General Information

The 16th Annual Workshop of The Association of Professors of Human Genetics will be held in Napa Valley, California from Wednesday, April 14 through Friday, April 16, 2010. Admittance is by registration only.

All events will be located at The Silverado Hotel and Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Road Napa, CA 94558; Telephone: 707-257-0200. Please click on the hotel and travel link for further information.

Who should attend the APHMG Workshop?

Anyone involved in medical and human genetics education and training will find value in the Workshop and Program Directors Meeting. Those who should attend are:

• Professional of medical and human genetics

• Department heads

• Center directors

• Section chiefs

• Residency Program directors

• Course directors

Attire/Dress Code

Attire for the meeting is business casual. Bring a light jacket for the evenings.
 

Cameras, Cell Phones and Video Recording Devices

Attendees are asked to be respectful of their colleagues by turning off or putting cell phones on vibrate before entering the meeting room. Cameras and all other recording devices are prohibited during presentations.
 

Climate in April

Average temperature is 56° degrees. Average High is 68° and average low temperature is 44°. Sunny, warm days and comfortably cool nights are the norm, with the occasional rain shower in the winter months. Dressing in layers will ensure your comfort throughout the day and into the evening.
 

Napa Downtown

Napa downtown is a 10 minute taxi ride from the Silverado Hotel and Resort. The approximate cost (one-way) is $20 to $25. Click here to visit the Napa downtown Web site.

Downtown Napa Wine Tasting Card: For only $20, the wine tasting card allows you to sample wines at 14 different tasting rooms and wine bars within walking distance of each other. Downtown Napa is a wine-lover's paradise! By taking using the card, you can taste wine from among thousands of incredible hard-to-find wines as well as your favorite wines from Napa Valley and around the globe. You can also have dinner at any one of nine restaurants with a bottle of wine from one of the participating tasting rooms (the corking fee is waived). If you would rather not walk, take the free downtown trolley which stops near all locations. For further details and to purchase a card, click here.

Restaurants: If you would like to enjoy dinner in downtown Napa, click here to see a list of restaurants. Restaurants at The Silverado Resort include The Royal Oak Restaurant (Steak and Seafood) 707- 257-0200 and The Grill at Silverado (California Cuisine): 707-257-5400.

Shopping: Napa downtown is filled with delightful shops offering something for everyone. Click here for further information.

Activities: There are many activities in the Napa area from balloon riding to taking the wine train, to hiking, biking and walking. For a list of ideas, click here. For a calendar of events, click here.

 

Internet Access

Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet is available throughout the property, including in all public space, sleeping rooms and meeting rooms.
 

Special Needs/ADA

Please contact the APHMG Management Office by email at aphmgmeetings@ashg.org if you have any special needs during the meeting. We urge individuals requiring assistance to contact us in advance of the meeting. The Silverado Hotel is in compliance with current ADA regulations. All public areas are ADA accessible - restaurants, bars, meeting rooms, main pool and restrooms. Please contact Silverado directly if you are in need of an ADA guestroom.
 

Golf Information

The Silverado has two 18-hole golf courses on property. APHMG attendees will be given a 25% discount off the green fees and will receive complimentary golf bag storage. The courses cover 360 acres and offer numerous water features, elevation changes and routing through oak, pine and redwood trees. For further details and to make reservations, click here.

Spa and Fitness Facility

The Spa at the Silverado is the largest private resort spa in Napa Valley. The spa offers fitness, spa and salon services. Complimentary access to the fitness facility is covered by the resort fee. For further details, click here.

About the Association

The Association of Professors was incorporated in 1995 to promote human and medical genetics educational programs in North American medical and graduate schools. More than ninety institutions are now official members of the Association.

The Association holds an annual 2-3 day workshop that deals with medical genetics educational issues. The Association is involved in a variety of other academic activities throughout the year.