CONGRESS 2011

FOURTH PABS CONGRESS:

SOUTH AFRICA

6-9 February 2011

 

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

 

 

THE EVENT:

The fourth congress will be a unique opportunity for burn care workers in Africa to come together and to share in a mutual interest: prevention, management, rehabilitation and burn research in Africa. International speakers will highlight development in the international arena with experts from around the world.

 

In addition to the congress, a one day course for medical professions on the Emergency Management of Severe Burns (EMSB) will be presented on Wednesday 9 February 2011.  The course was developed by the Australian and New Zealand Burn Association. It is supported by the Phoenix Burns Project, the South African Burn Society and the Emergency Medicine Society of South Africa. It is used under licence and only with the permission of the Australian and New Zealand Burn Association with whom all copyright remains. For further information visit their website: http://www.eci-sa.org/emsb.  Only 24 people can attend the course.

 

On the same day a workshop for the helping professions (e.g. occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, dieticians and nurses) on rehabilitation  will be presented. Nurses can choose between attending the EMSB course or the Rehabilitation Workshop.

 

 

CONGRESS THEME:

EDUCATION AND NEW CONCEPTS IN BURNS MANAGEMENT

 

DATE:

Sunday 6 February - Wednesday 9 February 2011.

 

VENUE:

Fountains Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa.

 

MORE ABOUT THE VENUE:

Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town is one of the ten most sought after destinations in the world. The climate is Mediterranean with sunny and warm summer days in February. Tourist attractions are numerous and luxurious modern infrastructure, fine food, beautiful shopping malls and fascinating African art awaits the visitor and make your stay worth while. 

 

 

For a short video overview of Cape town, click on the following URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpFp5hhCZ4w&feature=related

 

Fountains Hotel

URL:  www.fountainshotel.co.za   E-mail: meet@fountainshotel.co.za

Feel the heartbeat of Cape Town at the newly refurbished Fountains Hotel in the city centre, overlooking the famous fountains on its main arteries, Heerengracht and Adderley Streets.

The Fountains Hotel and Suites lie within walking distance of the city’s many attractions and business centre as well as the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The entrance to the hotel is on the walkway on St Georges Mall with its many trendy shops, quaint stalls, coffee shops and department stores.

The entire ground floor of the hotel is airy and light, with sliding glass doors opening up to views of Table Mountain and the Fountains. It encompasses the reception, the restaurant, the outside terrace and sundeck, a convivial bar and lounge, a swimming pool and a gym with another indoor pool.

Three levels of undercover parking beneath the hotel provide secure parking. Knowledgeable concierges, who know the city inside out, man the desk at the reception day and night and can help with advice on where to eat, what shows are on, interesting tours to do etc. They can also help with bookings. 24-hour room service is also available.

There is wireless internet access right throughout the hotel including the rooms, suites, the public areas and the conference rooms. A business centre, in the lobby, with two Apple computers, caters for busy execs.

 

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS:

Dr David Mackie (The Netherlands: President-elect of the ISBI)

Dr Rajeev Ahuja (India: Secretary of the ISBI)

 

EXPECTED INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS:

Dr Michael Peck  (United States of America)

Dr Michael Saliba (United States of America)

Dr Peter Maitz (Australia)

Dr Richard Nnabuko (Nigeria)

Dr Muna Chira (Nigeria)

Dr Mahmoud El-Otiefy (Egypt)

 

CONGRESS REGISTRATION FEES:

The following fees for early registration include a congress kit (finalized program, abstract book, Certificate of Attendance) and access to all scientific sessions, the exhibiting hall, the opening ceremony, the welcoming reception, the gala dinner, lunches and coffee/tea breaks.

Dates

Physicians

Residents and Nurses

Non-South Africans

South Africans

Non-South Africans

South Africans

Registration before 5th November 2010

US$185

ZAR1300

US$125

ZAR900

Registration after
5th November 2010

US$200

ZAR1500

US$150

ZAR1100

Approximate exchange rate: 1 US Dollar = ZAR7.50

 

EMSB COURSE FEES:

Fees for the course are as follows:

  • Physicians from South Africa and countries outside Africa: ZAR850 (±US$115)

  • Physicians from Africa (South Africa excluded) and nurses: ZAR700 (±US$95)

Please register before 5th December 2010.

 

For further information visit their website: http://www.eci-sa.org/emsb or contact May Bleeker-Phelan at +27 (0)82 932 9504. Only 24 people can attend the course.

 

 

 

REHABILITATION WORKSHOP FEES:

Fees for the workshop are as follows:

  • Therapists and nurses registered for the congress:       ZAR250 (±US$35)

  • Therapists and nurses not registered for the congress: ZAR500 (±US$70)

Please register before 5th December 2010.

 

Payment of Registration, Course  and Workshop Fees must be made in advance by bank transfer to:

Swift Code:  ABSAZAJJ

Bank Name: ABSA

Name of Account: Pan African Burn Society

Account Type: Cheque

Account Number: 40-5856-7343

 

ACCOMMODATION: (Please arrange directly with the hotel.

(Prices include Dinner and Breakfast.)

 

FOUNTAINS HOTEL (URL:  www.fountainshotel.co.za   E-mail: meet@fountainshotel.co.za )

 

 

Room Type

Tariff per day (ZAR)

Single

R770.00(±US$103)

Sharing per person

R475 (±US$64)

 

ABSTRACTS

Abstracts must be submitted according the guidelines on the Abstract Form  before or on 5th December 2010.

 

TARGET DATES / DEADLINES:

Abstract submission:                       5th December 2010

Early registration:                           5th November 2010

 

FORMS

  ¯  FORMS  ¯

 (Correspondence must be submitted by e-mail or fax.)

? For Registration Form click here.

              (Follow procedure as indicated on form.)

? For Abstract Submission Form click here.

              (Follow procedure as indicated on form.)

 

 

PRELIMINARY CONGRESS PROGRAM OUTLINE:

Time

Activity

Remarks

SUNDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2011

16:00

Executive Committee Meeting

Small break-away room

17:00

Registration

Conference centre foyer

19:00

Welcome reception

Restaurant Fountains Hotel

MONDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2011

07:00

Industry sponsored Breakfast Symposium

 

08:00

Opening Ceremony

 

09:00

Plenary 1

3 speakers

10:30

TEA BREAK

 

11:00

Free Papers 1

6 oral presentations

12:45

LUNCH

 

13:45

Plenary 2

2 speakers

14:30

Free Papers 2

4 oral presentations

15:30

COFFEE BREAK

 

15:45

Free Papers 3

6 oral presentations

18:00

PABS Annual General Meeting

 

20:00

PRESIDENTIAL DINNER

 

TUESDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2011

07:00

Industry sponsored Breakfast Symposium

 

08:00

Plenary 3

3 speakers

09:30

Free Papers 4

4 oral presentations

10:30

TEA BREAK

 

11:00

Free Papers 5

6 oral presentations

12:45

LUNCH

 

14:00

Free Papers 6

6 oral presentations

15:30

COFFEE BREAK

 

15:45

Nursing Symposium

 

17:30

Closing Ceremony

 

19:30

GALA DINNER

 

WEDNESDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2011

08:00-17:00

EMSB Course

 

09:00-15:00

Rehabilitation Workshop

 

 

ORGANISING COMMITTEE:

Dr Elbie van der Merwe

Dr Elmin Steyn

Dr Salathiel Mzezewa

Dr Adelin Muganza

Dr Ina Steenkamp

Ms Rogini Pillay

Rev Hannes Steenkamp

Ms Monica Niemand

 

INFORMATION:

For further information please contact

      Dr Elbie van der Merwe

      Burns Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, University of Stellenbosch, Cape Town

      Mobile: +27 082 773 8551

      E-mail : elbievdm@pgwc.gov.za

 

OR

      Dr Ina Steenkamp

      Dept of Social Work, Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town

      Mobile: +27 083 391 3256

      E-mail: ina@easy-mail.co.za

 

OR

      Ms Monica Niemand

      Secretary Congress 2011

      Mobile: +27 084 209 2120

      Tel/Fax: +27 (0)21 981 4338

       E-mail: william.niemand@gmail.com

   

UPDATES ON THE CONGRESS:

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