OCT. 2 Deadline for hotel changes and cancellations
OCT. 3 Deadline for on-line registration and ticktet purchases
OCT 14-18 ASA Annual Meeting
OCT 15 ASA House of Delegates Meeting
OCT 15-17 2006 Exhibit area open
OCT 18 ASA House of Delegates Meeting

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

1. Is my ASA member User ID and Password the same one I use to gain access to the members-only section of the web site?

2. What are the registration fees?

3. Do I have to be registered to create my itinerary?

4. How do I create my itinerary?

5. How will I know if an event is sold out?

6. Once I've registered can I go back to update my itinerary?

7. What if I didn't register over the Internet? Can I still go in and update my itinerary?

8. What types of payments do you accept?

9. What should I do if I don't receive an email confirmation?

10. I am a member, but the system is telling me my registration code is not allowing me to sign up for certain events.

11.What is the registration cut-off date?

12. What if I don't want to register over the Internet?

13. Where can I make my hotel reservations?

14. What is the policy for ticket refunds and exchanges?

15. Where can I find out more information regarding CME credits?

16. Whom can I contact if I have other questions about the Annual Meeting?

17. What are the dates for future ASA Annual Meetings?

1. Is my ASA member User ID and password the same one I use to gain access to the members-only section of the web site?
Yes, your User ID will be your first initial and last name (i.e., JSmith) and your member ID for your password. If you have modified your User ID or your password through our members-only section please use the new password you created for yourself. If you have forgotten your password please use the "Forgot Your Password" option to receive your password via email.

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2. What are the registration fees?

Code Registration Fee Fee
900 ASA Member No Fee
901 Spouse Attending No Fee
902 Nonmember Physician $450
903 Nurse Anesthetist $300
904 Respiratory Therapist/Anesthesia Technician/PACU or Critical Care Nurse $50
905 Nonmember Physician in a Residency Program Outside the U.S. $25
906 Resident Members of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists $25
907 Other $450

3. Do I have to be registered to create my itinerary?
Yes, to create an itinerary you must first register for the Annual Meeting.

4. How do I create my itinerary?
After registering, create your itinerary by entering your search criteria or selecting from the pull-down menus at the top of the screen. Simply add events from your search results page by clicking on the "add" button. You can choose to add multiple events by clicking in the check boxes of each event and selecting the "Add Checked to My Itinerary" button. Detailed information for each event can be viewed by clicking on the event title. You may add as many events as you wish.

When finished, proceed to checkout. You will receive an e-mail confirmation with a User ID and Password after you have completed your registration. This User ID and Password should be used to re-enter the site and update your itinerary.

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5. How will I know if an event is sold out?
The sold-out events will be flagged with this icon in the search results pages indicating the event is sold out. The system will not allow you to register for that particular event.

6. Once I've registered can I go back to update my itinerary?
Yes, you can access your itinerary by logging in with the User ID and password in the "Already Registered?" area of the Annual Meeting Home Page. Your User ID and password can be found at the bottom of your confirmation letter. You will then be presented with an option to update your itinerary.

To add new events or additional tickets to a current event, simply locate the event and add it to your itinerary. Select the "Remove" button to remove events. When finished, proceed to checkout. You will receive a confirmation letter with your updated itinerary information.


7. What if I didn't register over the Internet? Can I still go in and update my itinerary?
Yes, you can update your itinerary on the web, using the User ID and Password indicated on your confirmation letter. If you are unsure about your User ID and password information please enter your e-mail address under "Forget Your Password" from the home page or send an email to annmtg@asahq.org.

8. What types of payments do you accept?
We accept MasterCard and Visa.

9. What should I do if I don't receive an email confirmation?
Please send an email to annmtg@asahq.org and state when you registered.

10. I am a member, but the system is telling me my registration code is not allowing me to sign up for certain events. You will need to lower your privacy settings in your browser. You can do this in Internet Explorer by going to Tools/Internet Options and selecting the privacy tab. In Netscape select Tools/Cookie Manager.

11. What is the registration cut-off date?
Registration forms sent via mail or fax must be received at the ASA Executive Office on or before September 13, 2006. Individuals registering on-line must complete the registration process by October 3, 2006.

There will be no refunds or exchanges after September 13, 2006.

12. What if I don't want to register over the Internet?
You may fax the registration form to our registration department at 847-825-0814. A pdf copy of the registration form is available here.

13. Where can I make my hotel reservations?
You can book your hotel room through the ASA Housing Web Site.

14. What is the policy for ticket refunds and exchanges?
All requests for refunds or exchanges must be made via the Internet or in writing to ASA. Attendees must return the tickets they wish to cancel or exchange via FedEx or overnight mail to ASA no later than September 13, 2006 .

Refunds or exchanges will not occur until ASA receives the tickets. No refunds or exchanges will be allowed after September 13, 2006.

15. Where can I find out more information regarding CME credits?
Please review the CME Credit Guide for information on obtaining CME credits at the Annual Meeting. A pdf version of the guide will be available soon.

16. Whom can I contact if I have other questions about the Annual Meeting?
The ASA Annual Meeting staff contact list follows. Please direct your questions to the appropriate person on the list.

Subject Contact
Abstracts Judy Jacobson
Annual Meeting Jill Formeister
Art Exhibit Carol Klemm
Child Care Jeff Schulz
Exhibitor Database Jill Formeister
Housing/hotels Kathy Laurino
Meeting rooms Judy Jacobson
Press Room Roy Winkler
Refresher Course Lectures Carol Klemm
Registration - Web Site annmtg@asahq.org
Other Registration Questions Betty Davis
Scientific exhibits Carol Klemm
Social Activities Kathy Laurino

17. What are the dates for future ASA Annual Meetings?

  • October 13-17, 2007 - San Francisco, CA
  • October 18-22, 2008 - Orlando, FL
  • October 17-21, 2009 - New Orleans, LA
  • October 16-20, 2010 - San Diego,CA

 

 

 

 

 

For additional information on the Annual Meeting registration process please review our Frequently Asked Questions.

If you encounter any technical difficulties using this web site please send an email to annmtg@asahq.org for assistance.

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