Improving Standards in Colposcopy

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1 Australian Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology inc XXII Scientific Meeting Improving Standards in Colposcopy The Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart MAY 5th - 8th 2011 Registration Brochure Key Dates: Abstract Submission Deadline: 31st January 2011 Early Bird Registration: 5th March 2011

2 Invitation to Attend It is with pleasure that we invite you to attend the XXII Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Colposcopy & Cervical Pathology Inc (ASCCP) in Hobart, 5th - 8th May The venue for the meeting is The Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, the city s premier CBD hotel situated on Hobart s waterfront We hope that you will be able to join us for the meeting and look forward to seeing you in Hobart. The ASCCP The purpose of the Society is to provide a forum for education & the dissemination of knowledge relevant to the diagnosis & management of the disease processes of the cervix, vagina & vulva. The Society also aims to advise learned bodies & government, & to establish relations with national & international organisations. About Hobart Hobart is the capital city of Australia s Island state Tasmania. Nestled beside the River Derwent, it has the magnificent Mount Wellington rising above it. With a population of approximately 220,000 Hobart offers a city like feel, without the crowds and constant rush of city living. As one of Australia s oldest settlements it has a rich and varied history. It is a city of culture, tradition and hospitality famous for its locally sourced culinary delights and award winning wines. There is a great variety of activities and attractions. Whether you are interested in nature s beauty, for which Tasmania is renowned, or charming cafes and shopping, Hobart has it all. With the cleanest air in the world this beautiful place is great to just to unwind and relax in. ASCCP Committee of Management President: David Allen Immediate past President: Louise Farrell Call For Abstracts Submissions are invited for oral presentations in free communications sessions at the meeting. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words and be submitted no later than the 31st January, Papers submitted by authors considered to be early career investigators will be considered for the $1000 President s Prize, which is awarded at the discretion of the President. As far as possible, the data presented in the abstract should not have been published or presented at another major meeting. If previously presented, the author(s) must indicate where and when the data has been reported. Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: Committee Members: Co-opted & Chair XXII Scientific Meeting: Local Scientific Committee Member: Chris Dalrymple Peter Russell Jeffrey Tan Ian Etherington Gary Fentiman Annabelle Farnsworth Robert Rome (Co-opted) Penny Blomfield Amanda Dennis All abstracts will be subjected to peer review by specialists in the fi eld. It is a condition of submission that the presenting author of the abstract must register their attendance and pay the registration fee by the Early bird Registration deadline of 4th March We regret that abstracts will be excluded from the program and abstract publication if your registration is not received by this date. 1

3 Invited Speakers Dr. Stanley J Robboy: MD, FCAP Dr. Robboy has been at Duke University for 19 years where he is Vice Chairman of the Department of Pathology, Chief of Diagnostic Pathology and senior author/editor of Robboy s Pathology of the Female Reproductive Tract. He trained at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, becoming an attending pathologist there and rising to associate professor at Harvard Medical School. He is a renowned lecturer in gynaecologic pathology and pioneered the unraveling of the DES (diethylstilbestrol) story. He has been Professor and Chairman of the Pathology Department, New Jersey Medical School and Commissioner for the State of New Jersey s Commission on Cancer Research. He has also been Trustee of the American Pathology Foundation and President of the Arthur Purdy Stout Society of Surgical Pathology. Currently, he is President-Elect of the College of American Pathologists. Dr Maggie Cruickshank Dr Maggie Cruickshank works as a Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist within the Gynaecology Oncology Service in Aberdeen, Scotland with a special interest in colposcopy and vulva disorders. She is the lead clinician for colposcopy in Grampian region and is the President-elect of the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. She has a programme of research in pre-invasive disease of the lower genital tract, clinical research trials and molecular studies with Universities of Edinburgh, Dundee, Cambridge, Nottingham and Strathclyde and NHS Scotland. The focus of this work relates to Human Papilloma virus infection (HPV). She leads a health services research programme to investigate the impact of HPV immunisation on cervical screening and the role of HPV testing as a primary screening tool with collaborators in the Scottish HPV Investigators Research Network (SHINe). Dr. Muhieddine A-F Seoud: MD, FACOG, FACS Dr Muhieddine Seoud completed residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the American University of Beirut Medical Centre (AUBMC) and at the Eastern Virginia Medical School and the Jones Institute of IVF in Norfolk, Virginia. He then completed a fellowship in Pelvic Surgery and Gynecologic Oncology at the Kansas University Medical Center. On return to Beirut in 2001 he became Professor and acting chairman of the department at AUBMC. He has focused his research in the fi eld of gynaecological oncology and also HPV infection and cervical cancer. His fi elds of interest include the role of aggressive surgery in ovarian cancer, the role of genetics in recurrent molar pregnancy, the role of hormonal therapy, and the role of HPV vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer. He has published and is currently working on the incidence of HPV in Lebanon and the Middle East. He is the past president of the Lebanese Ob-Gyn society. He has published over 90 original manuscripts and presented in over 130 scientific meetings. He is the recipient of several local and international grants. 2

4 Provisional Program THURSDAY 5 th MAY 2:00-6:00pm ASCCP Executive Committee Meeting 2:00-6:00pm Registration 6:00-7:30pm Welcome Reception Welcome from the President FRIDAY 6 th MAY 8:30-9:00am Opening of Conference: His Excellency the Governor of Tasmania, The Honorable Peter Underwood am Quality Assurance in Australian Colposcopy Practice am Morning Tea Dr Maggie Cruickshank: Bench Marking Colposcopy Practice in Scotland using a National Colposcopy Dataset Dr Louise Farrell: Cquip: Introducing QA in Colposcopy in Australia Dr David Wrede: Computerisation in Colposcopy pm The HPV Story - Where Are We Heading? 12:30-1:30pm Lunch Professor Stanley Robboy: HPV Terminology. The American Perspective Dr Mike Seoud: Epidemiology of HPV Related Diseases in Low Risk Countries: Does it really matter? Dr Julia Brotherton: The HPV Registry. Vaccination Coverage - Update and the Role of the Registry Dr Maggie Cruickshank: Cervical Screening in a Vaccinated Cohort Dr Julia Brotherton: The Impact of the Vaccination Program in Australia Assoc Prof David Allen: Screening in the Post Vaccination Era 1:30-2:30pm Debate: Should All Gynaecologists Practice Colposcopy? Speakers to be Confirmed 2:30-3:40pm Proffered Papers pm AGM pm Cocktail Party Government House Executive Committee Dinner SATURDAY 7 th MAY 8:30-10:30am Cervical Adenocarcinoma & AIS Dr Mike Seoud: Cervical Adenocarcinoma: Why is it Different? Professor Stanley Robboy: DES Syndrome 40 Years of Follow-up 10: am Morning Tea :30pm Colposcopic Practice Professor Stanley Robboy: Unusual Squamous Lesions of the Lower Female Reproductive Tract Dr Peter Sykes: Conservative Management of CIN2 Dr Maggie Cruickshank: 6 Year Follow-up Post Treatment of CIN - Role of HPV Testing Professor Stanley Robboy: Biology and Markers of Progressive and Regressing CIN Dr Maggie Cruickshank: Training and Assessment in Colposcopy Training 3

5 Provisional Program (cont.) SATURDAY 7 th MAY (cont.) 12:30-1:30pm Lunch 1:30-3:00pm High Resolution Anoscopy, AIN & Anal Cancer Speakers include: Dr Jenny Roberts & Professor Richard Turner 3:00-3:30pm Afternoon Tea 3: pm Proferred Papers 5:45-11:00pm Conference Dinner SUNDAY 8 th MAY 9:00-12:00pm The Colposcopy Challenge Session with Expert Panels A Series of Colposcopy Cases to Challenge your Intellect Professor Ian Hammond: School of Women and Infant Health University of Western Australia Dr Christopher Darymple: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Interactive Session with Transponders 12:00pm Conference Close SOCIAL PROGRAM Welcome Reception & Dinner Thursday 5 th May :00pm - 7:30pm Venue: The Henry Jones Art Hotel Cost: Inclusive for full time registered member/non-members $90.00 for daily registrants and guests Join The ASCCP in welcoming you to the XXII Scientific Meeting at the Historic Henry Jones Art Hotel, the former home of the IXL Jam Factory. Governor s Reception Friday 6 th May pm pm Conference Dinner Saturday 7 th May :45pm - 11:00pm Venue: Government House His Excellency, the Governor and Mrs Underwood invite you to attend a reception at Government House. All registered delegates and accompanying persons are invited to attend at no cost. Entry is restricted and attendance must be confirmed at the time of registration. Venue: MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) at Moorilla Estate Cost: Inclusive for full time registered member/non-members $ for daily registrants and guests Come along to the Conference dinner at the newly completed Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) at Moorilla Estate. Please bring something warm to wear or wrap around you, as we will be travelling on the water to get there! Program Disclaimer The information contained in this brochure is correct at time of printing. The ASCCP Committee and YRD (Aust) Pty Ltd reserve the right to alter or delete items from the program as circumstance dictate and take no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes. The program will be updated on the Society s website as details are fi nalised. The scientifi c Program will commence at 9am Friday 5th May and end at midday on Sunday 8th May. The Program is yet to be fi nalised. 4

6 General Information Registration Accommodation The Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart 1 Davey Street Hobart Tasmania 7000 t: (03) t: The 4.5 star Hotel Grand Chancellor is well positioned overlooking one of the world s most picturesque and historic Harbour s. The Grand Chancellor features 243 spacious rooms, a hair dresser based in the Lobby, a gym and an indoor heated pool. Restaurant Tasman and the Atrium Bar offer a wide range of dining choices and it s just a short stroll to many dining options in the CDB. The Henry Jones Art Hotel 25 Hunter Street Hobart Tasmania 7000 t: w: The Henry Jones is Australia s first and only dedicated Art Hotel. The 5 star Hotel s suites, foyers, bars and restaurants and atrium are furnished with over 250 original artworks. Standing on Hobart s waterfront the former jam factory has been transformed into an enthralling first class hotel showcasing the work of Tasmania s finest visual and performing artists. The Henry Jones is situated across the road from the Grand Chancellor (approximately 2 minutes walk). The Old Wool Store Hotel 1 Macquarie Street Hobart Tasmania 7000 t: (03) t: w: The Old Wool store apartment hotel is centrally located - within a stone s throw of the city centre and just a block away from Hobart s majestic waterfront, the Grand Chancellor and close to some of the best restaurants in Tasmania. Please read the following information carefully. Scientific Meeting registration cannot be confirmed until payment is received. To ensure you are registered for the Scientific Meeting, your completed registration form together with appropriate payment must be received by the published dates. Registration Entitlements Full Registration includes attendance to all sessions, a conference satchel, all publications, the welcome function, the conference dinner, cocktails at Government House, morning and afternoon teas and lunch each day. A Single Day Registration includes attendance to all sessions on your nominated day, a conference satchel, all publications, and morning and afternoon teas and lunch on your nominated day. Please note: Single Day Registration prices are available on application. This price does not include social functions; however tickets may be purchased via the registration form. Registration Cancellation Policy Registration cancellations will not be accepted unless made in writing. Cancellations made before 1st April 2011 will incur an administration cost of $160. No registration refunds will be made after this date. As an alternative to cancellation, your registration may be transferred to another person before the 25th April 2011 without incurring any cost penalty. Registration transfers made on or after 25th April 2011 will incur a $25 processing fee. The Scientific Meeting managers must be advised in writing of any alterations or transfers. 5

7 Travel Registration Desk The registration desk will be open: Thursday 5th May 2:00pm - 6pm Friday 6th May 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 7th May 8:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 8th May 8:30am - 12 noon Secretariat YRD is the appointed secretariat for ASCCP Please contact YRD with any queries. YRD (Aust) Pty Ltd PO Box 717 Indooroopilly Q Australia 4068 t: f: e: asccp@yrd.com.au Flights Domestic flights to Hobart depart from most major cities. The domestic airlines that fl y to Hobart are Qantas, Jet Star and Virgin Blue. For international fl ights that do not fl y into Hobart, you will require a domestic fl ight By Sea The Spirit of Tasmania operates from Melbourne to Devonport and this is often a popular option for visitors seeking to explore more of Tasmania. The Distance from Devonport to Hobart is approximately a 3 hrs 30 min via the Midlands Highway Airport Transfers Hobart Airport is 15 kilometers from the CBD. Allow 20 minutes by Taxi. Taxi Taxis are available from the taxi rank which is located directly in front of the Terminal. Taxi pricing is charged by meter; expect to pay around $45.00 per transfer from Hobart Airport to the city. ASCCP Membership Applications for membership can be made via the ASCCP Secretariat. Please by asccp@yrd.com.au to request a membership form or visit Shuttle Bus Shuttle buses operate between the Hobart CBD (accommodation hotels, motels etc) and the airport for every departure. The shuttle departs outside the terminal after the arrival of every fl ight transferring passengers to The Hobart CBD. Fares are sold for one way or return: Adult $15.00 Adult Return $25 Pensioner $10 Visas International visitors will require a visa in order to enter Australia. Please check with your local authority as to what visa you require. Car Hire Pre-book your vehicle or book on arrival at Hobart International Airport Climate Hobart experiences colder weather compared to most Australian capital cities. The temperature average from May to October is 14.4 C. During May, the average maximum temperature is 14.4 C with a minimum average of 6.9 C. 6

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9 Registration Form & Accommodation Booking Form ASCCP Improving Standards in Colposcopy XXII Scientific Meeting. the hotel grand chancellor hobart 5 th - 8 th may 2011 Please print clearly and retain a copy of your registration for your records. Please forward to: Conference Secretariat: YRD (Aust) Pty Ltd, PO Box 717, Indooroopilly Q 4068 t: f: e: asccp@yrd.com.au abn: A. DELEGATE INFORMATION TITLE GIVEN NAME FAMILY NAME ORGANISATION POSITION STREET ADDRESS SUBURB/TOWN STATE POSTCODE TELEPHONE FAX MOBILE ACCOMPANYING PERSON NAME SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Dietary, Health, Physical) B. REGISTRATION (early bird closes 5th March 2011) Member Non Member Medical - Early Bird Full Registration $995 $1150 Medical - Full Registration $1150 $1280 Non Medical - Early Bird Full Registration $790 $900 Non Medical Full Registration $900 $1010 Trainee Medical - Early Bird Full Registration $660 Trainee Medical - Full Registration $710 Day Registration POA SECTION B: TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES $ Please note: All fees include GST. Member rates apply to those who are full members and associate members of the ASCCP C. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & ACCOMPANYING PERSON/S FOR CATERING PURPOSES PLEASE TICK THE BOX IF YOU ARE ATTENDING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: Please note: All social activities are inclusive with your full registration fee. Welcome Reception and Dinner - Thursday 5th May, 2011 Cocktails Government House - Friday 6th May, 2011 Conference Dinner - Saturday 7th May 2011 Additional Tickets Numbers of tickets required Welcome Reception $90 Conference Dinner $155 Cocktails Government House - No charge SECTION C: TOTAL ADDITIONAL TICKETS $

10 D. ACCOMMODATION Hotels Rooms / Rate (per night) Arrival Date Departure Date THE GRAND CHANCELLOR Mountain View Room Harbour View Room $ 190 $ 225 THE HENRY JONES ART HOTEL Standard Room $ 270 Studio apartment $ 185 THE OLD WOOLSTORE APARTMENT HOTEL One bedroom apartment Two bedroom apartment $ 208 $ 265 IMPORTANT: If you wish to share a room with another delegate please complete this section: (Delegate MUST be named in order to guarantee share of rooms) NAME: Please note: The hotel requires either the deposit of one night s accommodation, accommodation to be prepaid in full or the supply of credit card details to secure your booking. (Please tick one option below) Guarantee my arrival using the credit card details provided on this form A deposit of one night s room rate is included in the total fees payment on this registration form I would like to prepay the total amount of accommodation SECTION D: TOTAL ACCOMMODATION $ E. PAYMENT DETAILS B. REGISTRATION $ C. ADDITIONAL TICKETS $ D. ACCOMMODATION $ METHOD OF PAYMENT: TOTAL $ Cheque payable to: YRD (Aust) Pty Ltd ASCCP, C/- YRD (Aust) Pty Ltd, PO Box 717, INDOOROOPILLY QLD 4068 Charge the specified amount of accommodation and total registration fees to my credit card Charge my credit card for registration fees only. If accommodation is booked your credit card details will be provided to the hotel as a booking guarantee. Cancellation charges are at the discretion of the hotel, however if no written cancellation is received a minimum amount equal to one night s accommodation will be charged to the credit card provided. PAYMENT TYPE MasterCard Visa Cheque Credit Card No#: Cardholder Name: / / / Expiry Date: / Signature: Please note: 2.5% credit card processing fee applies I wish to register for the ASCCP Conference 2011 and have read and agree to all the conditions outlined in this registration brochure and form. Delegate Signature: Date: Please note that registration places are limited and will be allocated on a strictly fi rst in payment basis. In the event that space is unavailable you will be notifi ed immediately. The Privacy Act 2001 provides that before your name and address details can be published on the list of conference delegates, for distribution to fellow delegates or any other party, you must give your consent. If you DO NOT wish to have your name, address and details included in the list of delegates please indicate below. Exclude my name from the list of delegates: Cancellation Policy: An administration fee of $160 per registrant will apply for cancellations after 01/04/11. Please note that cancellation of accommodation MUST be received in writing to YRD and cancellation fees are at the hotels discretion depending on date of cancellation. Disclaimer: This conference program is confi rmed at the date of printing. However, ASCCP reserves the right to make changes to this program at any time as circumstances dictate. Every effort will be made to provide a program of equivalent standard and value. Insurance Disclaimer: Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that at the time you register for the conference and book your travel you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The policy should include (1) loss of fees/deposit through cancellation of your participation in the Conference; (2) loss through cancellation of the Conference; (3) loss of international/domestic air fares through cancellation for any reason including force majeure, medical expenses, Loss or damage to person or property, additional expenses; and (4) repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. The Conference Secretariat cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange his or her own insurance.