Organization
Name of the Organization: PIG – Pediatrics Interest Group
Other:
Trip Information
Title of Trip: Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting
Dates of Travel: From 05/03/2013 To 05/06/2013
Travel to: Washington, D.C.
Number of Expected Traveler: 3
Resubmission? No
Has the group attended before?: No
How many previously went:
Purpose of Trip: The Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Annual Meeting is the largest international meeting focused on research in child health. They bring together a variety of groups to not only discuss original research, but to also discuss how this research can be applied to actual clinical practice in pediatrics. This alliance also provides opportunity to discuss other critical issues that affect child health such as public policy and advocacy. Approximately 2800 scientific presentations are selected each year. At this meeting, the students will learn about the research happening in the field of pediatrics and will be able to relay this information to students back at UF.
Budget Requests
Transportation:
| Description | # of Travelers | Cost/Traveler | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| roundtrip flight from Orlando to DC | 3 | $200 | $600 |
Registration:
| Description | # of Travelers | Cost/Traveler | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAS meeting student registration cost | 3 | $100 | $300 |
Accommodations:
| Description | # of Travelers | Cost/Traveler | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayflower Renaissance Hotel- 2 rooms for 3 nights | 3 | $438 | $1314 |
| The Capital Hilton- 2 rooms for 3 nights | 3 | $376 | $1128 |
| Club Quarters- 2 rooms for 3 nights | 3 | $358 | $1074 |
Other Costs
Other Funding Sources
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| One student has funding from the UF COM Educational Affairs office for presenting a poster at the conference. The other 2 students don’t have any funding. | $500 |
Questions/Concerns
I listed three different hotels to give an idea of how much the hotels in the area are. We will only need one of those options.