Download the Mobile App
1. Visit http://guidebook.com/g/2019usphssymposium/
2. Tap the “download” button to get the free Guidebook app
3. Open Guidebook and look for the guide: 2019 USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium
1. Visit http://guidebook.com/g/2019usphssymposium/
2. Tap the “download” button to get the free Guidebook app
3. Open Guidebook and look for the guide: 2019 USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium
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Conference Hotel
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 Hotel Website Ground Transportation Options MSP Airport |
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Registration Hours
The conference registration desk will be open in the Crystal Ballroom Foyer at the Renaissance during the following hours: Sunday, May 5: 3 pm to 6 pm Monday, May 6: 8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 3 pm. Staff will return at 5:30 to collect Anchor and Caduceus Dinner tickets. Dinner tickets will not be for sale onsite. Tuesday, May 7: 6:30 am to 10:30 am, 11:30 am to 4 pm Wednesday, May 8: 6:30 am to 10:30 am, 11:30 am to 4 pm Thursday, May 9: 8 am to 12 pm |
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Continuing Education
All CE information is online this year. There will be no paper documents onsite. You can find everything you need here or in the mobile app |
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Exhibitors
Exhibit Hall Set-up - Tuesday, May 7, from 1 pm - 5 pm Exhibit Hall Open - Wednesday, May 8, from 8 am - 1 pm Exhibit Hall Open - Thursday, May 9, from 8 am - 2 pm List of exhibitors Booth locations |
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Surgeon General's 5K Run/Walk
Tuesday, May 7, at 7:00 am @ Veteran's Park, Richfield, MN Buses will be provided for transportation from the conference. Run/Walk Details |
General Information
Uniform
Presenters: Service Dress White, Service Dress Blue or Summer White
Attendees: Any combination of uniform (i.e. Khakis, Summer White, Service Dress White or Service /Dress Blue or modified Service Dress White/Service Dress Blue
Anchor & Caduceus Dinner: Preferred uniforms are the Dinner Dress White Jacket for 0-4 and above and Dinner Dress White (small medals, no name tag) for 0-3 and below. However, we do not want to discourage officers from attending this important event, so they also may wear Service Dress Blue with bow tie and miniature medals, or the best uniform they own. Other services should wear equivalent uniforms. The civilian dress equivalent is black tie.
Nursing Room
There are 2 nursing rooms at the Convention Center (one upstairs and one downstairs), and a family restroom on every floor (which can be used if the nursing rooms are occupied). To gain access to the rooms, pick up a "house phone" call security and let them know you need to use a nursing room (response time is approx. 1 minute). House phones are throughout the convention center. The security person will escort you to the room and ensure that the room is locked and secure for duration of use.
Uniform
Presenters: Service Dress White, Service Dress Blue or Summer White
Attendees: Any combination of uniform (i.e. Khakis, Summer White, Service Dress White or Service /Dress Blue or modified Service Dress White/Service Dress Blue
Anchor & Caduceus Dinner: Preferred uniforms are the Dinner Dress White Jacket for 0-4 and above and Dinner Dress White (small medals, no name tag) for 0-3 and below. However, we do not want to discourage officers from attending this important event, so they also may wear Service Dress Blue with bow tie and miniature medals, or the best uniform they own. Other services should wear equivalent uniforms. The civilian dress equivalent is black tie.
Nursing Room
There are 2 nursing rooms at the Convention Center (one upstairs and one downstairs), and a family restroom on every floor (which can be used if the nursing rooms are occupied). To gain access to the rooms, pick up a "house phone" call security and let them know you need to use a nursing room (response time is approx. 1 minute). House phones are throughout the convention center. The security person will escort you to the room and ensure that the room is locked and secure for duration of use.
