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Indianapolis, Indiana Letter from Rick and Sandy ChitwoodMarch 25, 2008 Dear Friends, Sandy and I are excited to be hosting the 2008 Clinical Meeting of the Coller Society from September 25-28 in Indianapolis. We certainly cannot offer you the scenic beauty of Montana, but we believe that you will enjoy Indianapolis and all it has to offer. Indianapolis has a vibrant downtown area with a number of exceptional restaurants, shopping at the Circle Center Mall, the Capitol building, Conseco Fieldhouse (home of the Pacers), and the soon to be completed Lucas Oil Field (new home of the Colts). There are also a number of museums, galleries, monuments, and historical buildings in close proximity to the hotel. The meeting will be hosted at the Conrad Hotel - Indianapolis' finest luxury hotel. It is located in the heart of downtown, which is a short ride from the Indianapolis airport. Car rental should not be required by most attendees as most events and attractions will be at or within walking distance of the hotel. The Conrad also has an outstanding Spa for those that desire a little pampering. The reception on Thursday evening will be held at the Indianapolis Artsgarden, a seven story tall glass-enclosed structure adjacent to the hotel. It sits above the intersection of Washington and Illinois Street and offers spectacular views of the city. It is home to a number of exhibits and performances. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. The clinical program will be held at the meeting rooms within the hotel. The usual Friday and Saturday morning format is planned. Breakfast for members, guests, and spouses will be available each morning. The Brickyard Crossing Golf Course will be the site of the Friday afternoon golf event. The course was designed by Pete Dye. It is unique due to its location next to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Four of the eighteen holes are located within the Speedway itself. For the non-golfers we are looking into a trip to Conner Prairie, a local 19th century living history museum and a number of other afternoon activities including indoor karting for Friday and Saturday. Tennis will be available if there is enough interest. Friday evening there will be an optional buy-in dinner event at the NCAA Hall of Champions. We will be able to tour the facility and view the exhibits while enjoying tailgating action stations. Bring your college sprit-wear to show us your favorite team. The Saturday evening Farewell Dinner Dance will be held at the hotel and will have a fall foliage theme. Hors d'oeuvres and a four-course dinner are planned. The Impalas dance band will be featured. As the meeting approaches we will update you with the final plans. If you have any suggestions for us, please drop us a note. We look forward to seeing everyone in the Fall. With Warmest Regards, Rick and Sandy Chitwood Call for 2008 Clinical Meeting Abstracts (deadline May 1, 2008)Enclosed is an abstract form that may be copied for submitting abstracts which the Program Committee can consider for the meeting. A CME disclosure form must be submitted from each author listed on the abstract with the abstract submission. The abstract will not be considered without the required disclosure forms. Call for Abstracts Form (pdf) Disclosure Form for Abstract Submission (pdf) Call for Coller Tour Applicants (deadline May 1, 2008)Residency Program Directors, please submit your 3rd and 4th year resident Coller Tour applications to the Coller Tour Committee. As usual, there are eight tours to be awarded; four for the University of Michigan and four for other institutions. The stipend this year will be $2000. Application for Clinical Tour for Surgical Residents Form (pdf) Surgical Research Fellowship Applications (deadline May 1, 2008)The grant is $15,000. Application for Surgical Research Fellowship Form (pdf) Coller Society Membership Applications (deadline May 1, 2008)
If you have any questions or would like an application sent to you please contact Vicki Pope.
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