Hotel/Travel

 

Reservations Deadline: March 19, 2010

 

The APHMG 2010 meeting will take place at The Silverado Hotel and Resort, 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa Valley, CA 94558. Telephone Numbers: (707) 257-0200 or (800) 532-0500. A special block of rooms has been set aside for APHMG attendees.

 

  

 

Rate Information

All rooms in the APHMG block are one-bedroom fireplace suites. APHMG is being offered the special rate of $180/night (plus a mandatory $20 resort fee and applicable taxes, currently 12%). The total rate per night including the resort fee and taxes is $221.60. The rate is available beginning Tuesday, April 13th through Saturday, April 17th.
 

We urge you to make your hotel reservation as soon as you register. Rooms will be available at the discounted group rate until Friday, March 19. After this date or if the room block should sell out prior to this date, reservations will be accepted on a space-and-rate available basis and may not be offered at the discounted group rate.
 

 

Hotel Deposit

A deposit consisting of the first night room charge, taxes and resort fee ($221.60) will be immediately charged to your credit card. The remaining nights will be charged upon check-in.
 

 

Hotel Cancellation

Cancellations can be made without penalty up to 7 days prior to your first day of arrival. Cancellations made within 7 days of arrival must forfeit payment for the entire stay.
 


Pre/Post Stays

If you plan to arrive earlier or stay later, please make your reservation by calling The Silverado Hotel and Resort at (800) 532-0500 or (707) 257-0200. Refer to group/promotional code APHMG2010. The special rate is available starting April 11th through April 18th (based on availability).
 

 

Special Needs/ADA

The Silverado Hotel and Resort is in compliance with current ADA regulations. All public areas are ADA accessible - restaurants, bars, meeting rooms, main pool and restrooms. If you require an ADA guestroom, contact the Silverado Hotel and Resort directly by calling (707) 257-0200 or (800) 532-0500. Please remember to refer to group/promotional code APHMG2010.

 

 

Travel

The Silverado Resort in the Napa Valley is located near three major airports. Driving directions are available on the Silverado Website by clicking HERE.

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
55 miles – approximately 75 minutes

Oakland International Airport (OAK)
50 miles – approximately 60 minutes

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
45 miles – approximately 60 minutes

Travel times from the airport may vary depending on the time you are traveling. If possible, we suggest you avoid arriving during rush hour.

 

Travel Place Bethesda has experienced professional staff that can assist with your travel arrangements to Napa and with any pre or post meeting travel. You may contact Travel Place Bethesda by calling 1-800-767-4061or 1-301-656-4060 from 9:00AM-6:00PM U.S.A. Eastern Standard Time (Monday-Friday).

 

You can also submit an email to ashg@travelplaceinc.com or fax to 1-301-656-2452. Please reference the APHMG meeting when contacting the travel agent.

 

 

Getting to the Silverado Resort from Nearby Airports

Attendees have several options for getting to the Silverado Hotel and Resort from nearby Airports.

Shuttles/Taxis

The cost for a one-way shuttle is approximately $45. Please anticipate 90-120 minutes to get to and from the airport to The Silverado Hotel and Resort. Reservations are strongly recommended.

For a list of door to door shuttle companies and taxi companies that service the Napa Valley area from the Oakland International Airport, click here.

For a list of door to door shuttle companies and taxi companies that service the Napa Valley area from the San Francisco International Airport, click here.

For a list of door to door shuttle companies and taxi companies that service the Napa Valley area from the Sacramento International Airport, click here.

Taxi fares range from $150-$250 one-way depending on the airport you fly into.
 

Car Rental

All three airports offer car rental options. Click on the link below for a list of options from each airport. If you have a colleague attending the meeting that is arriving and departing at similar times to you, we suggest you coordinate sharing the cost of a rental car.

Oakland International Airport car rental options
San Francisco International Airport car rental options
Sacramento International Airport car rental options

 

(Discount Code CV # 02C70008)

APHMG has reserved special car rental discount rates with HERTZ.

 

The discounted rates are good from April 7-23, 2010 and may be used in all northern California locations. Special discounts are available on a wide selection of vehicles from eco friendly and fuel efficient compacts and hybrids to stylish premium and luxury sedans. Advance reservations are recommended.

You may make reservations online by clicking here or via telephone at 1-800-654-2240 (within the U.S. and Canada). If you are calling from an International location, dial 1-405-749-4434.
 

 

16th Annual APHMG Workshop and Medical Genetics Residency Program Directors Meeting

 

Final Program

Registration
Hotel/Travel
Sponsorship
General Information

 

Workshop Summaries and Business Meeting Minutes

 

click here to view

 

Past Venues

 

2010: Napa, California

2009: Savanna, Georgia
2008: San Antonio, Texas
2007: Tucson, Arizona
2006: Marco Island, Florida
2005: Del Mar, California
2004: San Juan, Puerto Rico
2003: San Diego, California
2002: Clearwater Beach, Florida
2001: Tucson, Arizona
2000: Clearwater Beach, Florida

 


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.