PAO 2009 Annual Meeting

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 PROCEDURES

To register for the PAO 2009 Annual Meeting, you can either register online or by sending the meeting registration form by fax or email.

Download the registration form here (You will need an Acrobat Reader to view the form), Print and fill up the form and send it by email or fax to the PAO Secretariat.

For online registration, an existing account is required, if you don't have an account yet. If you have log-in to your account, click here to register online. An email will be sent to you confirming your registration.

Should you have any questions, please call the PAO Secretariat.

Registration Dates

Registration is open from now until last day of the Meeting. Early Bird rates (online only) are until October 3, 2009 and Advance Registration rates are applicable until November 7, 2009. After November 7, 2009 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 November 7, 2009 . 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 2009 and must have attended either the 2007 or 2008 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 October 3, 2009	ADVANCE Until Nov. 7, 2009	ON-SITE Starting Nov. 8, 2009
PAO Active Member	P3,500.00	P4,000.00	P5,000.00
PAO Member-in-Training	P2,000.00	P2,500.00	P3,000.00
Non-Member	P7,000.00	P8,000.00	P10,000.00
Foreign Delegates	US$ 160.00	US$ 170.00	US$ 200.00
Accompanying Person	P2,500.00	P3,000.00	P3,500.00
Day Registration	On Site Only	On Site Only	P3,000.00

Registration Forms will not be processed without the correct payment.
Registrants may pay using any of the modes of payment indicated below.

PAYMENT

Full payment must be indicated on the forms. Forms received without payment will not be processed. Payments must be made in Philippine Pesos (PhP) through one of the following methods:

Cash

Cash payments can be received at the PAO Office by the Secretariat during regular working hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays and 8:00 a.m - 12:00 nn on Saturdays (except during declared holidays).

Check

Personal or Manager's Checks should be made out to the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology written in full. The registrant's name should be indicated at the back of the check. Check payments will be received at the PAO Office during the same time indicated above. Mailing checks is not recommended. The details of the check should be copied to the appropriate spaces in the Registration Form.

BDO Bills Payment Facility

Payments may also be process using BDO Payment Slip Form. All you have to do is follow these simple steps:
1. Visit your nearest BDO branch within your area.
2. Fill-up the Payment Slip -- an orange form; this is the same form you usually use when paying Credit Card Bills, Meralco Bills, Phone Bills, etc.
Fill in the pertinent details:

Company Name:	Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology or PAO
Institution Code: 0031	Institution Code: 0031
Subscriber’s Account Number:(account number varies depending on the item/s you wanted to pay)	PAO1111 > for Annual Membership Dues PAO2222 > for Membership Application Fees PAO3333 > for Registration Fees PAO4444 > for Hotel Accommodation PAO8888 > for Annual Membership Dues + Registration Fees PAO9999 > for Annual Membership Dues + Membership Application Fees
Subscriber’s Name:	Full Name of Eye MD or Registrant

3. Indicate if your payment is in cash or check.
4. Now you are ready to pay over-the-counter. Online payment such as phone banking, internet, etc. are also available for BDO account holders. The same information mentioned above is applicable.
5. Additional PAO reminders when using the BDO Bills Payment:
a) Use one Payment Slip per Eye Doctor or Registrant and per Account Number.
b) Make sure to write the full name of the doctor or registrant under the subscriber’s name.
c) No need to fax the payment slip/s to the PAO Secretariat. Keep the BDO validated payment slip for your file and reference. This will serve as your proof of payment.
d) BDO collection report will be forwarded to the PAO the next day. All details in the payment slip will be reflected in the report.
e) Registrants must still submit the completed registration form and hotel reservation form to the PAO Secretariat.

Credit Card

The presence of the CREDIT CARD and CARDHOLDER at the PAO Secretariat’s office is a MUST (for card swiping and signature) in order to avail this method.

CONFIRMATION AND CANCELLATION

Registrants will receive a confirmation number by fax, letter or e-mail if processing is successful. Please allow two (2) weeks processing time after submitting the form. If you do not receive your confirmation number within 2 weeks, 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 November 7, 2009 for a 50% refund. Refunds cannot be processed until after November 29, 2009 . Cancellation after November 29, 2009 will not be entitled to a refund. Registration is not transferable.

CLAIMING BADGES AND KITS

Registrants can claim their badges and kits at the Advance Registration Counter in the morning of November 25, 2009 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.