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March 2010
Many “Voluntourism” Opportunities Available in New Orleans
Listed below are selected organizations that are currently engaged in organizing, hosting or identifying community service projects for groups visiting New Orleans, contributing to the city’s recovery.
Take It Easy, Tour the Big Easy!
New Orleans is truly a melting pot—no other city in the nation has blended so colorfully the cultures of the French, Spanish, Acadians, Africans and American Indians.
A Dozen Intriguing Facts You Might Not Know About “The Big Easy”—Including How It Got Its Name
New Orleans—or “Nawlins” as many locals call it—has a rich artistic, cultural and historic legacy. These 12 intriguing facts serve as a testament to the mystery and magic of the “crescent city” that will host ATS 2010.
ATS 2010 Postgraduate Courses
The ATS is also sponsoring 30 other postgraduate courses on Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15, before the official start of the 2010 International Conference.
PG Course to Focus on Specialty-Specific Teaching Skills, Concepts
For the past several years, the ATS has offered an increasing number of sessions and events that emphasize career development at its annual International Conference.
Conference to Feature Sessions on Research Efforts, Clinical Trials
Each year, many attendees come to the annual American Thoracic Society’s International Conference for the latest clinical trial information because findings may have immediate or near-immediate implications for their practices.
Don’t Miss Opportunities to Network and Meet New Colleagues!
More than 15,000 people are expected to attend the 2010 American Thoracic Society’s International Conference in New Orleans.
Exhibit Hall Adds Features to Better Meet Attendees’ Needs
The Exhibit Hall at ATS 2010 will, as in years past, feature more than 150 pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, publishers, public interest organizations and healthcare recruiters whose products and services help the respiratory community.
Assembly Leaders Highlight Not-To-Be-Missed Presentations
The American Thoracic Society’s 13 assemblies have highlighted these abstracts as some of the most interesting to be presented at the 2010 International Conference in New Orleans.