COVID Health & Safety Policy, as of May 15, 2022
The Planning Team for the USPHS Symposium has been carefully monitoring COVID during the runup to the conference. With the event almost upon us we wanted to update you on plans and recommendations.
• Masking/Social Distancing. In keeping with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Maricopa County’s Community COVID Status of LOW, masking and social distancing will be at the discretion of attendees. We encourage you to do what will feel safest and most comfortable for you.
• Testing. Complimentary test kits will be available in the exhibit hall on a first come first served basis for anyone who would like one.
• Hand Sanitizers. The hotel has hand sanitizer stations setup in high traffic areas throughout the hotel.
Hotel
The main hotel is SOLD OUT.
Renaissance Glendale Phoenix Hotel
9495 W. COYOTES BLVD.
GLENDALE, AZ 85305
Please find a list of nearby hotels here.
Please Note:
There is no additional cost for those sessions that are approved for continuing education credits.
Registration for the retirement seminar is ONLY available with conference registration.
Walk-in Registration will not be available onsite, only through the online registration system.
Uniform of the Day
Presenters: Service Dress White, Service Dress Blue, or Summer White.
Attendees: Any of the following PHS uniforms: Summer White, Khakis, Service Dress White, Service Dress Blue, modified Service Dress White, modified Service Dress Blue. Other services should wear equivalent uniforms. The civilian dress equivalent is business.
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. Alternatively, Dinner Dress Blue Jacket for O-4 and above and Dinner Dress Blue (small medals, no name tag) for O-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 (no khakis or ODUs). Other services should wear equivalent uniforms. The civilian dress equivalent is black tie.
2022 Rates
Registration Type
Non-Member of COA
Member of COA*
State/Local/Federal Civilian or College/University Faculty
Spouse/Guest
(not eligible for CE)
Non-PHS Students
Invited Speaker
Early Bird
(Pay by April 22, 2022)
$595
$355
$70
$70
Free
$335
Standard
(Pay by May 6, 2022)
$700
$460
$70
$70
Free
$440
Late Registration (After May 6, 2022)
$800
$600
$100
$100
Free
$580
Member of COA*
To qualify, you must be a dues paying member of the Commissioned Officers Association of the USPHS. If you register at a discounted rate for which you are not eligible, your registration rate will be changed to the non-member rate. No refunds will be granted. For questions regarding membership or renewal please contact Donna Sparrow at [email protected]
Registration Cancellation Policy
Refund requests will ONLY be considered in the case of medical emergency or deployment. You may email your request to [email protected] (Subject: 2022 USPHS Symposium Refund Request). Your request is not valid until receipt is acknowledged by the event planner in writing. All refunds will incur a $35 non-refundable processing fee.
Please note: We are no longer able to accommodate credit cards switches or refunding one card in order to charge another. Do not register until the payee and form of payment are final. No exceptions. If there is a chance that your Agency might cover your registration, DO NOT register with your personal credit card.
Paying with Multiple Cards
If your organization is paying your registration fees, but you wish to add other items to your registration please follow the instructions below.
Registrant
Registrant should fill out the online registration form, selecting only what the organization will pay for, until they get to the payment page of registration. The registration will be temporarily saved in the system.
Have the person paying for your registration complete the steps to the right.
Once notified by your Financial Officer that step 2 is complete, login to modify your registration to add and pay for the additional items.
Person Paying for Registration
- Use the regular registration link, entering the name, email and registration type previously entered by registrant.
- If you would like to receive your own receipt, check the box “I am registering on behalf of this person,” and enter your name and email address to be added as an administrator on the account.
- Click next, then select “Yes, continue registering using the saved information,” and click next again.
- Click through all the registration pages until reaching the payment page.
- Enter payment information and click Finish.
2022 Badges
PRINTED BADGES WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ONSITE.
If you wish to wear a badge you may print it before arriving. Badge holders and ribbons will be available for your use, or if you have a holder from a prior year you may use that. Your badge and tickets may also be displayed on your mobile device for entry to sessions.
- Click the View Registration Details button below.
- Click Already Registered.
- Enter your email address and confirmation number then click Login.
- Select Print Badge or Print Ticket(s).
- Follow the onscreen prompts.
Click the Modify Registration button to the right.
Click Already Registered.
Enter your email address and confirmation number then click Login.
Click the Modify button.
Click through the registration pages making the necessary changes/additions.
On the payment page, enter your payment, if needed, and click Finish.
Eligibility
- PHS officer at grade O-3 and below or civil servant at equivalent GS 10/11 and below
A member of the Commissioned Officers Association of the USPHS
Submit your Application/Register by the Deadline March 24, 2022.
Submission of Application
To submit an application, please use the regular registration link, and be sure to select Scholarship Application: Jr. Officer/Civil Servant as your Registration Type on the first page of the form. After submitting the form/registration, if you meet the eligibility requirements you should assume you have received the scholarship. We will only contact you if there is a problem/you do not qualify.
Without free registration, I would not be able to attend. I am in a remote location and travel alone costs a lot. I will return for the USPHS Symposium each year. Thank you.”
The registration scholarship is an excellent incentive. The wealth of knowledge that junior officers gain from senior officers, track sessions, and Category Day are invaluable.”
Vendor Information:
Photo/Media Policy
The PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health hosts the USPHS Symposium. The organization uses content from the event for marketing and promotional purposes. By attending the USPHS Symposium, you allow us to photograph, film, or use your image and likeness for promotional materials.
Sexual Harassment Policy
All attendees of the USPHS Symposium should be able to enjoy the proceedings in an atmosphere that is free from all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment.
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected] or 443-906-3040.
