Industry Support

2010 Industry Support | Prior Industry Support

2010 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES/EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS
Note: A company does not need to exhibit in order to provide educational support.

The PCSA's mission is to advance the science and practice of surgery. Education during the Annual Meeting help the members gain knowledge of the current medical and scientific issues.

The Scientific Program of the 81st Annual PCSA Meeting has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medication Education through the joint sponsorship of the American College of Surgeons and the Pacific Coast Surgical Association.

Platinum Supporter - $15,000

This is an educational grant to support the Scientific Program of the 81st Annual Pacific Coast Surgical Association.

• Recognition from the podium, through event signage, in the Scientific Program Book and in the Spring Newsletter.*
• Acknowledged as a Platinum Level Supporter in Final Program
• Logo and link on the PCSA website
• Acknowledged as a supporter of PCSA President’s Forum

Gold Supporter - $10,000

This is an educational grant to support the Scientific Program of the 81st Annual Pacific Coast Surgical Association

• Recognition from the podium, through event signage, in the Scientific Program Book and in the Spring Newsletter.*
• Acknowledged as a Gold Level Supporter in Final Program
• Logo and link on the PCSA website
• Acknowledged as a supporter of Resident’s Forum OR Scientific Panel

Silver Supporter - $5,000

This is an educational grant to support the Scientific Program of the 81st Annual Pacific Coast Surgical Association

• Recognition from the podium, through event signage, in the Scientific Program Book and in the Spring Newsletter.*
• Acknowledged as a Silver Level Supporter in Final Program
• Logo and link on the PCSA website
• Acknowledged as a supporter of PCSA E-Poster Reception

Bronze Supporter - $3,000

This is an educational grant to support the Scientific Program of the 81st Annual Pacific Coast Surgical Association

• Recognition from the podium, through event signage, in the Scientific Program Book and in the Spring Newsletter.*
• Acknowledged as a Bronze Level Supporter in Final Program
• Logo and link on the PCSA website

*Please not that this recognition is included only if support is confirmed before the Annual Program and Spring Newsletter are published and before event signage is produced.

EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS & APPLICATION

Mission and Purpose

PCSA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 1925, to advance the science and practice of surgery.

We hold an Annual Scientific Meeting every February over President’s Day weekend to keep our member surgeons up-to-date on the latest in medical research and clinical practice. High quality presentations cover general and specialty surgery and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is offered. At the 2009 Annual Meeting, 16 Continuing Medical Education credits were offered to attendees. Most of our presentations are published each year in the Archives of Surgery that reaches 22,500 readers in 85 countries each month.

Members/Attendees

Our Association’s members are community and academic surgeons who reside in the Pacific Coast area. Members come from one of four Caucuses: Southern California, Northern California, Oregon/Hawaii, and Washington/British Columbia/Alaska.

Total attendance at the 2009 PCSA Annual Meeting was 315 with 205 surgeons.

Exhibits

The exhibit area at the PCSA Annual Meeting is an integral part of the meeting. This is where our attendees have the opportunity to learn about your products or services. The continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks will also be in the exhibit area to maximize your exposure! By participating in the Industry Support Luncheon on Sunday you will have the opportunity to interact with the PCSA leadership and members.

Networking Opportunities:

Exhibit Hours:

Exhibit Fee - $2,500

• Tabletop exhibit space and identification sign.
• Annual Meeting Registration for 2 representatives.
• Invitation for 2 representatives to the New Members Welcome Dinner Saturday evening.
• Invitation for all registered company representatives to the Industry Support Appreciation Luncheon with PCSA leadership and other key volunteer members on Sunday.
• Invitation for all to purchase event tickets for the PCSA Social Activities.
• Attendance at the Scientific Sessions, President’s Address, President’s Forum, and the Scientific and Residents’ panels.
• Complimentary link on the PCSA website.

Click here to download the following forms:

• Educational Support Levels & Application
• Exhibitor Prospectus & Application
• PCSA W-9 Form
• Satellite Symposia Opportunities