USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium 2012 (June 19-21, 2012, University of Maryland, College Park, MD)

The 2012 USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium will be held June 19-21 at the University of Maryland, College Park, in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. The theme for the conference is "Prevention Strategies for a Healthy Nation: Building on the Basics of Public Health."

Highlights of this year’s conference will include:

• Category Day featuring a full-day of profession-specific topics and activities;
• Track sessions covering emerging trends, recent research results, case studies, best practices and more, on a wide range of key public health topics;
• Significant continuing education credits for all professional categories and several disciplines;
• Keynote talks by thought leaders in public health and the Corps;
• An exhibit hall featuring an array of the latest products and services in the field;
• An even more robust slate of pre-conference sessions providing continuing education credits;
• Networking;
• And more!

2012 Registration Rates

The registration rates for the 2012 Symposium have been announced. To make the symposium more affordable for everyone, rates have been reduced. Full registration fees cover all sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, and breakfast and lunch on Wednesday and Thursday. Student, Spouse, and Guest registrations include all sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, breakfast on Wednesday and Thursday, and Lunch on Thursday. (Wednesday Lunch is not included) The Anchor and Caduceus Dinner being held Tuesday night is NOT included in any conference registration. Tickets may be bought separately when registration opens.

Please visit the USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium website for more information: http://www.phscofevents.org/

BCOAG Communications and Public Relations Committee