National Medical Association
Professional Development Series: Health & Wellness
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.’s 48th Annual Legislative Conference

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Walter E. Washington Convention Center • Meeting Rooms 201-202 A&B
Washington, District of Columbia

Please join us for the National Medical Association (NMA)’s Professional Development Series at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF)’s Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in Washington, DC.

The CBCF ALC is the leading policy conference on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community. During the ALC more than 9,000 thought leaders, legislators, healthcare professionals, and other attendees will address issues such as economic development, civil and social justice, education, and public health during its more than 70 policy forums.

The NMA Professional Development Series is a one day forum designed to enhance the educational underpinnings of physicians, healthcare providers, and all professionals interested in promoting health equity. The format will include panel and keynote presentations discussing inequities and disparities in key areas and systematic approaches to promote wellness through prevention and management of disease.

REGISTRATION

There are two registration package options:

• Professional Development Series Package 1 (PDSNMA1 - $70.00) – a one day PDS only package to include:
• PDS program content, breakfast, lunch, evening reception, conference bag and badge
• admission to ALC national town hall on Sept 13th
• admission to ALC exhibit hall September 13th – 15th


• Professional Development Series Package 2 (PDSNMA2 - $225.00) – a one day PDS package to include:
• PDS program content, breakfast, lunch, evening reception, conference bag and badge
• individual ticket to General Session Luncheon, September 13th at 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
• CBC Chair and Board of Director’s Reception, September 13th at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
• admission to ALC policy forums, Sept 12th – 15th
• admission to ALC national town hall on Sept 13th
• admission to ALC exhibit hall September 13th – 15th
• new attendee breakfast for first and second year attendees only, September 13t

To register please visit the CBCF ALC website: https://show.jspargo.com/cbcf18/reg/default.asp

1. Enter your name and email and click next;
2. Enter promo code PDSNMA1 or PDSNMA2 at the bottom of the Profile Information page after completing your contact information and click next;
3. Complete the Demographics survey and click next;
4. Select Professional Development Series on the Registration Options page and click next;
5. Follow remaining prompts to compete the registration and payment.

For registration assistance please call 1-877-585-6018.

LOCATION & HOTEL INFORMATION

The conference will be held in meeting rooms 201 -202 AB at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC. The NMA has a limited number of hotel rooms at the Morrison - Clark Hotel located approximately one block from the Convention Center. Please note Invited Speakers will be given priority for hotel accommodations. For additional information please call 202-347-1895.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Washington’s Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the closest airport to the Convention Center, and is located approximately six miles away. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes, depending on traffic.

The Mt. Vernon Square station on Metro’s yellow and green lines is the closest subway stop.

AGENDA

EXHIBITS AND SPONSORSHIP

Please click here for additional information regarding exhibit and sponsorship opportunities: http://www.afassanoco.com/nma/cbc/emails/email1.html or contact Katarina Herrman at 856-344-3615 or email.

FLYER

Click here to download a copy of the program flyer.

PHOTOS

Click here to view photos from the 2017 NMA Professional Development Series at the CBCF ALC.