letter once the participant has registered and paid to attend the conference and payment has cleared.
