July 17-20, 2008
Dulles Airport Marriott (Near Washington, DC)

Premedical and International Officers
AMSA also invites you to attend the COC, though you must first obtain approval through the appropriate National AMSA Trustees. Premeds, contact Premedical Trustee Tej Nuthulaganti. International officers, contact International Trustee Norman Priest, II.

During the COC you will...

• Learn about National AMSA, our history and our association's priorities.
• Develop a plan for your chapter's project development, fundraising and recruitment.
• Hang out with other cool AMSA chapter leaders from around the country.
• Get exposure to AMSA's nationally recognized work in Health Policy, Medical Education, Global Health, Community and Public health, and Humanistic Medicine.
• Have a blast in Washington, DC (and consider it work!).

If you have any questions about the COC, contact AMSA Vice-President of Membership Joel Salinas, your regional director, or AMSA's Membership Services at (800) 767-2266.

WHERE IS THE COC AND WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

The COC will be held at the Dulles Airport Marriott and the AMSA National Office in Reston, VA. The Marriott and AMSA office are located 30 minutes west of Washington, DC. Dress is casual. The climate in DC is hot and humid so bring swimsuits for the hotel pool. Be sure to bring a sweater for the hotel, as the air conditioning can be quite chilly. On Saturday night, we will go to clubs in DC with a dress code (no jeans, no tennis shoes), so pack accordingly.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

There will be four attendees (same gender) assigned to a sleeping room in the Dulles Airport Marriott. AMSA will pay for the room and tax, but does not cover incidentals. If you prefer your own room, contact the national office at 800-767-2266 with your request and credit card information PRIOR to the registration deadline. You'll be responsible for paying for the room in its entirety upon hotel check-out. AMSA will reimburse you 1/4 of the conference room rate with a receipt that you provide to the national office (Carol Clarke) within 30 days of COC.

AIRPORT AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

Try to arrive on Thursday, July 17 and depart after 3:00 pm on Sunday, July 20.

From Dulles Airport there is a shuttle to the Dulles Airport Marriott Hotel, which leaves every 15-20 minutes (4:30 am-1:00 am), and is located on the outer curbside, lower level. Look for the "hotel shuttle" sign, outside of 2A and 2H. Be sure to take the shuttle to the Dulles Airport Marriott, not the Marriott Suites.

If you arrive by train, take the Metro (subway) to West Falls Church, then follow the instructions below.

If arriving at Ronald Reagan Airport, take the Metro to the West Falls Church station. Then take the Washington Flyer Coach bus for $9.00* one-way, $16.00* round-trip to the Dulles Airport. Go to www.washfly.com for a complete schedule of times and current rates. Beware of Washington Flyer cabs-they’ll cost around $45. *Rate is subject to change.

Refer to the driving directions if you decide to drive to either the Dulles Airport Marriott or the AMSA national office.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

You will have the opportunity to meet fellow chapter officers from across the country starting on Thursday, July 17. On-site registration will open on Friday morning, July 18 and the meeting will end on Sunday, July 20 by 1:00 pm. For more information, see the COC tentative program.

COC LOBBY DAY

To Be Announced

REGISTRATION FEES

Medical Chapter Officer	$150.00
Premedical Chapter Officer MUST contact AMSA's Premedical Trustee for prior approval and details.	$150.00
International Chapter Officer MUST contact AMSA's International Trustee for prior approval and details.	$150.00

Registration covers your room from Thursday, 4:00pm until Sunday, 12:00pm and meals from Friday breakfast to Saturday lunch. You will receive a receipt for registration fees at the COC. The registration form is due to the national office by June 16, 2008. To receive conference materials, you'll want to report to the on-site registration table on Friday, July 18 at 7:00 am at the Dulles Airport Marriott. REFUNDS are issued only if cancellations are received prior to July 3.

Register online now!

FOOD IS PROVIDED

• Friday: continental breakfast and lunch to be served at the Dulles Airport Marriott, and a barbecue dinner at the national office.
• Saturday: continental breakfast and lunch to be served at the Dulles Airport Marriott. Transportation will be provided to local restaurants and clubs where attendees will be on their own for dinner.

Indicate on your registration if you prefer vegetarian meals or have other special dietary needs.