Oakland General Information

Conference Location

Samuel Merritt University
Health Education Center, Bechtel Room
400 Hawthorne Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609

Parking Instructions

On-site parking is available adjacent to the center.

Accommodations

The following hotel is conveniently located near Samuel Merritt University. Please contact them directly for availability.

APPEAL traing rate: $149.00 per room, per night (does not include12% tax)

Hilton Garden Inn
San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge
1800 Powell Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
510-658-9300

What to Wear

Conference attire is “business casual.” The average high temperature for Oakland, California in June is 70 degrees and the average low is 50 degrees. Occasionally meeting rooms are cool, so please dress accordingly.

Cancellation Policy

This conference is subject to cancellation. In the unlikely event that the conference is canceled, Duke University is not responsible for any airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by participants.

Refunds & Substitutions

If you register but cannot attend the conference, you may submit a written request for a refund or substitute another individual. Half of your registration fee is refundable upon written notification. All refund requests must be received in writing prior to June 22, 2009. No refunds will be issued after this date. No-shows are not eligible for a refund.

Questions

For questions about the following topics, please call or email the appropriate contact and indicate that you are inquiring about the Duke Institute on Care at the End of Life APPEAL Oakland on June 26-27, 2009.

Registration:

Duke Conference Services
1-919-660-1760
confserv@notes.duke.edu

APPEAL curriculum, continuing education or team action plans:

Duke Institute on Care at the End of Life
1-919-660-3553
iceol@div.duke.edu

Special Needs

The Duke School of Medicine and the Duke Institute on Care at the End of Life are committed to making its activities accessible to all individuals. If you are in need of an accommodation, please call or submit a description of your needs in writing in order to receive service: 1-919-660-3553 or iceol@div.duke.edu.