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Approval of the scientific programme for continuing medical education (CME) credits will be applied for with the European Accreditation Council for continuing Medical Education (EACCME). EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association towards the Physicianʼs Recognition Award (PRA).

<p>Dear Colleagues,</p><p>It is a pleasure to invite you to ECTS 2013, to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 18-21 May 2013. </p><p>The 2013 congress will offer a high quality and diverse scientific programme of interest to both clinical and pre-clinical scientists. We are expecting up to 2,500 clinicians and researchers from around the world to join us in Lisbon. This will be a special congress for the ECTS as we will be celebrating our 50th anniversary!</p><p>We have composed a scientific programme of the highest standard. Highlights will include the following: </p><ul type="disc"><li>An exciting programme of invited speaker lectures featuring some of the world's leading&nbsp; experts in the field </li><li>Meet the professor sessions </li><li>Dedicated events for new investigators </li><li>Joint ECTS/ASBMR debate and lecture </li><li>Special day-long clinical session highlighting advances in the management of patients with bone-related disorders, as well as a parallel afternoon programme dedicated to Allied Health Professionals </li><li>Well-attended poster sessions with dedicated poster viewing time </li><li>A busy exhibition area with lunch included in the delegate fee </li><li>Company-supported satellite symposia highlighting some of the latest developments and research </li></ul><p>We are delighted to be holding this congress in the beautiful city of Lisbon; the city's legendary seven hills will seduce you into admiring characteristic mosaic pavements and dazzling tiled façades, and will reward you with strategically-placed viewpoints offering breathtaking panoramas over the city after a ride on a charming old tram. You'll find yourself wandering through colourful 18th century squares downtown and getting lost in the medieval maze of the Alfama district overlooked by an ancient castle. </p><p>We look forward to welcoming you to Lisbon in 2013 and to celebrating our 50th anniversary with you!</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="525"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><img alt="Organising Committee" height="76" src="http://www.ectscongress.org/2013/images/signatures.gif" width="525" /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top"><p>Bente Langdahl <br />Chair, Scientific Programme Committee </p></td><td valign="top"><p>Helena Canhão<br />Chair, Local Organising Committee </p></td></tr></tbody></table><br />

Please note that hotel options offered through MCI have been booked in advance to ensure that ECTS delegates and faculty have enough rooms available for the duration of the congress. Delegates should note that some hotels do offer last-minute bookings at a lower price, and delegates therefore may like to check on-line before making any bookings. To view list of hotels click here To view hotel locations in Lisbon click here Make an online hotel reservation. Availability can be checked through the on-line form prior to booking. Please book before 1 February 2013 in order to guarantee your booking.

Submission Info

<h2>Lisbon Abstract Awards</h2><p style="color:#009933;font-size:100%;font-weight:bold;font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">ECTS New Investigator Awards</p><p>Available to applicants who satisfy the following criteria:</p><ul><li>The applicant is the presenting author</li><li>The applicant is a member of ECTS </li><li>The applicant is within three years of attaining PhD, or is a physician in training, or is aged under 35 years</li><li>The applicant must submit a signed confirmation of eligibility form from their Head of Department</li><li>The applicant must not be a previous ECTS New Investigator Award winner </li></ul><p style="color:#009933;font-size:100%;font-weight:bold;font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">ECTS Travel Awards </p><p>Available to applicants who satisfy the following criteria: </p><ul><li>The applicant is the presenting author </li><li>The applicant is a member of ECTS </li><li>The applicant is within three years of attaining PhD, or is a physician in training, or is aged under 35 years </li><li>The applicant must submit a signed confirmation of eligibility form from their Head of Department </li></ul><p style="color:#009933;font-size:100%;font-weight:bold;font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">ECTS Allied Health Award</p><p>Available to applicants who satisfy the following criteria:</p><ul><li>The applicant is the presenting author </li><li>The applicant is a member of ECTS </li><li>The applicant is an allied health professional </li><li>The applicant must submit a signed confirmation of eligibility form from their Head of Department </li></ul><br />

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