MEETING REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
The Meeting is open to all Physicians and Eye Care Professionals.
The Meeting also offers the opportunity to learn new skills in Instructional Courses that have immediate impact on various aspects of your clinical practice. The Exhibits will provide a wonderful tour of the advancements in technology that promise to deliver better eye care. The Socials program included in the Full Program Registration entitles the delegates to attend the Welcome Cocktails and the Fellowship Dinner to mingle with the Speakers, with Colleagues, and Industry Partners in a festive and informal atmosphere at the end of the day.
PAO Members are required to attend the Business Meeting. To remain in good standing PAO members should not miss two or more consecutive Annual or Business Meetings.
Speakers and all other program participants are required to register. Spouses and other interested persons may be registered as accompanying persons of a registered participant.
Registration Dates
Registration is open from now until last day of the Meeting. Early Bird rates (online only) are until September 25, 2010 and Advance Registration rates are applicable until October 16, 2010. After October 16, 2010 On-Site Registration rates will apply.
Full Program Registration
Registering for the Full Program gives the participant access to all the activities during the entire meeting including the Scientific Sessions, the Socials, and the Exhibitions. The Registration Kit will have the badge, the Final Program, and other meeting aids. The registrant will also be entitled to lunch and snacks during the meeting dates.
Day Registration
Single day registration is an option for those who do not wish to register for the full three-day meeting. Day registration entitles the participant to receive a badge valid only for the specific date, the Final Program, the meeting kit, lunch for that day, and access to the Scientific sessions and the Exhibits on the same day only.
Accompanying Persons Registration
Participants may register a companion as an accompanying person entitling the person to a badge with access only to the Exhibits and the Fellowship dinner.
REGISTRATION RATES
The Registration Fees are shown in the Table below. Advance registration rates are valid only until October 16. PAO Members who are not in good standing should pay Non-Member rates. To be in good standing, a member should have paid membership dues for 2010 and must have attended either the 2008 or 2009 Annual Meeting. For any queries about membership status, please check with the Secretariat. Members may also pay dues and arrears by indicating so in the Registration Form.
| Category | EARLY BIRD Until September 25, 2010 |
ADVANCE Until October 16, 2010 |
ON-SITE Starting October 17, 2010 |
| PAO Active Member | PhP 3,500.00 | PhP 4,000.00 | PhP 5,500.00 |
| PAO Member-in-Training | PhP 2,000.00 | PhP 2,500.00 | PhP 3,500.00 |
| Non-Member | PhP 7,000.00 | PhP 8,000.00 | PhP 10,000.00 |
| Foreign Delegates | US$ 160.00 | US$ 170.00 | US$ 200.00 |
| Accompanying Person | PhP 2,500.00 | PhP 3,000.00 | PhP 3,500.00 |
| Day Registration | On-Site Only | On-Site Only | PhP 3,000.00 |
Registration Forms will not be processed without the correct payment.
Registrants may pay using any of the modes of payment indicated below.
PAYMENT
PayPal Online Payment
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CONFIRMATION AND CANCELLATION
Registrants will receive a confirmation number by e-mail if processing is successful. If you do not receive your confirmation letter, please notify the Secretariat by phone, by fax or by e-mail to rectify the situation.
Request for cancellation of registration must be received in writing either by mail or e-mail prior to October 17 for a 50% refund. Refunds cannot be processed until after November 20, 2010. Cancellation after November 20, 2010 will not be entitled to a refund. Registration is not transferable.
CLAIMING BADGES AND KITS
Registrants can claim their badges and kits at the Already Registered Counter in the morning of November 17, 2010 and anytime during the meeting proper. Please bring your confirmation letter to expedite the release of your kits.
You will be required to wear your badge at all times during the meeting. You will not be admitted into the Meeting and Exhibit Areas without the proper badge. The lunch and snack tickets will also be in your kits. They will be collected by the waiters before each meal. Lost badges and meal tickets will be replaced at considerable cost to the participant.
The Official Receipt for your payment will be included in your kits. Certificates of Attendance will be processed upon request at the Registration Area.
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE REGISTRATION
Instructional courses are open only to physicians who are registered for the meeting. For Day Registrants, the course must fall on the same date that your are registered for. Please review the schedules of the Courses carefully. Many of them are conducted simultaneously. Since seats are limited, you are encouraged to register for the courses early. You may indicate the courses you are interested in attending and make the payment if applicable together with your registration.
Instructional Courses Registration Rates
| CATEGORY | CODES | RATES |
| Glaucoma Instructional Course: Glaucoma Case Studies: The Experts Debate | ||
| Consultant | GIC | PhP 500.00 |
| Resident/Fellow | GIRF | PhP 300.00 |
| CATEGORY | CODES | RATES |
| Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Instructional Course: Basic Strabismus | ||
| Consultant | PEDC | PhP 300.00 |
| Resident/Fellow | PEDRF | PhP 100.00 |
