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amcp’s 2009 educational conference n october 7–9, 2009
henry b. gonzalez convention center n san antonio, tx
2009 AMCP
Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Showcase
Contracts must be exhibitor ProsPectUs
received no later than
September 4, 2009
General Information/Policies for the
2009 aMcP Managed care PharMacy residency showcase
Eligibility for Participation When and Where Is It?
now in its 12th year, the aMcP Managed care Pharmacy the aMcP Managed care Pharmacy residency showcase will
residency showcase assists residency preceptors and residents be held Friday, october 9, 2009, from 3:15 pm to 6:00 pm
foster relationships with prospective residency candidates and at the henry b. gonzalez convention center in san antonio,
exchange valuable information about their managed care resi- texas, and is open to all registered attendees of aMcP’s 2009
dency programs. educational conference.
Who Should Participate? What is the Cost?
aMcP welcomes all managed care post-graduate residency or there is no exhibit table charge to participate in the 2009
fellowship programs’ participation in the showcase. aMcP Managed care residency showcase. however, the resi-
dency program may incur shipping and/or handling charges for
Who Will Be There? showcase displays and materials. these charges may include
shipment to and from san antonio, drayage (handling) to and
aMcP educational conference attendees comprise pharmacy from the convention center dock to the showcase and trans-
and other health care professionals who manage and evalu- portation to and from the hotel and showcase. in addition,
ate therapies, develop and manage networks, and work with each individual staffing the exhibit MUst pay his or her own
medical managers and information specialists to improve the aMcP’s 2009 educational conference meeting registration,
care of all individuals enrolled in managed care programs. housing and travel.
the aMcP educational conference attracts one of the largest
concentrations of student pharmacists interested in pursuing a space will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis as
residency in managed care pharmacy. contracts are received for this unique annual event. Please care-
fully review the rules and regulations found in this brochure.
information on shipping, handling and table specifics will be
sent with table confirmation.
“ Residency Showcase has been a great venue
The
for interacting with residency candidates.
The quality of individuals
who attend the Showcase is excellent
and it is our preferred setting for Contracts must be
displaying our residency program. ” received no later than
Annie Rakoczy, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Clinical Programs
HealthSpring, Inc.
September 4, 2009
More Information/Policies for the
2009 aMcP Managed care PharMacy residency showcase
Eligibility for Participation n all exhibit personnel must be registered for the aMcP’s
2009 educational conference. registration fees, travel and
aMcP welcomes post-graduate residency or fellowship pro-
housing are the responsibility of the individual and are not
grams’ participation in the aMcP Managed care Pharmacy
paid or reimbursed by aMcP.
residency showcase.
n electric service will not automatically be provided. Please
Acceptance of Contract indicate on the showcase contract if you will need electric
service for your display and/or laptop computer.
The 2009 AMCP Managed Care Pharmacy Residency
Showcase contract must be received by September 4, n a maximum of one (1) table top display per residency
2009. once the contract is accepted by aMcP, it shall become program will be allowed. organizations that have multiple
binding upon both aMcP and the showcase Participant with residency programs located at the same site may promote
respect to space assigned and the use thereof and all other those programs using one (1) table top display. all table
matters included in the contract and the showcase rules and space will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
regulations. aMcP reserves the right to reject any contract space is officially confirmed when a signed contract is
that does not comply with the rules & regulations of the 2009 received and approved by aMcP.
aMcP Managed care residency showcase.
n onsite requests to exhibit at the 2009 aMcP Managed
care Pharmacy residency showcase are not allowed. in
Exhibit Space and Assignment addition, at least one member of the exhibit personnel
must be pre-registered for aMcP’s 2009 educational
n aMcP will provide each residency Program one (1) 6’ x 2’
conference. all exhibit personnel must be registered for
skirted table and two (2) chairs for the showcase. there
aMcP’s 2009 educational conference.
will be no pipe and drape booth spaces. only table top
exhibits will be allowed.
n Programs will be allowed to distribute educational, novelty,
or commercial giveaway items of nominal value to atten-
dees. computer demonstrations — limited to table top “ AMCP Managed Care Pharmacy
The
Residency Showcase is the perfect opportunity
space — are permissible.
for me, as my organization’s residency
ashP/aMcP accredited residency programs will be pro-
program coordinator, to spend focused time
n
vided a sign to signify that they are accredited.
with student pharmacists really interested
in a managed care pharmacy career.
The Showcase setting is just the right size
of exhibitor and attendees! ”
Beth Brusig, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Optima Health Plan
General Information/Policies for the
2009 aMcP Managed care PharMacy residency showcase
Shipment(s) Set-Up and Dismantling of Materials cont’d
shipping information for transporting materials to and from dismantling and/or packing of materials is not permitted
the showcase will be provided after aMcP receives a signed before 6:00 pm on Friday, october 9, 2009. all materials must
contract. Please Note: if you plan to ship your display/materials be removed no later than 7:45 pm on Friday, october 9, 2009.
to your hotel, booth personnel are responsible for transporting aMcP and the henry b. gonzalez convention center each
the materials/display to and from the showcase at the henry reserve the right to remove materials and assess removal fees
b. gonzalez convention center. to the Participant in the event these materials are not cleared in
a timely manner. aMcP and the henry b. gonzalez convention
residency programs will be responsible for all costs associated
center each assume no obligation to undertake material
with shipping and handling displays and materials to and from
removal and assume no liability for any action in connection
the 2009 aMcP Managed care residency showcase at aMcP’s
herewith.
2009 educational conference.
Staffing
Set-Up and Dismantling of Materials
all exhibits must be staffed during showcase hours by no more
set-up for the 2009 aMcP Managed care Pharmacy residency
than three (3) people. it is strongly recommended that the fol-
showcase is allowed Friday, october 9 from 1:30 pm–3:00 pm.
lowing representatives participate: 1) a current or former resi-
all table exhibits must be ready by 3:00 pm. after that time, no
dent, 2) a residency director, and/or 3) a preceptor or instruc-
set-up will be allowed without special permission from aMcP.
tor. all exhibit personnel must be registered for the aMcP’s
2009 educational conference. Please see “registration” section
below.
Registration
all exhibit personnel MUst be registered for aMcP’s 2009
educational conference. exhibit personnel must register in the
“ invaluable forum for student/pharmacist
An
same manner as all other 2009 educational conference attend-
ees and pay the appropriate fees. registration information is
exchange to not only market your program found on aMcP’s website — www.amcp.org. all badges will
be available for onsite pick-up only at the aMcP registration
but advocate for managed care-specific
desk during regularly scheduled aMcP’s 2009 educational
post graduate opportunities conference registration hours. at least one member of the
to an interested audience — exhibit personnel must be pre-registered.
all at no exhibit fee to your program; Hotel Accommodations
a win-win situation! ” exhibit personnel may secure housing at the time of conference
registration via the aMcP website (www.amcp.org). exhibit
Karen W. Lee, PharmD, BCPS
Associate Director for Professiona Devekopment personnel must be registered for the aMcP’s 2009 educational
University of Massachuseetts Medical School conference before attempting to reserve a hotel room. see
Commonwealth Medicine – Clinical Pharmacy Services www.amcp.org for aMcP’s 2009 educational conference
registration and housing forms. Please do not call aMcP or the
hotels to make reservations for the conference. Please carefully
review the hotel cancellation information on the housing form.
Important! all housing reservations require a $249 room deposit. expenses
associated with aMcP’s 2009 educational conference registra-
tion, housing and travel are the responsibility of the showcase
exhibit personnel and not paid/reimbursed by aMcP.
Giveaway Distribution
the aMcP Managed care Pharmacy residency showcase Withdrawal
participants will be allowed to distribute educational, novelty withdrawal by a residency Program will not be accepted
or commercial giveaway items of nominal value to attendees. unless written notice of such withdrawal has been received no
giveaways must reflect the professional nature of the later than September 11, 2009.
showcase.
Rules and Regulations for the
2009 aMcP Managed care PharMacy residency showcase
Termination of Conference and Showcase — should the premises in which the areas (collectively, “claims”) during or subsequent to the period covered by the space alloca-
aMcP’s 2009 educational conference is to be held become, in the sole judgment of aMcP, tion. each Participant expressly releases aMcP and the above named parties from any and all
unfit for occupancy, or should the conference and showcase be materially interfered with by claims for any such injury, loss, or damage.
reason of action of the elements, strike, picketing, boycott, embargo, injunction, war, riot, the residency Program assumes responsibility for its showcase personnel, employees, con-
emergency declared by a government agency or any other act beyond the control of aMcP, tractors, agents and hereby agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold harmless aMcP,
the application/contract may be terminated. aMcP will not incur any liability for damages the henry b. gonzalez convention center, the city of san antonio, and the san antonio
sustained by Participant as a result of such termination. in the event of such termination, the convention and visitors bureau and their affiliated and subsidiary companies, and their respec-
Participant expressly waives such liability and releases aMcP of and from all claims for dam- tive partners, directors, officers, employees, and agents (“the indemnities”) against all claims,
ages and agrees that aMcP shall have no obligations. losses, and damages to persons or property, governmental charges, or fines and attorney’s
fees arising out of or caused by claims.
General Rules — all rights and privileges granted Participant hereunder are subject to and
subordinated to a master lease between aMcP and the henry b. gonzalez convention center in addition, the Participant acknowledges that neither aMcP, the henry b. gonzalez
and policies, rules, and regulations of said authority. this agreement provides a personal right convention center, nor any of the other indemnities maintain insurance covering Participant’s
to Participant and creates no interest or estate in the henry b. gonzalez convention center property, nor are they responsible for obtaining insurance covering such losses. it is the sole
or its equipment or facilities. responsibility and expense of the Participant to adequately insure their materials, equipment,
goods and wares against theft, damage, loss or injury of any kind.
Participant will comply with all applicable federal, state and municipal statutes, ordinances,
regulations, rules, and requirements including, without limitation laws applicable to patents, Insurance — Participants must adequately insure their materials, equipment, goods and
copyrights and trademarks and all rules and regulations of the henry b. gonzalez convention wares against theft, damage, loss or injury of any kind and must do so at their own expense;
center. aMcP and the henry b. gonzalez convention center are not responsible for any loss (how-
Participants will not mar, deface or otherwise damage any area or equipment of the henry b. soever caused) to any property of any Participant. Participants are solely responsible for their
gonzalez convention center. Participant assumes all responsibility of its showcase personnel, own actions during aMcP’s 2009 educational conference.
employees, contractors, servants, agents, and for all persons admitted to the showcase area
associated with its table. Additions to Rules and Regulations — the rules and regulations of the showcase
may be amended by aMcP and such amendments are hereby made an integral part of and
Participants will not discriminate against any person on account of race, creed, color, sex,
incorporated by reference into the contract and shall be deemed to have the identical effect
religion, national origin or physical or mental disability. electrical or other mechanical apparatus
as if set forth in full in the contract.
must be muffled so noise does not interfere with others.
all Participants are responsible for informing their own personnel and authorizing representa-
exhibit table locations will be allocated at the sole and exclusive discretion of aMcP with
tives of these rules and regulations.
due regard to grouping of residency Programs and date upon which the contract is received
and approved. the decision of aMcP with respect to allocation of exhibit table space will be
final and binding.
any activity within the showcase, including, without limitation, distribution of any literature
or giveaways must conform to the educational and professional nature and character of the
aMcP’s 2009 educational conference.
Required Materials
aMcP reserves the sole right to prohibit and require immediate cessation of any activity or
distribution which, in aMcP’s sole discretion, is determined not to conform as aforesaid.
Due to the educational purpose of the AMCP
AMCP Logo — Participants are not permitted to use the aMcP logo, the name of aMcP,
nor in any manner associate any activity with aMcP during aMcP’s 2009 educational Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Showcase,
conference. the following information must be available at
Care of Space and Premises — the Participant shall take good care of his/her table your table:
space, not deface or mar said premises, and will keep and maintain the aforesaid premises in
good order at all times. decorations may not be used. distribution of food and beverages by n clearly stated residency goals and objectives
the Participant at the showcase is prohibited.
n residency site(s)
Safety — no combustible decoration, such as crepe paper, tissue paper, cardboard, or cor-
rugated paper shall be used at any time. all packing containers, excelsior and wrapping paper n Key dates for residency program (application dates, beginning
are to be removed from the floor and must not be visible.
and ending dates, etc.)
all muslin, velvet, silken or any other cloth must stand a flameproof test as prescribed by the
fire ordinance of san antonio, texas. n general information about stipends, benefits, etc.
volatile, explosive or other flammable matter or any substances prohibited by the law or insur-
ance carriers are not permitted on premises. n description of academic and professional affiliations
all electrical equipment must meet applicable national electrical codes and convention center
requirements. electrical fixtures and fittings must be Ul listed and so marked. access to public
n list of faculty and/or instructors with contact information
elevators and escalators must not be blocked at any time.
Utility panels, switchgear, fire hose cabinets, stand pipes, and fire extinguishers must remain Giveaway Distribution
visible and accessible at all times. nothing may block exit doors, fire extinguishing equipment,
see previous page for details.
sprinklers, or emergency lighting systems.
Participants may not use helium balloons, compressed gas, heaters, or heating devices, or
motorized vehicles of any kind.
Definitions — For purposes of the rules and regulations, the following terms have the
Limitation of Liability — aMcP, the management of the henry b. gonzalez convention following meaning:
center, the city of san antonio, and the san antonio convention and visitors bureau, and the
• “2009 AMCP Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Showcase” includes and means
officers, directors, members, agents, employees, contractors and assigns of any of the afore- “showcase.”
said parties shall not be liable or responsible for, and shall be held harmless from claims for any
• “2009 AMCP Managed Care Pharmacy Residency Showcase Exhibitor” includes and means
loss, damage, death or injury whatsoever or however arising, which may occur to a Participant
“Participant,” “residency Program,” “exhibit Personnel” and/or “exhibitor.”
or to his/her agents, employees, guests, the public, and all others or to the property or wares
of the Participant arising out of or caused by Participants’ installation, removal, maintenance, • “AMCP” includes and means the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, and its directors,
occupancy, or use of the program’s premises or part thereof, including any outside program officers, employees, agents, members, and contractors.
amcp’s 2009 educational conference n october 7–9, 2009
henry b. gonzalez convention center n san antonio, tx
Contract for the
2009 aMcP Managed care PharMacy residency showcase
Please print or type. n DEADLINE
n RESIDENCY PROGRAM NAME return this contract by september 4, 2009:
amcp i attn: sarah Vizcaino
100 north pitt st i suite 400
alexandria, Va 22314
as you want it to appear in the program
tel 800/827-2627 i fax 703/683-8417
we hereby make application for table exhibit space(s) as indicated below for use
during the 2009 aMcP Managed care Pharmacy residency showcase held at the n PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
aMcP’s 2009 educational conference on Friday, october 9, 2009, to be held at
a 200 word description of the residency Program
the henry b. gonzalez convention center in san antonio, texas. the terms of this
is required. Please email the description to aMcP,
contract cannot be waived except in writing signed by aMcP.
c/o sarah vizcaino at svizcaino@amcp.org so that
it is received no later than september 8, 2009.
n ALL MATERIALS/CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THE
RESIDENCY SHOWCASE SHOULD BE SENT TO (please print) n EXHIBIT MATERIALS
i/we understand aMcP will provide each residency
name Program one (1) 6’ x 2’ skirted table and two (2)
chairs for the showcase. there will be no pipe and
title drape booth spaces. only table top exhibits will
be allowed. Programs will be allowed to distribute
company/organization name educational, novelty, or commercial giveaway
items of nominal value to attendees. computer
address demonstrations — limited to table top space —
are permissible. ashP/aMcP accredited residency
city state zip code programs will be provided a sign to signify that
they are accredited.
telephone fax
e-mail address
n ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
important! all information regarding the residency showcase will be sent via email!
m i/we will require an electric source (regular
110v) for the display and/or laptop
computer.
n TABLE REPRESENTATIVE(S)
the following individuals will staff the exhibit. no more than three representatives m i/we will not require an electric source.
are allowed. all representatives must be registered for aMcP’s 2009 educational
conference. registration is accepted online at www.amcp.org.
FOR AMCP USE
name m application received:
name
m table # assigned:
m Meeting registration confirmed:
name
Space Assignment and Representative Registration — i/we understand that space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
i/we understand that all representatives must be registered for aMcP’s 2009 educational conference. costs associated with registration, housing, and travel
are the responsibility of the individual and not paid/reimbursed by aMcP. aMcP’s 2009 educational conference registration and housing forms and informa-
tion may be found at www.amcp.org.
i/we agree to comply with the other terms and conditions of this contract as set forth in rules and regulations for the 2009 aMcP Managed care Pharmacy
residency showcase in this Prospectus. we agree to abide by the withdrawal clause set forth in rules and regulations for the 2009 aMcP Managed care
Pharmacy residency showcase in this Prospectus. we further agree that if, in the judgment of aMcP, it becomes necessary to change the original allocation of
space, aMcP may do so by notification to the authorized representative. we understand that, upon acceptance by aMcP, a contract consisting of this applica-
tion, all items incorporated by reference herein, and the space assignment will be in full force and effect. acceptance of this contract will be acknowledged in
a separate written letter sent to the primary contact listed on this form from aMcP.
authorized signature date
About Pharmacy Residency Program About AMCP
Accreditation the academy of Managed care Pharmacy (aMcP) is a national
aMcP and the american society of health-system Pharmacists professional association of pharmacists and other health care
(ashP) entered a partnership in april 1999 to accredit resi- practitioners who serve society by the application of sound
dency programs in managed care pharmacy. this partnership medication management principles and strategies to improve
draws upon the managed care expertise of aMcP’s member- health care for all. the academy’s 5,700 members develop
ship and ashP’s more than 40 years of experience in accredit- and provide a diversified range of clinical, educational and
ing pharmacy residency programs. as part of this joint effort, business management services and strategies on behalf of the
the boards of these two organizations jointly approved an more than 200 million americans covered by a managed care
accreditation standard for a first postgraduate year residency pharmacy benefit. More news and information about aMcP
program. the standard is titled accreditation standard for can be obtained on its website at www.amcp.org.
Postgraduate year one (Pgy1) Managed care Pharmacy
residency Programs. the standard establishes criteria for sys- Questions About the AMCP Managed Care
tematic training of pharmacists for the purpose of achieving Pharmacy Residency Showcase?
professional competence in the delivery of patient-centered
care and in pharmacy operational services in managed care contact sarah vizcaino at svizcaino@amcp.org.
settings. accompanying the standard, is a set of required and
elective outcomes, goals and objectives which delineate the
expected knowledge, skills and experience that a resident
should attain upon successful completion of the residency pro-
gram. aMcP encourages managed care pharmacy residency
program directors to seek accreditation. aMcP and ashP joint
accreditation efforts challenge the profession to work to pro-
vide residency programs in managed care pharmacy that are of
the highest quality. For details, please visit aMcP’s website at
www.amcp.org or ashP’s website at www.ashp.org.
Contracts must be
received no later than
September 4, 2009
100 north Pitt street i suite 400 i alexandria, va 22314
800 827 2627 i 703 683 8416 i Fax 703 683 8417 i www.amcp.org
What Does AMCP’s 2009 Educational Conference Have to Offer?
n More than 2,500 of the most prominent thought leaders in managed care pharmacy;
n interactive roundtable discussions on medication adherence, generic availability, Medicare Part d claims and more;
n thought-provoking general sessions designed to inspire and captivate;
n More than 30 innovative educational programs focusing on the topics important to you;
n Updates on today’s pharmaceutical pipeline;
n access to more than 40 companies bringing you the latest drug therapies, technologies, innovations and services at the Managed care
industry Forum;
n and much more!
We look forward to your participation!
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