General Information

Intended Audience

This meeting is designed for all those who have responsibility for teaching the fundamental sciences of medicine, which we define as the subjects arising from the traditional disciplines of basic science, including but not limited to Anatomy & Neuroscience, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology, Molecular & Cell Biology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Physiology. The IAMSE Board of Directors welcomes and invites all educators and members of the medical community, including allopathic, osteopathic, podiatric and chiropractic medical schools, as well as those from dental and veterinary colleges and especially colleagues from the clinical disciplines of medicine.

Cancellation Policy

Your registration fee, less a $100 US administrative fee, will be refunded when the IAMSE Business Office receives written notification before June 15, 2006. Substitutions can be made. No refunds will be made after June 15, 2006.

Travel Arrangements

Caribe Hilton is located only 7 miles from the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.

1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, 2 ½ hours flying time from Miami, 3 hours from Boston, 3 3/4 hours from Atlanta and NY and 4 3/4 hours from Chicago, Houston & Dallas. 8 Hours from Los Angeles.

Climate

Tropical. Average annual temperature is 82 F (28 C) with constant mild easterly trade winds. The US Weather bureau never recorded temperatures in San Juan below 64 F or higher than 97 F, 365 days a year, day or night.

Time Zone

Atlantic Standard Time (AST). One hour later than US. Easter Standard Time (EST) from October to April and the same as Eastern Daylight Savings Time from April to October. For exact time, call (787) 728-9595.

Currency

U.S. Dollar. Major Credit Cards accepted in most establishments. Tipping is customary at 15-20% throughout Puerto Rico.

Passport Information

Passports are not necessary for US citizens. Foreign nationals should have valid passports and required visas. For more information call the Puerto Rico State Department at (787) 722-2121.

Languages Spoken

Two official languages, Spanish and English.

Electricity

Voltage is the same as the US mainland, 110-220 volts, 60Hz.

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