2008  

April 9–12, 2008
Bally's Atlantic City
Park Place & Boardwalk
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401-6709
AROC Group Reservations Desk: 800-345-7253 (Mon.–Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Quick Links:

• Convention Registration Form
• Directions, Parking and Arrival Instructions
• Program Schedule
• Confirmed Exhibitors
• Practice Enhancement & Networking Event

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Register Today!
Make plans now to join us at the 2008 Atlantic Regional Osteopathic Convention (AROC),
April 9–12, 2008. The largest physician convention and exhibition in New Jersey, our reputation for educational excellence and our exhibitor friendly atmosphere continues in 2008 at our new, larger location of Bally's Atlantic City. Over 800 physicians, advance practice nurses and physician assistants are anticipated, and our expanded exhibit hall features 125 exhibit spaces, our largest exhibition to date.

Educational Program
This year's educational program is approved for 33 hours of AOA 1-A CME credit and is anticipated to be approved for 30 hours of AAFP Prescribed credit.

We are pleased to feature the Honorable Joseph J. Roberts, Jr., Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly as our keynote speaker. Other special guests include AOA President Peter Ajluni, D.O.; AOA Past President William G. Anderson, D.O.; members of the U.S. Department of Justice; and a "Patient Perspective" by retired LPGA player Terry-Jo Myers.

Lectures include:

• Pediatrics
  • "Diagnosis and Management of Autism"
  • "Pediatric Obesity and Type II Diabetes"
  • "MRSA Infections in Children: The Tip of an Iceberg?"
  • "Immunizations: What's with All These Shots?"
• Cardiology
  • "Do More Women Really Die of Heart Disease?"
  • "Atrial Fibrillation 2008: How Should My Patient be Managed?"
  • "Audio Lab: Cardiac Ascultation Revisited"
• Reproductive Health
  • "Interstitial Cyctitis—Understanding an Evolving Disease State in Women's Health...
    a Patient and Clinical Perspective"
  • "New Developments in Prenatal Diagnosis"
  • "Case-based Approach to Managing Symptomatic Menopausal Patients in
    Primary Care"
  • "Endometrial Ablation"
• Treating Active Baby Boomers
  • "Targeted Therapy for Rhematoid Arthritis"
  • "Osteoporosis: What's New in Diagnosis and Treatment Thresholds"
  • "The Aging Athlete: Adapting Osteoarthritis Treatment to the Active Baby Boomer Lifestyle"
  • "In-office Aesthetic Procedures"
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine For the Primary Care Physician
  • "OMT for the Geriatric Patient: Head & Neck Disorders and Beyond"
  • "Hands-on Lab: OMT for the Geriatric Patient: Head & Neck Disorders and Beyond"
  • "Hands-on Lab: OMT Review" (Head, Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar and Sacrum stations)
• Culturally Competent Medicine
  • "Health Disparities, Cultural Competency and Implications for Quality Care"
  • "Caring for Patients with Limited English Proficiency"
  • "Addressing Cross-cultural Health Literacy Challenges in Clinical Practice"
  • "Culturally Competent Patient-centered Care"
  • "Caring for Diverse Populations: Understanding Your Communities "
  • "Becoming a Culturally Competent Medical Practice"
• Risk Management and Business of Medicine
  • "Electronic Health Records—Avoiding the Potholes"
  • "Dashboard Indicators—Key Vital Signs that Drive Your Profitability"
  • "Reducing Office Risk through Effective Chart Management"
  • "Embezzlement and Employee Theft: How Safe is Your Practice?"
  • "How to Avoid 'Staff' Infections: Attracting & Retaining Good Personnel"
  • "Master the Process: Interviewing, Negotiating and Signing the Contract"
  • "Practice Options: What's the Best Choice for You?" (Round Table)
• Law & Order: Medically Speaking
  • "Florida Laws & Rules Update 2008"
  • "Prevention of Medical Errors, Part I & II"
  • "Palliative Care: A Case-based Approach"
  • "Controlled Substances"
  • "Law & Order: The Investigation, Prosecution and Judgement of a Prescriber of Controlled Drugs"

Click here for a complete program brochure including lecture times and speakers.

The program will also include the annual Practice Enhancement and Networking Event (formerly
the AROC Career Fair); alumni events for UMDNJ-SOM, DMUCOM, PCOM and NYSOM; the semi-annual NJAOPS House of Delegates meeting; and NJAOPS' 107th anniversary events. Pre-event registration closes on March 21, so be sure to register soon. Onsite registration is also available. Click here for a 2008 registration form with complete pricing information.

For additional program information or for details on speaker sponsorships through unrestricted educational grants, click here or call 732-940-8899, ext. 307.

Sponsorships
Opportunities are available to increase your company's visibility through convention event sponsorships. Sponsorships can be specially tailored for both large and small audiences upon request.

Is your organization hosting a sales meeting in April 2008? Consider having it onsite at AROC. Click here to request information on any of these opportunities.

Exhibitor Information
If you are interested in exhibiting at AROC 2008, now's the time to reserve a location. Another sold-out exhibit hall is anticipated with over 125 exhibit spaces. Only a few locations remain available at what is quickly becoming the premiere medical exhibition in the state. Click here to request a complete exhibitor prospectus by e-mail. Curious to see if your competitors exhibit at AROC? Check back often for regularly updated listings of confirmed AROC 2008 Exhibitors.

Below are a few highlights of the 2008 exhibit hall:

• Responsive Audience, Exclusive Hours—Our highly receptive audience includes D.O.s, M.D.s, advance practice nurses and physician assistants eager to learn about your newest products and services. Considerable effort has been taken in planning our educational program to include exclusive exhibit hall hours so attendees have ample time to explore the hall and network with exhibitors.
• No Premium Prices for Premium Locations—Exhibitor registration is $1700 for any single booth in the hall (corners, Food Court, Town Square, etc.). There are no premium prices for premium locations, no discounts and no trades. Everyone has the same opportunity, as reservations are taken first-come, first-serve with payment. We also offer a "Flex Pay" plan for exhibitors who benefit from spreading expenses over two fiscal years.
• Lead Retrieval Systems—As a new exhibitor benefit for 2008, we are bar coding attendee badges and offering electronic lead retrieval options. So in addition to receiving the pre-show attendee list we have always provided upon request, you can now have immediate access to your qualified leads on the exhibit hall floor.
• In-hall Food Functions—To keep traffic flowing, breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks are served in the exhibit hall. The Food Court and meal seating are strategically located so exhibitors benefit from attendees' repeat visits.
• Affordable Accommodations—Use our AROC group code and group reservations line to take advantage of discounted room rates starting at $99 per night mid-week.
• "Easy Load"—AROC offers its exclusive "Easy Load" service for those who bring their own display by personal vehicle. For $125, you can drive your car to the Bally's loading dock, and we will deliver up to 300 lbs. of materials to your booth. When it's time to move out, "Easy Load" includes returning materials to your car.
• No Overtime Rates—Always exhibitor friendly, we have also negotiated a "No Overtime Rates" policy with our convention services contractor. Standard drayage rates apply across the board to help you stay on budget.

If you want to reach physicians in New Jersey and across the Atlantic region, AROC is the place. For a complete Exhibitor's Prospectus click here or call 609-738-2013.

For a recap of AROC 2007, click here.

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