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Update on NATMA 2G conference 9/25 (Fri) to 9/27 (Sun) in LA

(Updated Sept 5th)
Registration form and program information for 2009 NATMA 2G Conference is now available at taiwaneseamerican.org (www.natma.org is temporarily unavailable; you can access NATMA2G webpage directly at “medical.taiwaneseamerican.org”; look under "national news & events" for the link to the registration info document.)

** Several FREE events planned for young professionals. **
** Your pre-registration is requested! **
(Email completed registration form to ritachuang@gmail.com)

Titled “Welcoming Health Professionals across America,” this will be the largest 2G gathering for health professionals in Los Angeles area since 2007 (attendees from across North America) and it is happening on Sept 26 (Saturday); with social events on evening of Sept 25 (Friday) and farewell breakfast on Sept 27 (Sunday), you’re sure to meet like-minded fellow healthcare professionals. Please download the program information (conveniently located in the same document as registration form) for more details. Conference is open to non-NATMA members, so invite your colleagues!

- Ho Chie Tsai from TaiwaneseAmerican.org to host Friday dinner, you’ll get to chat with him about Taiwanese American experiences across the country;
- Meet 2G conference organizers John Hsu and Rita Chuang and mingle with other 2G members at Friday night happy hour;

Here is a preview of 2G events:

Friday NATMA 2G Welcome Event and Mixer

7:00 pm Meet in Pacific Palms Lobby
Informal Gathering & Dinner at RED, hotel restaurant and lounge

8:30 pm Cocktails at RED – Meet at the Outdoor Fireplace
Appetizers provided by NATMA

10:30 pm Informal Late-night Social Events

Saturday NATMA 2G Meeting (schedule subject to change)

8:30 am Networking “Meet & Greet” Breakfast Rita Chuang, DDS

9:00 am Welcome / Icebreaker John Hsu, MD

9:20 am Get involved w/ FAPA, TACL & Mentoring Simon Chen, OD
9:40 am ITASA & TAO: The College Connection Victor Le
10:00 am TACL: Leadership in Development Camp Jason Tsai
10:20 am Morakot Disaster and the 2G Movement Ho Chie Tsai, MD

10:40 am Keynote Speaker:
“The Taiwanese American Advantage” Chi-Cheng Huang, MD

11:00 am Buying Real Estate Paul Huang, ReMax Realty
11:20 am Financial Survival 101 Yohance Harrison, Ameriprise

11:40 am MedSpas: Beautifying your patients Jeff Kronson, MD

12:00 pm LUNCH
Free lunch is provided by Merrill Lynch Marlynn Ma and Kevin Yang

(please see the announcement below for the programs for the rest of the conference-- Saturday PM CME's, Saturday dinner banquet, Sunday brunch)

Biggest 2G event of the year- September 26th (Sat)

Welcome to Los Angeles area's biggest 2G event for Taiwanese American health care professionals, the annual NATMA banquet for Southern California Chapter. This year we are expecting 2G guests from all over North America to gether in LA to join local 2G's. An inspiring keynote speaker Dr. Chi-cheng Huang (well known for his humanitarian efforts and contribution to children in Bolivia) is sure to attract many 2G members to attend. Also noteworthy: NATMA Foundation Scholarship awards will be presented during the banquet as well; come out to show support for these future leaders of the TA community.

Event: Dinner Banquet featuring Keynote speech, plus entertainment and prize raffle
Place: Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center
One Industry Hills Parkway
Industry Hills, CA 91744
Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 6pm - 10:30pm
Cost: $70 per person (Please contact a NATMA-SCC board member
to purchase ticket, or email your ticket request to drcindyko@yahoo.com.)



Join members of NATMA-SCC for CME seminars in the afternoon, also held at Pacific Palms Resort, at no charge.

2009 Annual Meeting Medical Symposium “Updates in Infectious Diseases”
Moderator: James Tsai, M.D.
2:10 – 2:15 pm
Welcome and Remarks
2:15 – 3:00 pm
“H1N1-- What Clinicians Need to Know Now and to Prepare for the Future”
Ilin Chuang, M.D., M.P.H. (Senior Clinical Investigator, US Military Malaria Vaccine Program, Naval Medical Research Center, Silver Spring, Maryland)
3:00 – 3:45 pm
“Challenges for HIV Vaccine Development”
Otto O. Yang, M.D. (UCLA Associate Professor of Medicine)
3:45 – 4:30 pm
“Antibiotic Resistances”
Jamie Lin, M.D. (Fellow, Adult Infectious Disease, USC Department of Internal Medicine)
4:30 – 4:45 pm
Questions & Answers



Programs tailered to the 2nd-generation are being planned for the morning of Sept 26th, stay tune!

medical and dental community service July 26th in San Gabriel

Thank you to those who joined us on July 26th in San Gabriel. NATMA and 2G of Southern California worked with local church in providing needed care (medical consultation, acupucture, health screening, dental screening and prophylaxis, etc) on July 26th.

Opportunities to give back to the community (like this one) are available several times a year. Please check back periodically.

(sign up by June 25th!!) 2G Golf Tournament on July 12 to benefit scholarships

Dear NATMA2G and friends:

The 11th Annual NATMA Golf Outing is fast approaching!! If you play golf, please remember to sign up by Thursday, June 25th. Please invite your golf-playing friends, colleagues, and business associates (sponsorship opportunities available, please ask John for details); this event will benefit SCHOLARSHIPS for students and residents in HEALTH PROFESSIONS who PROMOTE TAIWANESE CULTURE!

Please contact/sign up with our own 2nd-gen physician Dr. John Hsu (current Vice President of Southern California NATMA Chapter) for this golf outing.

John Hsu, M.D.
626-695-5985
626-964-0404 (fax)
shjh@earthlink.net


Event details--

Date: Sunday morning, July 12th, 2009
Time: 8:00am, Refreshments and Awards to Follow Tournament
Where: Westridge Golf Club
1400 S. La Habra Hills Dr.
La Habra, CA 90631
562-690-4200
How much: $120 includes green fees, range balls, breakfast and lunch
Format: ShotGun Start at 0800 AM
Men Blue Tees Women Red Tees
Contests: Closest to pin, Long drive, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Prizes: Raffles, Bottles of Wine, Golf Rounds, Merchandise
Purpose: Scholarships for Health Professional who Promote Taiwanese Culture

Please Make Checks Payable to NATMA-SCC TAX ID: 34-1436768
Mail to John Hsu, MD 17532 Marengo Drive, Rowland Heights, CA 91748