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Registration and Housing Open
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Important Dates
Joint Meeting Registration Categories and Fees
AAOE Coding Camp Fees
Group Registration
ASORN Annual Meeting
JCAHPO's Annual Continuing Education Program
Onsite Registration
Consult Registration Information for cancellation policies and other registration details.
Registration and Housing Open
The deadline to register and have your badge and meeting materials mailed to you has passed. You may still register online and book housing online until Sept. 22, but you will need to pick up your registration materials onsite in Hall A.
- The deadline to register for the meeting by fax or mail has passed.
- You may still obtain housing using the Housing Form (PDF 204K)
- View Hotel Map (PDF 212K) and Hotel List (PDF 211K)
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Important Dates
| Aug. 25 |
Last day to register by fax or mail; last day to cancel; last day to register and have your badge and materials mailed to you before the meeting |
| Sept. 22 |
Last day to preregister. Badge and materials must be picked up onsite. |
2010 Joint Meeting Registration Categories and Fees
The Academy does not permit attendance or participation by optometrists at any level in any educational activity at its Joint Meeting.
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Category
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Early Registration Fee (Deadline: Aug. 4)
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Preregistration Fee (Deadline: Sept. 22)
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Onsite Registration Fee
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One-Day-Only Registration Fee*
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| Active Academy Member |
$0
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$0
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$0
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N/A
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Includes active Fellows, Members, Members in Training, Confirmed Candidates, Life Members and International Members.
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2010 dues must be paid.
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Although Academy members attend the Joint Meeting for free, you still must register.
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| Retired Academy Member |
$200
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$200
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$200
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N/A
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- Includes retired Fellows and Members.
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| Affiliate Member |
$400
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$450
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$500
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N/A
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- Available to Affiliate members in India and the Philippines.
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| MEACO Physician |
$700
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$740
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$780
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N/A
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| MEACO Physician in Training |
$200
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$220
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$240
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N/A
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| Nonmember Physician |
$875
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$925
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$975
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$475
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| Nonmember Physician in Training |
$250
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$275
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$300
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$150
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- Including residency program and fellowship participants.
- Proof of in-training status must be submitted at the time of registration.
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| Other Medical Professional |
$400
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$450
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$500
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$250
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- Including PhDs, DVMs, COEs, MBAs and healthcare administrators.
- Does not include optometrists or corporate representatives.
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AAOE Member
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$0
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$0
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$0
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N/A
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- You must be a member by Aug. 15 to qualify.
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Allied Health
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$125
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$150
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$175
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$100
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Includes technicians, assistants, nurses, office support staff, medical students, interns, orthoptists, ophthalmic photographers and other allied health personnel.
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Does not include optometrists or corporate representatives.
- Allied health attendees who wish to attend a related group meeting must register for it separately.
- ASORN full-meeting registrants and JCAHPO registrants do not need to register for the Academy's meeting to attend.
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Spouse/Guest
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$60
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$70
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$75
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N/A
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- A co-worker or an associate within the industry may not use the guest registration category.
- Available to those attending on a social basis only who are age 18 and above.
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Youth
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$0
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$0
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$0
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N/A
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| Corporate Representative |
$1,500
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$1,500
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$1,800
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N/A
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This category provides the opportunity to attend the 2010 Joint Meeting to corporate representatives who have a legitimate business reason for attending but do not have a product or service to exhibit.
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This registration category is not for employees of a registered exhibiting company. Those registrations are handled by the appointed meeting contact from your company.
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Contact the Academy at exhibitions@aao.org for more information. Do not use the attendee Preregistration & Ticket Order Forms linked from the Advance Program or on this Web site — those methods of registration are for physicians and health professionals only.
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Media
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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| * One-Day-Only Registration is available onsite only. |
2010 AAOE Coding Camp Fees
- Coding Camp is offered in two sessions. You may register for one or both.
- It is not necessary to register for the Joint Meeting in order to attend Coding Camp.
- Due to limited capacities, Coding Camps may sell out during the preregistration period. Any remaining tickets will be sold onsite on a first-come basis.
- Registration fee includes coding workbook and either breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Coding Camp: Beginners
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Category
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Early Registration Fee
(Deadline: Aug. 4)
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Preregistration Fee
(Deadline: Sept. 22)
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Onsite Registration Fee
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AAOE and Academy Members; Nonmembers
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$185
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$205
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$235
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Coding Camp: Intermediate/Advanced
Saturday, 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Category
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Early Registration Fee
(Deadline: Aug. 4)
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Preregistration Fee
(Deadline: Sept. 22)
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Onsite Registration Fee
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AAOE and Academy Members; Nonmembers
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$185
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$205
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$235
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Group Registration
- Group registration assistance will be available for those registering 10 or more attendees.
- Group registration processing fees will be assessed for all changes and badges will not be mailed in advance.
- For complete information, including the group registration agreement, timelines, and forms, contact groupreg@aao.org.
ASORN Annual Meeting
Join the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN) at its 34th Annual Meeting in Chicago. ASORN's Annual Meeting begins the morning of Friday, Oct. 15 and continues through Sunday, Oct. 17. Another outstanding educational program for nurses and ophthalmic personnel is planned with content ranging from basic to advanced levels. Join us for a variety of hot topics including a new educational track geared toward managers and networking opportunities! All ASORN sessions will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Nursing contact hours will be provided and JCAHPO credits will be requested. Onsite registration in Chicago will begin the morning of Friday, Oct 15. For additional information, consult ASORN's Web site, e-mail ASORN or call 415.561.8513.
JCAHPO's Annual Continuing Education Program
Join fellow ophthalmic professionals at JCAHPO's 38th Annual Continuing Education Program at the Hilton Chicago, Oct. 15 to 18. For registration and program information, consult JCAHPO's Web site, e-mail JCAHPO or call 800.284.3937.
Onsite Registration/Ticket Sales Hours
McCormick Place, Hall A
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Express Registration/ Registration Services |
Ticket Sales |
| Thursday, Oct. 14 |
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. |
n/a |
| Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16 |
6 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 17 and Monday, Oct. 18 |
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Oct. 19 |
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
