WSAUA 2010 Meeting

For Residents

Be sure to get involved! There are many recognition awards & educational opportunities that will benefit your career!

All Residents are Cordially Invited to Attend a Special Luncheon on
Sunday, October 24, 2010
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

"Surving after Residency, Learning the Business Side of Practice"
Presented by: Jonathan E. Perley, M.D., Clinical Instructor - Harbor UCLA,
Private Practice, Long Beach, CA

The things you need and better know before going into practice!
• How to decide on the right job.
• Academic vs. Private vs. HMO
• Groups - Large and Small
• Partnerships
• Understanding insurance, reimbursements and coding - What are they and why are they important?
• How to get started in a practice and what is expected of me.
• Understanding the economic landscape and how it relates to medicine today.

RSVP today at info@wsaua.org

Educational Opportunity:
•	No charge for Residents to attend five-day WSAUA Annual Meeting - (register before deadline) – (Value of $950)
•	No charge for Residents to attend Postgraduate Review & Exam Preparation Courses
•	No charge for Residents to attend Practice Management workshops
Award opportunity:
•	$1000 scholarship for the outstanding Resident from each training facility who will be presenting at the meeting (award determined by Dpt. chair)
•	Three Resident essay contest awards 1st:$1,000 /2nd:$700 /3rd:$300 - be sure to have them submit their research
•	Three cash Poster awards 1st:$500/2nd:$300/3rd:$200 and best of session ribbon award recognition
•	Eligibility for cash award of $500 for the best trick - presented at the Round Table Program
Social Event & Spouse Recognition:
•	Residents are invited at no charge to the Sunday, Presidents Welcoming Reception and the Western Section Night --- as well as your spouse. Spouses of Residents will receive a badge and be able to utilize the Spouse Hospitality Lounge. (Value of $500)