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Applied Science for Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons
23-25 March 2006, Prague, Czech Republic

Course Information for Participants

Venue

IKEM (Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine) Congress  Center . Vídeňská 1958/9, 140 21, Praha 4.  Tel: +420 261 362 580, 724 170 276; Fax: +420 261 362 810.
e-mail:
kongrescentrum@ikem.cz; website: www.ikem.cz

The Congress  Center is located in the southern part of Prague within the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine. 

Dates/Times

The course will commence at 09.00 on Thursday 23 March and end at 12.00 on Saturday 25 March.   Participants are therefore advised to arrive in Prague  on Wednesday, 22 March.

Transport and Travel

Please click  here  for detailed travel information.

Programme/Participant Profile

The course is primarily oriented towards academic surgeons who are pursuing or planning the scientific career in the field of cardio-thoracic surgery.   Certain experience in publishing and presenting material is advantageous.  The course is a tutorial, consisting of introductory lectures and practical, mentored activities. Leading experts in the field will address the topics, and will be present for practical demonstrations and for work in small groups.

To view the full course programme, click here.

The number of participants is limited to 50 to ensure optimal interrelation with the faculty.  Registrations will be allocated by the EACTS Executive Secretariat on a first-come, first-served basis and will not be confirmed until the appropriate course fee has been paid.  Scholarships may be available to those whose institutions cannot cover the cost.

Deadline for receipt of applications is 1 March 2006   .

IMPORTANT NOTE:   It is imperative that course participants bring a laptop computer with them to Prague   for use during the workshops. 

Accommodation

Accommodation for participants has been reserved at Emmy Rezidence, a brand new 3* hotel which is adjacent to the IKEM Congress Center ( http://www.emmy.cz/).  En-suite rooms are available on a single or sharing basis.  Please indicate your preference by completing the relevant section of the registration form.   Please note that all quoted accommodation rates include buffet breakfast, services and taxes.

Lunch and Refreshments

Lunch and refreshments are included in the Course fee and will be served at appropriate breaks in the programme.

Course Dinner – Friday 25 March

A dinner will be held on Friday 25 March for all participants and faculty.  The dinner will be held at the Restaurace Na týlouce zelený   (www.natyloucezeleny.cz), a local restaurant specializing in Czech cuisine and approximately a two-minute walk from the Congress Center .

The course dinner is included in the registration fee for participants.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Dinner on Wednesday and Thursday evening is not included in the registration fee and participants are therefore advised to make their own arrangements in this regard. 

Dietary Requirements

Please indicate any special dietary requirements on the appropriate section of the registration form.

Registration Information/Fees

N.B. – Course fee includes lunch, refreshments throughout the course and Dinner on Friday evening.
Option 1 - Course Fee: €75.00
Option 2 - Course Fee + Shared accommodation (3 nights): €175.00
Option 3 - Course Fee + Single accommodation (3 nights): €250.00

REGISTRATION FORM - please complete this form and return it with full payment to:
email:
registration@eacts.co.uk
fax: +44 (0) 1753 620407
mail: EACTS Secretariat, 3 Park Street, Windsor, Berks SL4 1LU, UK

Payment can be made by credit card or bank transfer.  Scholarships may be available to those whose institutions cannot cover the cost.   (Scholarships will cover the cost of Options 1 & 2 only.)  
Bank Transfer:
To help us identify your payment, please mention the delegate name and ‘Applied Science Course’ on your transfer.  The transfer must be exempt of charges to EACTS Trading Company Ltd.

Name of Bank :      Royal Bank of Scotland  , London Belgravia Branch, 24 Grosvenor Place, London, SW1X 7HP
Account :               EACTS Trading Company Ltd
Account Number :  10020440
Bank Code:           16-10-70
Swift code:            RBOSGB2L
IBAN No:               GB81 RBOS 1610 7010 0204 40
CHEQUES ARE NOT ACCEPTED

Insurance and Liability

Participants are advised to make their own arrangements for health and travel insurance.  Neither EACTS or their agents can be held responsible for any personal injury, loss, damage, accident to private property or additional expenses incurred as a result of delays or changes in air, rail, sea, road or other services, strikes, sickness, weather and any other cause.

Banks/Shopping
Banks in
Prague are generally open Monday to Friday from 0830-1800 and closed at weekends and public holidays. The general opening hours for shops are Monday to Friday from 0900-1800 and Saturday from 0900-1300.

VAT
Prices for goods in Prague  include the government’s 19% VAT.

Voltage
The power supply in Prague  is 220 volts AC with two-pin plugs, it is advisable to bring continental adaptors or converters as they are not readily available in Prague .