Book by September 22 to take advantage of discounted rates
AFHTO has obtained an extension for preferred accommodation rates at The Westin Harbour Castle, and so the deadline for reduced rates for conference registration is also extended. Register for the conference: To qualify for early-bird rates, payment must be received by Sept. 22, at 5:00 PM EST. As of Sept. 22 all conference registration fees increase by $75 per person; Awards Dinner fee increases by $25 per person. Members must enter a validation code for further discounts. Discounted travel and accommodation arrangements for conference attendees:
- Reserve a room at the group rate of $199 per night by September 22, 2014 at 5:00 PM EST. Room rate and availability cannot be guaranteed after this date.
- Book discounted travel arrangements with Porter Airlines and/or VIA Rail Canada.
AFHTO members – take advantage of additional FREE programs available to you immediately before the conference:
- Profession-based programs to develop relationships and share experiences with peers from across Ontario
- For board chairs/members, executive directors and lead MD/NPs of AFHTO member organizations. (Please note these are not open to other FHT/NPLC team members):
- Towards the Next Ministry Contract: This 2-hour facilitated session is designed to develop a common statement of principles and a set of agreed priorities to guide AFHTO’s advocacy on behalf of members. It will build on findings from a survey of FHT/NPLC leaders (to go out by Sept.17).
- Effective Governance for Quality in Primary Care: This is evidence-based training program is delivered by delivered by FHT and NPLC peer leaders. Click for more information on the session and to register.
- NOTE: QIDS Specialist Professional Development Program is being deferred to later this year.
Go to the AFHTO 2014 Conference webpage for conference program details and frequently asked questions. Conference Highlights:
- View the Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance for the overall agenda
- 48 concurrent sessions (listed by time and listed by theme) and 72 posters in 7 thematic streams
- Updated list of EMR User Sessions now available, sessions are hosted by the Community of Practice for each EMR vendor to explore common practices and challenges in EMR use.
- Education Credits available:
- This program has been reviewed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and is awaiting final accreditation by the College’s Ontario Chapter.
- Attendance at this program entitles certified Canadian College of Health Leaders members (CHE / Fellow) to 4.75 Category II credits toward their maintenance of certification requirement.