Ambassador
Program
To foster the
international network of QOL researchers, we will offer an innovative
ambassador program. Local participants will be invited to be conference
ambassadors. If you wish, an ambassador will be assigned to you according
to your research interests and specialty, well before you arrive
Hong Kong. Your ambassador will be able to link you to local QOL
researchers and health organizations, and provide practical tourist
tips on what to see and where to dine and shop in Hong Kong, as well
as tourist options in Mainland China that may interest you.
Please indicate
on your registration form if you are interested in this exciting
new program!
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Mentor/Mentee
Program
ISOQOL is pleased to announce the return of the Mentor/Mentee program,
matching Early New Investigators with Mentors in the QOL field. A Mentor/Mentee
reception will be held on Sunday, October 17, 5:30 - 6:30. If you are
an New Investigator and are interested in meeting with a Mentor from
ISOQOL, or if you are interested in being a Mentor, please indicate your
primary clinical/research interest area on your registration form. Also,
please email your biosketch or CV to info@isoqol.org and type "mentoring
program" in the subject line.
You will receive more information regarding the assignments closer to
the meeting. In order for the committee to make appropriate matches for
this program, please register and submit your biosketch or CV by August
30, 2004.
Employment
Exchange Program
Again this year, ISOQOL is proud to announce the Employment Exchange
Program, taking place at the 2004 ISOQOL Annual Conference. This program
will allow institutions to post job opportunities at the meeting as well
as allow qualified applicants looking for employment to post their resume
at the meeting.
We will maintain notebooks for job seekers and employers near the registration
area during the meeting, where you can look through all available positions
and candidates. The notebooks will be stationed near the ISOQOL Membership
Table.
Please consider placing your job description or resume on file for attendees
at the ISOQOL meeting to review. Click here to download the forms. You can bring a
hard copy (please bring 2 copies) with you to the meeting and drop it
off at the registration desk or once they are complete, you can email
them by October 1st to the ISOQOL Executive Office at info@isoqol.org or fax them to 703-556-8729.
If you know of a colleague who might have job openings for individuals
interested in the quality of life area, they too can submit, as long
as they designate you as the contact during the meeting so that candidates
can get more information if needed.
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Training Workshops
Duration:
All workshops will last three hours and will be held on Saturday,
October 16 at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine.
Click
here to view the workshops and descriptions.
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Insurance
ISOQOL cannot accept
responsibility for personal losses, accidents, or damages to participants
and/or accompanying persons. Participants are therefore strongly
advised to obtain personal insurance to cover any eventuality that
may occur during the Conference.
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Registration
Advance Registration
deadline was September 17, 2004.
There are two online registration forms that you can download and register
onsite at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine beginning Saturday, October
16, 2004.
Click here if you are
located in Hong Kong or Mainland China.
Click here for
all other locations.
The
Registration Fee includes:
- Participation
in the Conference and access to the exhibition area
- Abstracts
and program
- Certificate
of attendance
- Welcome
Reception
- Refreshments/coffee
breaks on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
- Lunch
Monday for those who attend the Business Meeting.
Activities that
are additional charges:
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Cancellations
All cancellations
must be received in writing and all refunds will be paid after the
Conference. A $50 fee will be assessed for cancellations received
by August 17. 50% of the total amount will be refunded if cancellation
is received by September 10. 25% will be refunded if cancellation
is received by October 16. Cancellations received after October 16
will not be eligible for a refund.
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Meeting
Location
All meeting sessions
will be held at the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine Jockey Club Building,
99 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong; (852)2871-8888, fax:
(852)2871-8898. Click
here to learn more about the center and to view a map of the
area and the bus routes around the center. At the beginning of the
conference day and the end of the day, shuttle buses will be supplied
between the Academy of Medicine Building and the two ISOQOL Conference
Hotels, The Excelsior and the Park Lane (both are about 10-15 minutes
away by bus). Check the registration desk for the times that the
buses will be running.
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Hotel Accommodation
This
year's ISOQOL meeting will take place at the The Hong Kong Academy
of Medicine. ISOQOL has arranged for hotel rooms at two hotels
close to the the Academy.
The
Park Lane Hotel is located on Gloucester Road
in Hong Kong, overlooking the beautiful Victoria Harbour. Located
in Causeway Bay, one of Hong Kong's busiest shopping, business
and entertainment districts, the Park Lane Hotel towers over
the city's largest park and it is the ONLY hotel in town to
offer spectacular views of both the famous harbour and Victoria
Park.
ISOQOL
has arranged for special meeting rates of $1150.00HK for a Superior
Room and $1400.00HK for a Superior Park/Harbour View room. Click
here to download the hotel reservation form. Complete
the form and return to the Park Lane Hotel to finalize your reservation.
Reserver your room by September 15 to guarantee these rates.
Click
here to visit the Park Lane Hotel website.
The
Excelsior Hotel is also located in Causeway Bay.
It is well known as Hong Kong's friendliest hotel. The Excelsior
offers a high standard of accommodation and business facilities,
as well as many fine restaurants and bars with breathtaking harbour
views.
ISOQOL
has arranged for a special meeting rate of $1200.00HK for a single/double
room. Click
here to download the reservation form and to learn more
about the amenities you receive with this room. All reservations
must be made by September 15, 2004.
Click
here for some additional tips on hotel/hostels
and accommodations in Hong Kong.
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Transportation
In order
to make your trip to the ISOQOL 2004 Annual Meeting as easy as possible,
we’ve put together the following information on travel to Hong
Kong. With 56 international carriers providing more than 1,700 incoming
scheduled passenger flights per week, you are sure to find arrangements
that suit your schedule. The following charts shows approximate (total)
flights times from various locations, to Hong Kong International
Airport, along with approximate airfares, as of the beginning of
2004 (remember to check for airfare deals as the meeting dates get
closer!). Depending on your departure city, you will have different
options of connecting cities – remember that the longest direct
flight is about 15 hours.
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North & South
America
Chicago 17 hours ~$900USD
Honolulu 13 hours ~$700USD
Los Angeles 16.5 hours ~$700USD
New York 19 hours ~$850USD
Rio de Janeiro 25 hours ~$2000USD
Seattle 15.5 hours ~$800USD
Toronto 18.5 hours ~$1300USD
Vancouver 13.5 hours ~$1100USD
Australia & New
Zealand
Auckland 11 hours ~ $1100USD
Perth 7 hours ~ $1300USD
Sydney 8.5 hours ~$1300USD
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Asia
Bangkok 2.5 hours ~$350USD
Beijing 3 hours ~$700USD
Delhi 5 hours ~$700USD
Manila 1.5 hours ~$400USD
Singapore 3 hours ~$350USD
Taipei 1 hours ~$400USD
Tokyo 4 hours ~$450USD
Zurich 13 hours ~$1300USD
Europe
Amsterdam 14 hours ~$1200USD
Copenhagen 10 hours ~$1200USD
Frankfurt 12 hours ~$1300USD
London 12.5 hours ~$1000USD
Moscow 10.5 hours ~$1350USD
Paris 12 hours ~$800USD
Rome 11.5 hours ~$900USD
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When
you are ready to book your travel, please be sure to check with your
travel agent or online travel website for the most up-to-date and
accurate information.
Some websites
and other resources:
Once
in Hong Kong
A variety of transportation options are available for people travelling
between Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong Island, Kowloon,
New Territories and Lantau Island: rail, bus, ferry and taxi services.
Operated by the MTR Corporation, the high-speed Airport Express rail
service takes passengers to Hong Kong Station in Central, via Tsing Yi
and Kowloon, about 23 minutes. The one-way adult fare from the airport
to Hong Kong Island is HK$100. Trains run every 15 minutes from 5:50am-1:15am
daily and free shuttle-bus services to major hotels are available for
Airport Express users.
There
are more than 30 franchised bus routes from the airport, including
nine Airbus services that have fewer stops than conventional buses.
Airbus fares range between HK$14 and HK$45. Ferry links between Chek
Lap Kok Pier and Tuen Mun Pier in the New Territories run from 6am-11pm
daily. Taxis to almost anywhere in Hong Kong are readily available
from the taxi pick-up area. A typical journey between the airport
and Central costs about HK$340; and Tsim Sha Tsui the fare is HK$270.
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FAQs about Hong
Kong
Q:
What’s the weather like in Hong Kong?
A: Clear and sunny days are the norm in October. Short sleeves and light
jackets are most suitable at this time of year. The average temperature
ranges from 18oC-28oC (64oF-82oF), humidity about 72 per cent.
Q:
Do I need a visa to visit Hong Kong?
A: Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for
periods of seven days to six months, depending on nationality. Check
with any Chinese embassy or consulate for the latest status.
Q:
Is local transportation easily accessible?
A: Public transportation via bus, ferry or train is efficient, relatively
inexpensive and user-friendly. The system covers extension areas of Hong
Kong with signs in English and Chinese.
Q:
How do I figure out the time difference between Hong Kong and my
home?
A: Hong Kong time is GMT plus 8 hours. So, if it is 2:00 pm in Hong Kong,
it is 2:00 am in NewYork, 7:00 am in Paris, and 5:00 pm in Sydney – all
on the same day.
Q:
Will I be expected to pay tips?
A: Most restaurants will levy a 10 per cent service charge but waiters
will expect to be given some loose change. Restaurants that don't add
a service charge will expect a 10 per cent tip. However, tipping is left
to your discretion. Bellboys, porters, restroom attendants and taxi drivers
will happily accept loose change.
Q:
What is the currency?
A: Legal tender is the Hong Kong dollar (HK$). There are 100 cents in
a dollar. Coins, issued by the government, are bronze-coloured for 10
cents, 20 cents and 50 cents; silver-coloured for HK$1, HK$2, and HK$5;
nickel and bronze for HK$10. Notes issued by HSBC and Standard Chartered
Bank have denominations of HK$10, HK$20, HK$50, HK$100, HK$500, and HK$1,000.
Q:
Will I be able to use my electrical equipment in Hong Kong?
A: Voltage in Hong Kong is 220 volts, so a transformer will be needed
to operate 100-volt appliances. Most major hotels provide hair dryers
and other amenities.
Q:
Is Hong Kong safe for the visitor?
A: Yes, Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world even at night,
when people may walk with confidence. All water direct from government
main meets the World Health Organisation standards, and bottled water
is widely available.
Q:
What is the shopping like in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is the shopping window of the world. It is a haven for choices
- from fashion to furniture, from antiques to jewelery and from cameras
to computers. This range of choices extends to the shopping environment.
There are designer boutiques and street stalls, classic shopping malls
and frenetic markets, modern art galleries and antique shops, and they
are open every day of the week.
Q:
Is English widely spoken?
A: Very widely spoken. There will be no problems in communicating with
people in most hotels, restaurants and even some taxis.
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Hong Kong Tour
Information
Hong Kong and
Mainland China have so many wonderful sites to see. To help you visit
some of those sites, ISOQOL has arranged with Farrington American
Express Travel Services for special rates for ISOQOL Conference attendees.
Click
here to view all the Sites offered.
Click
here to download the Booking Form.
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Conference Dinner
Join ISOQOL Conference
colleagues for a very special evening at the Jumbo Floating Restaurant,
located in the Aberdeen Harbor and is one of the world's largest
and grandest floating restaurants, Tuesday, October 19th.
Click
here to learn more about the Jumbo Floating Restaurant.
This dinner is not included in your registration fee, so be
sure and order your tickets in advance as this very special
event will be very popular!
NOT INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION COST; ADDITIONAL FEE REQUIRED. SEE REGISTRATION
FORM FOR PRICING.
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Lunch
During the Conference
Each day Saturday,
October 16 until Tuesday, October 19, box lunches will be available
to conference participants and will be sold in the conference facility.
The cost is $4.00 US and HK$30. Make sure you sign up in advance
on your registration form for this convenient option as there are
not many places to eat close by the conference facility.
*The ISOQOL Business
meeting Lunch on Monday, October 18th is free to all that sign up
in advance.
NOT INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION
COST; ADDITIONAL FEE REQUIRED. SEE REGISTRATION FORM FOR PRICING.
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ISOQOL 2004
Conference Organizing Committee
Chair: Madeleine King, PhD, Australia
Co-Chair: Kwok-fai Leung, DPidOT, Hong Kong
Co-Chair:
Margaret Tay, Hong Kong
Rick Berzon, DrPH, USA
Andrew Bottomley, PhD, Belguim
Susanna Chan, Hong Kong, China
Bruce Crawford, MA, USA
Juan Dapueto, MD, Uruguay
Li Ming Dong, USA
James Donnelly, PhD, USA
Diane Fairclough, DrPH, USA
David Feeny, PhD, Canada
Ray Fitzpatrick, MSc, PhD UK
Carolyn Gotay, PhD, USA
Cindy Gross, PhD, USA
Michael Hagan, DrPH, USA
Michael Johnston, BSc, Australia
Nadir Kheir, BPharm, New Zealand
Barbara Krimgold, USA
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Cindy L.K. Lam, MD, Hong
Kong, China
Donna Lamping, PhD, Canada
Anna Lau, China
Marta Marsh, MS, USA
Mona Martin, RN, MPA, USA
Elaine McColl, MSc, UK
Deborah Miller, PhD, USA
Carol Moinpour, PhD, USA
David Osoba, MD, Canada
Geri Padilla, PhD, USA
Donald Patrick, PhD, USA
Rukmini Rajagopalan, DrPH, USA
Douglas Ried, PhD, USA
Dennis Revicki, PhD, USA
Jan Sansoni, MSc, Australia |
Carolyn Schwartz, ScD,USA
Laura Schwartzmann, MD, Uruguay
Claire Snyder, MHS, USA
Mirjam Sprangers, PhD,
The Netherlands
Elisabeth Stahl, PhD, Sweden
Gerald Stucki, MD, Germany
Miyako Tazaki, PhD, Japan
Julian Thumboo, MBBS, Singapore
Beng Li Ting, Singapore
Henk Van Stel, PhD,
The Netherlands
Claudette Varricchio, DSN, USA
Albert Wu, MPH, MD, USA
Kathleen Wyrich, PhD, USA |
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ISOQOL Leadership
President
Albert Wu, MPH, MD, USA
President-Elect
David Feeny, PhD, Canada
Immediate Past President
Mirjam Sprangers, PhD,
The Netherlands
Editor of Journal
Neil Aaronson, PhD,
The Netherlands
Secretary-Treasurer
Diane Fairclough DrPH, USA
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Board
Members
Andrea Bezjak, MD, MSc, Canada
Andrew Bottomley, PhD, UK
Madeleine King, PhD, Australia
Donna Lamping, PhD, UK
Kwok-fai Leung, DPipOT, China
Carolyn Schwartz, ScD, USA
Laura Schwartzmann, Uruguay
John Ware, PhD, USA
Ingela Wiklund, PhD, Sweden
Executive Director
Laura Degnon, USA |
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ISOQOL Executive Office
ISOQOL is managed
by Degnon Associates
Laura Degnon-Executive Director
George K. Degnon, CAE - Executive Consultant
6728 Old McLean Village Drive
McLean, Virginia 22101-3906 USA
Phone: 703-556-9222
Fax: 703-556-8729
Email: info@isoqol.org
www.isoqol.org
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